The Lure of the Woods A Piedmont Doctor Story
Gilman Horworth, newly qualified doctor, goes to Piedmont to take a post with the smelter, finds harsh living and homesickness, and bonds with Sheila McCormick who reveals her sacrifice and leadership. A mine disaster pulls Gilman into urgent care, testing his resolve to stay.
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Gilman Horworth
Afblittier
Piedmont
Worworth
Woodaman
Sheila
Tony Milano
Gilman
Phi Old Ife
Gihnan
Tony
Horworth
Hite
Shelly
Bhiels
Bhiela
Sid
Adopt a Child Week Promotes Adoption Through Aid Societies
The article outlines the Adopt a Child Week campaign inaugurated amid public interest in the Dionne quintuplets. Minister David Croll urges prospective parents to contact the nearest Children's Aid Society, stressing confidential inquiries, financial suitability, and a focus on a harmonious home. In Peel and Halton, 1934 saw eleven adoptions. Milton reports several attractive children awaiting homes, including a one year old girl and two younger boys, with details available from Superintendent G. F. Thompson.
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Tuelf
David Croll
Aids
Peel
Halton
Mislton
G. F.thompson
Milton
Children’s Aid Societies
Pest and Halton
Accommodating Footpad and a Wife’s Reluctant Fashion
A terse exchange shows Jones declining to remove his suit, joking that his wife would have kept him in it for two more years. The banter reveals social norms and humor in a domestic scene.
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Jones
Sea Fisheries Landings Rise in Some Provinces
February sea fisheries results show Nova Scotia and Quebec gains offsetting declines in New Brunswick and British Columbia. Total Canadian catches fell about 98 500 cwt to 160 700 cwt with landed value down $28 500 to $268 000. Nova Scotia posted brighter numbers on cod and haddock while Newfoundland data remain unclear.
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Canada
Dominion
Nova Scotia
Quebec
Prince Edward Island
New Brunswick
British Columbia
United Columbia
Birth Day Vision: A Telephone for Tommy
A child imagines a future birthday gift of a telephone. He says it would let him answer teacher’s questions from home, avoiding school. The line captures a playful exchange emphasizing curiosity and a prefers to learn remotely.
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Tommy
Potato Recipes Potatoes a la Suisse and Fritters
Recipes describe baked potatoes a la Suisse with stuffed egg centers and watercress garnish, potato boats with sausage fillings, and Saratoga chips and potato fritters. Steps include scooping, mixing with butter milk and egg, shaping, and baking until sets. Frying instructions call for deep fat browning and draining to finish.
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LA Suisse
When Life Begins and Ends in Daily Rhythms
A famed physician Dr Edward Jenny reports births peak between two and five in the morning, with minimums in the afternoon. He notes similar daily rhythms in pulse, blood pressure and breathing, and observes a death pattern tied to night turning into day, though dawn and dusk show less pronounced death timing.
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Napoleon
Edward Jenny
Jenny
A Sunday School Moment About David’s Humble Wish
A Sunday School teacher asks why David chose to be a doorkeeper in the House of the Lord. A bright boy replies that it would let him go outside if he didn’t like the certain.
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Fareel
Gilman
Bhella McCormick
Piedmont
Amelior Company
Nmecormick
Bob
Sheila
May
Allem
Shella
Yion
David
House of the Lord
Bright Boy
Canter Paint for Apple Trees Controls Woolly Aphid
A Dominion Agriculture pamphlet details a canker and wound paint to control the woolly aphis on apple trees. Application in late May to mid-July paints pruning wounds and cankers to prevent reinfection and protect the season, with steps for mixing and use.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Silver Wedding Challenge Sparks Friendly Bet
Aorned by an ornate joke, two friends spar over long tenure and a silver wedding next week. The exchange hints at mutual pride and plans to celebrate a milestone in coming days.
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Crown
Englishman's Question Prompts Witty Exchange
A terse exchange tackles national stereotypes as an Englishman asks why not mock his countrymen. Scott replies that it is bad enough being English without adding further mockery.
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Scott
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Toronto
Leafs
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W-Ontario
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Rowinter
Waitwo
Montreal
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Montreal Hoyals
SEA Fisie
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Elim Trown
Saratoga
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Fey
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Reason Enougie
Gunrahloo
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Kellogg
London
Ont
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Hydro
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Jos. N. Reid
Symon Hardware
W. R. E. Blair
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