The Park Lane Mystery continues with Harlow arrival
In a Park Lane old room Jim Carlton and Elk inspect an empty safe after a burglary tied to Arthur Ingle. Aileen Rivers encounters the powerful financier Stratford Harlow, whose offer of help unsettles Jim and hints at deeper plots.
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Elk
Toby Haggitt
Lew Yakobi
London
Jim
Harlow
Ingle
Arthur Ingle
Foreign Office
Carlton
Dartmoor
Princetown
Aileen
Mr. Harlow
Stratford Harlow
Duchy
Outlook improves for grasshoppers in Saskatchewan region
Dominion entomologist K. M. King says only the southwest corner of Saskatchewan, south of the Cypress Hills, is likely to face severe grasshopper infestation this year. The affected area extends into parts of Alberta and Montana where eggs were laid after a large Montana migration last summer. Across border states, grasshoppers were generally controlled.
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Saskatchewan
Cypress Hills
K. M. King
Dominion
Alberta
Montana
Mr. King
Publicity as a bulwark against tyranny
A Michigan Christian Advocate quote emphasizes that dictatorships rely on secrecy while true democracy rests on an honest newspaper. It warns that tyrants fear publicity and will gag the press, silence expression, and censor media to sustain control.
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Michigan Christian Advocate
Blow to an eel’s tail kills faster than head blow
A historical note asserts that striking an eel on the tail produces quicker death than a blow to the head, highlighting a surprising fleshy vulnerability in the aquatic creature.
Anti lion Insects Crawl Backwards In Larval Stage
A natural history note describes certain insects known as anti lions in their larval phase moving in reverse. The observation highlights a rare locomotive behavior and prompts questions about their developmental biology and ecological role.
Frail Englishwoman Seeks Safer Keeping For Life Savings
In Birmingham a little old lady wheels to a bank with a brown paper parcel of notes believed to be her life savings. The cashier agrees to help after a Bank of England officer confirms the bundle will be counted and reconstructed, with potential recovery of a larger total once all scraps are joined.
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Birmingham
Bank of England
See Canada First Buy Canadian or British for Trade
Going East this fall readers are urged to spend money in Canada with discounts of 15 to 30 percent in the U.S.A. The piece promotes the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto as a major event and notes changes in displays, possible absence of some countries, and the Dionne quintuplets visit. It emphasizes supporting Canada first and urges travel to Canada with affordable access.
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U.S.A
Canada
Toronto
South America
Central American
Calendar
Ontario
Invasion Of Canada Warned By Canadian Cleric
Dr G A MacDonald of Knox United church Edmonton warned in Toronto that Soviet involvement could lead to invasion via the Mackenzie river basin. He said the Mackenzie River could strike at the heart of Canada and Arctic flight developments could heighten the risk. The Mackenzie flows to the Arctic Ocean guiding northern pilots toward Saskatchewan and Alberta.
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G. A. MacDonald
Knox United Church
Edmonton
Toronto
Canada
Mackenzie River
Russia
Dr. MacDonald
Arctic Ocean
Northwest Territories
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Remarkable Escape as British Sub Triumph Returns After Mine
The Triumph, sister to the Truant and Triton, limped home after a mine tore 14 feet from its bow. Lieut Commander John W. McCoy earns the Distinguished Service Order for bold action and skill. A seaman cut his finger when bread loaf fell during the blast.
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The
Daily Herald
John W. McCoy
Triumph
Triton
McCoy
Planning and Budgeting Your Wedding guide
A 32 page Home Service booklet from the Winnipeg Newspaper Union explains wedding etiquette attire and reception plans for formal and informal ceremonies. It covers gowns, grooms outfits, bridesmaids roles, budget details who pays for what and reception order. Available for 15 cents by mail or in person with other titles listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Postum Beverages: A Caffeine Free Family Drink
The grocer offers Postum as a tea and coffee substitute for nervousness indigestion and sleeplessness caused by caffeine. It is marketed as ideal for mothers who avoid strong brews and for children tired of milk, with evaporated milk and brown sugar suggested for sweetness.
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Postum
Cornell teacher urges embracing failure as vital life skill
A Cornell University instructor emphasizes that understanding how to accept and meet failure is essential for personal growth. He argues that resilience builds through facing setbacks and learning from them.
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Cornell Uni
Saint Olaf and the Stiklestad Battle of Norway
A relic site near Stiklestad recalls the 1030 Battle of Stiklestad where Olaf II Haraldsson died. Olaf II, later Saint Olaf, united Norway, spread Christianity, and was canonized in 1164. The Norwegian Order of St. Olaf began in 1847, embodying Norwegian unity.
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Norway
Stiklestad
Steinkjer
Alif Il. Haraldsson
Olaf
The
Fat
St. Olaf
Olaf I. Tryyggvason
Estonia
Knut the Great
Denmark
Gems Of Thought On Perseverance And Conduct
A collage of quotes on success and character stressing perseverance. Notable lines credit Wendie Addison Mary Baker Eddy Helen Keller John Hays Hammond Henry Martyn Field and Henry Martyn Field alongside a note on Bren gun internals and Japan’s military honors.
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Addison
Mary Baker Eddy
Helen Keller
John Hays Hammond
Henry Martyn Field
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Edgar Wallace
Ledger Syndicate
Convic
Lobber & Syne
Clerkenwell
Jim Carlton
Toby
Great West Road
Jimmers
the Great
James Carlton
Park Lane
Old Lady
Lydia E Pinkham
Hore
Home Service
Coleman
Wendie
Japan
el Ae British Consols
Legion
MacDonald
Great Britain
France
Overseas Department
W. L. MacKenzie & CO. Ltd
Bannatyne Ave
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