Vengeance and Escape on the Mackenzie River
On the Mackenzie River a tense pursuit unfolds as Alan and Bill aim to outmaneuver bandits led by a red bearded outlaw. Joyce MacMillan, Margaret Fournier, and Jimmy Montgomery’s child figure in a dangerous web of pursuit, capture, and rumors of a hostage plan aboard the steamer Midnight Sun.
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Mackenzie
Margaret Fournier
Joyce
Joyce MacMillan
Alan
Bill
Whipple
Endurance
Jimmy Montgomery
Thal- Azzah
Alan Baker
Law and vengeance shadow a northern river sheriff
Alan Baker confronts threats after Jimmy’s death as six unknown gunmen strike along the Big Alouska river. Joyce MacMillan returns to rally her father Dave and the trading post, while Alan’s resolve to seek justice hardens and a perilous patrol nears.
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MacMillan Trading Post
Joyce
Steve
Alan
Alan Baker
Ontario
Dad
Dave MacMillan
God
Belfast Plans Automatic Traffic Signals in Suburbs
Belfast Ireland moves to install automatic traffic signals in suburban areas to improve flow and safety as part of an urban traffic upgrade. Officials say the program targets key crossroads and residential corridors to ease bottlenecks.
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Belfast
Ireland
Kubelik Announces Fifty Year Plan for Life and Music
Violinist Jean Kubelik, noting his fifty second birthday, outlines a Fifty Year Plan to live to 102. He aims to give concerts for thirteen years, compose for twenty five years, and listen to Mozart for the final twelve years, though he laments difficulty in composing when he cannot settle down.
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Jean Kubelik
Mozart
In Midst Of Plenty Paradoxal Canadian Welfare Note
A Kitchener Record note explains despite a bumper crop Canada faces want. Elevators overflow with millions of wheat bushels stored in granaries while 520000 rely on relief payments for survival amid unemployment, highlighting economic strain.
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Canada
Phones Lead Provinces In 1931 Use In British Columbia
British Columbians show the highest telephone usage with 18.5 phones per 100 people in 1931, per a statistics bureau report. Ontario follows at 18.1, with Manitoba and Quebec at 10.5, then Alberta 9.6 and other provinces ranging from 9.1 to 6.6 in Prince Edward Island.
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Bureau of Statistics
Ontario
Manitoba
Quebec
Alberta
Nova Scotia
Saskatchewan
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Canadian oat and wheat kings crowned in Chicago
The oat king and the wheat king have been crowned at Chicago and both are Canadians. The Canadian wild oat champion remains to be identified.
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Chicago
Lytton lineage noted in Manchuria report critique
The article ponders Lord Lytton chairing the Lytton commission on Japan in Manchuria, praising aristocratic public service tradition. It reflects on historic British ruling families shaping empire to modern internationalism and hints at continued leadership in upheaval.
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Lytton
Japan
Manchuria
A Lytton
Lord Lytton
Henry IV
Cecils
Howards
Sackvilles
Spencers
Churches
The Rhyming Optimist y Aline Mids
Eastward shades lengthen over the meadows as afternoon turns to evening. The speaker seeks rest and reflects on fading youth and lingering joy, noting time's chill touch yet finding peace in twilight thoughts.
War Spirit Exists in Postwar Outlook by Dr. Gordon
Dr. C. W. Gordon after five weeks in Europe urges a new spirit of understanding and confidence. He cites Geneva and the League of Nations as cautious, diplomatic efforts toward resolving the Sino Japanese issue in Manchuria while warning that the current financial system is breaking down. He says money should grease industry, not impede it.
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C. W. Gordon
Ralph Connor
Europe
Geneva
League of Nations
League
Manchuria
Gordon
Worm Exterminator Promises Health for Children
A classic health ad promotes Mother Craves Worm Exterminator as an effective remedy to expel intestinal worms, claiming it safeguards children from illness by eradicating parasites.
Japan Plans Naval Disarmament At Conference
Vice Admiral Osami Magano disclosed Japan’s plan to abolish aircraft carriers and reduce capital ships to 24 000 tons with 14 inch guns, while keeping submarines and possibly trimming cruisers and destroyers. The proposal includes prohibiting decks for aircraft on capital ships. World rayon production is projected at 483 232 000 pounds.
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Japan
Osam! Magano
Be Patient With Yourself Daily New Beginnings
Daily devotional overviews from quotes by Susan Coolidge Francis De Sales and E B Pusey urging fresh starts each morning. Encourages perseverance through imperfection and continuous spiritual renewal.
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Francis de Sales
Pusey
Abandoned M-2 Submarine Sinkage Off Portland
The British submarine M-2, which sank off Portland in January 1922 with 56 lives lost, was abandoned by the admiralty after months of rain and toil. Salvage ships brought the stern to the surface but officials decided the bow could not be raised. The vessel will sink back to the bottom to lie in the mud and sand.
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Portland Race
Admiralty
Persian palm beauty powder for delicate complexions
Persian palm imparts rare charm and distinction to the woman who uses it. Fragrant as a flower and cool to the skin, it leaves complexions young and lovely. An indispensable powder base for oily skin and a beautifying lotion that tones and stimulates the skin. Also recommended to soften hands and make them white.
Record catch of 401 pound sturgeon in Fraser River
A 401 pound sturgeon was landed in the Fraser River near New Westminster British Columbia authorities note the massive catch as fishermen record a rare milestone in regional angling.
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Fraser River
New Westminster
British Columbia
Night air mail link opens between Frankfort and Cologne
The new night air mail service connects Frankfort and Cologne in Germany. In the United States an estimated 9,000,000,600 cigarettes are smoked each month, reflecting high domestic tobacco use.
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Frankfort
Cologne
Germany
United States
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Leo
Constantine Tormanoff
Prince Tourmanoff
Russia
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Hamilton
Susan Coolidge
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