Polly Hides Aboard The Auburn Train To See Daddy Hopkins
Polly Hopkins hides her infant Jerry in a state room aboard a moving Auburn train to reach Daddy Hopkins, while Evelyn Robertson and MacKenzie accuse her of theft over a dress. Robert Percival intervenes, helps Polly off the train, and ferries them to Jeremiah’s shack where Polly pleads for Jerry’s return.
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Polly
Billy-goat Hopkins
Wood-Box
Billy
Evelyn
Jerry
Daddy Hopkins
Ithaca
Daddy
Granny YiIope
Pollyop
Mare
Werry
Marc
Robert Percival
Auburn
Jeremiah
MacKenzie
Bob
Hopkins
Robert
Mrs. Robertson
Eve
Jesus
Polly Hopkins
Evelyn Robertson
Percival
Marcus
Miss Robertson
Oscar Bennett
Hberty
Mack Kenney’s
MackKenney
Potlyop
Ife
Embarrassing moment in town store over toothbrush purchase
A shopper recalls a humiliating incident when a storekeeper questioned a friend about paying for a toothbrush after they left the shop. The misunderstanding on the doorway steps left them feeling foolish and embarrassed.
Crops in Western Canada Forecast to Near 1915 Bumper
The Canada National Railways reports favorable crop prospects across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with near bumper yields expected in Southwestern Manitoba including rye oats and wheat. Dry spells and moisture unevenness exist but overall prairie provinces show satisfactory profitable potential for farmers adding dairying and silos.
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Canada
Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Brandon
Canadian National Railways
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Edmonton
Breaking It Gently Muaud Man Breaks Bad News
A Boston Transcript note presents gentle methods for delivering sad news. It discusses delaying harsh details and starting with the death of a spouse as a softened approach, reflecting advice on handling sensitive personal disclosures.
Frequent Wives Don’t Love Other Men Says Benedict
A witty exchange from the Boston Transcript quotes a happy groom claiming his wife has loved no other man since their marriage. A cynical friend questions the claim, prompting light humor about married life.
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Boston Transcript
Gum Chewers Echo 1921 Orinoco Chicle Export
In 1921 the Orinoco valley exported 140000 pounds of chicle all for two gum manufacturing companies in the United States.
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Orinoco Valley
United States
Australia Population Note
The report states Australia has 5,000,000 inhabitants, contrasting its large territorial size with the United States. The piece emphasizes population density issues relative to land area.
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Australia
United States
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Grace Miller White
Little, Brown & Co
Western Canada
Muaud
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