Dim Gold town shadows a murderer in inquest
In Gold British Columbia Deputy Coroner Hardley holds an inquest in the unfinished bank building after a shooting death. Seymour observes townsfolk and Ruth Duperow while Brewster circles, noting a wary woman at the improvised mourners’ vigil and the unsettled trail of the killer.
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Hardley
First Bank of Gold
King Street
Hartiey
Seymour
Ruth Duperow
Brewete
Brewster
Bart
Miss Duperow
Times
Sam Hardley
Russell Seymour
Royal Mounted Canadian Police
B.C
Ben Tabor
Samuel Hardley
Phil Brewster
Gofa
Perdition
Woman Credits Vegetable Compound With Relief During Pregnancy
A Harrowsmith Ontario reader recounts severe fatigue and nerve troubles during pregnancy. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports marked improvement and urges others to try it, noting widespread positive feedback from over 100000 purchasers.
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Harrowsmith
Ontario
Lydia
Pinkham
Mas
Harvey Mirlican
R. R. No
Self-Operating Railway at Wembley Runs Auto On Tracks
An entirely automatic railway at Wembley operates without drivers or signals. One and a half miles of single track and three quarters of a mile of double track carry cars moving at two to three miles per hour near stations and up to twenty four miles per hour in open sections. A central switchboard controls all functions via button operated devices.
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Wembley
Contac
Boots For Vegetarians Hit English Market
English shopkeepers face protests from buyers who object to leather. During the war fourteen substitutes were created. two survived. Boots for vegetarians are now sold at five to six dollars a pair and marketed as leather substitutes with less give. The niche remains small but growing among humanitarian objectors.
Bricks Used Widely Over A Thousand Years Ago
Archaeologists note bricks were employed far more than a thousand years ago across varied sites. The finding points to established building practices and urban development in ancient civilizations.
England’s coast erosion outpaces gains by sea loss
Britain's coast is eroding faster than it gains land, with England losing about a square mile yearly while Scotland adds ground. The South and North Forelands, Cromer, Whitby, and Lyme Regis mark the worst spots as chalky east coasts give way to sea and weather.
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England
Scotland
British Geological Survey
Whitby
Yorkshire
Lyme Regis
Dorset
Cromer
Bristol Channel
Tenby
Wales
Cardigan Bay
Solway Firth
Gretna
Clever Sheep Dogs At the Vale of Llangollen Trials
Sheep dog trials at the Vale of Llangollen showcased remarkable performances by dogs from across the Kingdom. Jock and Lad followed distinct whistle signals or arm cues, each responding only to their partner’s commands as they guided sheep along a hidden hill crest.
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Vale of Llangollen
Kingdom
Jock
Lad
French Have Scheme To Detect Criminals
French police use microscopic analysis of dust on suspects clothing to expose lies. After stripping garments and vacuuming dirt onto a pan, and sometimes heating particles, investigators assess truthfulness. The method has led to confessions and linked suspects to crimes via dust evidence.
Enterprise Scout's Bold Drive to Raise £60 for Empire Jamboree
A South African boy scout adopted a “strange device” to raise cash for overseas travel to the Empire jamboree. He invested months in selling old bottles and newspapers to reach the required £60. Public support followed, turning a tough struggle into a celebrated tale of determination and pluck.
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Johannesburg
Little Helps For This Week
A devotional note on trusting God in life’s maze. It quotes I Peter and Alfred Tennyson, then reflects on guidance through faith. The piece urges casting cares on God, learning humility, gratitude, and respect for all life, from Clarke.
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Alfred Tennyson
James Freeman Clarke
Opportunities in the West urged by Rothamstead official
Lord Bledisloe, chairman of the Rothamstead Experimental Station, urged members of decaying upper class to settle in Western Canada. He spoke during a tour of the region, saying their mobility and education would benefit both themselves and Canada.
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Lord Bledisloe
Rothamstead
Herpendale
England
Canada
Jamaica Seeks Direct Fruit Trade With Canada
Trade officials urge direct fruit exports from Jamaica to Canada as a remedy for the island economy. Canada is viewed as the most promising new market to replace reduced shipments to traditional buyers.
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Jamaica
Canada
Whistling Acacia of Sudan Echoes Like Flute
The Sudanese whist ling tree, a hollow acacia species, is famed for its long hollow shoot-sheaths that emit a loud flute like sound when blown by wind, producing unusually sweet tones.
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Sudan
Royal Couple Donates Ivory Leopards To British Museum
The King and Queen of England have presented the museum with a matched pair of ivory leopard sculptures for display. The detailed carvings accompany existing royal donations to the historic institution.
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England
British Museum
Earth's Rotation Slowing Gradually Says Crommelin
Dr A C D Crommelin told the British Astronomical Society that the earth's rotation is slowly decelerating over centuries. He warned against alarm, noting no immediate danger, though a stop would cause extreme seasons and long days, with a few hundred million years needed to reach noticeable disruption.
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British Astronomical Society
A. C. D. Crommelin
Mercury
Nothing to Equal Babys Own Tablets
Mrs. George Lefebvre of St. Zenon Quebec praises Baby's Own Tablets as the best medicine for infants, noting they regulate bowels and soothe indigestion. Sold by dealers or mail order for 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. in Brockville Ontario.
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George Lefebvre
St. Zenon
Que
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Hotel leader claims prohibition boosts hotel business nationwide
A leading hotel executive in the United States asserts prohibition has strengthened the industry not ruined it. He notes that investment in hotels over the last four years surpasses the prior twenty seven years combined, signaling renewed confidence and growth in the sector.
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United States
Dawa Journal
Winnipeg Receives High Quality New Wheat
Manitoba shipments indicate a high grade new wheat season with excellent milling quality. Oats and barley are also grading high as Winnipeg receives the fresh harvest from Manitoba points.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Seven Dutch Women MPs Each Belong To a Different Party
In the Netherlands, seven women serving as members of parliament are all from distinct political parties, ensuring a wide range of ideological representation within the chamber.
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Holland
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