Obsessive Miss Abbie Faces a Dream of Change
Deep in a daydream and bound by routine Miss Abbie a forty eight year old maid, neat and proper, contemplates a dramatic shift. Her life shows sharp contrasts from strict order to bursts of extravagance as she plans to adopt a contrived gift. To be continued.
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Misa Abbie
Helmi
Mies Abbie
Miss Abbie
First Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Abbie
Painted Fires Chapter Continues in Dark Hotel Life
Helmi, a Finn girl in Norway, endures harsh labor in a hotel back room while dreaming of a better future. She defends herself from two pursuing men and escapes with a passerby as Miss Abbie, at the Girls' Friendly Home, reflects on the day’s events after sharing a rescue tale.
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Wella
Norway
Abe
Henri
Maggie Kenny
Helmi
Heleni
Finland
Canada
Melmi
Ielmi
Yale Hotel
Miss Abbie
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound testimonial
Mrs. Ester Hovcurton of Moose Jaw Saskatchewan reports relief from dragging pains and inflammation after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sonative Wash. She says two bottles improved her condition, enabled her to perform housework, and notes she has since had two more children and remains well. She invites others to use the product and respond to letters.
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Lydia E. Pinkhams
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ester Hovcurton
Morse Square
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
Pinkham
British Columbia Seeks Revision of Agreements with Dominion
Preparations at Victoria Parliament Buildings for an Ottawa interprovincial conference plan to press BC demands for updated provincial Dominion agreements. Under acting premier J D Maclean, BC officials will present views to two provincial delegates, with the meeting set for early November.
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Parliament Buildings
Victoria
Ottawa
J. D. Maclean
Red Rose Tea Guaranteed in Bright Aluminum Pack
Red Rose Tea is now sold in a bright aluminum package and is completely guaranteed. You may try it risk free. if not entirely pleased, return any portion to your grocer and no charge will be made.
Odoscope hailed as new medical invention in London
A German inventor’s Odoscope reaches London praised by a West End specialist. The device uses 16 tiny finger holes to detect deficiencies in blood salts and signals health status with alphabetic characters. A tester reportedly found three salts lacking.
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London
Beirg
West End
Fraser Valley Dairy Cattle TB Near Eradication Says Expert
Dr W H L McKenzie of the Dominion health of animals branch BC predicts TB among Fraser Valley dairy cattle nearly eradicated within a year. Last year 8 percent infected, this year 1.11 percent reactors. next year expected under 0.5 percent. Of 42 500 tested, 430 condemned this year, 4 338 of 46 989 reacted last year. Farmers welcomed vets. testing covers Hope to North Bend. Also a Scottish church anecdote ends with a sharp reply about preaching.
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Fraser Valley
W. H L. McKenzie
Dominion Health of Animals Branch
British Columbia
B.C
Hope
North Bend
Castoria Advertises Relief For Children’s Ailments
Castoria has been used for over 60 years to relieve constipation, flatulency, wind colic and diarrhea in babies and children. It soothes feverishness, aids digestion, and promotes natural sleep without opiates. The genuine product bears its signature.
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Fletcher
Importance of Agriculture in Canada Jobs and totals
Agriculture employs more Canadians than any other industry with 1 041 618 workers. Manufacturing follows at 546 657, with 3 182 169 people over age 1 gainfully employed in the Dominion, including 2 683 010 men and 490 150 women, totaling 47.5 percent of the population. Waiting works wonders if you stay busy while waiting.
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Canada
Dominion
Emden in the Pictures portrays German raider in London screen release
London viewers see a German war film about the Emden showing the raid from the crew’s angle. The English distributor calls it impartial and restrained, with authentic naval atmosphere and fair treatment of Britons, though one episode is omitted.
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Emden
London
Ypres
Mons
Finden
Tsingtau
SMS
Sydney
Cocos Island
Zeebrugge
Tsaingtau
Cocos
Baby's Own Tablets hailed as safe for infants and children
Mrs John Armour of South Monaghan Ontario testifies that Baby's Own Tablets aid her three children with no opiates, offering mild laxative action to regulate digestion, ease teething, and combat colds. The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario sells them for 25 cents per box by dealers or rail direct.
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John Armour
R. 1
South Monaghan
Ont
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Conan Doyle Early Struggles Highlight Literary Beginnings
The piece recalls Arthur Conan Doyle at age six publishing a short story at nineteen and facing years of rejection. It notes his early earnings never exceeded £58 a year and that the first Sherlock Holmes tale sold for £23 after many rejections. Also mentioned is a Bath show dairy class incident and a butterfly causing a car scratch in a local anecdote.
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Arthur Conan Doyle
Real Tour on Gum Dipped Tires Promises Smoother Rides
Tour on Gum Dipped Tires claims roads feel equally good with reduced vibrations and smoother performance. Firestone dealer educational pitch highlights balloon gum dipped tires as durable and cost saving, urging readers to learn their tire structure and advantages today.
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Firestone
Endure and Dare: Verses on Patience and Courage
A collection of quotes on endurance and action from Whittier Gannett and a Spanish proverb. It reflects that true victory comes from bearing hardship with patience and boldness, rather than rash daring.
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William Channing Gannett
Dentists Forecast Dental Serum to Prevent Tooth Decay
Chicago specialist Dr CN Johnson predicts dentists may soon inject serums to ward off decay. Miller's Worm Powders are praised for mild worm relief in children, with claims of long use and strong results. A conversational snippet ends with a Jane Austen style exchange about a former maid.
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Chicago
CN. Johnson
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