Occasional Wife by Sona Rods Wenarek
Plot centers on Camilla, an adopted heiress, and Peter Anson a struggling sculptor who marry secretly. After a party a morning wake confirms the marriage, leading to financial entanglements when Avis Werth pressures Peter to take a $1,000 loan and reunite with Camilla.
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Sona Rods
Wenarek
Hoyt
Peter Anson
Mts
Peter Ia
Flor
Peter
Carnilla
Fobers
Avis Werth
Sylvia Todd
Peters
Gre
Mateon
Carlile
Avia
Camilla
Avis Werth Calla
Avis
Painter Peter’s Exhibit Debut Opens Amid Praise
In a refined room Avia dominates the scene with praise for Peter’s completed work. Camilla lingers apart eyeing the centerpiece Peter gifted, while critics laud the title and artistry. Avia proclaims the honor of naming the piece, as guests circulate and applaud the debut of the first major work.
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Avia
Peter
Camilla
Shattered Inspiration Ends a Party Scene
Camilla, Peter, and Avis confront jealousy at a party after a heated moment of tension. Peter's jealousy toward Avis erupts as Camilla retreats to Peter's studio and returns to witness the dramatic scene. The sculpture "Inspiration" lies broken, signaling a turning point as the trio faces the consequences.
Esquimault Names Naval Base Variant From 20 Years Ago
A 20 year old sketch map of Vancouver Island shows Esquimalt near Victoria spelled Iswhomyalth or Tavrhomyalth. The map, drawn by Lee Lewes under Vancouver Island Governor James Douglas, notes Camosack for Fort Victoria and was presented by the Hudson’s Bay Company to British Columbia.
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Esquimelt
Victoria
Vancouver Island
British Columbia
Hudson's Bay Company
London
Lee Lewes
James Douglas
Fort Victoria
Remembering the Irish Parliament Bar and Prohibition
The Ottawa Journal recalls how a kitchen committee allowed late drinking, aiding parliamentary eloquence with mint juleps and stout. Speaker Sproule banned the bar after hours to ease his insomnia, provoking pro‑government processions and the era of prohibition ending the bar’s return.
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Parlament
Alps
Guinmees
Demosthenes
Parnell
Dr. Sproule
Speaker Sprowe
Ottawa Journal
Moving Reindeer By Motor To French Pyrenees
Seven reindeer are being transferred from Sweden to the French Pyrenees by motor truck. Two Swedes and a Lapp will tend them upon arrival while the transplant experiment completes. Stops are made en route to acclimate the animals to climate changes. Previous attempts by boat and train failed when the animals died.
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Sweden
French Pyrenees
French
Pyrenees
New Ely Factory Plans Farina and Dextrine from Potatoes
A new Ely England company forms to process undersized potatoes into farina and dextrine. The plant will screen with a 2 inch sieve and consume about 75 000 tons of this year's crop, with a substantial rise expected in two years. Farina was used as flour substitute during the war and remains in use for food stuffs.
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Ely
England
Farina
Three Ottawa Seats Vacant After Key Deaths
The death of Dr. William Spankie Conservative MP for Frontenac Addington creates a third government side vacancy in the House of Commons. North York loses representation due to Col Lennox death and Toronto East due to Hon Rychman death, former minister of national revenue.
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William Spankie
Frontenac- Addington
House of Commons
North York
Col
T. H. Lennox
Toronto East
Hon
B. Rychman
National Revenue
Flapper cautions on dog as boy jokes about legs
A nervous flapper warns of a dog’s teeth while a small boy jokes about legs. A diner signals that the broth is chicken, though pale in description, and a waiter explains the broth is made from water used to boil eggs.
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Flapper
Aspirin’s Quick Relief Warns Against Substitutes
An old advertisement claims aspirin dissolves within seconds after contact with moisture and offers rapid pain relief. It cautions buyers to ensure Bayer branding appears on every tablet to guarantee genuine Aspirin and warns against substitutes.
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Bayer
Cross
Canadian Stamps Bring Record Prices at Bond Street Sale
A Bond Street sale room in London saw two tiny 1851 Canada stamps fetch seven thousand dollars, described as superb and exceedingly rare. The Hind collection drew prominent buyers and experts like Stan ley Gibbons and Nissen, with bidding lively on a Newfoundland block and a rare Nova Scotia pair.
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Bond St. W
London
Canada
Victora
Arthur Hind
United States
Stanley Gibbons
F. B. Smith
T. Allen
R. Roberts
L. Aarons
H. Nissen
L. Gil
Joaling
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
India
The Rhyming Optimist and The Chimining Clock
Aline Michaelis presents verse reflecting on time and memory. The piece questions how repeated clock chimes dull perception yet silence or return of the chime unsettles the soul. The meditative lines explore living with time’s rhythm and its quiet or startling reappearances.
Post Receives Medal for World Flight Record
Wiley Post, who circled the world in seven days, 14 hours, 4935 minutes, is awarded the gold medal of the International Aeronautic Federation for the best air expedition of 1933.
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Wiley Post
International Aeronautic Federation
Let Him Do To Me As Seemeth Good Unto Him Prayer
A devotional note presents prayers about submitting to God’s will, asking for acceptance of God’s plans over personal desires. It emphasizes being a servant ready for all outcomes and seeking unity with divine purpose. The text cites 2 Samuel 15 26 and names H Bonar and Kempls as contributors.
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Bonar
Kempls
Old Coat Of Mail From Punjab Warrior On Display
A Calgary museum showcases a 18th century Punjab warrior chain mail coat with a three inch battle hole and several rips, believed caused by enemy spears. The veil still covers the head while the wearer’s features are visible. Owned by Mrs. T W White of Three Hills, once tied to her late husband Captain White of the 58th Sikh regiment. London Kensington museum values it at $1000.
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Calgary
Punjab
India
T. W. White
Three Hills
Captain White
58Rd Sikh Regiment
Kensington Museum of London
Coal Petrol Planes Fuel Trials For RAF Squadrons
Contracts enable seven RAF squadrons to fly on coal produced petrol. One squadron used this fuel for most of last year with satisfactory results. Two new plants to employ 2,000 men are being established to expand production.
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Royal Air Force of
Great Britain
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Esquimault
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