Prof R W Brock Canada’s Leading Geologist and Mineral Belt Expert
Reginald Waller Brock, born Perth Ontario, 29, leads Canada's Geological Survey in Ottawa as director. Noted as the best traveled Canadian geologist, he is authority on southern British Columbia mineral belts and coauthored a new mining law for all Canada.
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Geological Survey
Canada
British Columbia
R. W. Brock
Civil Service
Ottawa
Dominiom Public Service
Brock
Dominion
Reginald Waller Brock
Perth
Ont
Ottawa Collegiate Institute
Mount Forest High School
Fm. W. Trock
Queen's University
Heidelberg University
Kingston
Geological Survey of Canada
Great Mineral Belt
Queen's Hockey Club
Canadian Mining Institute
Queen’s University
American Mining Institute
Geological Society of America
National Geographical Society
Royal Society of Canada
Bathing Ceremony Draws Eighty Thousand at Hooghly River
A Hindus bathing festival near Calcutta drew about eighty thousand participants along the Hooghly from Babu's Ghat to Nimtolla Ghat. The Chutramani Yoga occurs once every twelve years linked to a lunar eclipse and spiritual ablations in the Ganges. Thousands traveled from distant regions to bathe in the Hooghly.
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Hooghly
Calcutta
India
Babu's Ghat
Nimtolla Ghat
Ganges
Monboddo's Odd Language Theories Stated by Judge
Two centuries after Lord Monboddo's birth his Origin and Progress of Language argued for studying humans like animals. Contemporaries mocked his ideas including tail satire and the claim that the orangutan was a human species class with speech absence as accidental.
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Lord Monboddo
Dr. Johnson
Charlotte Bronte's Final Words and Wedlock Tragedy
The article recounts Charlotte Bronte's last moments after marrying Arthur Nicholls nine months earlier. A wandering delirium overtook her as she slept beside her husband, who faced deep sorrow. Her faint plea urged that God spare her and keep them together.
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Charlotte Bronte
Mrs. Nicholls
Waterproofing methods for Japanese paper goods described
An article notes waterproof paper and lanterns using an extract from rubber plant seeds. It mentions waterproofing techniques for umbrellas and related products, highlighting natural materials used in traditional waterproofing processes.
Plums of the Bar and Paths to Scotland’s High Office
The piece reflects on the tough start for young Scottish advocates and the pathways to high judicial offices. It notes Lord Dunedin and Alexander Ure’s promotions, salaries for sheriffs and reporters, and the influence of politics and social ties in reaching top posts. It cites figures from £300 to £5000 and a total of about $300,000 yearly for new appointments.
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Lord
Dunedin
Scotland
House of Lords
Alexander Ure
Court of Session
Edinburgh
Lord Haldane
Faculty of Advocates
Mst
William Watson
Lord Watson
Charles Scott Dickson
K.C
M.P
Britain's Color Problem in South Africa Sparks Anger
A British observer notes South Africa faces a growing color issue as 6 million black heathens outnumber 1 million native Christians south of the 7mbesi. The outlook shows rapid black population growth, with six blacks per white south of the Zambesi and 11 to 1 in Natal, fueling fears of a white oligarchy versus black proletariat.
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South Africa
England
Zambesi
Natal
Famous English chronogram on Queen Elizabeth's death
The article discusses English chronograms borrowed from the Renaissance and cites a renowned example on Queen Elizabeth I’s death. It notes the inscription My Day Closed Is In Immortality (ICDCIII, 1603) using numerals as capital letters without spoiling symmetry, though some numerals appear superfluously.
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England
Elizabeth
Manchester Guardian
Treasure Hidden in Books Reveals Bold Banknote Pages
In Paris the estate of M Henri yielded two shelves of dull books that hid two volumes whose every page is a five pound Bank of England note. The 820 pages totaled a remarkable two books worth about 20 500 dollars.
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M. Henri
Paris
Bank of England
Ambidexterity and left handedness in daily tasks
The London Chronicle notes that most people can become ambidextrous with practice, using the left hand for writing and tasks others do with the right. It cites personal examples of left-hand use and praises training both hands to supplement each other, mentioning Miss Sharp as achieving this quickly.
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Wile Es
Miss Sharp
London Chronicle
A Mighty Clever Trick To Steal Gas In Honolulu
A Honolulu man devised a lab based scam to defeat a gas meter. He froze water into ice disks the size of quarters and dropped them into the meter slot causing gas flow until the ice melted, leaving no trace. collectors found no quarters and the system finally exposed the fraud.
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Honolulu
Li Hung Chang on early rising and Western habits
In a diary fragment closing a St. Petersburg visit Li Hung Chang condemns early rising as a foolish Western practice. He notes officials prefer night toil and social rounds, arguing intrigues of courts stem from banquets and operas where women influence gatherings.
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Li Hung Chang
St. Petersburg
Paris Theatre Manager Fines Absent Supers Then Autographs His Letter
In Paris the famed M. Jules Claretie of the Comedie Francaise fined a theater super for missing a Phedre performance. The absent actor sold the autographed fine notice to an autograph collector for 10 francs, turning his negligence into a profit.
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Parsis
M. Jules Claretie
National Theatre
Coredie Francaise
M. Claretie
Oil on the Waters and Naval Use of Oil in Emergencies
The article notes various methods to apply oil to the sea in emergencies including pumping overboard and draining through scuppers. It explains that spreading oil calms motion on the water surface, helping ships ride swells and resist swamping during gales. It cites centuries of navigators valuing oil to curb inrushes of water and improve vessel safety.
Terrified woman flees pasture as cow thwarts courage
A woman fearing cows refuses to traverse a pasture until her husband calms her. The cow rises slow and the woman screams that it will spring, prompting a hurried retreat.
