Evening with Yvonne and Joanna in a masked party
In a lavish reception hall Yvonne unveils Joanna to a crowd as a fragile modern girl to be molded by the guests. Brandon and Teddy Dorminster watch rival appetites while John Wittaver meets the circle, unsure how he fits into Joanna’s new world.
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Nat
Teddy Dorminster
Roddy
Kenilworth
Teddy
Joanna
Yvonne
Dorminster
Roddy Kenilworth
Bomay
Wren
I. Branden
Mr. Wittaver
Mies Mae
Paleo
Hana
Joni
Jeanna
John
Brando
Easil
Derminator
Misa Mannerd
Brandon
John Anfung
Tam
A Defense Of Gossip in Public Safety and Truth
The piece argues gossip acts as a social regulator more effective than police at times. It claims gossip exposes crimes and motivates action by banks and sheriffs, noting Pinkerton detectives relay information first unearthed by street talk.
Bride Elect Goes to New Zealand For A Hair Trigger Wedding
In London a young bride-elect orders a trousseau then travels to New Zealand for her wedding. The dressmaker warns of cold weather but the bride insists the climate is mild. A local informant corrects her, noting New Zealand is known for frozen meat, not balmy weather.
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London
New Zealand
Pearson's Weekly
Headache Relief Ad Claims Carter's Liver Pills
An old advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as remedies for sick headache and irregular bowels. The copy promises clearer attacks and better work, asserting the product improves stomach and bowel health and reduces headache duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Looklyn
Richard Dav
Carter
Carters
Dressing For Comfort On Air Boosts Vocal Presence
Radio listeners never see performers yet attire influences mood and vocal quality. Stories say many artists dress down for comfort, but one famous tenor dons a dress suit for broadcasts, claiming smart attire lifts spirit and singing. Audience perception hinges on unseen appearance and confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tke
Wildlife Flourishes as Parks Stay Strict on Guns
Canadian national parks protect wildlife as game sanctuaries with no gun use or harm allowed. Visitors enjoy increasing wildlife abundance and the natural scenery.
Temptation Weighs Balance Against Character in Dilemma
A succinct moral quandary frames temptation as the test that measures a character. The line contrasts inner restraint with outward choices, illustrating the tension between desire and virtue in a concise philosophical reflection.
Understanding Hurricane Velocity Confusion From West Indian Storms
The article explains that hurricane speeds vary with swirling center movement and rapid air inflow. It cites the National Geographic Society noting winds can surge to 100 mph or more while the storm core moves slowly. The piece discusses historical West Indian hurricanes dating back to 1492 and their lasting impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiletin
Florida
Society of the
United States
Gulf Coast
Atlantic Ocean
North American
Cuba
Civilization Seen Driving Alaska Indians to Extinction
Dr. Anna S. Kearsley, longtime physician among Alaska Natives, warned in Seattle that white civilization is ruinous. She argued natives should be allowed to remain in traditional hunter gatherer life, as education harms them and they die out as wards of the government. She cited her work at Wrangell and Sitka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hranden
Trey
Brandon
Alaska
Anna S. Kearsley
Seattle
Dr. Kearsley
United States
Wrangell and
Sitka
German Soldier Returns War Loot to Ham Officials
The town of Ham near Amiens receives a bulky registered package postmarked Altona containing silverware. A German soldier admits taking the items as souvenirs from a chateau billeted during the war and asks the owner be identified by crest and monogram. Ham authorities seek the rightful owner.
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Ham
Amiens
Altona
Germany
Little Helps For This Week And Moral Quips
A short, reflective note mixing proverbs and humorous anecdote. It cites Browning and Amiel on virtue and conscience and ends with a joke about a debtor writing a wrinkled reply offering a cheque or cash with a delay. The piece reads like a moral primer for readers.
Vanity as intellectual pastime noted in social scene
A short remark observes vanity as the primary intellectual amusement for certain individuals, reflecting on taste and culture in social life.
Mistakes of Others Cause Unneeded Trouble for All
A reminder that errors made by others often create avoidable hassles for many people, urging caution and thoroughness to prevent cascading consequences. The message emphasizes personal accountability and shared impact in everyday tasks and decisions.
South Pole Expedition Plans Under Austrian Leader
Antonio Pauly, an Austrian, will head an expedition using a steamer, a whaler, and a Dornier airplane to reach the South Pole within months. The party plans to sail from Buenos Aires on November 15.
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South Pole
Antonio Pauly
Pauly
Buenos Aaires
Pink Pills Promise Blood Strength for Women and Girls
Advert says Dr Williams Pink Pills enrich blood, restore nerve tone, and aid anaemic, tired women from teens to motherhood. Testimonial from Mrs G R Lake of Walton Nova Scotia cites renewed vigor at different life stages and urges others to buy, available from Brockville Ontario or dealers for 50 cents a box.
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Williams
Dr. Williams
Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Ministers Who Write Sermons Often Deliver Longer Ones
The statement suggests that ministers who compose their sermons tend to produce longer talks than those who preach extemporaneously. It implies a link between prepared writing and increased length of delivery.
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Maintains Reputation
For years Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator has run as a reliable worm preparation and it always maintains its reputation.
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Mother Graves
Sterling Judge Noted For Imposting Fine Weight
A court remark praises a small judge as a strong enforcer of fines. The term sterling traces to pure money and the thirteenth century German traders who coined strong coins in England.
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Fasterlings
England
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Fletcher
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Phiten Browen
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Robert Browning
Henri Frederic Amiel
Orce
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Pele
Spohn
Bt A
Bordens
Eied Teron Acadetoy
Tarcate
Ontana
Alesmen
Lake Brothers Nurseries
Montreal
Paowk
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