Election whispers and a town house plan amid campaign
In a social chapter Ellington praises Mrs Tressingham’s campaign efforts while Letty contemplates Letty’s admiration and Marcia’s abstractions. He plots a townhouse on Curzon Street to stay near Parliament as he and Letty consider London residence and Hartsdale Park lunches. Curzon Street rent appears affordable.
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Hilda
Marcia
Ellington Ellington
Artsdale Park
Letty
George
Elfington
London
Lefty
Ellington
Letty and George Weigh a London Town House Move
In a Rhineland era social scene Ellington and Letty consider taking a town house. Hartsdale Park's aristocratic charm contrasts with Ashcroft and Oakcroft. George proposes tenancy with renovations, while Marcia questions his priorities as Letty grows curious about Mrs Tressingham.
Call for Allied collective pledge to punish German atrocities
The author argues for a comprehensive Allied declaration denouncing German wartime crimes and detailing penalties to deter further devastation. He notes Britain France and others have spoken separately while the alliance has remained silent, and suggests retaliation in kind as a possible safeguard if the pledge proves effective.
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Germany
France
England
Westminster
Picardy
Lens
Lille-Roubaix- Tourcoing
Belgium
Europe
Westphalia
Gloucester Castle
Freiburg
Lille
London Chronicle Report On Exaction Costs Far Outweighing Damage
A London Chronicle item notes that the harm done by an exaction exceeds the financial losses involved. The passage emphasizes the broader impact on trust and order, suggesting economic and social consequences beyond the material figure.
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The
London Chronicle
Farm photography drives stock sales and advertising
A Country Gentleman reader extols using farm photographs to sell calves hogs and other livestock. Pictures create a visual second visit to the farm and can show improvements in buildings yields and herd quality over time for advertising and sale prospects.
Woman Finds Joy In Cry Beyond Laughter
A humorous remark notes that a woman gains nearly as much satisfaction from a strong cry as a man does from a hearty laugh. The line underscores gendered views on emotion and fulfillment.
King gifts 500 pounds to blind soldiers fund at St Dunstan's
His Majesty the King forwarded to Sir Arthur Pearson a 500 pound creek for the After-Care fund. The Royal visit to St Dunstan's Hostel near Regent's Park is chronicled in the year’s report, noting a surprise inspection and praise for improvements since the last visit. Queen Alexandra and Patroness Queen have shown continued support.
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Sir Arthur Pearson
Regent’s Park
St. Dunstan's
Arthur Hearson
St Dunstan's
Queen Alexandra
Lord French
St. Dunstan’s
William Robertson
Imperial General Staff
Lord Derby
His Excuse Owner Here
A brief cartoon caption shows a shopkeeper scolding a man about taking fish from a water area. The man insists he is only feeding them, while the exchange hints at hunger or frustration. The Chicago Herald is quoted.
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Antgler
Chicago Herald
Opposites Prompt Sparks Playful Exchange
A brief exchange shows a child named Minnie answering “What is your name” with “Minnie, mum.” The response jokes about a mani mum amount of work, reflecting playful wordplay on the child’s name and a pun on manpower.
Canadian cattle import ban debated in UK Parliament
Canadian Minister of Agriculture Prather told the British House of Commons that the UK import ban on Canadian cattle cannot be justified on health grounds. He argued Canadian cattle are free of foot and mouth disease and pleuro-pneumonia, and that the Diseased Animal Act does not support excluding first-time direct shipments except for slaughter at port. He blamed UK agricultural policy for the prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prather
House of Commons
Hamar Greenwood
United Kingdom
Canada
Dominion
Board of Agriculture
Liberty Loan Wakeup and Bail Tale
A man recalls being roused at three in the morning to subscribe to a liberty loan. He explains a friend was arrested and he loaned money to cover the cash bail, illustrating wartime finance and camaraderie.
Travel quips about meeting old friends on road trips
A witty exchange compares running into old friends while driving to those who avoid encounters by moving aside. The remark highlights road humor about staying out of the way on journeys.
Going to Law Often Leads to Going Broke
The quotes discuss frugal living and cost saving, noting households eat less for the same money. The line about law foreseeing financial strain hints at legal action as a costly step.
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United London
Mahowss
Oni Toome
Graham Wafers
North-West Biscuit Co., Limited
Edmonton - Alta
Bes
Hartsdale
Hartsdale Ark
Mrs. Tressingham
Prince’s Parlour
Hartsdale Park
Ashcroft
Oakcroft
Mansey
Hbis
Lord Hartsdale
Elington
Ashhanster
Cattse
Great Britain
O. K
Appleford Counter Check Book Co
Hamilton
Toronto
Montreal
Winnipeg
Vancouver
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