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Newspaper

Watson Witness

Location

Watson, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Jun 26, 1914

Page

3

Rogers Pass Tunnel Project Cuts Selkirk Route by Four Miles

The Canadian Pacific Railway plans Rogers Pass tunnel to shorten the transcontinental line by four miles at Selkirks. The project, dubbed the Rogers Pass tunneling scheme, will cost over ten million dollars and feature twin-ended boring from both ends to speed construction.

CPR Selkirks Rogers’ Pass Americ New York Central Longret Canadian Pacific Railway Huntied Columbia Rogers’ Pase Thirk Range C.P.R Hogers’ Pass Sprie

Problem of assimilation in Canada seen through Times correspondent

The London Times correspondent argues over Americanization of Canada as immigration rises. He notes Britain risks losing historic ties and Canadian patriotism may bind the empire together, while Canadian newspapers shift focus to American topics. The phrase We are all panel markets appears in his cited evidence.

Teronte London Times Thn The Times

Tuberculosis in UK Dairy Cattle Drives Farmers’ Association Push

Sir Sydney Pocock reported end of ember statistics showing 162 cows tested and 220 milk samples found tuberculous. Public fear over milk safety noted, with the association urged to reassure the public while bearing administration and compensation costs per the agriculture board scale.

United Kingdom Rattan Daley Farmers’ Association Sydney Pocock Board of Agriculture

Military view at Royal Grenadiers dinner sparks identity warning

A Royal Grenadiers sergeants annual dinner prompts a toast about Canada’s identity. The speaker warns that if unity is not maintained, the nation could lose its sense of self on a future day.

Royal Grenadiers Sergeants

Coal March Experiments by Saskatchewan Government

The government of Saskatchewan conducts coal testing in the carboolsing of the soft coal abundant in the district.

Government of Saskatchewan

Irrigation Plan Aims at 400000 Acres in Alberta

A government irrigation program targets about 400000 acres in southern Alberta. The plan contemplates Dominion government action or municipal systems across districts. A statement by F. outlines the near future steps and governance options.

Alberts Doiminion

Advicer In Egypt Dr Frederick P Waltog Dean of Law

The text notes Dr Frederick P Waltog, an advisor in Egypt, who for several years served as dean of the law faculty at Meat. He had spent the...

Egypt Frederick P. Waltog Meat

Arctic Mission Excerpt Describes Eskimo Life and Futures

Archdeacon Whittaker in Edmonton reports on Arctic mission work among the Keekimo Eskimos near the Mackenzie delta. He notes improved living through religious teaching, warns against future extensive exploitation of fur, and discusses the people’s skills and English. The voyage includes a 46 foot boat with 11 foot beam, planned for a two month trip.

Bionde Eskimos Stefanssom Arctic Archdracon Whittaker Edmonton Anglican Mission Felds Far North Fort McPherson Mackenzie River Arctic Circle Hishop Ager Obarrvallune Vaet Archdearon Whittakrew Ferewell Island Victoria Land Fry Archdeacon Whittaker

Congo Free State to be Sold by Belgian Government

Private advices report that the Congo Free State and its rubber plantations will be sold by Belgium due to high maintenance costs and alleged misdeeds. Details on the sale and terms with Great Britain and Germany are unclear. information about the regime’s fate remains unsettled.

Congo Free Sto Leopold Belgium Belgham Germany France Leo

Spiritual Healing Committee backs prayer alongside medicine

London delegates including the Dean of air Duckworth and the Deans of Derham and Pilas affirm belief in prayer and divine power in healing. They support spiritual ministration as equal to medical care while criticizing unqualified independent treatment and urging regulated spiritual involvement in funer al disease care.

London Air Duckworth Derham Pillas

The Horseshoe Folklore and Witchcraft Beliefs Across Eras

The passage traces horseshoe superstition from ancient to modern times. It notes witches and misfortune linked to horseshoes, mentions protective use over doors, and cites Greek, Roman, and medieval practices. It references Nero and William the Conqueror in horseshoe lore.

Witcher Atrem Greece Nero William the Conqueror Fleult

Light Rays and Germs From Pasteur Institute Study

Dr Roux of the Pasteur Institute in Paris spoke at the Academie des Sciences with Victor Mears on ultra violet rays and microbes. They report violet rays kill some anthrax microbes but others survive, suggesting exposure may alter illness and taste. Further findings remain inconclusive.

Roux Pasteur Institute Paris Reed Academie Dee Briences Pote Victor Mears Rews

Letter from Lord Nelson sells for 1060 at auction

A September 1806 letter by Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton from the Victory fetched 1060 at auction as part of a collection of autograph letters and historical documents. The document is among the last Nelson wrote and references his relationship with Hamilton.

Nelson Lord Nelson Lady Hamilton Gagehip J. B. Dodkkin Lord Hamilton

Skeleton of Ship Found Believed Moskva Resting Site

A ship skeleton believed to be the Moskva, which foundered in 1763, has been located by researchers near Liven. The vessel is thought to be linked to the era of Peter the Great’s era, shedding light on early maritime history.

Peter

Western Canada’s settler trek reshapes vast frontier

A historical account notes Western Canada’s settlement surge tied to new transcontinental railways and growing trade. It describes migration from Greece Britain and the United States, land cultivation, and the shift from steamer to rail and road, highlighting the mix of opportunity and hardship for farmers lumbermen and miners moving into the Stuart and Fraser River regions.

Historical Archaeological Society Nat Geographce Gulag Joe Lord Glecombe Portage Columbia Owen Tuekrat Western Canada Ant Colmei Lncrveerd Greece Britain United States Canada Prairies Weeters Canada Lees Central British Columbia Learime Fraser River Stuart Mercante Chicago Berton Plomeere Steart

Goarich Navy Proposes $7.2 Million Annual Credit Plan

The Goarich Navy to the reconstructed Admiral Miranda proposes an annual credit of 7.2 million dollars over nine years. The funds would be used exclusively for building warships under the provisions of the bill Bpeniet.

Goarich Navy Miranda Minieter Marjor Bil Bpeniet

Italy Wit Participate Secretary Pryen in 1966 meet

An unclear report notes Italy Wit and the Laing gorrameet team seeking a position for 1966. An apparent amendment or invitation appears to address participation and agency involvement in a Pacific se event.

Italy Wit Pryen Laing Gorrameet Peneme Pacific

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