Dollar a Year Salary for Canadian Pastor
The piece notes Rev. Dr. C. W. Gordon known as Ralph Connor, author of The Sky Pilot, earns a symbolic salary of one dollar a year from the Winnipeg Presbyterian church while an associate receives most of his compensation for outside duties.
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Goldsmith
London
C. W. Gordon
Ralph Connor
Winnipeg
Hands Off Sentiment for Guest Towel
A playful request for a towel sentiment reads Hands Off in bold letters. It reflects a humorous boundary set by the couple and suits a guest area with a touch of whimsy.
Castoria A Century of Gentle Relief for Children
Advertisement touts Fletcher’s Castoria used for over 30 years to ease constipation flatulency wind colic and diarrhea in babies and children. It claims to calm feverishness, regulate stomach and bowels, aid food absorption, and provide natural sleep without opiates, warning the genuine product bears a signature.
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Fletcher
The Wrestler Bout Ends With An Osteopath Cry
A wild wrestling match drew fans to their feet as a frail man suddenly shouted that his recall led him to an osteopath. He elbowed through the crowd to make his appointment, ending the scene with humorous relief.
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Osteopath
Legion Weekly
Queen Victoria Patron of World’s Largest Book Jubilee
The Queen of England, famed for prudence, presided over the publication of the largest book ever produced. It measured 18 inches thick and weighed 63 pounds and contained the jubilee addresses of congratulation.
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Victoria
England
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Brightens Baby Clothes
A vintage advertisement extols Red Cross Ball Blue as the fresh white solution for baby garments. It promises no streaks or harm and notes it is sold by good grocers.
Shannon River hydro electric survey planned for Ireland
The Free State government and an engineering firm plan a comprehensive study of hydro electric possibilities on the Shannon River. A detailed scheme will map harnessing options and power distribution across 26 counties with potential state operation if findings are favorable.
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Free State
Ireland
Shannon
Peggy and John Hear The Plain Truth
A brief London Answers dialogue shows Peggy urging honesty and John listening intently as they agree to share the truth in their own words. The exchange captures a candid moment of mutual understanding between Peggy and John.
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Peggy
John
London
Appalling Problem Confronts Americans Life Tables 1920
Appalling problem facing Americans as life tables show health decline after 31 and usefulness ending at 40. The ad urges switching from stimulants to Postum cereal or instant Postum for a healthier life, offering a thirty day test and free week supply to start after 40.
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United States
Goblins Host Dreamy Lake Party With Elves and Fairies
Peter Goblin organizes a sunny forest swimming party at a mountain lake. Elves pilot Fly-High to ferry guests including Witty Witch Old Mr Giant Fairy Princess Twilight Bell Joy and many Brownies Gnomes and Fairies. Prizes go to Billie Brownie Effie Elf and the Fairy Queen for spectacular dives.
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Fly- High
Peter Goblin
Witty Witch
Old Mr. Giant
Twilight- Bell
Fairy Princess Joy
Fairy Ybab
Effie Elf
Billie Brownie
Bennie Brownie
Brownies
Peter Gnome
Bogey
Oaf
Fairy Queen
Mr. Sun
Queen of the Fairies
Sun
Napkin Raised Tangle At Table With Dog Tie
A mother admonishes ten year old Henry for napkin use at table. Henry protests that he is using it, then reveals he has tied the dog to the table leg with the napkin, creating a moment of innocent mischief. The scene captures a family kitchen mishap and a child's playful excuse.
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Henry
New Name Jack My Father Is A Numismatist
A classroom exchange reveals Jack describes his father as a numismatist meaning a collector of coins. He adds his father is a conductor on a street car and explains the term to the teacher.
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Jack
Fools and Wise Men Debate in Boys’ Life Snippet
A brief Boys’ Life excerpt features a curious dialogue between a boy and his uncle. The boys’ exchange focuses on certainty and hesitation with playful lines about who is sure and who is not.
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Tommy
Mathematical Impossibility Bill Debate
A dialogue-like piece questions a math failing concept labeled a mathematical impossibility. Charles ponders the term while Bill suggests it refers to a sum the teacher cannot perform, framing a humorous classroom exchange.
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Charles
Bill
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