Bakersville Looms Into Spring With New Neighbors
In a New England valley town Nicholas Hastings confronts life changes and a longing for freedom as the Hallidays move in, Gay prepares to wash away fears, and banker John Maxwell watches from the post office steps. The town awakens to fresh paint, new neighbors, and hopes in May light.
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Engiana
Bakersville
Simeon Bartlett
Nicholas Hastings
First National Bank of
Nick
Main Street
G. Severoni
RFD
Mr. Maxwell
John Maxwell
Young wife credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy
Bancroft Ontario woman aged nineteen says her strength faded after marriage and illness. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports whole system improved and she now feels well with her baby boy.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Bancroft
Ontario
Mas J. B. Sraaia
Portrait Swindler Sells Overworked Portrait T: Dresden industrialist pays for deception after unsigned likeness
A young Dresden painter faced nonpayment for a commissioned portrait. The sitter denied resemblance and demanded removal. The artist produced a signed statement claiming no likeness existed. At a later exhibit the work appeared titled Portrait of a Well-Known Swindler, provoking laughter. The industrialist ultimately bought the painting for $1,000.
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Dresden
Lkeness
Dresen
New York Times
Stops coughs mathieu's cough drop pleasant and effective
A compact note highlights a cough drop named Pleasant and Effective 5c, marketed to relieve coughs with a simple formula. It emphasizes quick relief and portability, suggesting it is a practical remedy for cold symptoms.
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Mathieu
Diving outfit enables work at 400 feet or more
A German firm has built a steel diving house allowing one worker to operate at depths of 400 feetplus. The device, with a 5000 candlepower searchlight and large headpiece, promises access to sunken ships like the Lusitania off Ireland. Divers face immense pressure as they seek treasure once thought irretrievable.
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Ireland
A Simple Treatment For Children's Colds
A period piece on easing infants cold symptoms with Baby's Own Tablets. The ad praises relief of congestion fever and upset stomach, claiming no narcotics and benefits for sleep and teething. It touts safety for infants and states wide sale by medicine dealers and the company Exterminator.
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All Medicine
Oepera Teen
DY Theme’ Medicine Co
Germans to get new paper money with tough claims
A new German paper currency is announced promising against burning tearing and crumpling. The notes are said to be durable and resistant to damage, a claim that could reshape everyday transactions and confidence in cash.
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Tau
League of Nations apathy noted by Sir George Foster in Canada
Sir George Foster, at a meeting of the central executive of the League of Nations Society of Canada, said apathy toward the League is evident across the Dominion after his summer travels. He warned the coming budget year may be tough for League funding and proposed an intensive speaking drive. He offered to help at meetings if December funding reaches. Directors from Wholesale Society of Great Britain, on a Canada tour, showed strong interest in the World Grain Show at Regina in 1922 and may visit the Exhibition and Conference then.
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Nave
Gay
Nick
Bartlett
Pacific
New England
Mr. Bartlett
Simeon Bartlett
League of Nations
Canada
Sir George Foster
League of Nations Society of Canada
Sir George
Dominion
League
Decima
Averpen
Wholesale Society of Great Britain
Regina
Provincial Air Service May Be Inaugurated Soon
The Western prairie provinces consider a provincial air service for forest protection following a natural resources transfer. Premier Anderson at Regina said discussions with Rt. Hon. R. B. Bennett and premiers of the three prairie provinces will occur after the federal minister returns from London. An arrangement with the Royal Canadian Air Force for forestry use may replace separate provincial services.
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Prairie Provinces
R. B.gennett
Prairie
London
England
Anderson
Regina
Royal Canadian Air Force
Natural Resources Conference
Edmonton
Second Canadian Destroyer Skeena Launched at Southampton
The second new Canadian destroyer Skeena was launched at Southampton with Miss Mildred Bennett, sister of the prime minister, performing the christening before a distinguished gathering. The ship slid into the water bearing a large maple leaf on its bow. The item also includes a humorous exchange about water rates and a concert ticket.
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Canada
Southampton
Mildred Bennett
Quotes and prayers on faith and guidance
An assortment of devotional lines urging unwavering trust in divine guidance. It weaves biblical verses and quotes from Rose Terry Cooke and others to encourage cling to the guiding hand through trials, storms, and darkness, affirming infinite love and skill in leading the way.
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Rose Terry Cooke
J. Alexander
Persian Balm Elixir of Youth and Beauty Claims
A vintage beauty ad touts Persian Balm as a true elixir of youth. It refreshes, rejuvenates, and improves complexion while softening and beautifying the skin. Delicately fragrant, it soothes irritated skin and is marketed as indispensable to discerning women.
American Author Wins Nobel Prize for 1930 Literature
Sinclair Lewis, the United States author, is voted the Nobel Prize in Literature for 1930, setting a prize record of 46,350 dollars. Noted works include Main Street, Babbitt, Arrowsmith, and Elmer Gantry, making him internationally known.
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Aelear Lewis
Forston
Sinclair Lewis
United States
Jair Lewis
Theodore Drisser
Mr. Lewis
Main Street
Banish path with Minara wisdom
A thoughtful maxim recalls a wise man who warned that cleverness helps a person catch on while wisdom guides when to release. The proverb frames restraint over ambition, urging measured action and prudent timing in choices.
Aspirin tablets promise relief for head and pain
The ad extols Aspirin tablets to ease throbbing headaches, quiet a bl ebing tooth, relieve neuralgia, and banish a cold. It suggests gargling with Aspirin at sore throat onset, notes the box bears Genuine in red, and claims Genuine Aspirin does not depress the heart.
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Fane
Aoment
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Selina Smith
Facle Aic Ik Lae
Mathied
George Foster
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Farner
Tayland
Howe
Minara
Oas Pirin
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