Millionaire weighs fate of twenty million after death
A wealthy man debates his will and charitable plans with lawyer Ned, fearing misused funds. He considers hiring a nephew selection scheme, testing cousins by distributing sums unseen, then reappearing incognito as John Smith to observe their reactions and potential heirs.
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Ned
Monty
Stanley
Stanley G. Fulton
Fulton
Bixby
Tom
Harry
Len
Shive
Scott
Marston
Dad
Sven
Hillerton
John Smith
Valet Auto-Strop Razor Self-Sharpening Feature Highlighted
The Valet Auto-Strop Razor offers a self sharpening system that extends blade life to six weeks by stropping and renewing keenness. Each razor set includes razor, strop and 12 blades in assorted cases priced at $5.00 with total costs up to $16.50.
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Strop
All the World's a School in Civic Training
Detroit News argues the school mirrors the community where adults rule and students practice public-spirited roles. It states restraint and constructive effort by pupils prepare them for future civic responsibilities and communal work.
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Detroit News
Fashion Trends Reflect Trade Conditions
Garment lengths extend in times of hardship and regulate styles as market conditions shift. The text notes that clothing is worn longer during lean periods than in prosperous eras.
Parcel Post Rates Increase Across Saskatchewan Provinces
Parcel post charges rose by one cent per pound after the first pound in Saskatchewan with new rates now in force. Within 20 miles of mailing, prices range from 1 lb at 5c to 11 lbs at 22c, with variations for destinations in Manitoba Alberta Ontario British Columbia Quebec Yuk on and Maritime provinces.
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Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Ontario
British Columbia
Quebec
Yukon
Maritime Provinces
Canada to Tourists Welcome Notice on Entry and Departure
The Canadian Immigration Department announces a policy aimed at tourists traveling between the United States and Canada. It states that bona fide tourists may enter and leave without passports and that immigrants from certain nations are barred, while non immigrant tourists from those countries may travel freely.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Department of Immigration and Colonization
Dominion
United States
Canada
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
England proposes compressed wheat blocks for storage
An English idea suggests crushing and rough grinding wheat, then softening with superheated steam and compressing into hard blocks for storage. When needed, a simple crush would turn it into flour. The patriotic man favors Canadian goods and supports his local dealer.
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England
Scientific American
Too Old Mr Baggs and the Engagement Question
A witty exchange unfolds about an engagement between Mr Baggs and Miss Smythe. The steno says she preferred Harold, poking fun at romance and mistaken suitors in a humorous social note.
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Mr. Baggs
Miss Smythe
Harold
The Sacred Way Memorial Road Proposed in France
A memorial roadway named The Sacred Way is proposed to honor obscure soldiers of all nations who died in the Great War. The route would run from Bar-le-Duc to Verdun and is described as the long picturesque road that kept the Verdun front supplied.
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France
Bar-le-Duc
Verdun
Origins of Toasts Through Ancient Feasts
The practice began with Greeks and Romans bowing to Bacchus and pouring wine as a propitiatory gesture. Emperors were honored similarly, and as wealth and beauty gained prominence, toasts spread, evolving from offerings to drinking the liquor.
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Bacchus
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the Centaur Company
New York City
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Whitmore Manufacturing Co
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McDermot Ave
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Scarth St. North
Canadian Pacific
Rilway
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Banff
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