Wickfield House Makeshift Office Opens for Charmian
Charmian and Dr Carter discuss a hat from Chicago and arrange a move into Wickfield, where Charmian plans to set up an office with John Carter. Grandma warns of neighbors and the R F D man as Charmian and Jim Bennett enter the scene to inspect the space and begin cleaning the dusty rooms.
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Charmian
Chicago
Grandma
Oldhams
Susy
Jamie
John Carter
Father Davis
Wickfield
Bessie Buzzell
Kingdom Come
Lizzie Baker
Lizzie
Edward Howe
Jamie Oldham
Satan
Ezra Bascomb
Ezra
Deacon
Carter
Emmy
Joseph Ames
Grandfather
Jim
Jim Bennett
Charmian Considers New Office in Davis Old Law Room
Charmian and Grandma discuss converting the long unused Davis law office into a convenient patient-facing space for Charmian. The plan uses the yard building Joseph Ames built, with a fireplace, desks, and bookshelves, awaiting arrival after a proper breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charmian
Davis
Grandma
Edward Howe
Father Davis
Joseph Ames
Ventur
Saskatchewan butter output rises in 1929 report
The dairy branch of the Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture reports a 30 percent increase in creamery butter production in 1929 versus 1928. Output totaled 14,786,205 pounds, up from 11,310,490 pounds.
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Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Calgary Land Sales Revenues Rise in 1929 Report
D R Crichton city superintendent of lands reports Calgary land sales brought in 589 956 58 dollars in 1929 versus 512 426 74 dollars in 1928. The figures reflect annual revenue from the citys land transactions.
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Calgary
D. R. Crichton
New Whitefish Found in Manitoba Lake
Alexander Bajkov of the University of Manitoba announces a new whitefish species in Clear Lake Riding Mountains Manitoba. Coregonus Odoanog huei differs from the common whitefish with a slender body larger head and many small black fin spots. The fish spawns in October and November at shallow shores, average weight two pounds up to four.
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Clear Lake
Riding
Manitoba
Alexander Bajkov
University of Manitoba
The
Biological Board of Canada
Coregonus Odoanoghuei
Charles H. O'Donoghue
Canada
Mr. Bajkov
F. Neave
Maligne
Jasper National Park
Alberta
Jasper Park
Expansion planned for Jasper Park Lodge in Canadian Rockies
Walter Pratt announces a substantial enlargement of the Jasper Park Lodge in the Athabaska Valley to 650 beds, adding cabins, staff housing, a nurses' building, and expanded dining, laundry, power, and shop facilities. New buses, landscaping, and verandahs accompany the growth for anticipated large guests and tours.
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Canadian Rockies
Jasper National Park
Jasper Park Lodge
Canadian National Railways
Athabaska Valley
Walter Pratt
Manitoba timber rule seeks local pulp production
A Manitoba clause in the Crown Timber and Forest Reserves Act requires all timber cuts for pulpwood to be manufactured in the province. Officials say employment conditions would improve under enforcement. A second note records a man asking about driving with a brief reply: Twenty dollars and costs.
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Manitoba
Crown Timber and Forest Reserves Act
Hippo Potamus Hide Thickness Stated at Two Inches
A quirky claim states the average thickness of a hippo potamus hide as two inches while Germany accelerates the expansion of its postal network with more post offices opening.
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Germany
A Carillon Memorial for Earl Haig in London
The London Sun expresses interest in a Hyde Park carillon that will later go to New Zealand as a war memorial. It argues London should honor Earl Haig with a carillon in Hyde Park or Trafalgar Square, where bells would sound daily above traffic.
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Hyde Park
London Sun- Gay Express
New Zealand
Earl Haig
London
Trafalgar Square
Origin of Menu Cards Traced to 16th Century Germany
The article recounts Duke Henry of Brunswick studying a menu list at a Regensburg feast in 1541. The owner of the kitchen prepared a bill of fare to help reserve appetite for the best dishes. The practice spread across Germany as guests appreciated the intelligent cook’s plan.
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Henry of Brunswick
Count of Montfort
Germany
Regensburg
Baby's Own Tablets Endorsement Ad
A testimonial endorses Baby's Own Tablets for babies and children, claiming safety and effectiveness. The ad notes no opiates, a mild laxative action, and relief from constipation, indigestion, colds, and teething discomfort. Sold by druggists or 25 cents per box by mail from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
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John Armour
R.R. 1
South Monaghan
Ont
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Edmonton Civic Utilities Record Surplus in 1929
Edmonton city owned utilities posted a record surplus of 516,562 in 1929, up from 507,765 the previous year, reflecting substantial earnings for the municipal services.
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Edmonton
Little Helps For This Week
A devotional reflection piece blends biblical quotes and literary references from Genesis, John Boyle O'Reilly, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. It compares daily work to rising tides and notes the value of timely action. An advertisement touts Holloway's Corn Remover as a painless remedy for corns.
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John Boyle O'Reilly
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ocean size: Pacific spans about 68,634,000 square miles
The Pacific Ocean covers roughly 68,634,000 square miles, making it the largest ocean on the planet. Its vast expanse affects global climate and maritime routes, shaping ecosystems and economic activity across multiple regions.
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Pacific Ocean
Minard's Kills Dandruff Prize at English School
An item notes Minard's dandruff remedy and reports Peter Perfect won the good conduct prize at an English school, highlighting the prize winner and school setting.
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Minard
Dandruff
Peter Perfect
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Catherine
Clarence Jenkinson
Box 14
Thom
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Calgary Land Sales
Manitoba Lake
Winnipeg
Riding Mountains
Province
Forl Haig
Duke of Brunswick
Edmonton Civic Utilities
Jon
Buckley
Ained
Susan Salino
Kitchener
Prairie Provinces
Boston
St. James St. E
Montreal
J. H. Guta
Gut
Lymans, Ltd
Dept
St. Paul St
West
Dr. Guild S Asrman Sounraie
Holloway
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