The Most Tragic Fraud Ever Imposed Upon Any Nation
Opinion piece critiquing Bolshevism and Lenin from the Montreal Star, arguing that Russia’s suffering stems from Bolshevik policy rather than blockade or capitalistic enemies. It condemns confiscatory land measures, calls for a Russia rebuilt on common sense and humanity, and contrasts Soviet failure with capitalist resilience. The Baltic Sea depth fact is noted as a stray line at the end.
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Russa
He-Kinehio
Cafkerin Kota
Crari
Latader Lenin
Trotsky
Lenin
Partners
Russia
Boshevist
England
Berlin
Moscow
Marx
Rome
Montreal Star
Unity of Britain and France Appeal Across the Channel
The London Daily Telegraph prints a letter from Frenchmen urging enduring friendship between Britain and France. It recalls Britain's wartime aid in 1914, notes France's postwar attitude, and calls for enlightened minds to educate the public about trusting cross channel voices and avoiding political misreadings.
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London Daily Telegraph
Great Britain
France
Pit Silos Superior To Older Type In Saskatchewan
P G Holden of the International Harvester Company urged Regina Board of Trade that western farmers diversify beyond wheat. He argued pit silos outperform older types, built by digging pits and lining walls with ten inch plaster. Cost to line pits under 30 dollars versus 300 for standing silos, with silage not freezing and protected from wind and lightning.
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Saskatchewan
Regina
Taber Irrigation Project Starts First Year Operations
The Taber irrigation project covers 17 000 acres east of the CPR irrigated area. Ditches and laterals cost sixteen dollars per acre. Conservatively, 13 000 acres under crop yield about twenty bushels per acre versus eight on adjacent dry land. This is the first year of operation.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Salmon shipment sails from Vancouver to Europe
One of the largest salmon consignments ever departed Vancouver aboard the Royal Mail Steam Packet steamer Somersetshire. The cargo, destined for France, the United Kingdom, Belgium and other continental countries, totaled 65 000 cases weighing between 2500 and 3000 tons.
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Vancouver
Royal Mail
Somersetshire
France
United Kingdom
Belgium
The Sea's Temperature Moderating Effect
The sea moderates air temperature by reducing heat in hot climates and mitigating cold in cold regions, influencing coastal and inland climate patterns.
Birds That Talk Include Over Twenty Species
The article notes that in addition to the parrot, more than twenty distinct bird species are capable of talking. It highlights variety across species and suggests widespread talking ability among birds.
Cornwell's Ship Now Obsolete
H M S Chester arrives at Chatham from Sheerness and is listed among obsolete vessels. The light cruiser carried Jack Cornwell’s VC from the Battle of Jutland after defending her post as many crew fell. Commissioned in May 1916, she later reached Hull in a battered state and now faces relic status.
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H.M.S. Chester
Chatham
Sheerness
Chester
Jack Cornwell
V.C
Jutland
Mineral Production In British Columbia Rises Despite Falling Prices
Mineral production in British Columbia for the last year totalled 35,543.84 dollars, seven percent higher than 1919's 33,296,313 dollars. The ministry of mines report notes the contrast with declines elsewhere. Since 1852 records begin, BC total mineral production reaches 706,192,978 dollars.
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British Columbia
Ministry of Mines
Pure-Bred Percheron Filly Reaches Weight Milestone
A Colt A pure-bred Percheron filly at Pennsylvania State College marked her first birthday by weighing 1280 pounds, about 500 to 600 pounds heavier than a typical yearling colt. She consumes two gallons of skim milk daily in addition to ordinary grain rations.
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Pennsylvania State College
Weeds and Weed Seeds Hurt Canada and U.S. Agriculture
Officials of the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimate weeds cause 300 million dollars in annual crop damage. A Canadian Seed Branch bulletin lists nearly 300 weed varieties and details how weeds reduce yields, lower crop quality, and undermine production costs.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Canada
Ottawa
Prairie Provinces
Wireless Receiving Apparatus Promises Revolution in Messages
The Marconi Company conducts experiments on a new wireless receiving device expected to revolutionize wireless communication. Details are guarded due to patents concerns with countries outside the convention.
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Marconi Company
Romance and Science Bind On A Quest For Frozen Seas
Sir Ernest Shackleton commands the Quest on a 30 000 mile voyage to the Antarctic and uncharted southern seas. The ship carries a small crew to manage scientific work, with kite and balloon observers and ocean sounding gear reaching six miles depth. Stores cover two years as the Quest seeks Tanaki and unknown seas while the Admiralty and Air Ministry contribute equipment.
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Thames
Sir Ernest Shackleton
South
Polar
Sir Ernest
Atlantic
Pacific
South Pole
Enderby Quadrant
Antarctic
South Africa
Tanaki
British Admiralty
Air Ministry
Alberta Cattle Industry Faces Tariff Bill Hit
The cattle sector in Alberta would suffer from the new tariff bill. The West has long built its market southward and should instead finish slaughtering and seek European markets. This move would benefit the region and show it can stand as a self sufficient agricultural and industrial center.
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Alberta
Uncle Sam
Western Prairies
United States
Nervous Tourist and Conductor Brief Train Bridge Exchange
A worried traveler asks about a possible bridge collapse and a train falling into the river. The conductor reassures that the road will not miss it and mentions it has many trains.
Chinese Divide Profits In China New Year Practice
A note explains a tradition where shopkeepers distribute about ten percent of profits to employees as a New Year gesture. The practice reflects urban commerce customs and labor relations observed in Chinese markets.
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China
Totems at Alert Bay The Sphinxes of America
A travel sketch praising Alert Bay on Vancouver Island with its coastal Totems. It highlights the Thunder Bird Bear Whale and related legends, noting the mystery of their carvings and the tradition that shapes visitors' interpretations. The piece invites readers to see the gallery and piece together the designs as living chapters of local history.
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Alaska
Vancouver
Alert Bay
Vancouver Island
America
Bruin
Good Fishing In Northern Lakes Boosted By High Yukon Catches
The Lac La Biche waters have yielded 115000 pounds of fish by August 13 with 80000 pounds whitefish and the rest pickerel and other varieties. Fishing began July 15 and is expected to double last year’s output with over 25 licensed fishermen employed. At Lesser Slave Lake, fifteen cars left for outside points by August 14 and total catches reach 350000 pounds across all varieties, including 390000 pounds being shipped in good condition to markets such as Chicago where Alberta whitefish is popular.
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Lac la Biche
la Biche
Chicago
Alberta
Edmionton Bulletin
British Columbia Shingle and Copper Shipments Rise
British Columbia continues exporting shingles and copper to Atlantic ports via the Panama Canal. Weekly shipments reach about ten million shingles and around one thousand tons of copper each month. Paper and pulp have recently been added to the export list.
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British Columbia
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Ries Wings Create Rapid Buzzing Sound
The buzzing is produced by the wings vibrating rapidly, potentially 600 beats in two seconds, as explained to local merchants to encourage buying at home.
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Ries
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Taber Irrigation Project
Europe
Cornwell
Cruser
B. C
Colt
Co-Operative
Waters
Quest
U. S
Lesser Slave Lake
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