Christmas at Spruce Creek and Jean's Christmas Dance
The narrator recalls a country Christmas at Spruce Creek with Teddy visiting, tree hunting, church services, and a big Mowbray party. Jean Cameron captains dances while Jim Cameron quietly proves his devotion, as village families mingle, gift exchanges, and a collie puppy named Waggles joins the festivities.
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Murray
Twins
Jean
Teddy
Santa Claus
Spruce Creek
Ebhurch
Manitoba College
Bonar
Bolling House
Mr. Herrington
Rupert
Nicolas
Margaret
Maudie
Gwen Severn
Cameron
Collie
Waggles
Mowbrays
Ms. Mowbray
Molly Severn
Victorine Gagnon
Wright
Sandman
Sandy
Torrances
Mr. Torrance
Mrs. Wright
Bolling
Kristian
Mrs. Gagnon
Farrells
Mrs. Carsdale
Winnipeg
Jim Cameron
Mowbray
Bob
Jim
Mrs. Mowbray
Mr. Macleod
Her
Domestic Ties and Mumps Visit Spruce Creek
A reflective narrator recounts romantic misgivings between Jim and Jean, warning of misfit romance with an impulsive farm friend. Christmas passes, mumps strike Spruce Creek, and Rupert endures a dangerous illness while Nicolas charms with a playful nurse’s cap and a sly gaze.
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Jim
Jean
Halic
Mrs. Mowbray
England
Spruce Creek
Murray
Rupert
Mother
Nicolas
Detestable Things From a Tenth Century Canon in Makura No Zoshi
The article discusses Sei Shonagon’s Makura no Zoshi chapter Detestable Things, noting its sharp humor about modern annoyances. Quoted examples include long-winded visitors, babies crying, barking dogs, mosquitoes, interrupters, and fleas, drawn from Mr. R. M. Weaver’s Bellman quotation.
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Makura No Zoshi
Sei Shonagon
R. M. Weaver
War scarred horse leads Armistice Day parade
A Trafalgar Square police horse, veteran of the Great War, rode in Armistice Day ceremonies. The India to Cologne service narrative includes wounds, the first horse over the Hindenburg line, and the rider’s death shortly after his horse was wounded. The horse bears 1914 Star and Victory medals. Calgary claims the highest telephone density on the continent.
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Trafalgar Square
India
Cologne
Hindenburg
Tne
Chameleon Recovers After Golden Cockroaches Save Life
The Basinisk Chameleon at London Zoo nearly died after weeks without food. Conventional meal worms and large cockroaches failed to tempt it, but small golden cockroaches revived the reptile. After six hours the insects vanished, and no further bulletins were issued.
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London Zoo
Allegiance to the Flag and Conscientious Objectors
The New York Tribune condemns Kansas families who refuse flag salutes and pledges for their children, arguing their ancestors fled for religious liberty and now enjoy it. The piece labels such objections illogical and ungrateful, contrasting past refuge with current stance. A closing line notes a separate saying on trust in love.
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Kansas
New York Tribune
Boldness in boys and girls from Little Foxes tale
A devotional piece urges fearless boldness in youth citing Peter and John, a tiny railway signal boy, and a cocky "smart alec" type. It contrasts noble courage with rude bravado, warns against loud dressing and shameless behavior, and ends by asking which kind of boldness to choose.
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Jesus
Peter
John
Immigration trends down value of settlers' effects in Canada
Immigrants to Canada this year rose sharply with 48,000 more arrivals by September, while the value of their effects fell by 1070000? no, 107000 less for September. Six months ending in September total value of settlers' effects declined by 3366622, about 400000 below the prior year, despite higher immigrant numbers.
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Canada
Long Life Rules and Distant Delights in Daily Living
The Cape Argus notes that many people find life extension themes intriguing yet distant. It highlights pleasures and worries beyond mere longevity and staying off arterial trouble, urging a broader view of a full life.
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Cape Argus
Dr Hamilton's Pills Advertised for Back Pain Relief
A historical note promotes Dr Hamilton's Pills to relieve dizzy spells bearing-down pains around the hips and back. The copy claims irregularities disappear and vital energy is restored, suggesting the product cures back trouble when bending is difficult.
Dr Hamiltons Pills Promising Health Restorer
An advertisement touts Dr Hamiltons Pills as a cure all for a sick woman boosting strength, appearance, and spirit. It claims the remedy corrects underlying health conditions and promotes vigor, selling for 25 cents at dealers or via The Catarrhozone Co. Montreal.
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Dr. Hamilton
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
How America Was Named Debate Reignites Historical Theories
The discussion revisits origins of the name America and the inhabitants' demonym. Some attribute the continent's name to Americus Vespucci while others propose Germanic roots or a native Amaroke term. Historic debates persist about European, Italian, and indigenous naming influences.
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America
Americans
Americus Vespucius
Florentine
Finmerich
Europe
Ameriga
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Prove Quick Relief
Athens Ontario resident A BE Barnes describes a severe heart trouble relief after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. He purchased three boxes after doctor care failed to help and notes immediate improvement. Pills priced 50 cents a box, available at dealers or by mail from The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario.
China Opens Far East Market for Canadian Lumber Wheat and Flour
A. Brostedt of the Canadian National Railway reports a growing demand for Canadian lumber wheat and milled flour in the Far East. Chinese buyers are sourcing British Columbia fir for railways and wharves while Canadian wheat competes with Manchurian grain and flour is used in local pastry production. The Shanghai salesroom run by the Canadian Government aids trade. Justice may be blind but she can judge a man by his conversation.
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Far East
A. Brostedt
Canadian National Railways
Montreal
Hong Kong
British Columbia
China
Mr. Hrostedt
Oriental
Shanghai
Broatedt
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Imperial Tobacco Company of Canada Limited
Elinor Marsden Eliot
Chapter
Hindenburg Line
Calgary
Alberta
U.S
Little Foxes
A. Heary
D.D
Ypres
Emerson
Milburn
Orient
Mia
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