07 Nov 1929
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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Nov 07, 1929
Page
1
The plan for a dam across the Ar kavati River in India to provide water for Calcutta is projected to cost 1 224 000 dollars.
Agatha Christie style dialog centers on a secret society linked to Gerry Wade and Ronny Devereux. The group plans a startling distraction with alarm clocks and a dry party at Codders Lomax’s home as hints point to danger at the forthcoming event.
A conversation hints at pairing two contrasting personalities. The social tease centers on a brilliant young painter described as a very nice fellow rather than exceptionally artistic. The remark underscores common stereotypes about art and temperament.
Loraine and Jimmy discuss Gerry Wade as a possible German–British secret service figure. They fear exposure and plan to exploit a Lomax house party to uncover international intrigue tied to the Seven Dials matter while considering inviting Bill to aid their effort.
A promotional blurb for Cystex claims relief from bladder weakness and related pains within 48 hours with a money back offer. The text interweaves scenes of a fictional plot with characters Bundie Loraine Jimmy and Bill planning a political scheme, ending with “To Be Continued Tomorrow.”
Arthur Burley of Berlei, Ltd. testifies before the Australian Tariff Board in Melbourne describing how the corset evolved from heavy boned designs to flexible figures, rubber styles, and surgical corset features. He notes the blending of controls has erased clear lines between traditional and modern garments.
Commander Sir Dennis Burney, designer of the R-100, argues in The World, the Air and the Future that future air travel will move to seagoing ships that can moor in steamship harbors. He notes the R-100 proves commercial utility requires larger airships and upgraded docking methods, not mere possession of the ship.
Samuel MacLeod, a long time Point Prim resident born October 13 1858, died September 6 1929. He left four sons and two daughters and is survived by one brother and four sisters. Funeral held September 10 at Mount Buchanan cemetery with services by Rev Ewen MacDougall and Rev A A MacLeod.
The subscriber offers a 100 acre farm ten miles north of Charlottetown. It includes a new dwelling, good outbuildings, a mill stream on the premises, and suitability for seed potatoes and fox ranching. Two thirds of the purchase price may be mortgaged on site. For details contact Bell & Mathieson, solicitors, Charlottetown and Montague.
Sydney reports details of Dr. M C Lidwell s portable heart stimulator. The machine, weighing seven to eight pounds, uses direct current to stimulate the heart after death and has revived a still born baby at a maternity hospital after about fifteen minutes. Cases include drowning and heart disease deaths with potential benefits for infants and accident victims.
The centenary of John Woddcock Graves writing D Ye Ken John Jeel was celebrated at Caldbeck in Cumberland with a musical competition and related events. The British United Press notes the festive observance marking the historic work.
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