The Husking Bee and a Silent Farewell
A mournful scene follows Ned Dawson burying a cherished token from his first love while Arline watches from the woods. She confesses follow and love, then Ned contemplates staying home as their budding romance faces hardship. Arline reveals a kiss withheld at the busking bee and offers support as they declare their bond. The interwoven tale ends with a gentle vow of enduring love seconded by a reflective poem about a girl who cannot add and a father's understanding of his child's struggles with math.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned
Arline
Ned Dawson
Arllne
Edward
Dad
Husking Bee Sparks Ned and Arline's Chase for Love
Ned Dawson is smitten at a husking bee where Arline Woolson distracts him with flirtation and a dancing romp. After a playful chase and a dropped red ear, Ned leaves heartbroken and vows to return home. Arline later contemplates the situation and laments Ned's quiet misery and rumored romance.
Turtles of Jaffna Coast and Their Uses In Local Life
A Ceylon journal notes abundant coastal turtles near Jaffna in three species ses milk and pariah. The sea turtle is common and eaten widely while the milk turtle, found in wells, is eaten by the poor. The pariah turtle, with a high back, is valued by native healers for child ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaffna
Iranativu
Burns and Jean Armour Union Amid Turmoil and Letters
The article reviews Burns's troubled love life with Jean Armour and Clarinda, noting a rapid marriage after initial doubts and a high auction value for a related letter. It mentions a 1788 dated letter about marriage legality and a London Telegraph remark on authentication.
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Burns
Clarinda
Edinburgh
Jean Armour
Jean
Bobby’s
Auld
Lutien
London Telegraph
Wartime Ontario urges youth farming and maple sap rush
Message urges 71 000 boys and girls to boost agricultural output to 125 000 dollars, grow crops and rear livestock, tap maple trees despite equipment limits, and store ice to save ammonia during wartime. Sap runs begin near Essex County around March 20 and move northward to Quebec as temperatures rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
United States
Essex County
Quebec
A Bit of a Sermon About True Joy and Help
A homely rhyme urges people to stop chasing wealth and appearances. True happiness comes from helping those down and out, sharing burden, and giving generously rather than hoarding money or status. The poem ends urging readers to lend a hand to the poor and busted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hie Buck
Ark
Alvinston Miller Fined For Overcharging Bran Prices
The case heard at Alvinston on February 38th involved John Wheeler, owner of Alvinston Milling Company, charged by A. I. Gilroy of Lambton County Farmer Cooperative Society with selling bran and shorts above the Hood controller's order. Wheeler pleaded guilty as the Crown urged deterrent action. The magistrate imposed a fine and possible imprisonment, with additional costs.
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Alvinston Miller
Alvinston
John Wheeler
Alvinston Milling Company
A. Gilroy
Lambton County Farmer Cooperative Society
Hood
Wheeler
Wilson
Sarnia
Monthen
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O.Z.R
Oree Maser
Tote Eee
Busoas
Eomerasi
Toronto Suburban Railway
Shilton, Wallbridge & Dale
Toronto and Grozartown
Kennedy Block
le Roy Dale
Georgetown
Joseph McAndrew
Chiropractic
A.M. Neilsen
D.O
Palmer
Origins School of Chiropractic
Davenport
Iowa
Hourigan
Plant
D.C. Oph
D. Georgetown
Office Next
Pranker
Watson
D.D
M.D.B
Omen
Ours
Bank of Hamilton
F. L. Heath
L. L. Bennett
L. Offce
Main St
State House
G.T.B. Bridge
Ond Petch
Aloe
Peel
O Bales
Sedat
Grazer Town
Henavp
Halton
Pacif U
Peeaises
Apnianis
Preaaa Nordsey. CO
Toronto
John
McDonald Georgetown
Illeon
Rumford the Shoe Man
J. W. Kennedy
J.w.kennedy
Georgetown, Ont
Ssawar Yeorre Fiaye
DR. Plant
THE
Gsuecliph Business College
Uelph
A. L. Bouck
the Merchants Bank
of Canada
Zinner
Canadas
C. W. Grandy
Georgetown Branch
Oll
Beaver Brand
J. B
Mackenzin
Acton
Sasieki Ik
Pacipieaer
Onder
Chéltenhaum
Mere
Post Office
Fatherland
Post Office Inspector Post Office
Ee Inapictor'e
Torento
Mirail
Ottawa
Brampton
Rutherland
Ferrary
Milton Wear
Mitton Wear
Poat
A. Sutherland
Pos
Clifford Linham Butcher
Swift
Clifford Linham
A. Restivo
Main
J. M. Buck Butcher
Yonge and Oberles Sts
Priincipal
Columbia
Tost
Hewson
Norval
Col
John McCrae
M. P.G
Baltimore
Serah Estelle Balcom
Arline Woolson
Bartley
Ike
Arlipe
Eitna
Dawson
Bureau
Edna
Ceylon
Bender
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