Occasional Wife by Zedna Robb Webster
Camilla Hoyt and Peter Anson wed secretly while pursuing separate futures. Peter, a budding sculptor, wins a Paris scholarship after a tense partnership with Camilla and Avis Werth. Camilla, the adopted heiress, earns acclaim for an ad campaign that boosts her company.
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Zedna Robb Webster
Camilla Hoyt
Peter Anson
Peter
Camilla
Avis Werth
Sylvia Todd
Gus Matson
Avis
Land of Hope
Mr. Hoyt
Paris
France
New York
Love, jealousy and choices test Camilla and Peter
In a secluded deck conversation Avis reveals Camilla’s possible role in a competition scandal and Peter’s rising doubts. Camilla wrestles with unrequited love and her fitful, impulsive actions while Peter weighs the value of love against rationality. Avis plots to become indispensable as Camilla faces an uncertain future.
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Peter
Avis
Camilla
Uncle John
Next Duty and Daily Tasks in G MacDonald’s View
This excerpt urges readers to identify their immediate duty by honest self examination. It warns against chasing grand goals and suggests that ordinary duties bring comfort and spiritual renewal, guiding readers toward a deeper life as they act in daily fidelity.
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G. MacDonald
Five Pound Stamp From King George Era Unissued
A rare five pound stamp from King George's era was prepared when the late King Edward ascended the throne. The design and engraving were completed and some prints produced, but the stamp was never issued or shown to the public.
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King George's
Edward
Dining dispute echoes through time at old inn
A quoted exchange recalls a past guest who could not pay a bill and was turned out. The manager apologizes, then the guest insists the same treatment should happen again, highlighting lingering tensions about debt and hospitality.
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Peter
John
Camilla
Verhoyansk Reputed Coldest Inhabited Place On Earth
The article notes Verhoyansk in Siberia as the coldest inhabited location. It highlights extreme low temperatures and the town’s remote Arctic setting, underscoring its reputation in climate records.
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Earth
Verhoyansk
Siberia
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Keen's Mustard
Keen
D.S.F
Joretta
Lipstick Girl
Miss Scott
Cc. Wesley
Lydia E. Pinkham
N. U
Ppleford Parte Cagevers
Mamton, Ontario
Royal Yeast
Standard Brands Ltd
Fraser Ave
Liberty St
Toronto
ROYAL
Canada
King
Denicotea Cigarette Holde
Robt. Simpson Co. Limited
Che T. Eaton Co. Limited
Liggetts Drug Stores
Moodey’s Cigar Store
Bealers
Chantler & Chaniler, Ltd
Wellington St. W
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