Copley Arrest Sparks Theatre and Derby Hopes
The village tale follows Raymond Copley’s arrest on charges of swindling through a meeting scam at Seton Manor. Inspector Andrews reveals the case’s breadth, including captain Everrett’s capture and office seizures. May Maredale, Alice, and Sir George confront the fallout as the Derby season looms and creditors close in. Local gossip centers on Copley’s true fortune and the impact on Blenheim colt bets.
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Copley Gemander
Copiey
Copley
Mr. Foxy
Seremn
Sranger
Sam Inspector Andrews
Brollant Yard
Thie Fe
Selwyn
Mirst Park
Seton Manor
Ever Eiet
May
Gorse
Alice Carden
Geore
Raymond Copley
Bow Street
Coplera Catate
Rash Tale From Toronto Aboard A Ill Fad
A garbled 1911 item from Toronto describes a boy named Baiy affected by a rash, misrepresented as humorous, with references to medical remedies, skin treatments, and advertisements for Curears Soap and Diptimeat. The fragmentary text mentions doctors, cities, and dates, suggesting a local humor feature or botched feature for a newspaper page.
Digestion Law Promised by Ne-Dru-Co Tablets
An old advertisement proclaims proper digestion powers all work and life. It touts Ne-Dru-Co Dyspepsia Tablets as healing aid for weak stomachs, promising improved assimilation of food, restored vigor, and reduced need for other remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milady
Steam Gauge Questioned at Lumber Mill
The superintendent questioned the steam gauge and the engineer replied that the old clock was tied and thrown away at keen time.
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
fragmented advisory note warns readers about dubious ointments for catarrh and cautions against unverified remedies sold locally.
Hausers describe button sewing and garment care
The article explains tying threads, twisting knots, and using pins to secure buttons and stems for easier buttoning. It also notes children’s waist buttons should fit multiple garments. Potent-Parmelee Vegtable Pills are praised as a small yet effective stomach remedy in high demand with no need for introduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmelee
Shem
What time is it
A short personal exchange about time and a missing watch arising from a casual remark. The speaker notes uncertainty about the current time and the loss of a watch, implying a brief moment of confusion.
Old Adag one concert ends with a playful boast
Proof of an Old Adage narrates a Saturday night concert at four corners as Fiat ville merchants are asked for subscription payments for new instruments. A bass drummer who is a local cooper accidentally busts a hole in his drum yet continues playing while Misley among the crowd quips that the music proves the saying that two heads are better than one.
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Iter Rence Cre Ee Fiatville
Four Corners
Aocal Cooper
Hi Misley
Grape Nuts Shown As Aid For Stomach Health
An advertisement promotes Grape Nuts as a light easily digested cereal aiding digestion and nerves. A reader testifies after weeks of use he feels stronger, less tired, and can work more. the ad urges others with stomach trouble to try the product and notes the Canadian Postum Co. endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Canadian Postum Co
Windsor
Ruman
Letereat
War Bonnets and Feather Ornaments of Native Warriors
A fragmented historical excerpt explains war bonnets symbolized status and honors for Native American braves. It details feather placement, counting of honors, derby-like fringes, ermine for alertness, and symbolic animals on crowns. The passage notes preparation rituals, sewing, and how post horse introduction altered bonnet designs, with a classroom aside on symbolic meanings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wang
Nan
Hon
Algy’s Broken Horse Drive Causes Lighthearted Standoff
Aged Algy hires a shaky veteran horse after livery stables prove empty and faces a sharp rebuke from his beloved’s maid. A humorous exchange ends with a moral about hiding hardship while recalling a disobedient boy and a family’s quiet strain.
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Algy All Promsea
Fragmentary dialogue on politics and language in a court scene
A garbled dialogue touches politics, abbreviations, a doctor of divinity, and a scheme for exchanging children between English and German families. It includes references to witnesses and a speaker denying curiosity about hobbies, plus a brisk exchange about daily exercise and routines.
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Lear
Iberia
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Youse
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May Maredale
Alice
Havedale Park
Baiy
Toronto
Queen Stuarts
OSSD
Peery
Eras Soren
Cueurs
Tyre
Ah Ein Ap
Rouen
Boetas
Feta Anes Yee
Academ Te Seay Rotary Ato Totnes Sa
America
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Bell
Red
Algy
John
Natural History
Royal Yeast
Gillett CO Ltd
Ninerstand
Winnipeg
Canada
John Alden
Tam
Pris
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