Storm and Death Threaten a Narrow Escape in Snow
In a bleak winter scene Mrs. Bingham warns of looming danger as a violent storm grips their Canadian homestead. Paget dies near the house after a perilous night, and the narrator reflects on love, loyalty, and mistaken affections amid tragedy and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bingham
Mr. Livingstone
Livingstone
Paget
Mr. Bingham
David
Helen
Don
Lawrence Paget
Mr. Paget
Mary
Tarpon mysteries and Sardines told by the Wishing Fairy
Stella the Wishing Fairy explains to Pimzie and the Snookums how Tarpon are large silver fish known as the Silver King and part of the Sardine family. They discuss Tarpon migration, habitat, and the anglers who seek them, noting the fish’s strength and the ethics of fishing.
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Stella
Lorykins
Pimzie
Fairy
Snookums
Pinzie
Kinkajou
Gulf of Mexico
Little Fairy
Diary Ride With Mr Livingstone Ends Under Spring Sky
The narrator recounts a spring Sunday ride with Mr Livingstone after a wintry week. They mount Cupid for a southward excursion, the horses eager as a warm breeze erases old memories, and they ride in companionable silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Livingstone
English-Born Immigrants Favored in Canada Settling Policy
The Vancouver Province argues that English-born settlers are highly desired in Canada, noting many leaders and farmers born in England hold positions and lead in the West. It challenges the phrase No English need apply, asserting English settlers are numerous, successful, and sought for premierships and council roles across provinces.
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Canada
British Islands
England
Canadian West
Vancouver
Alberta Dairy Industry Shows Growth in Cream Grading
A provincial report states 23,656,000 pounds of cream were graded at 43 Alberta cream eries from May to September, indicating improved butter quality under a new grading system. The piece also notes other ads and brief mentions of remedies and horticultural history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Wildlife Flourishes in Kootenay National Park Under Protection
Abundant game and wildlife thrive due to government sanctuary measures in Kootenay National Park. The virgin district hosts wild sheep goats brown and black bears deer moose and caribou along the Banff Windermere road and nearby slopes. Anticipation grows that the highway opening next spring will draw motorists to view the flourishing fauna. Threads of gold used in India for lace become astonishingly fine being 1,100 yards weighing one ounce.
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Kootenay National Park
Banff-Windermere
India
Britain’s Debt Figures Through Historic Years
The British treasury reports April 1 debt at £7,742,526,147 about $34,067,115,958. The lows trace to 1875’s £767,268,569, and 1899’s £635,593,734. 1914 debt stood at $3,113,678,18%, peaking in 1920 at £7,878,607,166 about $3,555,871,519.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Corn Remover Ad Preaches Safe At-Home Cure
An old-time advertisement touts Putnam's Painless Corn Ex as a cheap solution for corns and warts. It contrasts danger of homemade paring with a 25 cent bottle purchase that promises painless relief, urging readers to refuse substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam’s
Putnam‘s
Lead from China Tied to Tea Trade Practices
The article notes China produces pure lead used to line tea chests and solder, with the metal valued for centuries. It references ancient calendars placing start times in June for Athenians, September for Macedonians, March for Romans, January afterward, August 11 for Persians, February 23 for Mexicans, and July for Mohammedans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Canadian Pacific Excursions to Central States
The Canadian Pacific Railway announces daily sale from December 1 1922 to January 6 1923 for round trip excursion tickets from Alberta and Saskatchewan to Central States including Minneapolis St Paul Duluth Milwaukee Chicago Des Moines Kansas City St Louis Omaha and more. Tickets have a three month final return limit and offer a low cost chance to visit homes in the south. full particulars from any Canadian Pacific agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Central States
Minneapolis
Minn
St. Paul
Duluth
Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago
Fort Dodge
Council Bluffs
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Kansas City
Watertown
S.2
St. Louis
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T Y Sloan
Glew
Sloan
Miss Arnold
Cupid
Australia
Hyde Park
W. N. OU
ARPON
Bar B Ranch
Athletic Guide
Athletic Guide Publishing CO
Dominion Bank Bidg
B.C
Coupon Mo
Newcastle
Everton
Manchester C
Bromwich A
West Ham
Rotherham Co
Hull City
Southend U
Luton Town
Hartlepools U
St. Mirren
Hibernians
Falkirk
Aston Villa
Birmingham
Cardiff C
Sunderland
Wolverham
Darlington
Nelson
S&s
Lincoln City
Minard
Britain
Scott
Canadian Pacific
Ceraittan Pacific Railway
Beecham
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