Democracy On Trial
A reflective piece discusses democracy's test at the ballot box highlighting the secret ballot as essential but insufficient against influences like vote buying. It cites cases in Canada and a church anecdote, arguing for honest voters, political service, and reduced slander while noting independence grows and more capable representatives are needed.
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House of Commons
Feeecestion
Theatella
Vcete
Grits
Simplvy
Canada
Great Britain
Best planting times for fruits ornamentals perennials and trees
horticulturist Mr W T Maroun advises fall planting for currants gooseberries raspberries and fall strawberries. Fall planting should aim for late September. fall is also good for many trees shrubs and conifers, with August pot planting for fruit possibilities. Peony and herbaceous perennials favor September planting to establish before winter.
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W T Maroun
Dominion Horticulturies
Macoun
Rebuilding Regent Street Promises World Class Route
A London agent forecasts Regent Street becoming the finest business and architectural thoroughfare within five years. Money floods in as façades rise and shops gain imposing fronts. One 37 foot shop could command £5,000 yearly rent. another property shows £25,000 ground rent and £61,000 lease price. Regent Street, designed by John Nash, honors the Prince Regent later George IV.
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Regent Street
London
John Nash
George IV
Augustus J. C Hare
Crossing the Rockies by 65-horse expedition reaches Jasper Park
The Apalacian Mountain Chair expedition led by Desa Peabody of Toston arrives at Jasper Park after a 26 day crossing of the Rockies. The party includes nine men and eight women traveling with a pack train of sixty five horses across 250 miles of rugged terrain never before traversed by such an expedition.
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Rockies
United States
Jasper Park
Desa Peabody
Toston
Sir William Nicholls sails to inspect Western Canada milling
Sir William Nicholls governing director of Shillers Milling and Associated Industries a 85,500,000 concern has sailed from Southampton for a tour of Canada. He will study wheat handling Sour milling and shipping facilities for wheel and flour via Vancouver. If prospects prove favorable his company will invest large sums in Western Canada milling.
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Sir William . Nicholls
Shillers Milling and Associated Industries
Southampton
Canada
Vancouver
German Invents Twin-Keyboard Grand Piano
A German invention features a grand piano resembling two uprights joined end to end with two keyboards and enlarged soundboard. The design aims to enhance piano versatility and expressive range for performers.
Bone harpoons found in East Yorkshire date to 10 000–12 000 BC
Two bone harpoons were recovered from peat in East Yorkshire, identified as dating between 10 000 and 12 000 BC. The artifacts, labeled Eok, suggest Mesolithic hunter activity in the region.
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East Yorkshire
Eok
Wheat and flour exports rise to United Kingdom in nine months
Canada sent 146 910 332 bushels of wheat worth 163 711 444 to the United Kingdom and 10 626 16 bushels to the United States for the same period, while wheat flour shipments to the UK reached 3 726 310 barrels valued at 20 641 555. Exports to the US totaled 380 243 barrels of flour valued at 2 306 222. Total wheat exports for the period were 183 269 086 bushels worth 207 112 321, with wheat flour at 49 722 464 barrels valued at 49 TILSS2, showing a UK gain but a US decline.
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Canada
United Kingdom
United States
Smiths miss fearsome train fright then forget appliances
After a tense trip the Smiths worry they left the iron on and the shower bath running aboard the Inet train. Mrs. Smith shouts in alarm while Mr. Smith reassures there is no damage.
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Inet
Mrs. Smith
Harry
Settlements at World's Ends in Greenland and South Georgia
The most northerly settlement is Settlements at World's Ends fasiusak in Greenland, over 1,000 miles from the North Pole. The southernmost is the whaling site Sealion where Shackleton lies buried in South Georgia.
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Fasiusak
Greenland
North Pole
Whaling Sealion
Shackleton
Birds Learn Song Like Humans Say Naturalists
A yellow hammer student imitates a more finished singer in a lesson. The instructor repeats the complete tune and the pupil copies each note, including the final one. The report argues that bird song is learned rather than innate, akin to language in humans.
Pekin to Lose Ornamental Arches to Street Railways
The pallous arches in Pekin, wood with blue green and red carvings, threaten destruction for proposed tramway lines. Municipal efforts aim to preserve or rebuild where essential, while the tramway company cites expense as the main obstacle. Mesopotamian railways run a very slow 120 mile Baghdad north route in about 18 hours.
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Pekin
Tramway Company
Mesopotamia
Tiarng
Bagdad
Patient Buyer Tests Century Plant Bloom Myth
A man purchases a Century plant to observe whether it truly blooms once per century. The experiment aims to verify a long standing garden superstition and records any flowering behavior over time.
King Speaks On Naval Mastery At Dinner With Earl Beatty
The King, noted as a sailor first and foremost, impressed fifty officers and officials at a Mail House dinner. He discussed ships engines gunnery and recent developments with expert questions. He recalled personal reminiscences and expressed deep regret at stepping back from active naval command.
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Earl Beatty
Mail House
Umbrellas in battle raise laughs at Wellington order
The account recalls a rain soaked action during Isis where Grenadier Guards manned a redoubt with umbrellas as troops sheltered from rain. Wellington, surveying the scene, objected to umbrellas in combat and later allowed only on duty at St James while forbidding them on the field.
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Dier
Duke of Wellington
Lord Hill
Lord Wellington
St James
Reviving Argument To Reform Calendar
The article notes the Greek churches have aligned with the European and American calendars and describes renewed advocacy for a 13 month calendar with four week months and a New Years Day. It suggests reform will face stronger resistance than supporters expect.
Antiquarian Interest in Basalt Stone Inscription in Devon
An inscription on a curiously shaped black basalt stone found years ago in Devon excites antiquarian interest. Meanwhile an Italian has invented a typewriter that writes music, a novel artistic tool.
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Devon
England
Your Teeth and the War on Nourishment
A wartime style essay argues that nutrition and dental health underpin national vigor. It links food security to peace and endurance in conflict, urging proper meals, oral care, and vigilance against economic and social threats to nourishment.
Diversified farming seen as sound system for long term success
The Breeders' Gazette argues that diversified farming, though not a universal cure, offers the most reliable long term approach. It notes that diversification requires broader skills, ongoing adaptation, and substantial effort even as some farmers remain tied to a single crop.
Vancouver Favored as Western Grain Outlet
Dr. J. H. King Minister of Public Works says Vancouver is the logical outlet for western grain. He notes Alberta and Western Saskatchewan ship grain cross the prairies and expects Vancouver to handle about 40 million bushels this year after moving around 2.09 million last year.
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Vancouver
Aberta
Saskatchewan
Peach pits reused in war and industry
During wartime the United States used peach pits in gas mask canisters to absorb toxic fumes. Later firms repurposed pits for fast processing and as a high grade poultry and food show. A man in New York asks about a future stop, while Porter replies and the man insists on getting off himself.
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United States
New York Dual Pood Moonshine Gas Query
Tourist asks for distance to nearest filling station. Mountaineer questions fuel type options including moonshine. Source fragment unclear on location or outcomes.
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New York
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Fosters Canada
Bostom Transcript
Germany
C.N.R
Canadian National Railways
Montreal
Westinghouse
Worthington
Manitoba
Cappere Weeaiy
Georgia
King
Battiesno
Grenadier Guards
Brellas
Isis the Grena
Workers of the World
Grea
Po Madler
Iil
Chen
Dividual
Alberta
J. H. King
Mary
Man
Porter
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