Seven Wonders of the World Tomb of Mausolus
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, built by Queen Artemisia for Mausolus, stood about 353 B.C. It reached 140 feet high with a 163 by 411 foot base and 36 Ionic columns. Knights of St John partially demolished it in the 10th century, materials used for a castle, and marbles burned. Remains were moved to the British Museum in 1857 by Sir Carlos Newton.
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Cairo
Knights of St. John
Budrum
Carlos Newton
England
British Museum
Keen Teener Society Seeks Halloween Plans and Parades
Orlo Brown leads Keen Teener meeting with plans for a Halloween party and a hoedown theme. Entertainment features include Alex Matheson on trombone and Emil Hain on violin, with Justine Hicks overseeing funds and refreshments to end the evening.
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Orlo Brown
W. H .Humphries
Justine Hicks
Royal Bank
Hiram Hayseed
Alex Matheson
Emil Hain
Romeo
Burt Higginson
Sheila Davis
Bartz Weseen
Gary
Back in the good old days a two bit picnic tale
Guelph Mercury recounts how a boy could enjoy a day at a picnic with two bits now a similar outing costs at least two dollars and a quarter, contrasting past simple pleasures with modern prices and entertainment costs. Red Deer Advocate weighs Alberta gasoline tax as excessive revenue amid vast oil fields, noting government income from leases royalties and retailers.
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Guelph Mercury
Red Deer
Alberta
Detroit Street Railway Strike Sparks Citywide Disruption
An official from the Detroit Street Railway who also belongs to a men’s union fought with a rival union official and then ordered drivers to quit. No strike vote or meeting occurred. For seven hours service halted as thousands struggled to get home. management did not discipline the man, fearing further consequences.
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St. Thomas Times-Journal
Detroit Street Railway
Doves of Peace Paint Nabs Danes on City Sidewalk
London Free Press reports Copenhagen pedestrians slipped on fresh sidewalk paint depicting two doves of peace. Police arrested two young Danes who called themselves lovers of peace as officers investigated the humorous scene and the pattern proved to be art rather than danger.
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London Free Press
Copenhagen
Thank You to Supporters and Rivers Mayor Elect Sinclair
A voter expresses gratitude to supporters at the polls and extends congratulations to Mr. Sinclair, newly elected Mayor of Rivers, with best wishes for his tenure.
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Mr. Sinclair
Rivers
Thankful note to supporters on Friday
A brief message expresses sincere gratitude to all who offered support on Friday, acknowledging the kindness and encouragement received. It conveys appreciation and looks forward to continued collaboration and shared goals.
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Edith Cavell
Jasper
Alta
Canada
Anglican Church of St
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King Mausolus
Artemisia
B.C
Halicarnassus
Hallowe
United Church
Mitchell
Perth County
Brantford
Government of
Australia
Commonwealth
Canberra
Britain
Meat Department
Swift
Hallowe’en
Swift’s
Brookfield
B. J. D. Ellis
R. S. Berg
Lansdowne
Daly
Hallowe'en Specials
Ches
Hallowe'en
Hallowe'en Breakfast
Alymer
Matt
Bill
John Wareham
Edhelles
Next Fire Hall
Max Mayer
Yaeger
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