Blood Commands Key Turn in Caribbean Hostage Plot
Captain Blood rejects Morgan’s path then offers safety under a King James commission. Lord Julian Wade announces Sunderland's seal as Calverley questions the crew, while Miss Bishop moves toward Colonel Bishop’s circle aboard the Arabella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Misa
Colonel Bishop
Wolverstone
Blood
Bishop
Ogle
Leeward
Pitt
Captain Blood
Lord Julian
Caribbean
Calveyley
Hilood
Captain Calveriey
Lord Sunderland
Wade
Julian Wade
Calverley
Julian
Left Side Pains Testimonial for Veie Compound
A Quebec woman reports relief from six months of left side and back pains after taking four bottles of Veie Compound and Lydia E Pinkham products. She praises the treatment and recommends the medicines to friends. Another note from Alberta mentions a recovery that allowed pregnancy after prior infertility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lachine
Ouamee
Lydia E. Pinkham
M. W. Ross
Notre Dame Street
Lachine, Quebec
Provost
Alberta
E. Pinkham
Port Royal Harbor Scene With Arabella and Jamaica Squadron
In Port Royal harbor the Arabella anchors as a fort towers ahead and six men of war anchor nearby. Peter Blood rests on a cabin-bed on deck, shielded by a brown sailcloth awning, awaiting the next installment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Royal
Arabella
Jamaica
Peter Blood
Winnipeg Mayor Sees Fort Francis Backing Manitoba Union
Mayor R H Webb of Winnipeg, after visiting Fort Francis on highway matters, says Lake of the Woods area could unite with Manitoba. He notes strong local support for joining Manitoba and separating from Ontario, viewing Winnipeg as the natural regional metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Lake of the Woods
Manitoba
R. H. Webb
Winnipeg
Fort Francis
Webb
Toronto
Artificial sunlight center to aid children at Highgate Welfare Centre
The St. Pancras mayor Commander F. C. A. Gurhey opened an artificial sunlight facility at the Highgate Welfare Centre Raydon Road Highgate Mogland for children. Surgeon Sir Alfred Fripp predicted rays and bottled lamps could curb demand for surgery, including tuberculosis cases, by preventive treatments reducing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pancras
F. C. A. Gurhey
Highgate
Raydon Road
Mogland
Alfred Fripp
Milk Receipts Tax Exemption Sought by Progressive Groups
Progressive groups press Ottawa to exempt milk delivery receipts from stamp tax under the new budget definition of receipts. Dairy farmers in the prairies face about 200000 dollars yearly. Ontario and Quebec could see heavier costs. Lacombe and Northwestern Railway extends from Kradley with engineering crews in the field and Howard Tye named in charge of construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Prairie Provinces
Ontario
Quebec
Lacombe and Northwestern Railway
Kradley
Howard Tye
Lacombe Road
Yokohama Adds School Children Despite Population Drop
Census data shows Yokohama's number of school children rose since before the disaster while the city’s total population fell by about 75,000 in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Enterprising Man Aims to Corner the Trouble Market
A remark envisions an individual who would seize the opportunity to dominate the so called trouble market, presenting a bold idea for tackling widespread concerns.
