Jim Bennetts Good Samaritan Work Revealed
Charmian learns from the doctor about Jim Bennetts charitable acts. The doctor explains Jim uses his bank earnings to help cases with no interest, aiding the poor and orphans. Charmian wrestles with disbelief and loyalty as she confronts Jim's true nature and intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charmian
Annie
Jimmy
Jim
Jim Bennett
George K
Good Samaritan
Wickfield
Robin Hood
Charmian Faces Guilt Over Jim and Grandma’s Insight
Charmian confesses she misjudged Jim Bennett after asking if he felt like Shylock. The doctor and Grandma offer comfort, urging a sincere letter to Jim and recalling Jim’s softer side. Charmian worries how Jim will respond, while Grandma explains their deeper feelings and warns Charmian not to be harsh with herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shylock
Charmian
Jim
John Carter
Smithsons
Grandma
Edward Howe
Jim Bennett
James Bennett
Jimmy
Dearie
California
Fuller’s Brook
John
Damozel
Wickfield
M.D
Damo
Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry Endorsed
Mrs J J MacDonald of Glace Bay Nova Scotia says her two youngest children suffered summer complaint until Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry was used. She notes both improved in under two hours and praises the remedy after trying many other options. The product has been marketed for 85 years by The T Milburn Co Ltd of Toronto Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
J. J. MacDonald
Glace Bay
N.S
Dr. Fowler
T. Milburn Co. Ltd
Toronto
Ont
University course listings outline degrees across faculties
The notice lists faculties including Arts and Science Engineering and Architecture Medicine Agriculture and Home Economics and Law School. It mentions degrees such as B A and B Sc B Sc Phar MSc MB BArch MD CM and LL B and invites applicants to seek terms of admission and course details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MLA
See. Law School
Beebe Claims Deep Sea Record In Bermuda Descent
William Beebe of the New York Zoological Society claims a new deep sea record by descending 800 feet in a steel ball with fused quartz windows near Hamilton Bermuda. The prior record was 325 feet. The sphere carried oxygen and air absorbing equipment. The world population exceeds two billion with Asia over half. A Paris hotel plans an airplane taxi service for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beebe
New York Zoological Society
Hamilton
Bermuda
First Woman Med Student Tops Class at Montreal
The University of Montreal admits the first woman to its Faculty of Medicine, Martha Pelland, who led Class A with highest distinction and received her degree amid ovations. Juliette Gauthier also earned a law degree LL.D., while Pelland may practice medicine but Gauthier faces a longer fight to enter the Quebec Bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faculty of Medicine
University of Montreal
Martha Pelland
Gauthier
Quebec
Care Of The Eyes Advice For Aging Readers
Guidance on eye care includes avoiding sudden light changes and stimulants, resting tired eyes by looking far away, and maintaining body hygiene. Up to forty years bathe eyes twice daily in cold water, after fifty bathe morning and night in very hot water then cold water. Elderly should limit reading by artificial light and monitor diet and late hours.
Muscular Rheumatism Relief Promoted by Oil Rub
A sufferer from muscular rheumatism is advised to use Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil with brisk rubbing until relief is reached. The pamphlet claims the oil has great virtue and value beyond estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Germanys Monster Land Plane Lands in Paris
The G-38, claimed as the world’s largest land plane, landed in Paris with eighteen passengers aboard. The metal aircraft can carry forty five, develops 2,409 horsepower, spans 150 feet, weighs 24 tons at full load, and can cruise about 2,000 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Paris
Combs From Ancient Egypt Made Of Bone Ivory Or Wood
The article notes that ancient Egyptian combs were crafted from bone ivory or wood. It highlights material variety in grooming tools used by early Egyptian society and suggests artisans employed available natural resources.
Holland River Y Mystery Deepens
A fragmentary note mentions a river labeled Y in Holland while a Chinese city U and Swedish town M appear as captions. Authorities seek to clarify whether these lettered names refer to code titles, locations, or historical references within the inland waterway system.
Drifting Bottles Reveal Long Ocean Drifts
Mariners seek how far bottles drift and report two records nearing 7000 miles as cases from the North Atlantic. One bottle cast from the Childar near Europe was found near the Marshall Islands, and another from the K. R. Kingsbury traveled about 7,000 miles. The record drifted 11,870 miles after a May 31 1909 start, recovered May 19 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydrographic Office
Washington
North Atlantic
Europe
Milk as the universal food for mammals and its natural design
The piece argues milk is the essential mammal food and uniquely suited to growth, athletic activity, illness, and old age. It notes milk remains nature’s chosen food despite its liquid appearance and highlights four life periods when foods are truly tested.
Monument to Josiah Henson Found in Dresden Ontario
Government weed inspectors report the weed covered grave monument to Rev. Josiah Henson in Dresden Ontario has been discovered. The relic will be marked for American tourists and history students. Henson, inspiration for Uncle Tom, was born July 5 1789 and died May 5 1883 at age 93 years 10 months 5 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Ontario
Josiah Henson
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Uncle Tom
Department of Highways
Toronto
Little Helps For This Week
A compact feature blends biblical quotes with reflections on faith and deeds. It notes that true life combines effective and receptive living and cites authors like James Alice Cary and Phillip Brooks. The piece ends with an advertisement praising Persian Balm for skin care and cosmetics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Phillip Brooks
Water shrinkage and ducks in Alberta and Saskatchewan
A report notes that last year water shrinkage in ponds, sloughs, and shallow lakes across Alberta and Saskatchewan reached about 90 percent, leading to a poor year for local ducks. It also mentions a Sydney observatory clock that is powered by sunlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Sydney
Australia
Pure Affection Described as Rare and Undefiled Charity
A quotation elevates affection as a pure sentiment free from taint, likening it to untainted charity and noting its rarity in human experience.
First Chinese medicine student earns Edinburgh degree in 1854
The first Chinese student to study medicine abroad completed his course and received a medical degree in Edinburgh in 1854, marking a historic milestone in medical education for China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Metallized Paper Promises Durable Bank Notes
Zurich inventor M A Schoop announces a metallized paper money that will not burn tear or wear out. A protective tin aluminum or copper coating is sprayed onto paper pulp to create hard surfaced yet pliable notes. Also mentions Mother Graves Worm Exterminator widely available at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Schoop
Zurich
Switzerland
Longevity of Select Century-Old Creatures
The list notes animals capable of reaching over a century including the giant tortoise the eagle parrot raven the German carp and the white headed vulture.
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Wrigleys de Rweinees
Wrigley's
Christine Whiting Parmenter
Zel
Doctor John
AL Sly
University OF Manitoba
Winnipeg
J. Spence
Asia
Minard
Monster Land
Holland
China
Sweden
Lydia E. Pinkham
George R. Gillespie
Punnichy
James
Alice Cary
McClary
General Steel
Canada
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