Waterways urged to cut Canadian freight costs and boost trade
A pamphlet by the Great Waterways Union argues water transportation offers cheaper faster freight. It cites US data showing rail rates far higher than water routes and urges development from Montreal to the Upper Lakes and across the Prairies. Proposals include Edmonton to Winnipeg barges and Winnipeg to Lake Superior links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Tatex
Great Waterways Union
United States Interstate Commerce Commission
Ste. Marie Cana
United States
Lake Superior
Montreal
Lake of the Woods
Lake Winnipes
Saskatchewan
Praires
Canadian Prairies
Robert W. Perks
London
England
Danube
West
Prairie
A. B. Wilmott
Edmonton
Winnipeg
Revival of farming urged by Roosevelt in speech
Roosevelt calls for a revival of farming across English speaking nations noting Europe has advanced farming while the U S lags. He cites Canada and a Canadian delegation seeking reform after studying continental systems. He warns a rich farming country cannot feed itself and cites egg and butter imports. Saskatchewan sent two delegates with an American inquiry commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
America
Great Britain
Colonies
Europe
Canada
United States
Saskatchewan
Commission of Inquiry
Ancient Rome printed books faster and cheaper than today
The piece notes that ancient publishers could produce editions rapidly with trained readers and slaves, no typesetting costs, and ready availability within 24 hours for ordinary works. It mentions vast libraries like Lucullus’ with public access, and Julius Caesar’s proposal to open libraries to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Plutarch
Lucullus
Julius Caesar
Harper's Weekly
Old and New London Unearths Ancient Wall and Relics
Stories from London describe oil drilling at 5 000 feet in a business quarter and the discovery of a 60 foot long chalk and rubble wall from the 12th century at Paternoster Row and St Pauls Alley. Roman amphorae Samian ware a camel skull and 18th century pipes were found nearby. Three Norman arches near Bartholomew Close may be part of priory cloisters and are hidden by new construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paternoster Row
St. Paul's Alley
St. Paul's
High Holm
Bartholomew Close
Frescoes of Orvieto by Fra Angelico and Signorelli
The Madonna di S Brizio chapel at Orvieto holds Fra Angelico’s two ceiling divisions Christ in Glory and a prophets group executed in summer 1447. He planned annual returns but never revisited after the first visit, possibly due to a worker’s death. fifty years later Luca Signorelli completed the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luca Signorelli
Angelico
Longevity and Athletics Editorial
The Interstate Medical Journal cautions that athletic training may harm fitness as naval officers show faster decline than non athletes. It argues for inclusive sports replacing extreme events like marathons and football, ignoring traditionalists who profit from the current system. It cites Doctor Stokes on tuberculosis reduction as a measure of value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Medical Journal
Surgeon General
United States Navy
Stokes
Easy divorce rules abroad and across cultures
The piece notes global practices of divorce, contrasting Australia and America with Siberian tribes where a man can end a marriage by simply uncovering his wife’s head and walking away, the Eskimo by leaving home in staged anger, Nepal where a wife can divorce by placing a betel mat under her husband’s pillow, and Cochin China where two chopsticks broken before two witnesses suffice to dissolve a marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
America
Nepal
Cochin
China
Exceptionaal Boots and Shoes Sale for Youths and Women
A catalog-like notice lists various youth and ladies boots and shoes with special values. Items include Youths Fine Box Kid Bluchers at 2.00 per pair, Boys Strong Chrome Blackets, Sack SSS Ladies Calf Bluchers, Dongola Calf Boots, Glove Button Kid Boots, Gun Metal Laced Boots, and Dongola House Shoes. Mens Solid Leather Box Kid Blucher Boots priced at 2.25 per pair.
Farmers Favourite Boot Black Chrome Tan Calf Binchers
Advertisement for men boots in chrome tan and brown chrome leather. Promotes solid feather construction with toe cap or without. Offers special price per pair at a low rate to entice buyers.
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Orvieto
Ninette
Victoria
J. E. Foster
Russell
Man
Andrew Setter
Manitoba
J. A. Fraser
Russell, Man
Russel
Harry Insull
Western Jobbers Clearing House
Russell Photo Studio
Gurney-Oxford
Gurney- Oxford
W. J. Doig, Russell
A. Astbury
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