Betts Heartbreak and a Moonlit Farewell on the Farm
The narrator recounts Paddy Slater's secret love for Elizabeth Marshall amid Christmas visits. Arnold arrives to court Elizabeth, leading to family pressure and a planned elopement risk. Elizabeth resists, vows heartbreak, and Paddy contemplates a long journey away with his loyal dog Bob as he prepares to leave without the woman he loves.
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Mr Berry
Arnold
Elizabeth Marshall
Mono
Elizabeth
Aunt Letitia
Miss Letitia
Samuel Arnold
Mr. Marshall
Bob
Mr. Arnold
Betty
Letitia
Elizabeth Ann
Paddy
John Sheridan
Paddy Slater
Swain
BC Premier Seeks Investment At Mining Convention
T D Pattullo told a joint Canadian American mining convention that British Columbia wants to attract capital because much of the province remains unprospected. He noted Fort St James as central, the north as undeveloped, and warned of potential world conflict drawing Canada into any war. He also spoke on Canada United States relations and the Yukon annexation proposal.
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T. D. Pattullo
United States
British Columbia
Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers
Fort St. James
Canada
Yukon Territory
London council unveils follow the sun classrooms plan
The London county council outlines a new school construction scheme to start next year. Buildings will feature light, adaptable design with sliding walls sun roofs and portable classrooms. Daily programs include foot baths showers toothbrush brigades and rest periods on portable beds.
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London
London County Council
Tickled to Death Phrase Origin Allegedly Traced
The saying tickled to death is linked to a reported Chinese torture where victims endured long foot tickling until death from laughter. Historical accuracy uncertain. origin stories vary with cultural lore.
Two thirds of the earth’s surface is covered by water
A concise scientific fact notes that roughly sixty seven percent of the planet’s surface is oceanic water. This statistic is commonly cited in geography and earth science discussions.
California genius cooks with sun mirrors to 1000 degree heat
A California inventor uses twenty sun panel mirrors to focus rays and cook meats and vegetables. The device reportedly reaches temperatures near 1000 degrees, hot enough to melt several metals.
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California
U.S. steel industry spends over nine million on research
The steel sector in the United States allocates more than 9 million dollars annually to research and development. This substantial investment underscores the industry's emphasis on innovation and technological advancement.
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United States
Big Transatlantic Airliners Seen Before Long
Oswald Short of Imperial Airways predicts a large 150 passenger trans Atlantic liner weighing 150 tons with 6000 horsepower engines will be built soon though engine development may lag. Current crafts Caledonia and Cambria carry 30 passengers. Short’s Rochester works has produced 22 of 28 ships ordered. He shifted from balloons to planes and pioneered all metal flying boats in 1926.
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Oswald Short
Imperial Airways
Caledonia
Cambria
Short
Rochester
Kent
Orville Wright
Good Roads For Alberta Plan To Surface 700 Miles By 1938
Alberta plans to have 700 miles of hard surfaced roads by the end of 1938. Hon. W. A. Fallon announces that most of the main highway from the international border to Edmonton will be surfaced this construction season. Blottering proceeds at 10 to 12 miles weekly with about 150 miles completed this year and last year, about 150 miles processed. The cost drops from 10 000–12 000 dollars per mile to not more than 2 500 dollars per mile, using a new type similar to U S work.
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Alberta
W. A. Fallon
International
Edmonton
United States
Communist agitator in Hyde Park urges theft to feed families
A Communist agitator rode into Hyde Park and, after propping a soap box on the railing, urged crowds to raid shops for food and to take fur coats if wives lack coats. He then asked, Where's the scoundrel who took my bike, before concluding his address.
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Hyde Park
Director admonishes actor in tense behind the scenes exchange
A film director warns an actor that the lion will pursue him for a hundred yards and no further, while the actor questions whether the lion understands the limit. The line suggests a cautious, tense moment on set involving an animal trainer and the cast.
Little Helps For This Week From Exodus Reflections
A devotional urging trust in God and obedience over busy deeds. It emphasizes yielding one’s will to God, cheerful daily obedience, and perceiving duty in the present moment. Godliness is living before God as the soul’s devotion to the Master, not merely performing actions.
Public Wear Challenge urged Alberta doctors to plan affordable care
Dr. T. H. Leggett of Ottawa, president of the Canadian Medical Association, spoke in Edmonton urging the medical profession to lead a plan ensuring medical services for all classes at costs within their means. He warned medical economics lagged behind medical advances, causing serious disequilibrium to be corrected by the Alberta convention attendees.
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Alberta
Edmonton
T. H. Leggett
Ottawa
Canadian Medical Association
Leggett
Association
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
Canada
A Japanese Pastime Insect Song Faces Extinction
The traditional Japanese pastime of listening to night singing insects is endangered as modern entertainment competes for attention. Despite some dealers, only a small number of people still cherish the insect songs, with up to 100000 bell insects sold in spring and summer. Many households own multiple pictures for seasonal display, illustrating changing preferences.
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Japan
Britain opens longest electric railway Waterloo to Portsmouth
Great Britain launches all electric line linking Waterloo and Portsmouth. The 74 mile route operates non stop with trains covering the distance in 91 minutes.
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Great Britain
Waterloo
Portsmouth
England
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Toronto
Marshall
Patrick
Marshall Parlor
Marshall House
James Berry
Marshall Arm
En-gedi
Lebanon
Postum
General Foods, Ltd
Cobourg
Ont
Cepr
King Features Syndicate
G. F. Led
Collie
Lochinvar
Irela
Glamis
America
Miss Cherry Osborne
Long Island
New York
Banff Springs
Hollywood
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