Mystery surrounds Castleming hospital case and mansion
In Castleming the inquest into Miss de Rochefort’s death approaches as solicitor Wakeman and Dr. Richardson discuss secrecy and possible guardianship. Marie hints at French communication while Mrs. Johnson assists the sick girl and Anthony coordinates care. The inquest is set for Friday at the Cross Keys and Marié is asked to testify.
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Marie
Mrs. Johnson
Mr. Wakeman
Richardson
Castleming
Wekeman
Anthony
Greal
Miss de Rochefort
Marié
Dr. Richardson
Inquest Progress a Mystery Remains Unsolved
The day of the inquest arrives with no new clues about the dead girl or the unknown guardian of the two Miss de Rocheforts. Marie awaits a promised letter and risks disclosure if no reply by noon, while Miss de Rochefort lies pale and silent in the solicitor’s guest room.
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Marie
Mrs. Johnson
Mr. Wakeman
Miss de Rocheforts
Miss de Rochefort
Dominion census reports big rise in western crop acreage
The Dominion government census office lists Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba crop acreages with gains in wheat oats barley and flax. A new cooperative school based data collection method is described as the source of these figures and the partial province totals.
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Dominion
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Domi
Bigger Crops Under Irrigation In Southern Alberta
The Lethbridge Experimental Farm shows irrigated crops outperform dry land across wheat oats sugar beets and potatoes. Irrigated wheat yields reach 49 bushels per acre versus 27 on dry land, led by Huron at 58 versus 27. Oats average 109 under irrigation vs 52 on dry land. carrots near 20 tons per acre. potatoes about 500 bushels. Fodder crops like alfalfa also excel, supporting larger livestock herds.
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Alberta
Lethbridge
Marquis
Red Fife
Danish Island
California
Canada
Early disposal of old hens and breeding stock
A farming note advises disposing of old hens and breeding stock after the season. Sell all hens over two years old, older cockerels as broilers when profitable, and keep only the best pullets and growing chicks. An 1917 Experimental Farm test with Leghorns showed cockerel sales covered incubation and feed costs, with pullets cheaper to raise than buy in fall.
Weissbach Hotel Promises Solitude for Global Guests
The Argo naut notes Weiss bach as the favorite resort for solitude seekers with visitors flocking from the four quarters of the globe, signaling its appeal as a premier tranquil retreat in Switzerland.
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Switzerland
Weissbach
Globe
First Food Controller Sunday School Teacher
Joseph saved Egyptians from starvation and was rewarded with the position of food controller. The exchange features a child’s quip about his reward. The scene captures a playful teaching moment in a Boston tran script.
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Joseph
Boston Transcript
New Food Substitute Using Soya Bean Reviewed in Ottawa
New food substitute developed from the soya bean was reviewed by Dr A B McCallum and Prof Ruttan in Ottawa. They tested milk substitutes and related products and found them palatable, nutritious, and promising to ease beef and wheat supply for allies while offering cheap home substitutes.
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Thomas Myers
Roy Routledge
London
A. B. McCallum
Research Commission
Ruttan
H. B. Thompson
Canada Food Board
McCallum
Ottawa
Thompson
Canada
United States
Far East
States
Professor Ruttan
Industrial Boom Grips Coast City Vancouver
Vancouver British Columbia enjoys strong industrial growth with weekly gains in bank clearings. June totals exceed last year by ten million dollars and early July shows a 2.6 million rise. A new large iron foundry is under construction, expected to employ 75 to 100 workers upon completion in the Province.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Consistent German Agent Trolls Colored Men
A German agent in a city faces charges for instructing Black men that Germany favors them and promising service in France while warning that if captured by Kaiser troops they would suffer dismemberment and mutilation. The World labels his actions as those of a would be foreign secretary.
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Germany
Megroes
France
Teuton
New York World
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Mona Dunlop
Para-Sani
Appleford Counter Check Book Co., Ltd
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
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