Al Stone Careers to Fame as Club Bombo Composer
Al Stone a singing waiter at Blackie Joe's in New York becomes a popular song composer. Grace, the cigarette girl, loves him secretly while he marries Molly Winton, a ballad singer. Molly bears Junior, a baby Al adores, and he becomes part owner of Club Bombo. A kiss from John Perry troubles Molly’s conscience and strains her marriage as she contemplates Junior.
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al Stone
Blackie Joe
New York
Grace
Blackie's
Molly Winton
Molly
Junior
Bombo
John Perry
Family rift erupts as Molly declares she no longer loves Al
In a tense domestic scene Molly reveals she does not love Al and struggles with anger and guilt as Junior's nurturing bond with his father softens the moment. Al endures the shock while Molly confronts her emotions, culminating in a troubled silence broken by Junior's innocent plea for his mother.
When Pain Comes Indigestion and Phillips Milk of Magnesia
When pain signals indigestion indicate excess acid the stomach becomes sour. The remedy is an alkali to neutralize acids instantly and Phillips Milk of Magnesia is presented as the standard trusted by physicians for 50 years. A small bottle with full directions is available at drugstores.
When Baby Is Well Mother Is Happy
A healthful baby brings joy and restful nights, while sickness causes worry and fatigue. Mrs. George Kech of Lindberg Alta praises Baby's Own Tablets for their gentle yet thorough laxative action that aids digestion and teething comfort, keeping her 17 month old healthy and sleeping well. Sold by medicine dealers or mail order in Brockville Ontario for cents per box.
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George Kech
Lindberg
Alta
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Bus Crash in Iceland Kills Two and Wounds Others
A county road bus in Iceland overturned after a sharp turn. Two passengers died and others were injured. The driver was arraigned and found to have operated the vehicle carelessly, receiving a one month jail term and a permanent license suspension.
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Iceland
Chicago
New York
London
Fight Offer Delayed As Opponent Holds Ground
A tense exchange echoes a boxing scene where one fighter urges action while the other resists, saying to wait until the opponent has fallen out of reach. The quote suggests a paused brawl and lingering tension before confrontation.
Electric- Man Puzzles Doctors He Detects Gold by Wand
Frederick Stome, a Holsworthy chauffeur, endures shocks from phones and radio headphones and must wear vulcanite insoles. He can locate buried gold and copper with a steel clock-spring wand, claiming divining powers despite extensive hospital treatment. He says touch wood relieves the strain and he cannot use standard wireless devices without severe discomfort.
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Plymouth Municipal Museum
Stone
Little Helps For This Week Pray For Lives Well Lived
A compact verse feature mixing biblical and literary reflections on death and virtue. It cites Matthew, Omar Khayyam, Sir Walter Scott and the Koran to stress that true value lies in deeds for others rather than wealth when facing mortality.
The Editor’s Trials and the Hard Passions of Press
Mina Benson’s Monitor column reflects on editors enduring harsh criticism while needing freedom from faultfinding. The piece counsels young journalists to grow thick skins and avoid popularity contests, then pivots to a courtroom scene where a professor seeks a new trial and a student responds with a shy, humorous remark.
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Benson
Mina
Monitor
Lessons by Mail to Improve Will Power
A reader suggests lessons by mail as a method to strengthen self discipline and resolve. Another tip encourages practicing waking at night to fetch an extra blanket, reflecting practical routines for self control.
Young Berlin Engineer Proposes Berlin to New York Flight
Heinz Guenther Perl a 21 year old Berlin engineer envisions a six hour Berlin to New York flight The plan cites support from prominent figures including Professor Einstein and Count Arco who allegedly studied the device and endorse its feasibility The notion is presented as futuristic and not yet built with friends advising passengers to eat in Berlin and plan meals in New York
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Berlin
New York
Heinz- Guenther Perl
Perl
Einstein
Count Arco
Scrap Table Advice Sparks Resourceful Craft
A writer notes that table scraps can be repurposed into useful items such as a spring hat when the scraps end in tears. The suggestion emphasizes frugality and creative reuse in daily life.
Borden Warns Nations Unity Key To Civilization
Sir Robert Borden, Canada’s wartime prime minister, at Ottawa luncheon, cautions that destroying the British Commonwealth unity would be a crime against mankind. He speaks during a Canadian Club event connected to a imperial conference of students in Montreal.
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British Commonwealth of Nations
League of Nations
Sir Robert Borden
Canada
Ottawa
Robert
National Federation of Canadian University Students
Imperial Conference of Students
Montreal
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Warner Bros Pictures, Inc
Daddy
Frederick Stome
Holsworthy
Devonshire
England
Matthew
Omar Khayyam
Sir Walter Scott
N. U. 1804
Robt. Borden
Ramsay Co
Strawa
Semmree
Eveready
Toronto
Canadian National Carbon Co
Calgary
Vancouver
Winnipeg
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