Dreaming of a lost love amid a logging camp
In a fragment from a serialized tale set around a work camp, Connie endures emotional scenes as Wainwright and companions share music and memory. Donald consoles her while the logging operation advances, and the narrative shifts to the Summit Dam project with new electrical gear and a busy schedule.
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Donald
King
Connie
Gillis
Douglas
Cheakamus Mil
Andy
Robert Rennie
Robert Renae
Renwick
Fragmentary dialogue about a confrontation with a bandit
A distorted passage shows a character reflecting on nerve to confront a bandit. A friend of Harry Pack is referenced in a terse, incomplete exchange. The fragment hints at a choice between facing danger and returning home empty handed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Harry Pack
Henry
Heartta
Torvate Ad Promises Dramatic Personal Change
An advertisement from The T. Milburn Co. of Torvate Ontario claims a reader began feeling different after taking two boxes. It states price at 50 cents per box and offers mail order direct on receipt of payment through all druggists and dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Milburn Co
Emotional training urged for child development at Cornell address
Professor Jon of Child Study at Cornell and Vassar urged early emotional training from birth. He and Dr Planton warned that lack of emotional growth can lead to timidness anxiety or temper while proper training supports future success and character development.
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Jon
Cornell
Vassar
Planton
Dr. Blanton
Discovers New Type Of Receiving Set In Kitchen
A Santa Barbara housewife detected music from a pan of beans on an electric stove. A radio announcer’s voice and melodies like Ave Maria reportedly emerged without any radio set, prompting experts to explain inductive reception through the home power line and stove.
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Santa Barbara
108th Birthday Spotted for Nova Scotia Shipbuilder
William Samuel Holden of Jordan River, Shelburne County Nova Scotia celebrated his 108th birthday on December 20. A veteran shipbuilder and general storekeeper by trade he has lived a long life embracing hard work and frugal wisdom.
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William Samuel Holden
Jordan River
Shelburne County
Nova Scotia
Amusing exam answer elicits grave Civil Service mirth
Officials in Ireland report many arrests for betting. An exam answer to a cotton export question reads 1491 None, provoking amusement at the Civil Service Commissioners. A student voice notes a high school certificate and comments on marriage and domestic duties.
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Brih
Civil Service
America
Patent boat launching device tested on Duchess of Bedford
United States inspectors witnessed a test of the MacLachlan patent boat launching device on the Duchess of Bedford in New York. The apparatus lowered six lifeboats seventy feet into the water in one minute and powered two ships within two minutes, with radio equipment in operation and masts elevated.
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New York
Duchess of Bedfont
United States
Met
Potato Stuffing for Roast Goose by Betty Barclay
A concise recipe lists two cups hot mashed potatoes one teaspoon grated onion four cups chopped walnut meats one teaspoon grated onion paprika one teaspoon salt four cups evaporated milk one tablespoon butter two egg yolks and one teaspoon poultry seasoning. Mix ingredients in order and use as stuffing.
Calopped Potatoes Gratin and Rheumatic Pains Remedy
A recipe for creamed scalloped potatoes uses buttered dish layers of potatoes salt pepper and cheese with a white sauce baked until bubbly and browned. Steps include a half sauce and buttered crumbs and a tip to use dry flour to thicken if needed. The text also promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for rheumatic pains and related injuries in people and animals.
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Thomas
Opera on Radio and TV May Come Soon
Radio and television may soon broadcast a full grand opera using sound and television. Compton Mackenzie, the Scottish novelist, is learning Gaelic.
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Compton Mackenzie
Textile research program announced in Canada
National Research Council details a comprehensive plan for textile research coordinated by committees of scientists, educators, wool growers, and manufacturers. The Ottawa based National Textile Research Laboratory plans and the Ottawa Research Foundation outline the industry driven program supported by the Ontario Research Foundation and Canadian wool associations.
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Canada
Toronto
Noo
National Research Council
H. M. Tory
Ottawa
National Textile Research Laboratory
David C. Dick
Ottawa Research Foundation
Ontario Research Foundation
Canadian Woollen and Knit Goods Manufacturers’ Association
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers’ Association
Baby's Own Tablets Promise Safe Child Medicine
An advertisement touts Baby's Own Tablets as safe for newborns and growing children, free from opiates, laxative yet thorough, helping digestion, colds, fevers, and teething. Sold by druggists or mail order for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams' Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Russia Seeks Ford Auto Factory Deal
The Soviet government negotiates with Henry Ford for control of an automobile factory in Russia with annual capacity of 100000 cars. Officials also note another company proposed a similar arrangement to the government.
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Henry Ford
Russia
Minard's Liniment and a Wardens Demand
A fragment from a 19th century or early 20th century humor piece shows a warden ordering a prisoner to be moved out while the prisoner protests his comfort and asks what he has done wrong. The scene mentions Minard's Liniment as a cold remedy in the dialog.
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Rey
THE
Crimson West
Alex
Philip
Wainwright
John
Pettray
Mr. Wainwright
Wainwire
Oly Mackrel
Summit Lake
KC & L. Co
Nie
Blu
Pyemy
Mer
Aise Mule
Dickout Brown
Bree
Vuates
Scott
Fuboneau Heart
Tantin
Ireland
P'st
Constant
Opie
Betty Barclay
Visible Opera
Radio
Ildren
National Research Textile Laboratory
Minard
Alton
Western Re
Hunter-Martin & CO
Regina
SASK
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