Death of Peter Righter Reported in Vancouver Engineer
Ford C. Gilbert of New Haven mails a letter dated October 16 1912 about the death of Peter Righter an engineer on the first train to enter Vancouver Righter died at his Vancouver home Harbor improvement bills totalling 10 000 000 are approved in Montreal and Vancouver with 5 000 000 for Halifax and 2 000 000 for Three Rivers and West Indies trade conference in Ottawa chaired by Sir Edward Dawson explores scholarships and trade prospects.
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Ford C. Gilbert
New Haven
Conh
Peter Righter
Vancouver
D.C. Coleman
Canadian ’ Pacific ‘Railway
Righter
Montreal
Halifax
West Indies
Esif
Edward” “‘Dawson
West
Indies
Ottawa
Howard
Alberta Posts Record Surplus At Fiscal Year End
The province closed its fiscal year ending March 31 with a surplus in the treasury far exceeding prior records. Treasurer R. G. r announced the exact surplus of 1,817,871 dollars, noting the prior period ending March 31, 1928 showed 279,763 dollars for a 15 month span due to a date change.
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Alberta
Italian expedition seeks Italia crew missing from Arctic crash
Gianni Albertini leads 18 men aboard the Lueal formerly Heiman from Bergen on the Bucai to Svalbard and Franz Josef Land. They aim to locate the Italia gondola survivors and recover crew believed carried away after the polar dirigible crash. The ship carries sledges dogs and wireless gear and plans an 18 month voyage stopping at King's Bay for dogs.
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Gianni Albertini
Bergen
Italia
Svalbard
Franz Joseph Land
Umberto Nobile
King’s Bay
Suisa Flat Silk Crepe Ensemble With Lace Trim
A mature figure ready pattern No. 468 offers a light navy blue suede Suisa crepe design with ecru lace and a surplice effect bodice. It features tucked shoulders, bow trimming, jabot drape, side bow, and side plaited hem flare for motion. Patterns come in bust sizes 42 44 and 46 inches with Canton crepe and silk fabrics. Price 25 cents plus 10 cents for Spring Fashion Magazine song.
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Suisa
Italy to build forty thousand miles of new motor highways
Mussolini orders an ambitious Italian program to construct 40 000 miles of new highways with about 50 000 workers engaged in planning and execution.
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Benito Mussolini
Italy
The Responsibility of Every Mother
A household guide extols Baby's Own Tablets as a trusted remedy for common child ailments. It emphasizes digestive issues causing discomfort and claims the tablets provide mild relief, improve sleep, and ease teething pain, with a testimonial from Mrs. W. Jennings of Mackay Ontario and purchase details.
Earthquakes Recorded Annually by Dominion Observatory
The Dominion Observatory in Ottawa registers over 200 earthquakes yearly on seismographs, about one per day. Most do not cause serious disturbance, and relatively few originate in Canada.
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Dominion Observatory
Ottawa
Canada
Kellogg's Asthma Remedy Widely Praised for Relief
Dr J D Kellogg's asthma remedy is presented as distinct from other so called cures. The text claims it has continued a great work of relief from coast to coast and earned a renowned reputation among thousands who have benefited from its value.
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J. D. Kellogg
Kellogg
Doctor and patient exchange on kleptomania cure
A joke where a doctor says to a patient with kleptomania not to take anything. The punchline hinges on the paradox of treating a compulsion by not taking medicine.
Four Hundred Years Theme in Lutheran Education
The Lutheran World Congress marks four centuries of Luther's Catechism in use from June 25 to July 31. The Lutheran church, with 75 to 80 million members, centers in Northern Europe and America. The Bible, Luther's Catechism, and Pilgrim's Progress are the most translated works, while A Mighty Fortress is the best known hymn.
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Lutheran World Congress
Lutheran Church
Europe
America
Luther
Bow Bells Out Of Order In Bow Church Repair Downtime
The bells of Bow Church in jabordion are not ringing due to being out of order. Funds for repair are not available, leaving the historic chimes silent until finances allow restoration.
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Bow Church
Jabordion
Whittington
Worries Persist Only for Those with Little Ease
A reflective line notes that concern tends to accompany people facing challenges while those with ample security speak lightly about worry. The saying contrasts economic comfort with visible anxiety and burden.
Minard's for the rub down and the excuses after mistakes
The quote suggests using Minard's approach for rub downs while noting that more mistakes by a man make it easier for him to invent excuses. It frames discipline and accountability in athletic or training contexts.
Askew scheme to aid British colonists to Canada
Forty families from Great Britain are set to depart under Mr. Askew’s plan providing ten thousand dollars for initial support and a further ten thousand for placement in Canada. The program, approved by the Dominion and Overseas authorities, aims to recruit and place settlers in agricultural work across Canadian Pacific arrangements and new cottages and farms.
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Great Britain
Askew
Canada
Mr. Askew
Canadian Pacific Railway
Secretary of State For Dominion Affairs
Canada, Colonization Association
Department of Colonization and Development
Colonization Construction
Canadian Pacific
Overseas Settlement Committee
J.S. Dennis
C.M.G
Department of Colonization and’ Development
How To Dye An Old Rug
An article in the May issue of Successful Farming explains home rug dyeing. Clean the rug, rinse, then apply dye for silk and wool blends, using six packages for a 9 by 12 rug and set the color with vinegar.
Mother Graves Worm Ex Terminator Promises Relief
A health claim promotes a product called Mother Graves Worm Ex Terminator as a cure for sickly children afflicted by worms. The advertisement asserts the treatment will relieve symptoms and restore health.
Sunday School Lesson Golden Text Based on Matthew 5.11
The Sunday school lesson highlights Matthew 5.11 blessed are ye when men reproach you and persecute you for my sake. It covers Jeremiah 20.1-6 37.1-38.28 and 43.1-7 with devotional reading from Matthew 5.
Jeremiah and Zedekiah Fight Over Jerusalem Siege
Jeremiah addresses the besieged city from the guard-house and counsels surrender while princes seek his execution for weakening defense. Zedekiah vacillates between surrender and resistance, ultimately failing to act decisively as commentators frame his downfall.
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Jeremiah
Jerusalem
Paul
God
Emily Huntley
Zedekiah
Alexander MacLaren
Carload Of Muskrats Shipped To Hamburg Germany
A shipment of 1000 live muskrats left Oak Lake for Hamburg Germany at the end of April. The animals were trapped at Oak Lake breeding grounds and packed in boxes by Furs Limited with twelve pairs per box in the record shipment.
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Hamburg
Germany
Oak Lake
Canadian Pacific Express
Furs Limited
Heart Trouble Relief Claim From Auburn Reader
Mrs. William Fowler of Auburn Ontario describes years of heart and nervous trouble with numb cold hands. She tried doctors medicines with little help and says she then found relief after a change in treatment.
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Mra
Wm. Fowler
Auburn, Ont
Milbor Aloe Advertised Remedy Sold By The Milburn Co
An advertisement states Milbor Aloe was advertised and taken by a user who reports immediate relief with no further trouble. It lists price 50 cents per box and notes availability at all druggists or by mail from The T Milburn Co. Ltd. Toronto Ont.
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T. Milburn Co., Ltd
Toronto
World's Highest Bridge Surpasses Victoria Falls Bridge Height
The Grand Canyon Bridge on the Arizona Highway rises 485 feet above the river, claiming the new tallest-bridge title and beating the 425 feet Victoria Falls Bridge record.
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Grand Canyon
Arizona Highway
Victoria Falls
Ita
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