Fame, Loss, and Song in a Broadway Tale
Al Stone, a singing waiter at Blackie Joe's in New York, marries Molly Winton while Grace Farrel loves him. Molly elopes with John Perry to France with their baby Junior. Al becomes a derelict, is saved by Grace, and returns to stardom. A hospital call reveals Junior dying. Al sings to him, then must perform the same song for his Broadway audience.
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al Stone
Blackie Joe
New York
Molly Winton
Grace Farrel
Molly
John Perry
Junior
France
Grace
Middle West
Broadway
Marcus
Bill Cline
Al Faces Ordeal On Stage Amidst Family Tragedy
The star Al falters during a key performance after recalling his dying child Junior. Grace supports him as he fights despair and returns to the show, turning back time in his memory with Junior. He agrees to continue performing, aided by Grace and a few close friends, leading toward marriage and recovery.
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Big Boy
Ami
Wnever-Never Land
Junior
Grace
Gracie
Famous Detective Froest Dies in London at 72
Frank Froest, renowned Scotland Yard sleuth, died after an operation in London aged 72. He once hunted Jabez Balfour in Argentina, pursuing the financier on a mammoth scale, overcoming many obstacles to bring him to justice aboard a ship bound for England.
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Frank Froest
Scotland Yard
London
Eng
Froest
Argentina
Jabez Balfour
Balfour
Buenos Aires
England
Persian Baim the peerless aid to loveliness
Delightfully fragrant and dainty to use this cosmetic product leaves no stickiness. A little gentle rubbing absorbs quickly and provides a tonic effect. It soothes roughness and chafing and keeps skin soft and velvety. Unrivalled for charm distinction and refinement used by lovely women everywhere to preserve and enhance their natural beauty.
Hunger Strike Boa Snaps Back With Rubber Band Aid
A boa at Ottawa's National Museum refused meals for three months then loosened after keeper Clyde Patch used a rubber band around its throat to prevent disgorging. The banded method let the snake keep a forced mouse and regain weight and energy.
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National Museum
Ottawa
Clyde Patch
Minard’s for the Ideal Rubdown and Self-Praising Remarks
A fragmented excerpt features a man claiming his father raised the largest call in the area and a bystander noting the boastfulness. It shifts to a science fact about dragonflies having up to 30,000 facets in their eyes to aid hunting small prey.
The Terror of the Seas and the Great North Atlantic Storms
A commentary on the severe northern European storms that haunt the seas near Britain. It notes ships lost and sailors drowned, reflecting on ancient battle names like Biscay Scilly Goodwins and Dungeness, and compares steel and steam to past Phoenician and Nelson era defenses.
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Europe
British Isles
Conrad
Biscay
Scilly Isles
Goodwins
Dungeness
Nelson
Henry VIII
Cornwall
Constipated Children Use Baby's Own Tablets For Relief
Constipation is a common childhood ailment that hinders growth. Baby's Own Tablet laxatives are mild, thorough, and safe for newborns. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Tribute to C P Scott to receive Manchester Freedom
The city of Manchester will honor C P Scott by conferring the freedom of the city. Scott, chief proprietor of the Manchester Guardian, resigned the editorship in July last year after guiding the paper to influence. His Majesty sent a telegram praising his 57 years of editorship, noting the achievement as unique in journalism.
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Co. P. Scott
Manchester Guardian
Great Britain
Manchester
C. P
The
Guardian
Edward Taylor Scott
C.P
Government study on farm youth housing near Regina
Hon J A Merkley provincial secretary says the government is not planning to train boys on a farm near Regina. He notes a proposal to buy a home about four miles north of the city to serve as a clearing house for British farm boys arriving in the province to ease congestion at the University of Saskatchewan. negotiations have not begun.
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Saskachewan
Regina
J. A. Merkley
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Dogs Show Sound Judgment Over Humans at Times
A quirky observation notes dogs often display better instinct than people. The piece quips on canine perceptions of grouches and pessimists, praising the dog’s perspicacity while joking about fleas and etiquette. It closes with a humorous old fashioned prayer and a plant growth aside.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Best for Indigestion
Classic remedy claims excess stomach acid causes indigestion and promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the quick, harmless, physician-endorsed solution. It touts tasteless dosing, immediate neutralization, and 50 years of standard use with doctors’ approval. Each bottle includes full directions at drugstores.
Cold Wave Sweeps China Killing Many in Famine Regions
Chinese famine areas suffer heavy losses as the severest cold in sixty years cuts life. Reports cite 15 000 dead in Suiyuan and Shansi districts, 2 500 in Fengchen, 2 000 in Sansein, 800 in Paotowchen, with Honan’s coldest since 1870. Rengo notes 700 soldiers frozen. Hankow bodies moved by rail. Peiping records 208 deaths mostly from freezing.
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China
Suiyuan
Shansi
Fengchen
Sansein
Paotowchen
Honan
Han
Rengo
Second Army
Hankow
Peiping
Passing of the Sleigh Bells
The sleigh bells on streets and highways have grown silent as cars and cleared roads take their place. Adults peek from windows and children approach in curiosity, hoping to glimpse the rare chiming sound and recall days of old.
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
Holloway Corn Remover Promises Quick Relief
Corns cause much suffering, but Holloway's Corn Remover offers speedy sure and satisfactory relief for affected feet.
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Holloway
Telescope Under Construction Promises Deeper Cosmic View
With the 200 inch telescope under construction astronomers expect to peer three times farther into space than previously possible, expanding reach into distant galaxies and epochal events.
Love That Constrains The Heart To Love
A devotional piece on Christlike love urging readers to let love guide daily life amid conflict. It cites 2 Corinthians 5 14 and Henry C Potter reflecting on the cross as the source of true charitable action and obedience.
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Christ
Henry C. Potter
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Proclaimed Quick Soothe Remedy
An old remedy claims to remove most pains from inflammation by topical application. It soothes inflamed tissue, heals cuts scratches bruises and sprains, with a bottle recommended for handy use.
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Thomas
Alberta Gas Tax Revenue Reported With Rebates Included
Provincial officials say Alberta's gasoline tax, even after rebates of 250000 dollars, yielded a net 1750000 dollars from April 1 to November 20. They project at least 50000 more to be collected by March 31, 1930, the fiscal year end.
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Alberta
India’s Diverse Tapestry of Religions Dialects and Dialects
India displays immense diversity with a population of 320 million, practicing nine religions and speaking 130 dialects. The linguistic landscape spans six broad language families, reflecting rich regional and cultural variety.
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India
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