Ismail and the Suez Canal Gambles Against Egypt
A vivid portrait of Khedive Ismail of Egypt who wrecked state finances through lavish living and gambling finance linked to the Suez Canal. The piece recounts his sale or pawning of Canal shares, British intervention led by Disraeli buying 177 000 shares for 12 million, and the long-term dividend impact on Egypt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 More Than Cold Feet
A witty remark suggests that conscience receives more credit than cold feet for certain actions. The line contrasts moral hesitation with hesitancy born of fear.
Don t Get Too Hot and Bothered Elvis Presley Views
An Oregonian column mocks parental complaints about Elvis Presley and teen taste in the 1950s. It recalls past vocal roughness from Rudy Vallee and Cab Calloway and predicts future acceptance as generations mature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvis Presley
Mr. Presley
Elvis
Presley
Rudy Vallee
Maine Stein
Cab Calloway
Rudy
Cab
Portland
Orégonian
Conservationfocused Sportsmen Show posts profit and grants
The 1956 Canadian National Sportsmen's Show reported a net profit of 74301 and record exhibitor income of 113277 while funding 64000 in grants to conservation projects. An additional 100000 is planned for next year as plans for the show’s tenth anniversary proceed for March 15 to 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 Drug Store Ad Promotes Local Business
Grenfell Saskatchewan listing promotes a recreation hall with billiards and bowling, new building and living quarters, barber shop, and a real money maker with 1200 potential buyers. Encourages entrepreneurs to apply to Glen L. Neill. Dixon's remedy advertised for rheumatic pains. Ottewa express prepaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenfell
Glen L. Neill
Grenfell Saskatchewan
DIXON
Munro’s
Elgin
Ottewa
Ostrich Swallowed 71 Diamonds
Officials at a Chicago zoo investigated an alligator death and found a jumble of objects in its stomach. The items included jewelry pieces, a bicycle reflector, a hand torch, a hair comb, a brooch, a valve cap, bottle glass, and stones. They attributed the death to stomach trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
London Zoo
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Skin Relief
An old drugstore advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a clean stainless antiseptic that relieves itching from eczema scalp and other skin troubles. It claims to be pleasant to use, penetrating, and effective on long standing cases, sold by druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Moone
The Difference Between a Farmer and a Gentleman Farmer
The remark contrasts a farmer with a gentleman farmer noting the latter admits he has substantial wealth. It highlights social class in farming, suggesting money affects how the farmer presents himself.
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Podner
Marta Perdue
Rome
Italy
Marta
Goethe
Seagram
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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