Christmas at Spruce Creek A Warm Family Reunion
The narrative recalls a festive Spruce Creek Christmas with Teddy and family, tree trimming, church services, and visits from relatives. Jean and Jim Cameron draw attention at a holiday party, while Murray notes the season’s spirit, gifts, and the lively, crowded gatherings that filled the house and village with cheer.
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Teddy
Vince
Buck
Murray
Twins
Jean
Spruce Creek
Manitoba Colege
Honor
Wolling House
Jonesy
Mgr
Herrington
Jeter
Io Murray
Rupert
Nicolas
Margiret
Maudie
Wiedins
Gwen Severm
Margareta
Tormance
Wright
Mil
Bolling
Kristiansen
Aylwins
Varey Atkinson
Jim
Bob Cameron
Farrells
Buckleys
Sandy
Tuo
Mrs. Carsdale
Winnipes
Phil
Jim Cameron
Mowbray
Bob
Mrs. Mowbray
Joan
White
Jig
Iher
Spruce Creek family letters on mumps and growing up
The narrator recalls Christmas time with Mrs Carsdale and their Spruce Creek circle as twins catch mumps. She reflects on parental worries, a young man’s admission of unworthiness, and Nicolas’s growing charm. The account notes caregiving, mothers’ anxiety, and a nurse’s cap in a reflective tone.
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Pete Blehep
Pes Bog
Mrs Menbhra
Jim
Agle
England
Spruce
Dean
Coller
Nicolas
Aylwin
Spruce Creek
Murray
Carsdale
Severn
Pda
Tuipret
Sutherhind
Sines
Rupert
Hirother
Value and arrival of settlers' effects and immigrants
The article notes a larger immigrant influx to Canada this year with 107 percent of September arrivals compared to a year earlier, yet settler effects value fell by $107,000. For the six months to September the value of settlers' effects dropped by $406,000 from the previous period, while immigrant arrivals rose by 48,060.
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Canada
Life and aging reflections from Cape Argus
The Cape Argus ponders life extending beyond youth noting the pleasures and worries of aging. The piece contrasts living to one’s eighties with ongoing health concerns like arteries while hinting at distant contemplation versus immediate experience.
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Cape Argus
Detestable Things In The Palace And The Moat
The piece lists detestable behaviors and creatures including interrupting storytellers and fleas. It condemns visitors who force entrances and mockery during tales while praising quiet, careful conduct and respect for hosts. The tone mirrors a cautionary moral about social etiquette and pest nuisances.
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Sally Wba
Heine
War Scarred Horse In Armistice Parade
A veteran police horse in Trafalgar Square Armistice Day duties bore scars from the Great War. The inspector noted the animal served since 1914 and was wounded at the Weygate line, ridden by a young officer who died soon after. The horse wore 1911 Star and Victory medals on its bridle. Calgary, Alberta reportedly has more telephones per capita than any other North American community.
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Trafalgar Square
Tron India
Ile
Windensat
Tne
Lim
Calgary
Alberta
Conscientious objectors face pledge battle in Kansas
The New York Tribune reports objectors in Kansas resist sending their children to schools behind the American flag and joining the pledge, while refugees seek asylum elsewhere to worship freely. The piece notes a half century of liberty and questions the justification for blocking children from honoring the flag.
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U.S
Kansas
Viia
New York Tribune
Boldness and courage for young readers in Little Foxes tale
A lesson from E.A. Henry urges boys and girls to be fearless and steadfast. It contrasts noble courage with brash boldness, citing Peter and John, wartime bravery, and the dangers of showy, impudent behavior while urging refinement and dignity.
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Jesus
Peter
John
Brest Scodich
Canada
Ypres
Emerson
Lerose
Dr Hamilton's Pills Offer Relief for Pains and Irregularities
Advert says dizzy spells and bearing-down pains around hips and back respond to Dr Hamilton's Pills. Claims irregularities disappear and vital energy returns, noting back trouble forgotten when spells occur.
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Dr. Hamilton
Dr Hamiltons Pills Advised By Montreal Company
Fragmentary OCR text mentions The Caterrhozone Co in Montreal and Dr Hamiltons Pills. The readable part hints at a medical product claim and a company name, suggesting an advertisement or medical note. No clear event or outcomes are present.
How America Was Named and Who Named It
The piece discusses theories on the origin of the name America and who first called the continent by that name. It cites Vespucci, Amalric, and other proposed sources, while noting some scholars doubt an external origin and suggest a native term may have existed.
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Hiscus
America
Americans
Americus Vespueius
Plorentine
Europe
Trda
Gener
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Relieve Severe Heart Trouble
Mr A E Starnes of Athens int reports a four year battle with heart trouble ending in relief after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. He says the pills gave immediate relief and keeps them on hand. The Milburn Co. sells them at a box and by mail from Toronto Ont.
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Milburn
China Seeks Canadian Lumber Wheat Flour and Fruit Market
A. Brostedt, Oriental manager for Canadian National, says China will demand more Canadian lumber and wheat as conditions stabilize. BC fir is used for railways and wharves, while Canadian wheat competes with Manchurian grain. milled flour is in demand despite native mills. The Shanghai sales room aids trade growth. Justice may be blind, but else to able to judge a man by its conversation.
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Orient
Fay Faust
A. Brostedt
Canadian Nationalailways
Montreal
Hong Kong
British Columbia
China
Mr. Brostedt
Oriental
Shanghai
Mt. Brostedt
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Sprewal
Chapter
Murine
Sturine Foo
Tosar
Hindenburg Line
Way
Jie
Little Foxes
E.A. Henry
Permission Thomas
Theo Oafiine
Oleh
Oweman
Essa
Vipraves
Leake
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Caterrhozone Co
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