Ex Premier Sir Robert Borden Faces Milk Condensation Remark
An informal Halifax reception reveals a playful misunderstanding as a child welfare advocate praises Borden and asks if he is a legislator. He replies that he is a former premier, prompting the bemused guest to exclaim she thought he condensed milk for babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Sir Robert
Wilfrid Laurier
Arthur Meighen
Mackenzie King
Sir Robert Borden
Disposal Of German Securities Held By Canada
More than 14000000 dollars in cash and Victory bonds from German property seized in World War I are held by Hon. A B Copp secretary of state as custodian. An additional about 14000000 remains to be recovered. The final disposition rests with Parliament under Versailles treaty provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Copp
Mr. Copp
Copp
Canada
Developing Aircraft Forces
The Manchester Guardian discusses rapid, costly air power development. It argues aircraft will be attached to every squadron, scouting, spotting, fighting, bombing, and protecting bombers to secure control of the air before battles. It notes anti-aircraft guns, armor, carriers, and escort ships as essential components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Guardian
Malta Nobility and Kisses Behind the Cross Tradition
The Maltese nobility holds ancient titles recognized by Britain with the Barony of Diar-i!-Baiet as the premier title dating to 1350. A royal Malta cross led to kissing the mark on signed documents, linking writing to a kiss as a binding gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
Island
Ireland
Diar-i!-Baiet
Charles V. Wade
Knights of St. John of Jerusalem
Old Family Tree Quilt Records Wisconsin Estate Claim
A yellowed family record quilt from Wisconsin lists births marriages and deaths and notes a court claim by William Cass to a $6 000 estate left by his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
William Cass
Trend Of Education Shift Warned By Toronto Figure
W J Dunlop head of the University of Toronto extension department warned that education trends move from parental to teacher responsibility. He predicted officials may visit homes to ensure proper lighting and bedtimes, and that children could be raised in institutions within 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Dunlop
University of Toronto Extension Department
Denver Man Seeks Western Canada Wheat Land
George Ollinger of Denver seeks a land tract of 56 000 to 200 600 acres in Western Canada suitable for wheat, with ample water and timber. In a letter to the Regina board of trade he says such tracts exist in the North West and that the government will sell at a low price with fair terms. He was referred to the proper quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ollinger
Denver
Regina Board of Trade
Northwest
London Secures Most Meat From Argentina
In 1924 London again led in meat supply with 224,66 tons from Argentina through Smithfield Central Market. Other sources included 104,43 from the British Isles, 96,972 from Australia and New Zealand, 8,961 from Canada and the United States, and 50,887 from other countries. London’s meat bill totaled £36,500,000.
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Argentina
London
Smithfield
British Isles
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
United States
Fills the Bill Two Weeks of Word Hunt Ends in Fortnight
A puzzled speaker seeks a word for two weeks and settles on fortnight after a lengthy search. The exchange highlights a preference for concise terms in time expression and note of regional vocabulary choice.
New Yorks School De Luxe Illuminates Public Wealth
Hector Charlesworth notes a $3,000,000 Harlem public school de luxe with 2,000 pupils and rooms for 1,000 more. Canadian Miss Claire Kleiser leads as principal, amid a migrant European pupil base and an array of facilities rivaling a modern athletic club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector Charlesworth
Toronto
New York
Wilds
Harlem
New Harlem
Bowery
East River
Hell Gate
Claire Kleiser
James L. Hughes
America
Europe
New Health for Suffering Women
Suffering women can end back pain tired limbs and faintness with Dr Williams Pink Pills. Ada Harman of Virden Manitoba recounts weakness after childbirth and how six boxes restored appetite strength and health. Pills available from dealers or by mail for 50 cents from The Dr Williams Meditene Co. Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virden
Man
Dr. Williams
Meditene Ce
Brockville
Ont
Dutch buyer seeks British Columbia ore exports
Roger R. Brunschwig of Amsterdam and director of N. V. Erts Mineral Company travels to the British Columbia coast in search of zinc lead and copper ore for export to Dutch smelters. He recently completed contracts with South American miners and aims to secure remaining supplies in BC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Roger R. Brunschwig
Amsterdam
N. V. Erts Mineral Company
Pheasant as Earthquake Predictor Cited by Japanese Writer
A Japanese writer claims the pheasant is the best earthquake predictor, crowing before or during every tremor. The assertion ties avian behavior to seismic events, though no scientific consensus is mentioned.
Caterpillar in Lettuce Stirs Domestic Panic
A terrified wife laments being alone as her husband rushes in to investigate a “horrid caterpillar” found in the lettuce, prompting a frantic domestic scene.
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Hubby
Herbert
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Morgan
Secretary of State
Ogie
Miss Bishop
England
James
Hishop
Colonel Hishop
WEN
Nila
Riding
Robert Borden
Dominion
Toronto Star
Berens
Charles
the Borden Co. Limited
Montreal
Bobs
Western Canada
Bovril
School de Luxe
B.C
Liniment
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