Flax Straw Inquiry Aims to Spur Saskatchewan Factory Plan
RL Pritchard of Pritchard Plax Fibre and Pulp Co, Glasgow, seeks two tons of threshed flax straw from Saskatchewan. He proposes compact two to four hundredweight bales shipped to Eastern Canadian port for processing into fibre. Saskatchewan authorities will gather supply data and encourage establishing several flax fibre plants to reduce transport of only fibre.
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Saskatchewan
Glasgow
Scotland
RL. Pritchard
Pritchard Plax Fibre and Pulp Company, Ltd
Pritchard
Regina
Vitamin discovery and early types named in 1911
In 1911 Dr Funk linked beri-beri to a vitamin deficiency and outlined early vitamins A and B. Fat soluble A comes from butter and liver while water soluble B appears in vegetables, fruits, dairy, grains, and yeast, marking foundational ideas in vitamin science.
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Funk
Ancestor Linking Coolidge to 1604 Cottenham Baptism
A 1604 baptism record from Cottenham church mentions John Coulledge, tied to President Coolidge lineage. The finding is cited as a possible link to a Chicago mayor’s pre collapse rampage, implying personal aftermath tied to the discovery.
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Cottenham
England
John Coulledge
President Coolidge
Thompson
Chicago
New Hire Queries Morning Start Time
A new hired man asks what time to arrive for work. Farmer Fumblegate replies with a flexible, humorous standard noting arrive anytime as long as not later than half past four.
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Farmer Fumblegate
Birds’ third eyelid shields eyes from sun
Birds possess an extra nictitating eyelid that slides over the eye to protect it in bright light while the main eyelid stays open, allowing continued vision.
Bath Abbey Windows Earn It The Lantern of England
Bath Abbey is famed for its numerous stained glass windows giving it the nickname The Lantern of England. The feature highlights the basilica's historic role as a light-filled site and tourist landmark.
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Bath Abbey
England
That must be very awkward
A terse exchange mentions Paris and Pele Mele with a note about money paid in and withdrawn, suggesting a discreet financial arrangement possibly tied to a personal matter in the city.
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Pele Mele
Paris
Indians Show Interest In Red Cross At Lethbridge Fair
At the Alberta fair the Provincial Red Cross showcased health exhibits attracting many Blood Reserve Indians. Chiefs and squaws listened as stories of care for sick and crippled children in Calgary and Edmonton Hospitals were shared. Images of treatment and a patient from the Susan Medicine Pipe moved the crowd. Mountain Horse offered help for the campaign and his mother pledged beaded macassins for hospital wards.
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Lethbridge
Alberta
Red Cross
Calgary
Edmonton
Novel Rest Cure Tale From Sir Gilbert Parker
Sir Gilbert Parker returns from Palestine with data for his David novel. A blue and white spotted handkerchief folded as a blindfold sits on his chair. He recalls Sir Henry Irving using a silk version to sleep and notes tying a kerchief over his eyes helps him avoid seasickness and dictate for hours.
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Sir Gilbert Parker
Palestine
David
Sir Gilbert
Sir Henry Irving
Reliable Weather Forecasts Predicted to Improve
Weather forecasts may be accurate in about 200 years, says George A. Loveland of the U S Weather Bureau in Boston. He notes current accuracy around 85 percent and expects meteorology to advance as two more centuries of data are gathered.
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George A. Loveland
United States Weather Bureau
Boston
Loveland
Not Altogether Correct Interviewer and Great Contractor Exchange
A dialogue quotes an interviewer noting the Great Contractor began life as a poor bricklayer. The contractor corrects both claims, saying he started as an infant and denying the existence of a poor bricklayer.
Train delay sparks marriage quarrel between spouses
A dated dialogue shows a husband blaming his wife for slow preparation and a wife retorting that rushing only caused a longer wait for the next train. The exchange highlights a domestic friction over punctuality and cooperation.
Noisy Dining Exchange Over Reserved Chicken
The guest scolds the waiter for disrespect toward elders, then reverses stance and vows silence about the chicken after a brief exchange. The dialogue captures a comically formal restaurant moment with a sharp comeback.
Origin of the term nobs for import ant people
The phrase traces to the Latin fil nob meaning son of a nobleman and evolved as slang. The term appears in discussions of social hierarchies and class labels within historical periods.
The Weasel and Its Widespread Winter Robe
A weasel exhibits a white winter coat known as ermine across many regions from Arctic habitats to tropical zones. The description links its seasonal fur to commerce and fashion while noting its global presence in diverse climates.
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Arctics
Tropics
Relics Remain From Cariboo Gold Rush Days In B C
Efforts in Kamloops to preserve relics of the Cariboo Road era look to the past when wagons ox teams and camels hauled freight across northern Cariboo. A freight wagon owned by Isaac Lehman of Ashcroft may be donated. another B X Express wagon lies near Quesnel Barkerville decay. The old governor general coach in Quesnel awaits preservation. Representations to the government may push collection and restoration of these provincial relics.
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Kamloops
B.C
Cariboo Road
Cariboo
Pacific Great Eastern Railway
Isaac Lehman
Ashcroft
Lehman
Quesnel
Barkerville
B.X. Express Company
Treatments to Fight Oat Smut in Kent County Field Trials
A staff study from Kent County reports nine substances tested against oat smut. Formalin spray leaves only a trace of smut, while untreated plots reach 59.2 percent. Copper carbonate dust yields only a trace of smut, but germination injury occurs with formalin. hulless oats saw varying results across treatments.
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Kent County
O.A.C
Five Western Fairs Draw Strong Attendance Through Strong Stock
Class A fairs across Bran don Regina Calgary Edmonton Saskatoon showcased top livestock entries with international Shorthorn Angus competition and prime dairy herds from five provinces. Calgary stampede drew U S and Canadian visitors while Saskatoon rebuilt post fire with new buildings and equipment boosting the big show.
