Five-thirty pm in Crosstown Banksong Plot
George Madisor leaves First National Bank and plans a bold move tonight. He recalls wartime bitterness and years of service as he contemplates a drastic change from a life of quiet poverty to freedom and wealth. He shares a quiet exchange with neighbor Tim at the Crosstown corner, fearing exposure and the consequences of his impending act.
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George
Crosstown
Tim
The
Marne
First National
The Metamorphosis of George Madison to James Farnum
George Madison adopts a new identity James Farnum after fleeing with almost one hundred thousand dollars he earned through fur trading. Returning to Crosstown, he faces recognition from old Tim who calls out his real name, leading to a tense confrontation with a ship of lawmen closing in.
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First National
Henry
George
George Madison
James Farnum
Alaska
Chicago
New York
Fifth Avenue
Ed Ratchet
Crosstown
Berg
Tim
Wil
Gems of Thought on Prayer from Varying Authors
A compact collection of quotes on prayer from Trench Maurice South Matthew Henry Mary Baker Eddy and James 5 16. The passages discuss humility in prayer persistence in seeking righteousness and the power of earnest supplication.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Shrubman designs chalk stripe cardigan suit
A description of a cardigan suit by Shrubman features a chalk stripe fabric, two pocket flaps at the hip line, and a straight skirt with centre pleats both front and back.
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Shrubman
Hudson Bay Diesel Train Completes First Run to Churchill
A diesel engined 15 car US Army owned train with a hospital car completed its inaugural run from The Pas to Churchill Manitoba marking the Hudson Bay Railroad's first service. Saskatchewan teachers swap posts with UK New Brunswick Ontario colleagues.
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PAS
Man
Hudson Bay
Churchill
United States Army
Regina
Saskatchewan
United Kingdom
New Brunswick
Ontario
W. S. Lloyd
Great Britain
Married life and deer hunt mischief in Wisconsin
Two Madison police officers Ray Case and Donald Harris teased after returning with their wives from a northern Wisconsin deer hunt. Each wife harvested a deer while the officers brought none. The piece ends noting Britain led livestock exports when World War II began in 1939.
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Madison
Wis
Ray Case
Donald Harris
Wisconsin
Britain
New Wood Uses Examined by Forester at National Meeting
C A Gillett chief forester of the American Forest Products Industries Association described new wood uses at the Society of American Foresters national gathering in Minneapolis. He cited a flooring composition from powdered tree bark and wrapping paper made from bark as among the latest innovations.
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Minneapolis
C. A. Gillett
The
American Forest Products Industries Association
Society of American Foresters
Iron weight in a man equals five cent piece weight
A succinct observation notes that the iron weight in a man's body roughly matches the weight of a U.S. five cent piece. This comparison links body composition to a familiar coin, illustrating a tangible proportion.
Five year closed season urged on wild fowl by Harvard expert
Dr. Ludlow Griscom of Harvard proposes a five year closed season on wild fowl to rebuild duck numbers. He notes shooting pressure must fall for years to raise populations, citing drastic declines since 1908. He warns current limits still yield high kill potential with rising hunter numbers.
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New York
Ludlow Griscom
Harvard
Griscom
Zoology Department
Field and Stream
Ducks Unlimited, Inc
Scientist claims tears destroy a million bacteria
Hay fever victims may take heart as a scientist announces that each tear can destroy up to one million bacteria. The finding suggests tears provide a natural cleansing effect against germs and irritants.
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Maurice
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Pender Island
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Hope Bay
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Richmond
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Winnipeg
Hilda K. Kinney
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Manitoba
Leader
Sask
Leader Union Hospital
Brazil
Cabral
Marvel Aisote
Donald St
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Saskatoon
Calgary
Peggy
Chuck Thurston
Hera
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Les Carroll
Forester
Fleis Chia
Fleischmann
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