Canada Left in the Cold as Germany Weighs US Parceling
The New York World speculates that Germany might have gained Canada as part of a broader redrawing of North American borders rather than Texas New Mexico and Arizona to Mexico. It questions why Canada was overlooked in such diplomacy and notes the potential northern tier of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Germany
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Mexico
New York
Prominent nurse speaks on hunting season inn scene
A quiet June morning at the Highaston Cross Roads inn near Chatham, Ontario, shows landlord Hoskins dozing on a rustic bench as a well dressed stranger in a summer car arrives. The visitor, boasting a diamond ring and blue suit, seeks a lunch despite the off season.
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Highmaston Cross Roads
Holland
Hoskins
May
August
Spain
England
Stranger
Oskins
Lonely inn on a remote highway and its faded sign
A desolate road stretches past an old-world inn set amid farms and cottages. An ancient, dim sign depicts a fox and a red-toned pursuit, hinting at a long-vanished trade tied to the place.
Counter Check and Sales Books Offer From Appleford
Appleford Counter Check Book Company, Ltd promotes counter check and sales books amid rising paper and labor costs. They claim expert production keeps prices reasonably low and invite orders, samples, and consultations for large or small needs including carbon leaf and wax materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.K
Thergest
Rae
Canada
Appleford Counter Check Book Company, Ltd
Mysterious Stranger Plans Dinner With Landlord
A stranger visits a rural inn, presses for a private luncheon with two guests at one thirty, and orders food and wine while probing the kitchen and cellar. He discusses fowls, mushrooms, cheese, ham, and a secretive meeting, while Hoskins quietly facilitates the arrangements and inspects wines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoskins
Lea
Giana
York
Furzebushes
Adam
Her Troubles Country Lady In London Tit-Bits
A humorous exchange shows a country woman awaiting a prescribed medicine by post while a London post office clerk asks her to fill a form. The dialogue reveals a light tone and a minor postal delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Why She Left Him Mrs Bridey
A witty exchange reveals marital strain over dining choices. He jokes about preferring hotel menus to home cooking, while she contemplates leaving, hinting at deeper issues behind their quarrel.
Women of Middle Age in Lowell Find Relief
Mrs. Margaret Quinn of Bear Worthen Street Lowell describes relief from nervousness headaches and insomnia after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad promotes the remedy for menopausal symptoms and general female health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Penn
Margaret Quinn
Bear Worthen St
Herdle
Pinkham Medicine Cornfidential
Lynn
Musical duo with a versatile performer
A light exchange hints at a performer who is both singer and instrumentalist. The dialogue playfully notes her singing ability and her instrumental skills used to keep away new tenants.
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Elsewhere
Chatham
Pierce
Amaranth
J. S. Fletcher
Ward, Lock & Co., Limited
Lemdra Metbourts
Terese
Chapter
the Wayside Inn
Wn OU
Mr. Merchant
Dr. Ceasell's Co. Ltd
Manchester
Cae
the Hingston-Smith Arms Co
Main Street
Winnipeg
City Hall
Mtelel
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