All That Glitters Chapter XXVIII Scene at Shadwell
In a late afternoon at Shadwell the scene centers on a gathering of men near the house as a ransom plot unfolds. A telegram from Atlanta arrives for Knox Randolph while tension grows over Tamar’s abduction and the fate of the mare Madcap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shadwell
Todd
Taylor
Aome
Randolph
Tahlahneka
Jim
Tamar
Madcap
Ranny
Knox Randolph
Atlanta
Nighttime rendezvous and a hidden note drop
Randolph trails a car to a remote junction under a cloudy moon. He finds a small box in the grass containing two notes, one in Tamar's handwriting, as he awaits further instructions that could affect the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cricket Hill
Tahlahneka
Tamar
Duck Point Junction
Knox Randolph
Shadwell
Tahlahueka
Louie
Taylor
Louies
Randolph
Ranny
Tanner
Phoebe
de Repohtahs
Knox
Sheridans
Trafic
Duck Point
Willows
Dining Car of the Future in Double Deck Form
The Budd Manufacturing Company works on a double decker dining car designed by Reuben H. Horton. Space at ends is single decked, midsection underslung for a lower deck near the rails, with an upper deck above. The kitchen sits on the lower deck freeing space for patrons and vertical service via a dumb waiter.
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New York
Trailroads
Budd Manufacturing Company
Reuben H. Horton
Christian Science Monitor
Small Shopkeepers Recognized By Britain For War Efforts
The article notes that Britain honors the small shopkeeper as a vital wartime contributor. It explains how the Liabilities Adjustment Officer can help indebted shopkeepers arrange fair creditor settlements, preserve or recover businesses, and courts may defer debts, reduce rent, or lower mortgage rates to sustain essential commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Britain
New York Sun
New Supply Line Aims to Replace Burma Road to China
Two survey groups map a new supply route from northeast India to Sikiang to bypass the Japanese blocked Burma road. Chinese sources say the line could be in use by Christmas, despite long mountain detours, with bullock carts and pack ponies rejoining freight duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
China
Burma
Sikiang
Chungking
Burma Road
Humorous Exchanges and Vignettes From Daily Life
A collage of brief jokes and dialog snippets. Topics include conceit telegrams marriage money and options, a dog essay with no dog, a.cookie shop interaction charge it, a cook with scorched earth policy, forgotten tools, and a wedding query. The humor hinges on wordplay and social expectations.
Iceland pack and canned fish rise in wartime cuisine
The article discusses Canada’s 1942 canned fish options including chicken haddie and the Iceland pack, noting its higher cost and improved appearance. It explains the Iceland pack uses haddock cod and hake under the Meat and Canned Foods Act, with less flaking and broader uses, despite higher production costs. It also mentions Japan's alleged germ warfare against China, citing Robert Barnett of United China Relief and claims of bubonic germs spread in Hunan and Chekiang, though no large epidemics were reported.
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Britain
Canada
Dominion
Iceland
United Kingdom
Brandon Sun
Japan
China
Robert Barnett
United China Relief
Protection Not Good There Is No Adequate Protection
Wilfred Fleisher recalls Tokyo defenses a year after leaving. He cites few anti-aircraft guns in parks and near the imperial palace, minimal air-raid shelters for a city of seven million, and a subway that offers little refuge from shrapnel. He notes past air-raid drills since 1932 and questions why China did not bomb Japan then.
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Japan
Tokyo
Wilfred Fleisher
Imperial Palace
Manchuria
Glass Gardens and Terrariums from Home Service
Learn to build glass terrariums with moss loamy soil tiny trees and desert scenes. The 32 page booklet covers pine palm cactus orchid African violet begonia croton and dish gardens with step by step guidance. Send 15c to Winnipeg Newspaper Union for the booklet.
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Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Air Marshal Bishop jokes about career shifts at Toronto benefit
Air Marshal W. A. Bishop, V C, quips about his evolving public roles from speeches to radio to film and stage. He jokes that next year he might appear as Miss Canada in a bathing beauty contest, drawing laughs at the Toronto theatre benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Bishop
V.C
Toronto
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lael
Dick Sheridan
Christopher Sande
Selby
Pinecrest
Ransome
Neva
Department of Mines and Resources
Armed Services
Cigerettes
Johnon
Mr. Henpeck
Jimmy
Harold
Bobby
Iy Uy Wa
Mrs. Robinson
Kellogg Company of Canada Limited
Barnett
Hunan
Chekiang
Home Service
Daily Mai
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