Comlyn Alibi Headon Hill Scene at Gaspard's Club
Sir Anthony West of the 14th Dragoon Guards and Clayton Kenyon meet at Louis Gaspard's establishment where gambling and secrets swirl. West, ruined by baccarat losses, agrees to a high stakes bet with Jasper Morgan to prove his driving skills by racing Morgan’s car through a police trap at Gerrard's Cross to Beaconsfield, risking his identity if caught.
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Laura
Jasper Morgan
Anthony West
14Th Dragoon Guards
Clayton Kenyon
Comeene
Eton
Louis Gaspard
Tony West
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Baccarat
Chemin-De-Fer
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Morgan
Sir Anthony
Dragoon
Camlyn
Gaspard
Mrs. Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Anthony
West
I am going to win your thousand Morgan
West lays out a scheme to fake a car theft and outwit Morgan in a bold sporting bet. He promises a favorable setup, a secret until his plan finishes, and a release after he has had his fun, plus two conditions for fairness.
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West
Morgan
Siberian Record Cold at Verkoyansk Shatters World Limits
The article notes Verkoyansk in Northern Siberia hosting a world record cold when temperatures plunge to 90 degrees below zero. It contrasts extreme winter with brief Arctic summers when daylight lasts around the clock and temperatures rise into the 80s above zero, boosting vegetation in a sunlit season.
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Siberia
Greenland
Verkoyansk
Jes
Rocky but Profitable Said by Cradle Manufacturer
A cradle manufacturer described his business as rocky but profitable, noting steady demand and resilient margins despite challenges in production and materials costs. The quote frames a cautious optimism amid market fluctuations.
Catarrhozone inhaler promises cure for catarrh and bronchitis
An advertisement touts Catarrhozone as a guaranteed remedy for catarrh and bronchitis. It claims immediate relief from coughing and sneezing, with a two month course including inhaler for $1.00. Available at dealers or The Catarrhozone Co. Kingston Ontario.
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Catarrhozone Co
Kingston, Ont
Saving 325 000 Years Daylight Saving Facts by Pack
Charles Lathrop Pack, head of the national war garden commission, touts daylight saving as saving about 325000 years for war gardeners. He cites six million backyard farmers in North America and calculates 182 hours per person in seven months of workdays across twenty six weeks.
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Charles Lathrop Pack
National War Garden Commission
Canada
United States
North America
Mexico
Adam
Ottawa Journal-Press
Canadians Hold The Line At Ypres In Great War Stand
On 22 1915 German gas attack at Ypres failed to break CanadianMoroccan troops. The First Canadian Division endured four days of bombardment and gas, held the line, and inspired national pride as German forces were repelled. The piece urges home unity against German propaganda.
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Ypres Salient
Calais
England
Canada
Germany
Cuticura Heals Itching Eczema in French River Woman
Mrs Peter McIntosh of French River Ontario describes severe two year eczema improved quickly by Cuticura Soap and Ointment after trying many remedies. She endorses daily use of the products and invites a free sample offer by mail from Cuticura Department A Boston US A.
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Peter McIntosh
French River
Ont
Cuticura
Dept. A
Boston
U.S. A
Home front resolve echoed in wartime message
The speaker urges civilians and workers to sustain Britain and allies as the nation returns from trenches. Germany is trying to manipulate perception of victory. The frontline soldiers fear only the home front.
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Britain
Germany
Sing Them a Lullaby Boiled Potatoes Advice
An expert suggests gently boiling potatoes and adds a lullaby may aid the process as quoted by the Detroit Free Press. The quirky culinary tip emphasizes a calm, singing approach to cooking.
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Detroit Free Press
A Doubtful Compliment
A father tells his son that prayer is needed to go to Heaven, but the boy resists and says he wants to stay with his mother and father instead.
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Harold
France Under Fire Bravery Inspires Resolve to Press On
A note from the Baltimore American urges readers to recall France's bravery and supreme confidence under fire. It calls for renewed courage as the nation pursues its ongoing task with resolute determination.
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France
Baltimore American
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