Daughter of Destiny Chapter II Arrival at Vara’s home
Devona arrives in California to a dream room and a maid’s kindness, then meets her mother Vara whose cool, distant welcome hints at hidden tensions. Devona adapts to a glamorous life, while Vara insists on formality and secrecy.
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Wong
Devona
Mins
India
California
Aountry
Jose Macias
Vara Vadne
Senorita
Raebourne
Margarita
Dad
Vara
Dale
Mr. Brasher
Horsetail Plant Found To Hunt Gold Deposits
Toronto geophysicist Dr Hans Lundberg tells the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers that the common horsetail weed is an efficient natural miner. It grows over ore bodies and can accumulate gold up to four and a half ounces per ton, aiding location of deposits.
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Canada
United States
American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers
Hans Lundberg
Toronto
Lundberg
Toronto Star Weekly
Hello a daily norm for students in Alfred University study
An Alfred University survey finds the word hello spoken about 175 times daily by the average student. On warm days some girls greet as many as 350 times, while timid youths reduce the overall average by recognizing passersby only when needed.
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Alfred University
Questioning China's Fate Divides Japanese and Chinese Views
The source presents a contrast between Japanese and Chinese perspectives on China’s future. Japanese observers express ongoing doubt about China’s destiny, while Chinese commentators appear more confident in China’s path ahead.
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China
Maiden Cave Legend Draws Tourists to Nova Scotia
Tourists visit Black Point near Parrboro to see Maiden Cave where a two century old legend speaks of Deno the Italian pirate who marooned a captain's daughter. A storm, amethyst treasures, a sealed cave, and later ghostly cries reputedly linger in local lore.
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Nova Scotia
Black Point
Parrboro
Deno
Bay of Fundy
England’s 1940 Beet Sugar Supply Per Capita
England's home grown beet sugar output for 1940 equals 23 pounds of white sugar per person, reflecting wartime domestic production measures.
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England
Great Delicacies in China Feature Bamboo Shoots and Fins
The article highlights traditional Chinese delicacies including bamboo shoots, sharks fins, and beche de mer a sea slug prized in coastal cuisine. It notes cultural significance and culinary use across regions.
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China
Youngest George Medal Recipient Earns Decoration
John Cain a 15 year old London resident born weighing two and a half pounds spent first six months in olive oil bath. He led four policemen through a blazing factory inferno to rescue many sheltering in a cellar despite collapsing ceiling and thick paint. The rescuers were saturated with paint smoke and heat but carried all survivors to safety. The four policemen also received George Medals.
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John Cain
London
Cain
George
Gems of Thought on Charity and Virtue
A short compilation of quotations on doing good, charity, and kindness from various authors. The excerpt urges cheerful giving, alms, and mindful benevolence, warning that neglect of others harms both giver and society, and recalls the value of gratitude.
The Fireless Locomotive Review
The fireless steam locomotive uses a hot water tank to generate steam for a conventional engine. It has no fire box or fuel, offering lower cost and safer operation but requires access to a stationary boiler and limits trip length between recharges.
Senator Pepper Aims to Equalize Dollar Costs with Canada
Senator Claude Pepper, after a recent Canadian visit, proposes a scheme to equalize the Canadian and American dollars. He argues this would relieve Canada of a heavy burden from war costs paid to the United States.
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Claude Pepper
Canada
United States
Reindeer Herd Tops Five Thousand Near Mackenzie River
The herd at the mouth of the Mackenzie River now numbers over 5,000 supplying the Eskimo with food and clothing. The imported stock is thriving in its new home.
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Mackenzie River
New Knife Cuttable Glass Introduced in London
London unveils new glass that can be cut with a sharp knife yet does not shatter. The material tears instead of breaking, behaving like cloth when torn.
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Herrick
London
First Alarm Clock Emergence in 15th Century
The article notes the earliest alarm clock appearance around 1420 with sparse historical detail and a reference to the year 1420. It mentions a later date 2407 as a fragmentary figure without context. The piece preserves archival tone and emphasizes the historical timeline of timekeeping devices.
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