Playing House Dialogue Excerpt Narrated Text
A child play scene where Susie and Harold role play domestic tasks. Susie reassures Harold to be gentle with furniture as they pretend to run a home. The playful exchange centers on manners and shared chores in a family setting.
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Susie
Harold
Corn and hens sparked a rural garden dispute
In a rustic exchange, Mr Rural Hamlet asks for more corn from Dr Eighthly claiming it came from their own garden while Little Buttin Hamlet notes chickens also came from their garden. Pa bets neighbors will keep hens closer after catching more.
Eggs In Quebec Supply Chain Gap
No eggs are produced in Quebec. Montres must obtain her supply from New Brunswick Prince Edward Island and Ontario. The note highlights provincial production shortfall and cross province sourcing.
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Quebec
Montres
Prince Edward Island
Onario
Mantle of Mohammed Relic Recovered From Adrianople Mosque
A sacred Mohammedan relic, the Mantle of the Prophet, has been recovered after a Bulgarian officer looted it from Adrianople during the siege. Turkish efforts, aided by the embassy, led to its return from Vienna to the holy treasury at Adrianople. The relic is kept in a jeweled casket and is shown only at Ramazan with strict ceremony.
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Adrisnepte
Wilkie Collins
Enna
Mohammed
Adrianople
Imans
Iman
Bulgaria
Vienna
Constantinople
Seraglio
Aloes
Ambergris
Effendis
Mussulmans
Amarath
Europe
Pythagoras Named Among World’s Greatest Thinkers
Brief reminiscence cites Pythagoras as a premier philosopher and early mathematician. It notes his influence on mathematics as a foundational principle of all things and signals enduring respect for his contributions.
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Pythagoras
Such Ingratiude and the Briggs-So Mudge Penny Tale
A letter complains about generosity redirected by Briggs and Mudge. The writer notes nearly $100 was raised for a monument to a recovering person, yet he asks for repayment to cover a debt, questioning the torched goodwill and the motive behind the fundraising.
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Briggs
Mudge
Sells
Motto Suggests Wealth and Heritage clash in Arms
An Englishwoman, newly rich, asks a friend about a coat of arms. She notes her husband is a pork butcher yet claims royal warriors in ancestors. The friend replies with the motto The pen is mightier than the sword, hinting at irony between status and lineage.
Fragmented scene at newspaper office counter
An old gentleman asks for an event of the paper for a week. A pretty girl attendant replies with a stray remark about a porous plaster and suggests getting them across the street, in a moments uncertain exchange.
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Mies
Pilgrim Boat Journey Through Moscow to Jerusalem
Stephen Graham recalls a voyage of Russian pilgrims to Jerusalem on a crowded steamer. Four hundred were housed in the hold amid linen sacks and icons while the sick and weak endured the foul darkness and heat. The hold echoed with prayers and hymns as pilgrims prayed through the night under watches and the priest led the singing in the stern.
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Stephen Graham
Jerusalem
A Cricketer Makes a Golfing Hole in One
A famed cricketer long dismissive of golf tries the sport at a club. He drives from the tee and the ball rolls into the hole for a surprise one. The caddie rushes back, shouting the ball is in the hole. The novice reacts with casual relief.
The Son's Answer to Dumas on a Literary Exchange
Alexandre Dumas wrote to his son praising the book Dame aux Camelias and seeking to meet the author. The son replied eagerly noting his father's praise of Monte Cristo and expressing pleasure in making the acquaintance of the correspondent.
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Alexandre Dumas
Monte Cristo
Humorous Exchange Over Compliments Between Mary and Mrs Bennett
Mary notes her mother would like to resemble Mrs Bennett who is plain yet self unaware. Mrs Bennett concedes and a friend insists the mother meant the compliment. The girl confirms the mother would gain strength and health by resembling Mrs Bennett.
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Mrs. Bennett
Little Mary
Timing Her Finish in a Domestic Dispute
A dialogue depicts a wife commenting on her husband's appearance, joking about an anti fat cure, while the husband jokes that anger from the new cook is shrinking her. The pair discuss giving notice as the plan unfolds to dismiss the cook.
Green Vegetables and Food Poisoning Dangers
The article warns that many poisoning cases come from eating lettuce or uncooked cabbage not washed thoroughly. It notes green vegetables are often treated with paris green and slug shot and that poor washing may leave residues on food, risking serious illness if eaten uncooked.
Lofty Aspirations Visionary Quote
A reflective note cites Louisa May Alcott on dreaming big and pursuing distant ideals. The text emphasizes looking toward beauty, believing in goals, and following their guidance as a lifelong inspiration.
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Louisa May
Alcott
Nothing to show could mask a larger truth
A sharp observation on expectations of gratitude from ordinary people when charity is offered. The author contrasts the ounce of charitable gesture with the pound of gratitude expected, highlighting social tensions.
Esperanto A World Tongue Aims to Unite Nations
The article extols Esperanto as a neutral easy to learn language that can be mastered in three months with one hour daily study. It notes its global spread since 1887, with over 2000 societies and thousands of volumes, and highlights practical uses from aiding travel to sharing knowledge across languages.
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Europe
Louis Lazare Zamenhof
St. Petersburg
Lenden
Shanghai
Moscow
London
Universal Esperanto Association
Russia
Sweden
Stupidity and Cleverness in Reflections
Fragmentary remarks discuss the claim that there is no harm in stupidity and that thinking oneself clever is unreliable. The text contrasts self opinion with genuine wit and references a brief, cryptic admonition attributed to a person named Macdonald.
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Verness
Macdonald
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