Songwriter’s Rise and Fall Tells of Love and Loss on Broadway
Al Stone, a waiter at Blackie Joe's New York club, loves Grace Farrel but never admits it. He marries Molly Wilton and finds fame writing popular songs. After Molly elopes with Al’s friend John Perry, they kidnap their son Junior and sail to France. Broken, Al vanishes into poverty before a chance sight of Grace pulls him back to duty at Blackie Joe's.
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al Stone
Blackie Joe
New York
Grace Farrel
Molly Wilton
Junior
Molly
John Perry
Perry
France
Broadway
Blackie Joe's
Blackie
Grace
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Grace Confronts Al to Urge a Comeback in Drama
Grace, working unseen, plans a harsh but needed rebuke to push Al toward a career comeback. In Blackie’s office Al confronts memories as Grace’s decisive challenge aims to break his self pity and reveal the truth to his son.
Murder Threat Sparks Tense Confrontation
Grace confronts Al Stone with a vow to reveal all about him as he advances with a deadly potential. Al, anger and threat in his gaze, warns he will kill Grace if she acts. The moment ends with danger unresolved as the scene promises continuation.
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Gracie
Junior
Grace
al Stone
Cedar Grizzly Bear Gift to Paris Museum
The Canadian National Railways donated a cedar carved grizzly bear from Niskinwatk to the Trocadero Museum in Paris. The nine-figure piece will be displayed in the ethnological hall dedicated to North American Indians, restored by Paul Coze. T. B. Campbell arranged shipment after restoring totem poles in British Columbia.
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Paris
Niskinwatk
Canadian National Railways
Trocadero Museum
North America
Paul Coze
Coze
Kitwanga
Hazelton
B.C
Canada
T. B. Campbell
Canadian National Railway
Skeena River
British Columbia
France
Growth Of Airplane Express Service
In August 1919 the world’s first aeroplane express service ran between London and Paris with Captain E. H. Lawford piloting a two passenger biplane. Imperial Airways now operates London Paris jets with over 1 000 h.p. and 20 passengers. Europe had 3 000 miles of organized airlines in 1919, rising to 50 000 miles. global total reaches 90 000 miles.
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London
Paris
E. H. Lawford
Imperial Airways
Europe
Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Relief for Victims
Dr. J. D. Kellogg presents an asthma remedy described as the most positive blessing for sufferers. Testimonials flood in from many users, asserting the treatment delivers real relief. available now from local dealers.
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J. D. Kellogg
Noted Inventions At London Exhibition Draw Interest
Domestic invention prizes drew attention at the London Exhibition of Inventions. A woman patented hook and eye that attaches without sewing. A saucepan boilover prevention device and a bedroom cord fire starter also attracted observers.
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London
Violin Form Stands Unchanged Across Three Centuries
The violin has stayed essentially the same in design and construction for about 300 years, preserving its classic shape and structural features. This enduring form highlights long tradition and minimal modern alteration in instrument making.
Burning Bush at Kew Gardens Sparks Scientific Curiosity
The article describes the Dictamines or Burning Bush at London’s Kew Gardens, a three foot tall plant with pink flowers whose stalk glands secrete etheric oil causing a brilliant glow when touched by flame. It notes legends of luminous plants in India and Afghanistan and explains the plant’s inflammable glands fade as fruit forms.
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Nature
London
Kew Gardens
India
Afghanistan
Safed Koli
Kew
Miniature writer produces vast texts on tiny cards
German born Hugo Reichner, now in the United States, creates miniat ure writings on postal cards. He forged long works including the U S Constitution and Gospel of St Matthew in miniature, with pages as small as two inches by one and a half inches and totals reaching over twenty three thousand words. Miller's Worm Powders advertised as a cure for worms in children claim to restore health and ease restlessness.
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Hugo Reichner
United States
Coolidge
National Cemetery
Gettysburg
Kansas City
Canada may become empire centre and population rival US
A prominent statesman predicted that by century's end Britain's empire would shift its centre to Canada and the country would host a population as large as the United States. He cites Canada’s vast spaces and strong loyalty to the Motherland as catalysts for unlimited industrial and commercial growth.
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Canada
United States
Minard’s Liniment Sells Amid Courtroom Jokes
A fragment mentions Minard’s Liniment for chapped hands and a comical exchange about a big fine for smashing a car. The speaker laments luck and notes a supposed “friend in court” who would fix things, only to realize the contact was the person they collided with.
Farmers Lesson On Parallels And Ratios
A dialogue highlights a math concept where unlike quantities are compared. The farmer’s son explains that from four cows one can take three gallons of milk, while the teacher argues that three cakes cannot be taken from four cheeses.
Film Firms Employ Over 325000 in U S Payrolls
United States film companies maintain permanent payrolls numbering more than 325000 workers across studios, production houses, and related facilities. The figure reflects large ongoing employment in the industry amid ongoing productions and distribution efforts nationwide.
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United States
Soviet Union Declares Revolt Law On Exiles
The central executive committee enacts a retroactive decree forcing Soviet citizens abroad to return to face treason charges. Refusal leads to imprisonment or execution within 24 hours after identity is established. their property is confiscated and they are branded outlaws and enemies of the workers.
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Russia
Central Executive Committee
Soviet Union
M. Bessadovsky
Paris
Moscow
Supreme Court of the Union
Keep Them Happy By Keeping Them Well
It is natural for children to be happy and active. When fretful or disinclined to play, something is usually wrong in the digestive tract. Baby's Own Tablets gently regulate stomach and bowels, drive out constipation, ease indigestion, colds, fevers, and teething pain. Mrs. Forsyth of Dover reports replacing fretful babies with relief. Sold by medicine dealers or mail order for 25 cents a box from Dr. Williams' Medicine Co.
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W. E. Forsyth
Dover
N.B
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Made Successful Flight Over Europe Lands at Lympne
An airplane with four windmill propellers toured Europe and landed at Lympne England. Despite strong winds the craft remained steady and circled before a smooth descent from several hundred feet. The plane was piloted by M Elton of Paris.
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Europe
Lympne
England
M. Elton
Paris
Chesterton tale on writer’s block and noise
A humorous anecdote describes G. K. Chesterton sending his secretary to complain about a nearby factory. The manager replies that Chesterton cannot write, a claim the secretary tacitly confirms, illustrating the infamous swelled head and its cold shoulder.
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G. K. Chesterton
London to Berlin Travel Times Compared
A journey from London to Berlin by land and water requires twenty hours while air travel takes nine hours and forty-five minutes, highlighting a substantial time saving by air.
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Berlin
London
Give Generously and Live Fully Sayings Reflections
The item presents short religious excerpts urging cheerful giving from Rose Terry Cooke and Jean Ingelow, followed by a brief note on Holloway's Corn Remover claiming it removes corns by destroying roots without harming flesh. The piece blends moral guidance with a medicinal product note.
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Holloway
Defeated Boxer Scene with Fateful Exchange
A defeated boxer recounts a brutal exchange as a straight left breaks his nose and a left hook fractures his jaw. His wife retorts with sharp irony about what he wanted to forget.
Pope reconstitutes See of Iceland after 379 years
The papacy restores the Icelandic bishopric long decayed since Danish reformers in 1550 beheaded Bishop John Arason. The move marks a rebirth of church governance for Iceland under Catholic oversight.
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Iceland
John Arason
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