Beads and Bargain Bounty at Grandma Davis’s
In a North Wickfield tale, Grandma Davis, Charmian, and the doctor revel in a brisk bead sale to Edgar Purdie. The exchange nets a dollar and a half, funded by cash from Purdie, with the old lady boasting of shrewd bargaining and a wary plan for the profits.
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South Wickfield
Grandma Davis
Grandma
Edgar
Charmian
John Carter
Ed Purdie
Foreign Mission
Emma Dodd
Portland
Emma
Etta Stone
Templeton
Lizzie Baker
Edgar Purdie
Jim Bennett
Jim
Sarah Bennett
Gam Garfield
Edward Howe
Sonny
Luella
Davis
Charmian Brings Home Prosperity for Doctor in Bright Room
Charmian decorates the young doctor's office with Java cotton windows and a Bokhara rug gifted by his Boston sister. Brass candlesticks brighten the space as the scene sparkles with summer sunlight and playful chatter. The doctor quietly reflects, worried by Charmian's casual remark about wealth.
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Charmian
Boston
Rug Sparks Memories in Charmian Davis Home
In a new office, Dr John Carter admires a cherished rug and the memory it stirs of his parents. Charmian Davis adds a feminine touch to the waiting room while he plans a morning visit with Doctor Howe. Charmian muses on memories as the scene closes with anticipation of a ride.
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Charmian
John Carter
Charmian Davis
M.D
Doctor Carter
Asthma Remedy Brings Relief for Strained Breathing
The text extols Dr. J. D. Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy describing relief from attacks, restoration of normal breathing, and cleared bronchial tubes. It claims comfort, rest, and that the remedy is worth its price to all users.
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J. D. Kellogg
New Land Map Highlights Crown Land Availability
The Department of the Interior released a new land map showing quarter sections of Crown land available by township. It marks Dominion Land Offices and railway facilities and lists cities towns and villages. Hibernation is noted as common among spiders as among bears.
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Department of the Interior
Dominion Land Offices
Young Wife Strengthened by Vegetable Compound in Bancroft
Mrs J B Slatxer of Bancroft Ontario says she was weak at nineteen after marriage. A friend advised Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to steady her nerves. She claims it strengthened her whole system and helped her have a healthy baby boy.
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Bancroft
Ontario
Lydia E. Pinkham
J. B. Slatxer
Canadian war memorial paintings stored for display in new gallery
In Parliament Hon J C Elliott said the national war memorial pictures will have proper housing in a new national gallery. The works valued over 1 million dollars are kept in a fireproof Ottawa storage room and are not on view except by special arrangement.
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National Gallery
J. C. Elliott
K.C
House of Commons
Thomas Cantley
Senate Chamber
Ottawa
Mr. Elliott
Lord Beaverbrook
Keep Them Happy by Keeping Them Well Baby's Own Tablets
It is natural for children to be happy and active. Fretful babies signal digestive trouble, and Baby's Own Tablets are designed as a safe corrective. They regulate the stomach and bowels, relieve constipation and indigestion, break up colds and fevers, and ease teething pains. Mrs. W. E. Forsyth of Dover endorses them for fretful babies troubled with colds or sour stomach. Sold by medicine dealers or 25 cents a box by The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont.
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W. E. Forsyth
Dover
N.B
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Money In Pocket Abe and the raffied horse scam
Abe sells a famous race horse to Ikey for 10000, sends a cheque and the horse dies. He cashes the cheque and ships the horse anyway. They meet and Ikey reveals he raffied the dead horse, selling twenty five tickets at 500 each, refunding the winner when questioned.
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Abe
Ikey
Gardening for the Blind and Rural Power Plan Cited
The British Guild of Blind Gardeners calls for gardening instruction for sightless children. Blind gardeners can prune trees sow seeds and thin vegetables. Manitoba power program proposes 2 000 000 dollars to extend rural transmission lines. Ends with unrelated product claims and a light joke.
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British Guild of Blind Gardeners
Manitoba
Future Of Television Foresees Wide Growth On Small Screen
The Earl of Clarendon, ex chairman of the BBC, predicts staggering possibilities for television. He says stage plays or national events like the Derby could be shown on a small screen to a family or small hall audience, causing television to spread rapidly. Progress suggests attainment within a few years.
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Earl of Clarendon
British Broadcasting Corporation
Verses of Comfort and Faith from Whittier and Mantineau
The text presents devotional couplets urging reliance on God as refuge and strength. Whittier praises divine mercy and shelter in trouble while Mantineau emphasizes God’s constant nearness, guiding from pride and renewing sorrow with compassion.
Graf Zeppelin to Stay as Paying Guest at Lakehurst
The Graf Zeppelin will be billeted at Lakehurst N J as a paying guest during its forthcoming U S visit at a rate of 2000 dollars daily in the naval base hotel. The bill covers 3000 dollars to prepare the base 100 dollars daily for readiness from arrival time 50000 dollars insurance and a 15000 dollar deposit. This marks the first time the government will bill a foreign aircraft for U S naval base accommodation.
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United States
Lakehurst
N.J
Naval Base
U.S. Naval Base
Admitted Smash of Chair in Domestic Assault Trial
In a courtroom exchange the judge accuses the defendant of smashing a chair into her husband’s head. The accused replies that harming him was not her intention and confesses she did not want to break the chair but returned yes on intent to strike. The judge questions the extent of intent amidst the domestic incident.
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Judgs
Two Way Television Demonstrated by AT&T
The curtain on the telephone of the future lifted during AT and T’s first practical two way television test. Users of the device called the inconophone spoke face to face two and a half miles apart. The demo marked progress toward seeing the person at the other end of telephone lines.
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American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Minister Gains 7 Lbs in 3 Weeks After Ironized Yeast Trial
Rev W H Taylor describes a 7 week revival leading to a 3 week Ironized Yeast trial. He reports rapid strength return and a 7 pound gain, with improved skin and energy. The ad promises safe, pleasant tasting tablets and a money back guarantee if not delighted.
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W. H. Taylor
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Oud
Cee
Christine Whiting Parmenter
Aladdin
Wickfield
Eagle Brand
Wwen
New Land
Gardening
Douglas
Jane
Minard
Grippe
Television
Clarendon
John Greenleaf Whittier
James Mantineau
Minard’s
Graf Zeppelin
Lakehurst Naval Base
Vicks
McClary
LZ Sears Ware
McLary
General Steel
Wamirco
Canada
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