All That Glitters in the Shadwell Abduction
In Shadwell a tense scene unfolds as reporters and lawmen monitor a drawing room where Ranny and Knox Randolph discuss a ransom demand. A telegram from Atlanta warns of a meeting at Duck Point Junction, while clues point to a tied thread among Tamar’s abductors, a missing mare, and buried gold bricks.
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Shadwell
Todd
Taylor
Randolph
Jim
Tamar
Madcap
Ranny
Knox Randolph
Atlanta
Oper
Duck Point Junction
Tahlahueka
Louie
Louies
Tanner
Phoebe
de Repohtahs
Knox
Dick Sheridan
Christopher Sande
Selby
Pinecrest
Ransome
Night pursuit at Duck Point Junction ends with dropping notes
Randolph trails Knox and an unseen passenger under a dark Shadwell night. A car blinds him, but a note box appears in the road containing two messages, one in Tamar's handwriting, signaling a climactic continuation.
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Mr. Randolph
Ranny
Sheridans
Trafic
Shadwell
Randolph
Knox
Duck Point
Taylor
Knox Randolph
Willows
Tamar
Dining Car Of Future Aims For Double Deckers On Trains
Railroads pursue double decker dining cars with underslung midsection and two levels. The Budd Manufacturing design by Reuben H Horton places kitchen on the lower deck while upper tables occupy the free mid and upper areas. Service becomes vertical via dumb waiter, reducing repeated trips by waiters.
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New York
Budd Manufacturing Company
Reuben H. Horton
Christian Science Monitor
Maps distributed by Canada in early 1942 weigh nine tons
The Department of Mines and Resources distributed more than 206000 maps in the first three months of 1942, including those for the armed services, totaling about nine tons.
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Canada
Department of Mines and Resources
Armed Services
Small Shopkeepers Shielded by Wartime Liabilities Act
Britain recognizes the role of small shopkeepers in wartime economy. Pressures from manpower shifts and material shortages affect retail trade. The Liabilities Adjustment Officer assists debt schemes to preserve or recover businesses, with courts delaying payments and shielding essential premises.
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Britain
Great Britain
New York Sun
New Supply Line from India to China Planned for Year End
Two surveyor groups map a difficult route from northeast India to Sikiang to replace the Burma road closed by the Japanese. Chinese sources say it could be in service by Christmas, with bullock carts and pack ponies resuming freight after trucks on the Burma road.
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India
China
Burma
Sikiang
Chungking
Burma Road
Smile a While Humor Bits From a Busy Class
A string of light gags and quips covers school life and daily mischief. Jokes about conceit telegrams marriage money and missing dogs fill a playful panel. Characters include Jimmy Bobby and Harold in brief humorous exchanges.
Iceland pack method boosts canned fish variety for Canadians
Canada will not receive canned salmon or herring from 1942 packs due to Britain's food needs but will offer other canned fish like chicken haddie. The Iceland pack blends haddock, cod and hake, reduces flaking, and improves appearance and versatility. UK consumers favor Iceland pack though production costs are higher, potentially raising prices.
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Britain
Canada
Dominion
Iceland
United Kingdom
Brandon
Protection Lacks Safe Air Raid Protections in Japan
Wilfred Fleisher recalls Japan's weak air raid defenses after leaving Tokyo a year ago. He notes scarce anti aircraft guns in parks and palace plaza, only two shelters for 50 each, crowded city of 7 million, and a fragile subway near the surface offering little refuge from shrapnel. Air raid drills since 1932 reflect long preparation.
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Japan
Tokyo
Wilfred Fleisher
Imperial Palace
Manchuria
A Worth-While Tip For Polishing Linoleum Floors
A practical home tip suggests washing linoleum with grease dissolving suds to which a large tablespoon of floor polish is added. The result is a non slip shiny surface that revives old floor-covering with minimal effort.
Synthetic rubber thread for harnesses and masks developed
A new synthetic rubber thread has been developed for use in harnesses parachutes gas masks and respirators. The invention promises improved durability and reliability for critical equipment.
Germ Warfare Accusations Reach China Claims of Japanese Germs
United China Relief representative Robert Barnett stated in New York that Chinese health authorities provided documentary proof that bubonic germs were spread by Japanese forces in China over the last six months. He cited Hunan and Chekiang provinces with deaths few and no widespread epidemics.
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Japan
China
Robert Barnett
United China Relief
Barnett
New York
Hunan
Chekiang
Glass Gardens and Terrariums Guide In Home Service
A Winnipeg newspaper notice promotes a 32 page booklet on DIY terrariums and dish gardens. It describes making lake and desert scenes with glass, moss, tiny trees, and cacti, plus plant varieties like begonia and orchid. Send 15c to Home Service Dept. for the booklet.
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Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
His Next Appearance Excerpt at Toronto Benefit
Air Marshal W A Bishop V C recalls his career from public speeches to radio and films. He jokes that next year he might appear as Miss Canada in a bathing beauty contest during a Toronto theatre benefit address.
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W. A. Bishop
V.C
Toronto
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ROYAL
OV Ees
Cricket Hill
Tahlahneka
Johnon
Mr. Henpeck
Jimmy
Bobby
Mrs. Robinson
Kellogg. Company of Canada Limited
Jape
Home Service
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