Punctuality In England in a French Author's View
Andre Maurvis recounts English punctuality as a strict code observed in London and country houses. He notes invitations at eight thirty sharp, servants as chronometers, and late arrivals being effectively excluded, with anecdotes of guests and a hostess bearing the tone of rigid timing.
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Somme
Andre Maurvis
Ieaving
Lamdon
Ingest
Eingland
England
Londow
London
Paris
Belgravia
Patricia
Ancient Cremona violin linked to Murphy family relic
A 17th century Amati violin dated 1673 surfaced in Halifax context with a plaque bearing Nicolaus Amatus. The instrument, said to have passed from an Irish peasant to the Murphy line and now linked to John Murphy, is noted for its unusual Amati tone. Detroit sighting and a separate $10,000 bid are mentioned.
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Cremona
Italy
Arthur Murphy
Detroit
Murphy
John Murphy
Ireland
Amati
Nicolaus Amatus
New chemical process claims year round fruit preservation
Durban inventor Dr H J Jay unveils a simple gas based method to keep eggs and various fruits fresh for nine to twelve months at minimal cost. The system uses a colorless gas from a sugar base compound to render fruit dormant, with storage in ordinary rooms or ships without refrigeration infrastructure.
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H. J. Jay
Durban
South Africa
Dr. Jay
Tropics
Jay
Very Young Author John Burnett of Barns
The piece notes the early start of author John Burnett of Barns, with his work written at 17 and published before 20. It reflects on Lord Tweedsmuir’s 63rd anniversary and questions if his governor generalship will influence future writings. Palm trees are reported as growing 100 feet tall in Colombia.
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Lord Tweedsmuir
Canada
John Burnett
Barns
Glasgow Bulletin
Colombia
Tears or glycerine drops in movie scene revealed
A report explains that cinematic tears are often glycerine, dispelling the belief that tears come from the actor alone. The piece notes common effects and practical tricks used on set to simulate crying.
Belong To Everybody The Speed Debate In Ontario
A provincial editorial argues against penalties for drivers who choose speeds lower than 50 mph on Ontario highways. It defends a 50 mph maximum while noting many drivers are content with 35 to 40 mph. The piece links speed culture to social harm and urges tolerance for slower road users.
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Ridgetown
Ont
Dominion
Ontario
Woman ponders golfing on horseback and polo blend
A young town woman in the Cleveland Plain Dealer muses on combining polo and golf into one game called golf. She notes the challenge of avoiding dismounting to putt. Rubbish heaps in Birmingham yield 350000 dollars for the city last year. Utah leads U S silver production.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Birmingham
England
Just A Success Story How Railroader Got Promotion
W. L. Clark recounts a Windsor Star tale of a railroad worker who rose from lakehead yard duties to higher ranks by aiding a captain’s late grain load. The piece links his ascent to choosing the loyal assistant who helped him, a moral of perseverance and teamwork. It also notes unrelated items on foster mothers in England, Rhodes birthplace museum plans, Latvian state industries, and Australian airport radio plans.
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W. L. Clark
Windsor
Ont
Star
Fort William
Port Arthur
Lakehead
Seasonal Sheepdog Trials Across Britain Draw Big Crowds
Shepherds and educated dogs trek from lonely hills for public performances in England. Scotland opens at Kelso for the Scottish National Trials, then Welsh Margam and English Akley ahead of the international finale at Southport where Gallant Roy and J M Wilson of Innerleithen claim top honors. Roy, an almost shepherd in himself, handles a 800 yard course to gather two flocks, direct them through a triangular gate setup, shed five marked sheep, all within thirty minutes.
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Lonely Hills
England
Scotland
Kelso
International Sheepdog Society
Margam
Akley
Southport
J. M Wilson
Innerleithen
Gallant Roy
Royal
Roy
Tragic Toronto gun accident prompts safety plea
A Quebec gun mishap in Toronto ends with a mother dying after a youth cleaned a rifle that fired. The column warns that such incidents are preventable and urges always opening the breech and ejecting cartridges before handling or storing guns.
Lynus the Wonder Horse of St Stephen NB
Local reminiscences recall Lynus a famous stallion with 17 foot mane and 16 foot tail, the longest horse known. He drew thousands in Canada and the U S, was insured for 20000, and advertised as the wonder horse at New York and other centers. He died after three days of care following illness. Carnations offered in red yellow or white to match schemes.
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St. Stephen
N.B
Lynus
Wonder Horse
Canada
United States
New York
North America
Lengthy Pilsen Brewery Complex Covers Vast Grounds
The storage cellars of the great brewery at Pilsen in Czechoslovakia stretch over more than five miles, while the brewery itself spans 136 acres.
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Pilsen
Czechoslovakia
Hazards In The Kitchen Warn Of Fatal Accidents
The article argues kitchens cause thousands of deaths annually in the United States, citing burns from flames and hot fluids, poisoning from cleaning fluids, and accidents from faulty equipment. It urges careful inspection of appliances, proper clothing, and cautious routines to prevent harm in the home workshop.
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United States
Toronto Star Weekly
Mothers to Represent Nations at Temple of Peace Dedication
Britain searches for ten representative mothers who understand war’s sacrifices to join fifteen others from Empire and foreign countries for the Temple of Peace dedication on November 23 at Cardiff Civic Centre. Led by a Welsh mother, the group will open the building, funded at £62 000 by Lord Davies, symbolizing faith in the League of Nations.
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Great Britain
Empire
Temple of Peace
Cardiff
League of Nations
Lord Davies
Britain
League
The Good Editor And The Scientist’s Claim About The Heart
The North Hastings Review argues a good editor never errs and always selects the right horse and politician, while noting such a perfect editor may not exist. It adds a scientific claim that the human heart contracts about 100000 times daily.
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North Hasting
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John Brown
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Pash
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Cecil Rhodes
Bishop's Stortford
Latvia
Australia
the Bulletin
Sydney
Toronto
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Charles H. Eaton
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