Land Growth of the Prairies Forty Years On
A retrospective on Canada’s prairie transformation from a sparsely farmed frontier to a major grain and dairy region. It notes population growth in Manitoba, Winnipeg and Brandon, agricultural expansion, livestock increases, and the rise of cities, railways, schools, and modern amenities over four decades.
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Winnipeg
Prairies
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Saskatchewan
Dominion
Rocky Mountains
Rockies
Pacific Coast
Cape Horn
Manitoba
Brandon
Calgary
Edmonton
Northwest Territories
When a Boy Is Silent He Is Learning
A reflective note on childhood growth highlighting the value of silence in learning and development. It emphasizes quiet observation as a path to understanding and skill building without direct instruction.
A Lady of Distinction and Cuticura Skin Ad
A period advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for cleansing pores and Cuticura Talcum powder for smooth healthy skin. It claims the perfume used by a lady of distinction exerts delicate influence and promises clear sweet skin. Neglect the pardons and you will hear cuss words.
Monstrous Army Ant Circle Fails to Break
In British Guiana a vast army ant column circled a beach for hours and days, carrying eggs and larvae yet showing no individual initiative to break the path. The mass failed to reach a new nest, wandering until fatigue and confusion spread, as observers ponder a failing collective direction.
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British Guiana
Jungue
Willian Beebe
The
Atlantic Monthly
Snake Eaters Avoid Poisonous Heads, Says J Beyer
Animals that eat snakes such as hedgehogs foxes and eagles never eat the head of a poisonous snake says J Beyer whose German venomous snake articles are translated in Scientific American.
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J. Beyer
Scientific American
Modern Youth. Marjory and Neighbor Kissing Incident
A brief dialogue from the Boston Transcript notes a seven year old girl Marjory saying the boy next door tries to kiss her while her eight year old brother comments. The item records a childhood moment in a city newspaper snippet.
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Marjory
Boston Transcript
Ink and stamps in a penny pinching circus trick
A quirky note from American Legion Weekly mentions a circus manager claiming big savings. It jokes about sending a tattooed man by second class mail and printing matter for two cents an ounce, highlighting frugal wartime era concerns.
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American Legion Weekly
Houses Built to Last in Belgium Structures
After the war Belgium builds houses and offices with stone and brick intended to last at least 100 years, though some hurried constructions may not endure.
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Belgium
Amateurs Labeled in Galveston News Editorial
A Galveston News quotation critiques self-importance in public discourse, contrasting self labeled amateurs with strangers who share troubles openly. The piece examines social perception and humility in community dialogue.
Danish King Greenland Visit Pranks Eskimo and Convict Tale
A Danish club recounts King of Denmark visiting Greenland where an Eskimo in a cayak boarded the royal yacht and received a rifle. Greenland commissioner later said the man was a prison escapee who stole a dance before setting to sea. Also a late night Times Square appearance with a man carrying a red lantern.
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Denmark
Greenland
M. Augaard
Legation
London
Proceeding With Caution
Angelina fears her fiancé Wil is a poor cook yet vows to improve after marriage. Edwin jokes they should test the dish on her parents first and report back on the results.
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Angelina
Fin
Religion in Getting Along With People
Sam notes a broad presence of religious feeling in everyday social harmony. The remark frames faith as a guiding factor in interpersonal cooperation and mutual respect.
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Sam
Jones Complains About Hose Not As Advertised
A correspondent recalls sending ten shillings for five pairs of hose advertised by post. On receipt he wrote the sender that the patterns were vile and unsuitable to wear. The reply claimed the advertisement did not promise durable wear.
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Jones
Pearsom's Weekly
One Stumbling Block in a Cribbage Game
A cranky remark by Uncle Eben frames a stubborn obstacle to stopping a dispute. The line suggests tension around a gambling setback and the effort to quell hostilities.
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Ceathy
Uncle Eben
Consoling Others In Hard Times
A reflective line from the era on how people seek solace in shared misfortune. It suggests that telling others there are other sufferers offers little comfort, while a solitary burden remains unalleviated.
Semi-Mourning Times in a Cleaning Workday
A Saturday cleaner, Caroline, reports her uncle has died and vows four months of mourning. Her employer and colleagues express sympathy, recalling a red skirt intended for her, while Caroline insists on mourning from the waist up for the period.
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Caroline
Miss Sophy
Quick Wealth and Fashion Fad Insight from Courier Journal
A snippet notes a man profiting from a fashion trend, claiming he foresaw woolen hosiery vogue and offered non woolen open work designs. It adds a quip about overwork having no cure except quitting.
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Ilea
Louisville Courier-Joursnal
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New York
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