Mystery of the London Deal Draws Bingley In
Ernest Bingley enters a high level banking circle after a bus ride to central London. Sir Peter Tyler hosts a private luncheon with Rotterdam’s Dr Van Tromp Miles Silver and Sir Mark Newsome to test his resolve in a staged negotiation, ending with a decisive five.
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Ernest
Jock
Bank of England
Mammon
Peter Tyler
Bingley
Peter
Sir Peter
Ernest Bingley
America
Hendrik van Tromp
van Tromp
Miles Silver
Mr. Silver
Leather
Mark Newsome
Mark
Dr. van Tromp
Biarritz
Sir Peter Ernest
Mr. Bingley
Rotterdam
Sir Mark
Sir
Silver
Flounder Plot Unfolds in PPP Tension
Sir Peter and Punder clash over PPP reorganization as spies and capital moves surface. Ernest realizes he is the unwitting key in a high stakes gaming scheme. The confrontation hints at deeper schemes and a cliffhanger ending.
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Punder
Sir Peter
Ernest
Things We Value Are Costly By Sacrifice Says Mercury
The Guelph Mercury notes that advertising often appeals to the economic instinct, arguing that prized possessions are those earned through sacrifice. It cites examples like buying books, a bicycle, or a home through thrift, and a young man saving his first hundred dollars as enduring proof of value.
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Guelph
Long Letters Laborers Get Special Lightweight Paper
Native Indian laborers on Malay estates sent long letters home, unaware of weight limits under the Empire air mail. To solve the postage problem employers ordered large quantities of a flimsy paper from London and distributed it free, allowing 11 sheets to fit inside the half-ounce limit per penny halfpenny stamp. Wives and parents in India would likely be more grateful than the workers.
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India
London
Former Royal Chauffeur Becomes May Fair Restaurant Doorman
George Ladbrook once waited on King Edward VIII and lived in Buckingham Palace. Now he earns two shillings sixpence weekly as doorman, with eleven pence after deductions, plus weekly tips averaging three pounds and a government pension of two pounds.
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George Ladbrook
Buckingham Palace
Kennington
Inventor of safety pin sells patent for 400 dollars
Walter Hunt of New York created a safety pin in three hours and sold his patent rights for 400 dollars. He could have earned much more if he had not sold the rights.
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Walter Hunt
New York
Poland joins search for peace formula
Poland participates in talks on a peace approach with focus on fairness and reciprocal guarantees. The report notes consideration of the Golden Rule as a guiding principle in negotiations and outlines broader international interest in finding a stable settlement.
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Poland
Missionary recounts battles with Chinese brigands in Lichiu
Rev Father J. J. McDonald described a fierce attack on his hosts by brigands near Lichiu Chekiang province. He and others fought hand to hand to protect a girl who had been sold into an arranged marriage. The attackers fled after sustaining injuries.
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J. J. McDonald
Toronto
Windsor
N.S
Lichiu
Chekiang
Father McDonald
St. Francis Xavier
McDonald
Germ warfare denied by air raid precautions chief
Wing-Commander E J Hodsoll told sanitary inspectors in London that bacteriological warfare is impossible in future conflicts. He argued it is not feasible to drop germs from the air and that the germs resist compression and distribution.
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E. J. Hodsoll
London
Concrete cracks heal stronger after moisture exposure
In moisture rich conditions cracks in concrete seal tightly and may become stronger than before due to improved bonding and curing.
Learn to Swim This Summer For Better Health
A simple summer goal encourages learning to swim to improve fitness and safety in aquatic settings. novice or seasoned swimmers can take lessons to build comfort in water and enjoy outdoor activities this season.
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Corman
Steve Ae
Richard Connell
Willetts
Strand
Pall Mall
Wilson
Wilson Fly Pad CO
Hamilton, Ont
Tyler House
Lombard Street
Mr. Armstrong
Hubert Punder
Minard
Liniment
Hodsoll
Mjesis
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