Beads and Bargains in Grandma Davis's Scheme
Charmian and Grandma Davis profit from a bead sale tied to Edgar Purdie as Charmian contemplates gifts and a mock high finance scheme. The scene shifts to Edward Howe and a doctor's home, where a Bokhara textile and brass candlesticks decorate the room as Charmian questions fate and wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FA. Purdie
Foreign Mission
Charmian
Charmilan
Grandma
Emma Dodd
Portland
Emma
Edgar
Etta Stone
Templeton
Lizzie Baker
Edgar Purdie
Jim Bennett
Jim
Sarah Bennett
Gam Garfield
Edward Howe
Conny
Boston
Aladdin
Grantmys Gnee
Wickfield
Old Rug Restores Rooms and Memories in Tale
In a homemaking scene, Charmian and John Carter admire a preserved Oriental rug that rekindles memories of parents and a treasured parlor. Doctor Howe evaluates the transformed waiting room while Charmian anticipates a ride. A closing ad promotes Dr Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy as life changing for sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thome
Mme
Sis
Charmian
Dector Howe
John Carter
Charmian Davis
Charian
New Land Map Shows Crown Quarters and Rail Links
The Department of the Interior issues a revised law map outlining available Crown quarter sections by township. It marks Dominion Land Offices and railway facilities, and lists regional cities towns and villages. Hibernation is as common among spiders as bears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interio
Dominion Land Offices
Vegetable Compound Restores Young Wife and Newborn Health
A 19 year old new mother credits a Vegetable Compound with steadier nerves and a revived system after her first pregnancy. She reports feeling well and having a healthy baby Bancroft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
Fatere of Television Pioneering Vision for BBC TV Growth
Former chairman of the British Broadcast mg Corporation foresees “staggering possibilities” for television. He envisions stage plays or national events like the Derby shown on small screens for family or hall audiences, predicting rapid growth within a few years as progress continues.
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Peeamailion Are
Force Earl of
Clarendon
Tee Earl of Clarendon
British Broadcastmg Corporation
Canadian war memorial paintings stored for display in new national gallery
Hon. J C Elliott told the House of Commons that as construction of a new national gallery proceeds, provision will be made for proper housing and display of the Canadian national war memorial pictures. The works, valued over 1 000 000 dollars, were bequeathed by Beaverbrook's wartime committee and stored in a fireproof Ottawa facility for a decade awaiting suitable accommodation.
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National Gallery
J.C Elliott, KC
House of Commons
Thomas Cantley
Senate Chamber
Auditorium
Ottawa
Elliott
Lord Beavercrook
Keeping Babies Content With Safe Digestive Aid
Keep them happy by keeping them well. Children’s fussiness often signals digestive trouble. Baby’s Own Tablets gently regulate stomach and bowels to relieve constipation, indigestion, colds, fevers, and teething pains. Sold by druggists or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Forsyth
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Money In Pocket How They Turned Bad Investment to Paying Proposition
Abe owned a famed race horse and sold it for $10,000 promising to send the horse after. The horse died overnight, but Abe cashed the cheque and sent the horse anyway. Ikey later explained he raffled the dead horse, selling 25 tickets at $500 each, and refunded the winner when questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Ikey
Gardening For the Blind and Rural Power Plans
The British Guild of Blind Gardeners advocates instruction for sightless children and notes blind gardeners prune trees sow seeds and thin vegetables. Manitoba hydro program for 1920 proposes 2 million dollars to extend transmission lines to rural areas. Mrs Williams and Jane quip about a broken vase during dusting.
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British Guild of Blind Gardeners
Manitoba
Whittier and Mantineau Verses On Faith And Shelter
A devotional note quotes God as refuge and strength from Psalm 46 1 and reflects on mercy faith and hope. It cites John Greenleaf Whittier and James Mantineau praising divine shelter from life storms and the need to lean on faith during sorrow and pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Greenleaf Whittier
James Mantineau
German airship to be billed for U S naval base stay
The Grat Zeppelin will visit the United States and be quartered at Lakehurst New Jersey naval base at 2000 dollars a day. Additional charges include 3000 dollars for base preparation 1 dollar daily readiness and 50000 dollars insurance with a 15000 dollar deposit. This marks the first time a foreign aircraft is billed for accommodation at a U S naval base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lakehurst
N.J Naval Base
U.S. Naval Base
Two Way Television Demonstration By AT T Invention
AT and T showcased the inconophone a two way television device allowing users two and a half miles apart to see each other while conversing. The demo marked progress toward real time visual contact over telephone lines and an eye to eye connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel
Vicks
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Minister Gains 7 lbs in 3 Weeks After Ironized Yeast Trial
Revival pamphlet recounts a health letter from a minister who was run down and lost flesh. After a three week trial of Ironized Yeast he reports strength returning, tiredness fading, and a seven pound gain. The ad promises safe, pleasant tasting tablets and a money back guarantee from the manufacturer.
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Ther
South Wickfield
Goetor
Pat
Chavers
Minn St
Edgar Purdie Lke
Luella
Davis
Eagle
Babe
Eagle Convensen
J. D. Kellogg
New Land
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ene
Fatere OF
Douglas
Jane
Grat Zeppelin
Lakehurst Naval Base
McClary
McLary
General Steel Wares
Conde
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