Ismail’s Suez gamble and British takeover of shares
The text portrays Khedive Ismail of Egypt as a prodigal gambler who drained national wealth and threatened the Suez Canal concession. Facing crushing debt and rampant concessions, he nearly pawns the canal shares. Disraeli borrows 12 million pounds to buy 177,000 Suez shares for Britain, securing a vast dividend and empire security.
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Ismail
Temail
Mohammed
Egypt
Seint
Paria
French Staff College
Staff College
Paris
Napoleon
Offenbach
Said Mohammed
Vali
Turkey
Stes
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Lons
Ismails
Canal Company
Pac
Inge
Lancashire
Germany
Austria
Empress Hugenne
Imperial
LiAigle
Beyota
Suez Canal Company
Britain
Benjamin Disraeli
Disraeli
Rothschild
Cairo
House of Commons
Suez Canal
Conscience credited by doubt over cold feet
The line suggests that what people call Conscience often stems from hesitation or fear rather than true moral certainty, implying that cold feet drive much of the apparent conscience in decision making.
Elvis Presley sparks teen rage and parental worry
In a Portland Oregonian column from 1956, writers defend Elvis Presley amid parent concern over his TV performances and raw guitar style. They recall earlier objections to Rudy Vallee and Cab Calloway and predict today’s youth will mature, leaving the craze behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvis Presley
Mr. Presley
Elvis
Presley
Rudy Vallee
Maine Stein
Cab Calloway
Rudy
Cab
Portland
Orégonian
Canadian National Sportsmen's Show posts net profit and grants
The 4956 Canadian National Sportsmen's Show reported a net profit of 74 301 despite bad weather and record exhibit space income of 113 277. Grants totalled 64 000 to conservation projects with 100 000 available next year. Funds supported Ontario groups and conservation efforts ahead of the tenth anniversary event to run March 15–23 1957 at the Coliseum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Conservation Council of Ontario
Toronto Anglers’ and Hunters’ Association
Canadian Forestry Association of Ontario
Maskinonge Survey
Mallard
Kortright
Coliseum
Grenfell Ads Promote Recreation Hall and Business Chance
Real money maker in Grenfell Saskatchewan offers 1200 capital for a new building, equipment, living quarters, and a barber shop. Promotion by Glen L. Neill invites inquiries. Also notices Dixon's remedy at Munro's Drug Store 335 Elgin and prepaid express.
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Grenfell
Glen L. Neill
Grenfell Saskatchewan
DIXON
Munro’s
Elgin
Ottewa
Ostrich Swallowed 71 Diamonds
Officials at a Chicago zoo investigated a sudden alligator death and found in its stomach marbles, peach stones, a bicycle reflector lens, a hand torch, a hair comb, a brooch, an air valve cap, broken bottle pieces, and fifty stones. The cause was stomach trouble, illustrating animals swallow odd objects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
London Zoo
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Skin Relief
An old Canadian antiseptic marketed as Moone's Emerald Oil claims to relieve itching from eczema scalp and foot ailments. The advertisement touts its pleasant use, penetrating antiseptic action, and success on long standing cases, sold by druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Moone
The Difference Between a Farmer and a Gentleman Farmer
A wry remark contrasts a farmer and a gentleman farmer noting the latter admits he has substantial money.
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Italy
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Goethe
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Murray
St. Lawrence
Montreal
St. Clair Avenue West
Toeronto
BABY
Rhode Island
California
Sussex
Arbor Acres
White Rocks
Tweddle Chick Hatcheries Ltd
Fergus Ontario
Brey Hatchery
John .N
Hamilton
Thompson
A. O. Smith
Beltsville
Massey-Harris
C.O.D. Federal
King St. E
Toronto
Ontario
Gforge South
Heathcote
Post
Eczema
St Clair Avenue East
Ee Ceporaity
Marvel
America
Bloor St. W
King St
Rideau St
Ottawa
Heinrichs
Station C
Winnipeg
J. Matone
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Hans A. Hoffmann
Gler Drive
San Leandro
American Patent Central
Vancouver
B.C
Fetherstonhaugh & Company
University Ave
Ramsay Co
Bank St
The
Medico Agency
Terminal
Toronto Ont
Mare Protestant
F. Chaddock
T. S. A. Murchison & Lyell
Madawaska
Landrace
Fergus Landrace Swine Farm
Fergus
Aiccea
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