Canada Left in the Cold as Germany Weighs U.S. Parcel Stand
In a New York World analysis, the paper questions why Germany would leave Canada to cold diplomacy while planning to redraw the map of North America by parceling the United States. It notes Germany could have won Canada or the northern tier of the U.S. as it did distribute Texas New Mexico and Arizona to Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Germany
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Mexico
New York
The Summer Return of a Hunting Season Guest
A motor guest arrives at Hoskins Inn in Chatham Ont during a quiet June day. The well-dressed stranger recalls a hunting season meal here and asks for lunch despite off season calm. Hoskins gauges his visitor and offers whatever modest fare is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highmaston Cross Roads
Holland
Hoskins
May
August
Spain
England
Stranger
Oskins
Inn on the Lonely Highway Shrouded in Quiet Mystery
An isolated old inn sits beside a two forked road amid cottages and farms. A dark, faded sign depicts a fox and a red tone, hinting at a long established, secretive trade behind the inn’s walls.
Counter Check or Sales Books from Appleford Counter Check Book Co
Mr. Merchant we solicit your next order for Counter Check or Sales Books. Years of experience enable us to produce near perfect books despite high costs for paper, carbon, waxes, and labor. We offer samples and prices and claim large coast to coast clientele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.K
Thergest
Rae
Canada
Mysterious Stranger Plans Foods and Wines at Inn
A stranger stays at a country inn with Hoskins and his wife. He orders a lavish, secretive meal including fowl, mushrooms, salad, ham, and Stilton, and tests the wine cellar for a possible discreet meeting. The host and guest arrange a quiet dining setup and discuss two guests for an early luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoskins
Lea
Giana
York
Furzebushes
Adam
Her Troubles Country Lady
A user requests medicine sent by post and complains of delayed delivery. A post office clerk asks for the form and details, mentioning indigestion as the issue, as described in London Tit-Bits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Why She Left Him Mrs Bridey
A humorous dialogue about dining options with Mrs Bridey upset with home cooking and preferring menus at hotels. Her husband jokes that hotel dining lets him see what he is eating.
Women of Middle Age Use Vegetable Compound
Lowell Massachusetts resident Margaret Quinn reports relief from nervousness headaches and fatigue after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as recommended by a friend. The testimonial cites improved well being and reduced menopausal symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Penn
Margaret Quinn
Bear Worthen St
Herdle
Pinkham Medicine Cornfidential
Lynn
She's musical, isn't she
A playful exchange notes she sings and stays musical, with a remark about keeping away new tenants through her varied talents.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elsewhere
Chatham
Pierce
Amaranth
J. S. Fletcher
Ward, Lock & Co., Limited
Lemdra Metbourts
Terese
Chapter
the Wayside Inn
Wn OU
Mr. Merchant
Appleford Counter Check Book Company, Ltd
Dr. Cassell's Co. Ltd
Manchester
Cae
the Hingston-Smith Arms Co
Main Street
Winnipeg
City Hall
Mtelel
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