Christmas Day In The Country With Teddy Visit
In a memory of a country Christmas, the narrator recalls Teddy’s visit, family preparations, and festive events. The week includes choosing a tree, decorating, a Christmas dinner with goose, a church visit, and gifts from friends, ending with warm letters and playful toys from relatives.
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Teddy
Sesson
Jean
Santa Claus
Bruce Creek
Murray
Spruce Creek
Manitoba College
Sammer
Bundice
Her
Seapets
Margaret
Rupert
Mowbrays Host Endearing Christmas Party at Spruce Creek
The Mowbrays throw a large holiday gathering at their Spruce Creek home with neighbors and families present. Jim Cameron shines with attentive help to Jean, drawing notice from suitors and stirring town talk about fitness for Jean.
Jealous lovers and mumps hit Spruce Creek town
In a Spruce Creek diary entry, Jean and Jim face unresolved romance amid family meddling. The narrator observes Jean's suitability and Jim's self-doubt, while a mumps outbreak among children tests parental nerves and nurses' skill. Nicolas's charm and Murray's companionship emerge as the story continues.
View of Lettiora's Immigrant Effects
The article notes Canada welcomed more immigrants than last year in September but carried $107,000 less in their effects. For six months ending September, settlers' total effects value fell by $3,366,623 versus the previous year, while arrivals rose by 48,600.
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Canada
Long Life Rules and the delights of living well
Cape Argus comments on life extension and longevity. The piece reflects on why people prefer distant contemplation of long life rules while acknowledging the pleasures and concerns tied to aging and heart health.
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Cape Argus
Detestable Things in Makura no Zoshi Read in Century Voice
The piece surveys Sei Shonagon’s Detestable Things from Makura no Zoshi, noting modern parallels. It lists visitors who regale in haste, interrupters who insist on cleverness, unwelcomed guests, and pests like mosquitoes and fleas, all deemed equally detestable today.
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RM. Wearey
War Scarred Horse In Armistice Parade
Armistice Day features a police officer riding a horse that served in the Great War. The animal, shipped from India, fought on the Hindenburg line and was wounded twice in action in Cologne. The rider was killed soon after his horse was wounded. the owner still visits with apples and sweets. The horse bears ribbons of the 1914 Star and the Victory medal. Calgary reportedly has the highest telephone ratio to population in the Americas.
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Trafalgar Square
India
Cologne
Hindenburg
Basilisk Chameleon Rescued After Rescue Meal Arrives
The Basilisk Chameleon at Lon Son Zoo forges life by a tiny gold cockroach after days of hunger. The animal, famed as a gifted squinter, refused all other fare until the golden cockroach finally appeared and 21 insects vanished in rapid succession.
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Lon , Son Zoo
Allegiance to the Flag in Kansas Conscientious Objectors
The New York Tribune argues that Kansas conscientious objectors who block flag salutes in schools show logical ingratitude. They fled governments denying liberty and sought refuge to worship freely, yet now deny the flag’s salute to their children. A woman believes a man loves her even if she doubts his other words.
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Cameron
Collie
Teddy
Mowbrays
Buckleys
Mrs. Gagnon
Sandy
Farrella
Aprona
Jean
Mrs. Carsdale
Winnipeg
Jim Cameron
Mowbray
Bob
Jim
Mrs. Mowbray
Murray
Kansas
New York Tribune
Boldness in boys and girls from an old tale
J A Henry warns young readers about true boldness. He contrasts brave acts by Peter and John with the impudent, loud behavior of a “smart Alec” youth. The piece urges courage with conscience, citing Canadian WWI bravery at Ypres and Emerson’s line on true strength.
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Jesus
Peter
John
Canada
Ypres
Gret
Emerson
Dr Hamilton's Pills Offer Relief for Women
An old advertisement touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as a cure for dizzy spells pains and irregularities. It claims women gain strength and improved looks, with increased spirit after use. Sold for 26 cents at dealers or The Catarrhozone Co. Montreal.
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Dr. Hamilton
Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
How America Was Named Discussion Sparks Debate
The piece surveys competing theories on how America got its name and how residents came to be called Americans. It contrasts the Americus Vespucius origin with older Germanic roots and an Indigenous term Amaroke, noting oral tradition passed among Native elders as evidence.
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America
Americans
Americus Verpucius
Florentne
Europe
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Shown To Relieve Severe Heart Trouble
Mr. G. E. Barnes of Athens Ontario reports severe heart trouble four years ago. After doctors offered little relief, he used Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills and felt immediate improvement. He keeps a box on hand and uses a few pills when feeling unwell. Pills cost 0c per box and can be mailed by The T. Milburn Co. Limited Toronto Ontario.
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4. E. Barnes
Athens
Ont
Goffer
Milburn
Canada aims to boost lumber flour and fruit trade in China
A. Brostedt, Oriental manager of the Canadian National Railways, reports a growing market in the Far East for Canadian lumber wheat flour and fruit. British Columbia fir is used for railways and wharves, with more demand as China stabilizes. Canadian wheat competes with Manchurian grain and is shipped to Oriental ports by government ships. Justice may be blind but she is able to judge a man by his conversation.
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Orient
Far East
A. Brostedt
Canadian National Railways
Montreal
Hong Kong
British “Columbia
China
Mr. Brostedt
Oriental
Shanghai
Brostedt
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Acton
Sita
England
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Sutherland
Hupert
Ruperta
Daye
Vaiew
Hindenburg Line
Calgary
Alberta
U.S
Little Foxes
J.a.henry
D.D
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Minard
Linimen
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