Welland Canal Project Seen as National Task of Great Scope
The Welland Canal is described as a national effort of vast scale with a $50,000,000 cost. It highlights engineer John Laing Weller of Kingston, noted for surveying and directing the project since 1913, aiming for completion in 1918 with Fort Well and Port Colborne as key sites.
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Ben Welland Canal
John Laing Weller
Globe
Imperial Service
The
Military College
Kingston
Mr. Weller
Cobourg
Trent Canal
St. la
Welland Canal
Seri Canal
Weller
St. Catharines
Fort Weller
Port Colborne
Hag
Canadian Dairy Congress Sends J A Ruddick Abroad
The Dairy Congress announced that J A Ruddick is to travel to Mesting in Switzerland for an international dairy program. The move marks Canada's participation in key industry exchanges.
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Canada
J A Ruddick
Switzerland
Unclear text fragment about travel and risk at sea
Fragmentary report describes a traveler between nations and liners with implied risk. Mention of a boy of two years, a passenger on liners, repeated rejection by authorities, and potential peril at sea if he refuses to leave or seek safe passage.
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Willis
Public Market Opens in Kamloops BC
Kamloops British Columbia opened a public market with citizens gathering at dawn to welcome vendors. Farmers arrived late and Chinese peddlers drew customers. overall demand suggests lively trading as the market begins.
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Kamloops
B.C
Kaiser Speaks on Popular Sports Effort for Nation
The Emperor of Germany praises national sports progress at the Lower Elbe regatta. He aims to spread sport benefits to the masses, raising public involvement and improving general well being across the nation.
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Germany
Owen
Romatia
Sir William Oster Stuns Leeds Audience at Medical Conference
Sir William Oster, Regius Professor of Medicine at Oxford, electrified a large Leeds audience with a forceful address. The lecture traced tuberculosis' impact and urged renewed research and clinical focus, drawing prominent attendees from academia and medicine.
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William Oster
Leeds
Oxford University
Town Betterment and Community Education in Small Towns
An essay urging small towns to prioritize public health education recreation and moral guidance. It argues for active clubs to support new school buildings, debates, libraries, and literary events. It stresses proper team conduct, parental involvement, and institutes to address youth welfare and character.
Forest reserves and water power in early conservation policy
The article discusses forest reserve plans to restore watersheds in the Appalachians and Canada, noting the Weeks Bill of 1911 allocating 11 million dollars to reforest denuded areas impacting water power. It cites five and a half million acres approved for purchase and the constitutional basis for federal expropriation to promote navigation, with the Trent Valley Canal as a related project.
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Apalachians
Canada
Trent Valley Canal
Exhibits of Experimental Farms at Canadian Fairs
Fragmented text outlines planned exhibits from Demisive experimental farms at Canadian fairs. Mentions special exhibits, aims to show how information from farms can be obtained and displayed, with a focus on Ottawa and J. F. Atson acting in some capacity.
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Canada
Ottawe
J. F. Tson
Act
German farms aid soldiers with steady wartime supply
A fragment describes German farms contributing to military needs in 1912, noting high production for the army and the broad rural role in sustaining the empire during wartime. The text emphasizes agricultural output and national mobilization.
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Germany
Mili Gety
Whaes
Militia Praised by Brooke at Petawawa Visit
The article notes praise from Brooke over the militia at Petawawa where imperial officers, including HLA, Connaught’s representative, and Sir Robert Bortley, urged cooperation and exchange of ideas to benefit the empire and boost troop engagement.
CPR Auto Delivery Scheme Aims for Prairie Rail Service
A fragmentary report describes CPR planning a large carload delivery system for prairie routes. The scheme envisions lighter grades and specialized cars to move goods, with officials unsure if the investment yields a justifiable return.
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Prairies
C.P.R
CPR
Ainey
Cartrane
Anaia
Cotbee
Lnremea
Setheritina
Absinthe Use Expands Across Europe and North Africa
The report notes a rise in absinthe consumption in Europe and across borders to Morocco, signaling growing popularity of the formerly restricted spirit. It highlights national attitudes and potential import patterns influencing availability and social acceptance.
Forestry Art of Utilizing and Perpetuating Forests
Fragmentary note discusses forestry as balancing use with preservation. The text mentions aesthetics and the idea of sustaining forests for future times. It lacks clear names, dates, or events.
Weenak estate matters in Aiea court case
Terese id leads estate dispute in Aiea as Weenak trustee faces probate proceedings. Local officials schedule hearings to determine beneficiaries and asset distribution.
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Terese Id
Wireless signals transform railroad operations and costs
An article reports on wireless communication between dispatchers and moving trains, enabling direct orders without line failures. It notes reduced stops, fuel and wear costs, and proof from the Lackawanna railroad during a storm when telegraph lines failed.
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Wistaneen Eines Mace
Lackawanna
Mountain Division
Lackawanna Railroad
Scranton
Binghampton
Foley
Lackawanna Limited
Conservation concerns drive Canada farming information demand
A publication discusses conservation issues including muskrat beaver and moose trade in Canada. It outlines the need for information on prices and practices affecting wildlife and farming, highlighting ongoing inquiries and policy considerations.
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Commission Eon Conservation
Cable Line To Panama Work Began In October
A New York Panama cable project began in October with construction work detailed. The report notes new costs and methods used in laying the line and hints at future progress and challenges ahead.
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New York
Panama
Tessane Tapas
Uew
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