Filling His Own Shoes
Henry Ruggles in Paris and Le Touquet contends with love and wealth. Ruth Downing's engagement rumors threaten his happiness as he navigates class, memory of humble origins, and a tense social circle amid Falconer and the Downing family.
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Paris
Roggles
le Touquet
Brothers de Montereas
Ruggles
Rosa Ben Ali Hamid
Angeles
Rosa
Marcel
Miss Elliot
Hamid Pasha
Mr. Falconer
Rugegies
Ruth Downing
Cecil Townsend
Rugges
Ruth
The
Carlton
Rugegles
Ottoman Empire
Hants
Kent
York
Totteringham Court
Mustapha
A Brilliant Meteor Do meteors hiss
Reverend A J Warwick, missionary at Shoal River, Manitoba, reports a brilliant white meteor twice Jupiter’s size with trailing sparks across the riverbank. He notes a continuous hissing sound accompanying the luminous display along the entire event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Warwick
Shoal River
Man
Jupiter
Canadian Meat Exports Seen Steady Despite US Decline
The Industrial and Development Council of Canadian Meat Packers says Canadian meat exports will likely maintain current monthly levels despite slumps in the US market due to adverse exchange. London buys a steady flow of Canadian bacon, and British demand supports ongoing export activity with no undue worry for Canadian livestock breeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Industrial and Development Council of Canadian Meat Packers
Chicago
U.S.A
London
Dominion
United States
Canada Faces Mineral Shortfalls at Mining Institute Meet
At Toronto’s twenty second annual Canadian Mining Institute congress President D H McDougall warned Canada relies on coal iron and timber and lacks abundant anthracite iron ore and timber resources. He contrasted this with Canada’s strategic advantage possessing nickel cobalt and asbestos in world supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Mining Institute
Toronto
D. H. McDougall
Canada
Valuable Flin Flon Mine Sold for One Million
The Flin Flon copper mine near La Pas in southern Manitoba is sold to International Nickel Company for one million dollars. A railway to the mine will join the Hudson's Bay line about 42 miles northeast of The Pas, with a smelter and water power to be developed nearby. Proven ore totals twenty million tons worth about 180 million dollars, making it the continent’s largest yielding copper mine per the Regina Post.
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Flin Flon
la Pas
Manitoba
International Nickle Company
Hudson's Bay Railway
The
Pas
Regina Post
German Dyes for Great Britain
The British Board of Trade notifies consumers that the first instalment of dyes Germany must furnish under the peace treaty will soon arrive in the United Kingdom. Subsequent quantities will follow at intervals. Distribution will occur after each consignment, based on projected six month needs of Color Users' Association members and the National Federation of Paint Color and Varnish Manufacturers.
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British Board of Trade
Germany
United Kingdom
Members of
Color Users’ Association
National Federation of Paint, Color and Varnish Manufacturers
Farmers urged to treat farming as a business
The piece stresses that businesslike farming hinges on accurate records. It cites that nearly all failing merchants blame lack of books and a separate study found most merchants do not track stock, profits, overhead, or profitability. It urges farmers to start keeping books and to request the Farmer's Account Book from the Commission of Conservation.
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Sterling” Bank
National Association of Credit
Commission of Conservation
Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills Claim Ripens Relief
A testimonial from Stephen Crouse of East Clifford Nova Scotia credits Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills with easing five years of heart trouble. He says after three boxes he can work again and feels like a different man. Available 50c a box or by mail from The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ont.
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Milburn
Stephen Crouse
East Clifford
N.S
Mi'burn
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Reclamation Plan for Car Rot River Triangle Announced
Manitoba and Saskatchewan to jointly reclaim 700000 acres around The Pas area. Estimated cost 2000009 dollars to be shared proportional to land in each province, with 200000 acres in Manitoba and the rest in Saskatchewan.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Carrot River
Pas
Merrick Anderson Firm Names Exclusive Bird and Son Distributor
Merrick Anderson Limited of Hamilton will act as exclusive distributor for Bird and Son in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The deal covers Neponset building paper and felt Paroid roofing and wall boards. Merrick Anderson recently bought a nearby warehouse to store the Bird and Son stock. The firm reports strong recent gains despite crop failures and drought in some western areas. Further plant extensions and improvements are planned if conditions permit.
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Canada
Bird and Son, Ltd
Hamilton
Merrick Anderson Company
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Donald H. Bain
Merrick Anderson
Bird and Son
George A. Merrick
Danderine Promises Hair Beauty Boost with Dandruff Check
Purported beauty tonic Danderine claims to revive lifeless hair, adding color, vigor, and abundance. A 35 cent bottle is advertised at drug or toilet counters to refresh the scalp and combat dandruff and falling hair.
Sloan Pain Relief Liniment Ad
Get Sloan for your pain relief and try it on stiff joints sore muscles sciatic pain and rheumatic twinges. It is non staining and quick acting with a large bottle for economy. Available at your druggist today in 35c 70c and 1.40 options. Made in Canada.
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Canada
Early butter discovered by churning milk on camels
The passage notes butter arose when milk was carried on camels and movement caused churning, producing butter.
Quiet Man Speaks Little Yet Says Much
A wry reflection on the silent man who realizes his own restraint only after attempting speech. The idea that worrying over words does not settle debts is noted, with a sharp jab at medical costs as the only bills worry pays.
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Imton
Tois
Richard
Roggles
Ruggles
Mustapha
Red Cross
Miss Elliot
Derkos
Hermitage Hotel
Ruth
Miss Downing
Miss Challand
Mr. Downing
Rotterdam
Boulogne
Dorthea
Heral
le Tou- Boulogne
Rugquet
Gles
Roxana
Ruggies
Notions of marriage as failure or a bank run metaphor
A humorous line suggests that marriage can fail or resemble a bank run when funds and trust drain quickly. The quip contrasts personal vows with financial panic, implying instability in domestic unions.
Vancouver City Council Endorses Daylight Saving Move
The Vancouver City council formally endorses daylight saving and will likely exercise local option to adopt it if the legislature extends the privilege as last year.
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Vancouver
Head Like a Row of O Keys
A sharp quip about a person’s head being likened to a row of o keys. The remark signals quick wit and playful insult in a casual exchange.
French Doctor Recommends Nightcaps to Ward Off Colds
The article notes a French doctor's advice on wearing nightcaps made of cotton or wool to protect the head from colds. It also reports that over 600,000 women in the United States work as clerks across the nation.
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United States
The Raven Becomes the First Named Bird in the Bible
A historical note records that the raven is the earliest bird named in biblical text, marking its notable citation in ancient scripture.
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Bibl
Arctic Natives Face Starvation Amid Game Shortage
RCMP expedition to Herschel Island and Fort McPherson reports natives of the Arctic Red River region facing starvation due to a severe shortage of large game this winter. Not enough skins exist for moccasins. Relief supplies have been dispatched to Fort McPherson.
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Arctic
Red River
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Herschel Island
Fort McPherson
Dawson
Hawaii Population Rises to 249 992 in Census Report
The census bureau announced Hawaii excluding military posts has 249 992 residents, up 58 083 from 1910. The release notes population growth across the islands as part of the decennial count.
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Hawaii
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Baby’s Own
Albert Scape Limited
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Mentrva
Merrick Anderson Bay
Sloan
Stears
Wat
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Eastlake
Notre Damme Ave
Tn HighTavour
William Rogers
WM. Rogers Mfg. Co., Ltd
Niagara Falls, Ont
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