The Plains of Abraham Romance By James Oliver Curwood
The late James Oliver Curwood describes fact over fiction in The Plains of Abraham. The tale follows Marie Antoinette Tonteur, her father, Catherine Bulain, and Tinoga and others through romance and adventure across Champlain Richelieu and the Plains of Abraham at Quebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Oliver Curwood
Marie Antoinette Tonteur
Catherine Bulain
Tinoga
Silver Heals
Plains of Abraham
Champlain
Richelieu
Quebec
United States
Canada
Flight toward the French frontier on a May afternoon
In 1749 a dog named Odds-and-Ends, a boy Jeems Bulain, a man Henri Bulain, and a woman Catherine Bulain head west from Tonteur’s hill toward the Richelieu frontier. Tonteur, the seigneur and gristmill keeper, observes their dynamics as family tensions, class hatred, and looming danger unfold amid an ill‑fated westward trek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonteur
Richelieu
Lake Champlain
Henri Bulain
Catherine
Jeems
Yen
France
New France
Iim
Seigneur
Henri Buiain
Teems
Daniel James Buluin
Oda
Toufeur
Tauteur
Marie Antoinette
Paul Tache
Quebec
Catherine Bulain
Daniel James
Betel Nut Trade Fuels Global Chewing Habit
Scientific estimates place one tenth of the world addicted to betelnut chewing. Ceylon ships 15 060 000 pounds of betel nut annually, a commodity linked to widespread chewing practices and perceived health comparisons to tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
Mormons Led Early United States Irrigation Projects
The first sizable irrigation efforts in the United States were started in Utah by Mormon settlers, marking the nation’s initial organized attempts to manage water for agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Utah
Michigan Conservation Department imposes hunting permits
The Michigan Conservation Department requires permits for carrying any firearm in game areas during closed seasons under the General Game Laws of 1929. In the Lower Peninsula permits are required for both shotguns and rifles, while in the Upper Peninsula a shotgun permit is not needed until after January 31. The report covers fire tower reorganizations, a midwinter arrest case on Long Lake with a $100 fine, and expected duck and rabbit season dates, plus new fish tagging plans and a trout population study by the Institute for Fisheries Research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Conservation Department
Office of the Attorney’ General Ang
Lower Peninsula
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Conservation Commission
Forest Fire Division
Forestry Division
C. G. Cole
Long Lake
Hillsdale
Boyd Zeider
Reading
Cole
Faye ‘Warner
Warner
Zeider
Townline 16
Carl J. Hubbs
Institute For Fisheries Research
Department of Conservation
Hubbs
Etg
What Is Acne to Pimples A Bold Claim
Advertises Emerald Oil as a powerful antiseptic remedy for acne pimples and eczema. Claims to kill germs causing acne and itchy toes, with a money back guarantee and a two week supply for eight cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A.anderson
Local Social Notes From Detroit and Nearby
Hatton Wamlin of Detroit visits Mr and Mrs C Durfee for several days. John List Sr travels to Mr Pleasant and Alma on business then spends Monday night with his son Johnie and family. Mrs Clarence Durfee improves after a setback and hopes to be out soon. Mrs John List Sr is not well. Miles Darling buys a new Chevrolet coach. John List to Harrison on business Wednesday. Miss Salome Smith weekends in Farwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlow Wamlin
Detroit
C. Durfee
John List
Pleasant
Alma
Johnie
Clarence Durfee
Miles Darling
Harrison
Salome Smith
Farwell
Adlerika claims end 17 years of constipation
A testimonial ad features Chas H Blair who says 11 years of constipation resolved by Adlerika, a glycerin and herbal mixture. The pitch states the laxative acts on both bowels within two hours and "cleans" the stomach and bowels, claiming release of toxins. Druggist EH Anderson endorses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
H. Blair
A. Anderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Oliver
Curwood
Tewin Myers
WU Service
Doubleday Doran and
Condes
Ott
Henri
Tontour
Lenin Gulaln
Henriette Tonteur
Henriette
Madame Tonteur
Tonteur Seigneurie
Odd
Tontour Manor
Seigneurie
Paul
Michigan Department Conservation
Division of Education and Public Relations
McCormicker Centennial
McCormick
Cyrus Hall McCormick
S.A. Wilkinson
Clare, Michigan
Cvelimaid
Beldhing
Universal Electric Iron
Universal
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!