Al Stone's Descent After Loss of Celebrity Wife
Synopsized tale follows Al Stone a singing waiter at Blackie Joe's who loves Grace Farrel but marries Molly Winton. Fame as a songwriter leads Molly to elope with Al's friend John Perry. They flee with Al's baby to France. Al becomes a recluse then returns to Blackie Joe's where Grace Farrel pressures a comeback while Al threatens violence.
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al Stone
New York
Grace Farrel
Molly Winton
Molly
John Perry
Junior
France
Broadway
Blackie Joe's Club
Grace Helps Al Rebound as Song Ends the Night
In a tense yet hopeful sequence Grace prevents Al from harming her, acknowledging her love as he vows a comeback. He shares a song at the piano, Grace consoles him, and Blackie notes Grace’s influence while urging practical steps to keep him from slipping back.
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Grace
Gracie
Blackie
Gace
Molly
Christmas In the Red Cross in Alberta
The Red Cross and Junior Red Cross members in Alberta prepare gifts for northern settlers and newcomers. Parcels from Edmonton and Calgary include quilts scarves mitts and baby garments for children in two Alberta hospitals. The December drive aims to aid families facing harsh winters and uncertain mail routes.
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Canaga
Northland
Red Cross
C.J.C.A. Edmonton
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
Lemons Run on at Columbia Chemistry Lab Experiment
A mystery demand for lemons drained New York fruit stores as 100 plus chemistry students were told to bring ten lemons each for lab work. The squeeze began Friday and by Saturday shoppers faced empty Amsterdam Avenue blocks near Columbia University as the citrus supply vanished. Citric acid was the intended use for the experiments.
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Columbia University
New York
Amsterdam Avenue
Columbia
Telephone boom in Toronto doubles in eight years
Toronto's telephone network expands rapidly with 200000 sets now in use. Since 1879 when the first line appeared at Queen's Hotel, growth accelerates from 100000 to 200000 in forty two and eight years respectively, placing 1600 phones in the Royal York today.
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Toronto
Queen's Hotel
Royal York
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promoted Nationwide Fame
Circulated boastful claims praise Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a universal remedy for sore throat and inflammation. It is said to heal when rubbed on the skin and can be taken internally, asserting broad efficacy across the Domin ion.
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Thomas
New Radio System Aims to Sharpen Transmissions
A London dinner announced the Stenode Radiostat System by Dr. James Robinson. The device claims to relieve ether congestion and enable cheap high speed transmission of entire newspaper pages without replacing existing radio sets.
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British Radiostat Corporation
London
James Robinson
Wireless Research
British
Royal Air Force
Robinson
Baby's Own Tablets Advertised for Terrible Ailments in Young Children
A vintage home remedy advert promotes Baby's Own Tablets to treat infant ailments from indigestion to fevers. The testimonial from Mrs. Moise Cabotte of Makamik, Quebec claims quick relief for a baby’s digestion and vomiting. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25c a box from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Brockville, Ontario.
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Moise Cabotte, Makamik
Que
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Outdoing the Spider in Artificial Silk Making
A manufacturer spins artificial silk filaments of .0004 inch diameter, far finer than natural spider silk at .0023 inch. Four thousand two hundred twenty seven miles of filament weigh one pound, and newspaper paper is nine times thicker. The text notes potential for even finer fibers and mentions Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a safe medicine for children with worms.
Calgary Solves Housing Problem
Calgary reports progress on housing with 576 houses valued at 2,634,835 either built or under construction since January. In 1928, 480 houses valued at 2,089,078 were built, with an average cost of 4,750 this year versus 4,350 in 1928. Ecuador is famous for its diamond mines.
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Calgary
Keep Traffic Moving
An analogy compares Pompeii traffic with the human body's digestive system to stress the need for ongoing health and function. It stresses that obstructions lead to serious consequences and urges prompt action, highlighting Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy suggestion.
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Pompeii
Carter
Loneliest Home Circuit Claimed for Cape York Family
The Gunn family of Cape York station claim they endure the loneliest home circle in Australia with hundreds of miles of bush on one side and shark-infested sea on the other. In the past three years the Gunns have seen only 20 visitors.
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Australia
M. Gunn
Cape York
Gunns
Portable dance floor rolled for easy mobility in London
A new portable dance floor in London uses wood strips on canvas that roll up like a carpet. It offers a ready made dance surface for movers and costs about as much per yard as a quality rug. The article notes only three towns with populations above 300 lie along the Alaska railway's 500 mile span.
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London
England
Byrd Creates History With Pole to Pole Flight Feat
Commander Richard E. Byrd becomes first person to fly over both Poles. In May 1926 he piloted the Josephine Ford from King's Bay Spitzbergen to the North Pole and back, a 1600 mile, 15 hour 30 minute round trip assisted by Floyd Bennett. Bennett died in 1928 on a Bremen rescue mission. Byrd later completed a successful South Pole crossing from Little America, following Amundsen and Scott as the third to reach the pole by air.
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New York Times
St. Louis Post-Despatch
Richard E. Byrd
Byrd
Little America
South Pole
Josephine Ford
King’s Bay
Spitzbergen
North Pole
Floyd Bennett
Bremen
Greenley Island
Bennett
Pole
Roald Amundsen
Robert F. Scott
Rayon rise as silk substitute fuels global industry
Rayon, once little known, now a globally produced silk substitute. The largest rayon holding company in the world is incorporated in Maryland with a $60,000,000 capital and interests in six countries. U S output last year exceeded 107,000,000 pounds, about twice Italy’s figure.
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Maryland
United States
Italy
Island pride in modest living prompts happy people
Prince Edward Island claims no millionaires and prides itself on frugal, contented residents who live by the golden mean. The small community, blessed with good fortune, compares happily with similar towns across North America.
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Prince Edward Island
North America
Employment Notice Prompt Sparks Quick Response
An employer warns a job applicant about alerts and asks if they notice quickly. The applicant confirms repeated notices twice in a fortnight.
Balloons and Verse in a Brief Week Update
A short reflection blends religious verse from Rossetti and Mon tsell on following divine will with a note about the first French balloon ascent in 1783, the year Britain recognized American independence. The excerpt links daily effort to a larger healing stream and progress of mankind.
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City of God
Harriet Montsell
France
England
America
Drunken man mocks time as clock strikes six
A drunken man quips that he knows it is one o'clock and resents being told the time repeatedly. The incident occurs as the clock marks six, leaving onlookers amused by the taut exchange.
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