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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
2
Penwern’s Wife Letters Drive Quiet Longing and Mystery
Sir Penywen seeks Daphne’s past letters to restore closeness as his wife’s influence fills his thoughts. He leaves a luncheon return plan, visits the Britiss Museum reading room, and finds Daphne dominates his mind, reshaping his priorities from writing to love and trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daphne
Britiss’ Museum
Diggzing
Delviig
Sever
Skeletons and spouses in a European manor discussion
Daphne and her Aunt Valerie argue over Penywern’s behavior and the strain on Daphne's marriage. Valerie urges practical separation and personal changes while Daphne contemplates blame and future steps as they walk the grounds near the sea. The scene cuts with a note that the story will continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daphne
Wen
Silver Sea
Acrise
Daph
Valene
Valerie
Sir Penywern
Tun
Ste
Weear
Saul Saul
Light in the Poultry House and Sunshine
A guide notes south facing poultry houses maximize winter sunlight. It recommends windows about eighteen inches from the floor that can open on pleasant days. Using multiple daily windows reduces frost and lets sun penetrate the interior. A blanket may cover single windows during extreme cold. The text mentions roosts and partial partitioning near the front of the house.
Conversation Fragments Reveal Hidden Plan to Save Money
Fragmentary dialogue shows Theo asking to listen while another speaker mentions a plan to save money. The exchange hints at a strategy but lacks full context or resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Papa
Special Seed Grain Grades Issued Under Dominion Act
Government issues seed grain grades to ensure seed quality under the Dominion Seed Act. No 1 Canadian Western seed oats require 95 percent white oats and min 34 pounds per basket. No 3 Canadian Western seed barley must be six rowed, free from pests, min 45 pounds per bushel. No 1 Manitoba Northern seed wheat uses 85 percent Red File or Marquis wheat, min 60 pounds per bushel. No 2 wheat combines No 2 Northern and No 3 Northern with min 58 pounds per bushel. Old Uncle Jacob vignette follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Fife
Marquis
Prognosticator who warned Europe war would worsen
The man who predicted the first five years of the European conflict would be the hardest and now finds his forecast aligning with ongoing hostilities. He warned of prolonged struggles and sustained tensions across nations, emphasizing the need for cautious optimism amid rising casualties and strategic standoffs.
Treatment for head and back pain in overworked women
The passage notes many symptoms among weary farm women including headache backache instability twitching and nervousness. It argues the root cause often lies in the head or back and urges appropriate treatment.
Wager on Tongue Growth Sparks City Debate
A fragment from the Boston Evening Transcript discusses how the tongue area has seemingly enlarged, while a contrasting view notes a smaller por tong have grown. The exchange hints at urban change and perception among readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Evening Transcript
Orpheus Beat By Sano Playing Sister Bess
Eight year old Refa reports a book claiming a mighty main clap could move trees and stones. Father notes sister Bess’s sano-playing has caused twenty games to move out of the building in three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Refa
Father
Bess
Orpheus
Puck
Woman Avoids Operation in Astoria New Jersey Tale
Mrs Joan A Koente of 502 Flashing Avenue Astoria New York credits Pinkham Medicine with restoring her health after two years of illness and a doctor recommending surgery. She reports rapid improvement within two weeks and avoidance of an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astoria
N. J
Joan A. Koente
Flashing Avenue
N. Y
Lodie
Pinkham Medicine Lynn, Mass
Be Kind to the Horse Be Kind to the Horse
An article urges humane treatment of horses, arguing many misdeeds stem from miscommunication and that punishment worsens behavior. It says kindness boosts work and warns against harsh, uneducated punishments toward animals lacking intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Tam
Bain
Official geologist estimates Newfoundland iron ore reserves
The official geologist of Newfoundland estimates iron ore deposits at about 3,035,000 tons. The concept alone suggests a higher figure, and total Newfoundland ore currently under export is about 52,000 tons. Canada continues to monitor monition and pareotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Canada
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Florence Warden
Ronan
Seno
Dominion
Jacob
Uncle Jacob
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