Christmas Midnight in the City of Snow
In a busy Alberta Christmas Eve scene, Maggie Corbett and her children navigate poverty and risky decisions as Rosie and Dan lie near a young woman named Lili. The city hums with shoppers, church processions, and a Salvation Army supper while the Corbett home shelters the girl in case her mother dies.
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The
Second Street
Jasper Avenue
First Baptist Church
Shadowland
Salvation Army
Alberta
Corbett
Coe
Lili
Rose Corbett
Daniel Corbett
Rose
Daniele Corbett
Young Women Suffer Most From Anemia Claims
A clipping from Aver's Cliff Quebec and Canning Nova Scotia features testimonials on Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Dona Fanteux of Ayer's Cliff says six bottles yearly restore energy and appetite after illness and fatigue. Another woman reports irregular periods and severe pains improved after using the remedy.
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Aver’s Cliff
Quebec
Lydia E. Pinkham
DonaLtoa Fanteux
Ayer’s Cliff
Canning
Nova Scotia
Lydia E
Canning County
Red Rose Tea Uses Aluminum Packaging for Freshness
The tea leaves are highly sensitive to climate changes so Red Rose Tea is packed in aluminum to prevent dampness from harming strength and flavor. Each package is guaranteed to be in perfect condition.
Christmas Day Disturbance At City Hall Residence
A little man with a black bag enters No 18 while Helmi rests and Mrs Corbett Mrs Russell and Dr Symond respond. City authorities confront unregulated women leaving babies on the City Hall steps as a Property Owners Association complains during holiday bustle. To be continued.
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Danny
Helmi
Dr. Symond
Symond
Canada Renames Destroyer Vancouver to Vimy
Officials in Ottawa report the British Admiralty will rename the home fleet destroyer Vancouver to Vimy from April 1 to preserve the Canadian names Vancouver and Champlain for the Canadian Navy. This avoids confusion after Canada renamed two Royal Navy ships.
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Canada
Department of National Defense
Ottawa
Dominion
Royal Navy
Torbay
Royal Canadian Navy
Vancouver
Champlain
Admiralty
A Stylish Blouse Dye Your Wardrobe with Diamond Dyes
A brief advertorial shows how Diamond Dyes fix faded garments with a fifteen-cent envelope. It promises easy home dyeing for waistlines curtains and spreads, offering a free Color Craft book and a cyclopedia from Diamond Dyes, Windsor Ontario.
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Windsor
Ontario
Germany's shift from military zeal to outdoor sports gains steam
The piece notes a new German trend away from compulsory drill toward active recreation. It cites schoolchildren and adults embracing football and other sports, with municipalities investing in public playgrounds pools baths and extensive athletic facilities. Aims include healthier national life and civic obligation to provide recreation.
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Germany
Imperial Germany
Rome
Little Helps For This Week
A devotional snippet collection opens with a Bible verse from Revelation and meditative verses by Alice Cary and Jeremy Taylor. It reflects on suffering, faithfulness, and divine wisdom guiding hardship toward spiritual growth and virtue.
Christmas Afternoon Awakening at North Star Rooming House
Helmi wakes on Christmas afternoon in the bleak North Star Rooming House as Rose and Danny head to a Salvation Army Cantata. The scene contrasts festive memories with drab surroundings while Helmi's empathy grows through thoughts of the Christ Child and Lili’s pallid beauty. Rosie remains nearby.
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Helmi
North Star
Rose
Danny
Jesus
Lili
Christ Child
Golfers Ball Thrown into Throat Prompts Surgery
A Scots golfer, player at the links, had a golf ball knocked down his throat. A nurse asks who is in the hall and learns the man waiting is the golfer himself, not a relative. Sam, the new worker, jokes about his ability to perform but admits he’s not one for showy work.
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Sam
Inevah
Tokyō Shrine Weddings Priced From Plum to First Class
The article notes marriage ceremonies at major Shinto shrines in Tokyo priced from seven and a half dollars for the plum style up to thirty five dollars for first class weddings. First class includes high priests, a clerical orchestra, and ornate trimmings. Second class is twenty five dollars with declining tiers for lower classifications. The piece also includes a humorous exchange about tacks between Mr and Mrs Jones.
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Tokio
Japan
Dental Hygiene Advice Published By Saskatchewan Society
The Canadian Dental Hygiene Council releases guidelines on teeth health issued through the Saskatchewan Dental Society. The summary notes emphasis on daily brushing, fluoride use, and regular checkups to prevent decay and maintain gum health.
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The
Canadian Dental Hygiene Council
Saskatchewan Dental Sociey
The Baby Teeth Count and Care
A guide for parents on when baby teeth erupt and shed, how many teeth appear by age two, the transition to the permanent set around age seven, and why proper care prevents crowding and future tooth trouble. It emphasizes consulting a family dentist if front teeth do not spread enough for a proper second set.
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Sonny
Too Much Food and the Girth Problem
A historical reflection on overabundant food in the United States and the social push for population growth. It discusses the paradox of plenty, warnings against overindulgence, and concerns about immigration and land use. The piece cautions that bringing in settlers without secure provisions may worsen the situation.
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United States
Minard's Treatment for Backache Noted
A brief remark highlights a physician's remedy for backache and reflects on the belief that many possess hidden greatness within.
Post Office Plans Air Mail Link From Montreal To Europe
The United States Post Office Department is preparing to extend air mail service to connect major hubs including Montreal and Toronto with the first land stop of transatlantic liners. The Toronto contract is not yet awarded but expected soon, delivering rapid letter mail to Europe. If successful, a Winnipeg extension may follow within a year.
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Post Office Department
Montreal
Toronto
Europe
Winnipeg
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John
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White Star Line
Alice Cary
God
Jeremy Taylor
Carter
Minard
Buckley
W. K. Buckley, Limited
Mutual St
Buckleys
Yukon
Mayo
Reed
Symited
Montrea
Hercules Permanent Building
Ppleford Paper Products
Hamilton
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