Prodigal Returns Home Under Kind Hostage Leader
A repentant youth, drawn into crime by pernicious tales, is kept under a floor by Mr. Topple who meals and talks with him. After a night of mercy the prodigal vows to return home and make amends, with the father forgiving him upon his son’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Toppie
Topple
Emmy
Susie
Toppie
Mr. Topple
Mr. ‘Topple
Ioan
Emmelina
Eto Taro
Hia Pheart
Andhbe
Moithe
Gar
Andertha
Topplie
Bo Iong-ho
Svenlog
Prodigal Son and a neighbor in a tense family tale
The Swede and Mr. Topple confront a tangled plot about a prodigal son. Topple vows aid while suspecting lies, as Mrs. Toppie and Anderson cooperate to guide the children away. A tense confrontation looms as the door opens on an adult son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Topple
de Lord
Emmy
Suaré
Obanog
Mr. Anderson
Badeline
Ask
Toppie
Mr. Toppie
Busta
Anderson
Joe
Mra. Toppie
Tobias
Non-Treating Glad Heads for Chicago Movement
In Chicago the Non-Treating Glad movement grows among railway workers and spreads across the continent. Led by E. T. Monott, members wear a button with N T C monogram and follow rules to refuse offering or accepting drinks. The campaign aims to curb the drinking habit, with thousands of buttons distributed and inquiries pouring in from many cities.
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Chicago
N. T.C
E. T. Monott
American Association
Nuisanca
Monett Saya
Monet Confons
Firat
Man Itob Memories of a Missionary's Narrow Escape
Rev George Young recalls boyhood in Manitoba where a spring storm toppled a barn. He prayed as timbers fell and hay blocked escape, narrowly surviving. He credits divine providence for the vision that led him to a life of northern missionary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Young
North Land
Atormay
Mr. Young
Atorra
Moros
Mach
Providénor
Downward Dash From Skyscrapers Ends With Narrow Landing
Eutenio Horton, a Philadelphia worker, survived a 60 foot fall from a high building while handling a swinging steel column. He landed on sand, breaking his fall with a plank end, and recalled the rapid, surreal descent and thoughts of home. He notes accidents are expected and shares a grim view of construction dangers.
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Eutenio Horton
Philadelphia
Couras
Nehate
Lay
Family Goes to Church and Sat in Front Pew
A long absent family attends church and sits in a front pew despite no ushers. A pompous stranger arrives and refuses a seat, then offers a card asking for payment. The man questions the card and the stranger replies with a yearly amount, prompting a humorous exchange.
The Clergyman and John the Plowman Tale
A clergyman on a small farm asks John the plowman to harvest weeds with an old sickle while renting horses. John replies by offering to bring a bag of mixed seeds to sort in the pulpit as they rest. John then breathes his horses and himself after the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Armor clad rules aboard Olympia’s floating society
The text describes a set of rules for the Floating Society of Christian Endeavor on the battleship Olympia, Admiral Dewey’s flagship. It lists member duties including attending meetings, abstaining from tobacco and intoxicants, avoiding personal lending, wearing pins in uniform, and a discipline process that can drop members or require signing the regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Christian Endeavor
Olympia
Dewey
Nse
Shore
Floating Society of Christian Endenv
The Human Heart Through Ages and Life Span
The article notes the heart as a symbol of emotion in ancient belief and literature. It cites King David’s life span as seventy years and provides a calculation of heartbeats: a heart about four inches in diameter beating around 70 times per minute, totaling 86 million times in a year and over 2.5 billion by age seventy.
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David
Chicago
Diamond Dyes Boost Schoolgirls Style On A Budget
A 10 to 20 cent Diamond Dyes kit lets mothers revive faded dresses for their daughters. By simple staining and following the kit directions, old garments become new and neatly styled for school, offering pride and satisfaction to both.
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Medical
M- MacDonald
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Sido roaidence—Corner MiLl & Frederick
Elliott
Beo- Acton
Gnuvivars
Mnivenarrt
Anton
Corner Mill
John Etroots
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McLean's
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TL Bennett
L.D
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J Bell
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LDA
Entiet
Buooxville
Howon
Rupuare
Toronto University
Tadeo
G. H. Cook
Gov. College Be
Apadiog
Topowra
Aston
Adam Gook
LEGAL
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Dinnures
Storzerron
Converanean
Matthewe’ Brook
Upstaira
B. McLeod
E Baanterma
AoStorron
Coxve
Malin Street
Georgetown
McNabb
of Hamn
Fire and Life Assurance Cal Estate
Orgaeran Hon
Aston Our
Enry ‘Grist
Ottawa
Oanapa
Zor
Stacion Nowan
Bert Det
Pc Modae
Mannion
Mae No Witsiesson
Tasucd Real Lenne
Syoning
Ergo Preis
Ofice
AOTON
Wellington
Halton
Prance gnCasie Asi
Wunry Guindell
Abaren
China
Day’s Bookstore
Day
Everton
Eden Mills
Everton Mills
Henry Hortop
Pringle’s
Guelph
Main
Ont
John Cameron
Marc Hang
J.H. Hamilton
Granite & Marble Works
Toronto
Hamilton
Dominion
Oftie Ail
Block
Woolwich
Norfolests
Guglphont
New Hanbure
Traders’ Bank OF Canada
Parataty
Chartered Bank
Canada
Yukon District
Minder
Feenta
Wt Jones
England
J. M. Bond & CO
Guglph
MoKee
McKee
J.D. McKee
Acton, Ont
George Stovel
W. H. ‘Adams
Main Streets
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IR. J. McNabb
Auls Line
John. Williams
Ocoat
Id Business College
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Ma ‘Ahanp
Pripotpe
Ologo
Olson
Bilghe
Thoro
Oruat
Detroit
Mr. Teppie
Emeline
Nesreat
Andy
Emelina
Gulielma Kollinger
San Juan
Animas
A. R. Lincoln
San Juan River
Alt
Yan
Ho Fenla
Licaeel
Hood
Christian Endeavor
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