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Brandon
Regina
Calgary
Howth Castle Maintains Old Hospitality Tradition
On the north shore of Dublin Bay Howth Castle remains a living relic. A retired naval commander and former king’s shipmate occupy the stronghold and uphold its custom of always reserving a place at the table for any stranger, a tradition rooted in a tale of a lord’s heir kidnapped by gypsies and returned only after hospitality was guaranteed.
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Dublin Bay
Howth Castle
George
Prince of Wales
Howth
Collector Claims Oldest Newspapers Among Rare 16th Century Printings
J W C Bestland of 214 East Broadway presents copies of the English Mercurie 1588 The Weekly Newes 1606 News 1665 The London Gazette 1666 and related items asserting they are the world s oldest newspapers. He notes the Mercurie reports the Spanish Armada sighting and dates reflect Elizabethan era publishing.
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Germany
Cologne
J. W. C. Bestland
East Broadway
Whitehall
Eng
England
Christ Baker
Bestland
Newes
London
Jeffrey Chorlton
Chorlton
St. Paul's Church
Guy Fawkes
House of Parliament
James
News
Thomas Newcomb
London Gazette
Model farm growth praised by Stuart River businessman
J G Whiteacre, a noted western Canadian businessman developing a model farm in the Stuart River District, Central British Columbia, reports favorable growing conditions this year with excellent crops of wheat and oats. He aids Stuart River to make agriculture profitable, promoting the Mandalay as a model ranch. The district boasts beauty, fine farms, abundant game, and abundant trout in its lakes and streams.
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J. G. Whiteacre
Stuart River
British Columbia
Stuart
Whiteacre
Mandalay
Stuart Lake
River District
Osage Chief White Eagle Tours England at 105
The Osage leader White Eagle, age about 105, visits England during the Queen Victoria Jubilee era. Born near Colorado before Pike's Peak landmarks, he has witnessed much of the American West and remains active and respected among Britons.
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White Eagle
England
Colorado
Pike’s Peak
Canada tops world in nickel asbestos and newsprint output
Statistics show Canada leads the world in nickel asbestos hydro electric power and newsprint production. It holds the second place in telephones in use automobiles and coal resources and ranks third in silver gold and aluminum production.
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Canada
Dominion
First perambulator built for Duke of Devonshire’s daughter
A historical note states the first perambulator was constructed in 1780 for the baby daughter of the fifth Duke of Devonshire. The device marks an early milestone in infant mobility among British aristocracy.
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Duke of Devonshire
Harvest festival flowers given to sick after sermons
A country church visitor admires altar flowers at a harvest service. The old verger notes the flowers are given away after sermons to those who are ill.
Young McPherson Asks for Hand of Daughter
Sandy informs his daughter that McPherson has requested her hand and received consent. The daughter responds with affection as Sandy jokes about delaying a dental extraction until marriage.
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Sandy
McPherson
Venus Almost Same Size as Earth
A concise note states that Venus closely matches Earth's diameter and volume, making it nearly identical in size to our planet. The comparison highlights Venus as Earth's twin in scale.
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Venus
Earth
Influx From Overseas Boosts Western Canadian Farm Settlements
The Winnipeg office reports 41 301 settlers from overseas through January to August 1919. Six thousand three British workers join grain harvest crews, with many staying to take up land. Travel included 82 special trains and inspectors covering 44 148 miles. US arrivals rise due to fishing developments.
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Canada
Winnipeg
Colonization and Agricultural Departments
Canadian National Railways
Great Britain
Scandinavia
Seaboard
United States
Russians Are Clever Students
The Edmonton Journal highlights two young Russian newcomers excelling in North American schools. A Calgary boy who began four years ago with no English averages 91 in Grade 9 exams, scoring 100 in one subject and 84 in English literature. A Toronto girl who arrived at 15 with little English became a brilliant student at Toronto University by 19. The piece argues against scorn for new Canadians, noting their strong academic potential.
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The
Edmonton Journal
Calgary
Toronto
Toronto University
Oldest tennis court at Hampton Court reveals royal past
Four centuries ago King Henry VIII built the oldest tennis court in England at Hampton Court Palace. The bluff king and Elizabeth I watched, with Shakespeare among famed spectators. In 1885 George Lambert lost his world ranking to Thomas Pettitt in a three day match that remains noted.
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Henry VIII
Hampton Court
Cardinal Wolsey
Hal
Elizabeth
William Shakespeare
George Lambert
Thomas Pettitt
Masonry Hire Becomes Free Ride in Quip
Employment Bureau Manager asks which mason the employer needs. Employer replies with a pun about wanting one of those free masons he has heard about, sparking a lighthearted exchange.
German engineer builds desert car for Sahara travel
A German engineer designs a 125 foot long automobile with fuel capacity for a month’s travel intended for use in the Sahara desert. The vehicle’s size and endurance aim to tackle extreme heat and vast distances in the desert environment.
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Sahara Desert
Sudden threat quoted in Cologne humor paper
A Cologne humor weekly quotes a reader anecdote in which a man warns of violence with the remark I will blow your brains out. The piece appears as a brisk, provocative joke in the column.
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Ww. N. U
Susan
Caribboo Road
Western
Ireland
Stuart River District
Agee Indian
E. W. Beatty
Canadian Pacific Railway
C.P.R
North
A. D. MacTier
Eastern Lines
W. W. Chipman
Smeaton White
Ross H. McMaster
Steel Co. of Canada
Sir Charles Gordon
Bank of Montreal
W. A. Black
Henry
Lustige Kolner Zeitung
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