Captain Blood Sails to Rescue as Pirates Clash
In this dramatic exchange from Rafael Sabatini's Captain Blood, the pirate captain outmaneuvers Don Miguel de Espinosa aboard the Milagrosa and Hidalgo. Lord Julian Wade confronts Blood while Arabella Bishop remains distant as the wreck nears scuttling.
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Peter Blood
Arabella Bishop
Blood
Lord Wade
West Indies
Oits Hidalgo
Don Miguel de Espinosa
Captain Blood
Lydia E. Pinkham Product Endorsed by Halifax Nurse
A Halifax maternity nurse offers to answer letters about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The nurse cites patient improvements and invites women to request information and share experiences. Further comments include Ontario residents reporting relief from headaches, weakness, and better sleep after trying the remedy.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Halifax
Nova Scotia
3. M. Covemai
Uniacke Street
Ontario
Lydia E. Pinkhams
As & Wes
Janine Racuo
Deblin
Thief and pirate haunt Captain Blood’s lone vigil
Captain Blood recalls the insult of being called thief and pirate by Arabella Bishop and vows to prove her accusation wrong. Lord Julian notes the strange bond between Blood and Miss Bishop as they gain access aboard the Arabella and receive courteous treatment from Pitt and Wolverstone.
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Blood
Julian Wade
Julian
Miss Bishop
Lord Julian
Captain Blood
Arabella Bishop
Jess
Bowelless
Arabella
Pitt
Wolverstone
Air Driven Ice Chisels Cleared NYC Sidewalks
Compressed air driven chisels with special blades cut a path through several inches of ice on the steps of City Hall. The tools also clear ice from sidewalks after the fire department used substantial water in winter fires. Pay as you go and everyone will ask you to stay.
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New York City
Loyal Character and Friendship Mark Late King Edward Biography
The biography portrays King Edward as deeply lovable and unfailingly loyal to friends. It highlights his steadfast support for those facing trouble, his refusal to desert allies under pressure, and his enduring bonds with figures like Valentine Baker, Sir Bartle Frere, and Lord Randolph Churchill.
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Edward
Lord Granville
Valentine Baker
10Th Hussars
Sir Bartle Frere
Lord Randolph Churchill
Sandringham
Will Test Wave Lengths For Far North Radio
Commander Donald B. MacMillan announces a Far North expedition will use four radio wave lengths. A 40 meter band will operate at midnight Arctic daylight, 80 meters as emergency, 180 meters to test distance in daylight, and 20 meters before and after noon as the ship travels north of 60 degrees.
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Donald B. MacMillan
Arctic Explorer
Far North
Arctic
MacMillan
Iit
Prince of Wales attends first levee at St James Palace
The Prince in Welsh Guards uniform arrives at St James Palace to represent the King at his first levee. Life Guards escort him as he enters corridors lined with Gentlemen-at-Arms and Yeomen of the Guards. Nearly 1,000 people are presented during the hour and a half ceremony.
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Prince of Wales
Welsh Guards
Order of the Garter
St. James‘ Palace
Life Guards
Earl of Cromer
Red-Headed Trouble Breaks Through City Visit
Mary Ann, visiting friends in the city, babysat neighbor's children and found it tough with the red-headed eldest boy. The neighbor discovers the boy is her husband, revealing a comic mix-up in a Country Gentleman anecdote.
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Mary Ann
Fish landings rise in 1924 with cod and herring leading
The 1924 sea fish catch value totaled 22,422,253 dollars with major increases from cod, herring and mackerel. Small fish like herrings sardines and smells boosted volumes while salmon and a few others saw lower prices that reduced overall value.
British Debates May Reach Radio World
The British House of Commons debates, now heard only by MPs and a few gallery visitors, could soon be broadcast to the radio world. The move would expand access to parliamentary proceedings for a broader audience.
Youth Afghan Leader Promotes Home Industries Drives
The youthful Amir of Afghanistan urges local production and domestic crafts. He patrols for foreign attire, then uses a penknife to slash garments, enforcing a push for home industry with sharp discipline.
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Amir
Afghanistan
Stamp Collectors Despair Over Incomplete Global Issues
Stamp publishers report 63 000 varieties exist worldwide with 23 000 in Europe and 40 000 elsewhere. In two years 4 000 new stamps were issued by governments, driving collectors to abandon specialized sets for general collections as inflation and cheap German marks altered old rarities.
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Europe
Germany
Tonic to Build Up the Blood Restores Run-Down Women
Mrs H J Cameron of Watervale Nova Scotia shares a health turnabout after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She describes two years of misery with headaches nervous strain and fatigue then reports full recovery after six boxes. She praises the pills and notes they are available from medicine dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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H. J. Cameron
Watervale
N.S
Dr. Williams
Rumored Bread Trust Linking Canadian Bakers
The Montreal Star reports negotiations underway for a vast merger linking many leading Canadian bakeries with the American bread trust to form one large national combine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal Star
Canada
Dominion
American Bread Trust
United States
Come On In Crossword Puzzle Challenge
Puzzle asks for many word clues across and down with varied definitions. Entries include river names France and Siberia, pronouns, verbs forms, body parts, and common nouns. The list mixes languages and archaic terms, requiring cross reference to complete the grid.
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Heales
Eigin St
Ottawa
Oat
Fortune
Rafael Sabatini
Warren Kerngag
Cantain
Hispaniola
Spain
Don Miguel
WM. U.S
St. James
Canada’s Fisheries
Big Ben Black Plug Chewing Tobacco
Stag Bright Plug Chewing Tobacco
Pay Roll
Eight Plug Chewing Tobacco
Piper Heidsieck
Bright Plug Chewing Tobacco
Southwest Pacific
North
Africa
Scotland
Siberia
Massachusetts
France
Finis
Yonder
Rodent
The
Fr Fem
Minard
Liniment
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