Storm Signalling and Canadian Storm Stations
A historical note describes the evolution of storm signaling from early telegraph links to the Dominion's 110 storm signal stations across British Columbia, the Great Lakes, and maritime provinces. It notes weather bureaux and Toronto Observatory charts, highlighting the difficulty of predicting exact storm courses yet praising bureau accuracy.
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Queena
Fanean
Weather Bureau
Wash
United States
Great Lakes
Toronto
Dominion
British Columbia
Maritime Provinces
Newfoundland
Canadian Storm Signal Service
The Terrible Turk Engages Crowd In Sarnia Visit
A narrator recalls meeting a Turk on a platform with a barker. The Turk speaks in Turkish and asks, in broken English, how all the folks in Sarnia are faring as he turns to the observer. The scene centers on the Turkish visitor and the crowd response.
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Cal
Sarnia
New Brunswick Jury Delivers Confusing Sentence
A New Brunswick jury found a prisoner guilty of assault and robbery. Judge Gregory sentenced him to five years on the first count and three on the second. The clerk, in a drunken misread, attempted to repeat the total but bungled the numbers.
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New Brunswick
Gregory
Life of Sir John A. Macdonald and Canadian Biography
Pope lauds Life of Sir John A. Macdonald as a classic Canadian biography. He notes the planned complete work will illuminate Dominion politics and mentions a forthcoming collection of Confederate documents, including a diary from Quebec, as part of the broader study.
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Pope
Jahe A
Canada
John A. Macdonald
Dominion
Quebec
John A Donald
Camhde
Far Animals Diminishing
A terse note warns of a sharp decline in wildlife within the region over the past decade. The brief cites fewer sightings and stresses conservation needs without detailing specific species or causes.
Eating and Eloquence in Civilized Societies
A fragmentary reflection on dining etiquette and speech where civilized manners police appetite and rhetoric. It contrasts the savage relish for conquest with modern restraint, noting postdinner theatrics and the ritual of talk as social spectacle in refined cultures.
Hunting the Hippo in Sobét Region of North Africa
A historical account of native hippo hunting by the Shailas in Sobét region North Africa. Hunters use harpoons and ropes to wrestle a surface breathing hippo, then finish with spears. The process is dangerous and sacrifices occur. Hippo hides are dried and sold to Arab traders for leather and shields.
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Omdurmen
Egypt
Lost royal dog prompts search in ancient ads
A chronicle notes King Chartes seeking a lost dog, recalling early English newspaper advertisements. The plea mentions a black and white spaniel with a streaked face, valued for its closeness to Whitehall and the king, and hints at courtly recognition of the dog’s loss.
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Lord_Northcliffe
Chartes
Londen Chronicle
Englnd
Whitehall
Courtbao
Mystery Names and a Burning Mountain Tale
A Philadelphia Herald note recounts a servant named Fiorentios whose given name is transformed by Mrs Hotler into a nickname for short. A separate report on Mentet’s Burning Mountain in Africa describes a coal fire pillar that has burned for years, mistaken for a volcano.
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Botler
Fiorentios
Mrs. Hotler
Mentet
Fragmentary Odd Record Spotted in Obscure Text
The readable fragments describe a sweeping argument over a broom and overbearing behavior. It appears as a garbled historical notice with unclear references to a wife and private actions, lacking coherent names or locations.
A Great Canadian Poet and Clergyman’s Life Recalled
The article surveys Dr. Campbell a Canadian poet and former ordained clergyman in New England who returned to Canada for health reasons. It notes his connections to the Duke of Argyll and Earl of Orkney and highlights his Civil Service role in Ottawa and work with the Dominion Archives Bureau. It lists major works and honors including the LL D from Aberdeen and a talk in London on Imperialism.
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Ven Rence
New England
Canada
Campbell
Robert Stuart
Earl of
Orkney
James the V. of
Scotland
Jane Gordon
Earl of Sun
Duke of Argyll
Europe
Civil Service
Ottawa
Dominion Archives Bureau
Doughty
House of Commons
Wilfrid Laurier
Royal Society of Canada
Quebec
Iadian Landmarks Association
Royal Society
Aberdeen University
Edward
Aberdeen
Mordred
Hildebrand Tragdies
Podma
Sagen
Wester Britain
Imperial Club
London
Eng
Dried Fruit Inspection Finds Most Goods Satisfactory
The Inland Revenue Department reports on 176 dried fruit samples including raisins currants prunes figs and peaches. Of these 138 were satisfactory and 20 doubtful with 17 adulterated and nine of those figs. It warns against improper labeling and urges carton weights be in pounds or sub multiples.
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Inland Revenue Department
Shipbuilding Output and Registered Vessels Change
The report notes a drop in shipbuilding and Canada registered vessels last year at 30 225. Seagoing tonnage slightly increased while total tonnage reached 75 644 713, up about seven and a half million.
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Neware
Feedea
A Slight Difference Col White D O C Camp Sussex
Col White conducted the military district including New Brunswick with strict discipline. Militia officers and men visiting Camp Sussex for annual drills held him in considerable awe. The account notes his firm leadership and the disciplined tone observed during that period.
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Col. White
D.O.C
New Brunswick
Sussex
Lowing Bis
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Hippo
North Africa
Pink Bond
Progress Pubg. House
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