Al Stone Sings Through Tragedy in Broadway Comeback
Al Stone a singing waiter becomes a celebrated composer then loses his son Junior after Molly Winton elopes with John Perry. Grace Farrel saves him from despair and he returns to the stage in a Broadway revue as Molly’s call signals Junior’s fatal illness.
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al Stone
Blackie Joe
New York
Molly Winton
Grace Farrel
Molly
John Perry
Junior
France
Gace Farrel
Al Confronts a Dying Child On Stage
Al hesitates before performing a hit song for his dying child. He powers through the moment despite visible faltering, while Grace and the stage manager watch anxiously as the orchestra and audience respond.
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Big Boy
Grace
Al Fights Grief on Broadway in Final Curtain Hope
The article follows Al's breakdown during a performance as Junior’s death haunts him. Grace anchors him through recovery, urging him to keep singing and return to life. Molly vanishes after elopement. Al and Grace marry in a private ceremony with friends, as hope returns and plans form for the future.
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Grace
Molly
Junior
John Perry
Broadway
Gace
Marcus
Blackie Joe
Bill Cline
Famous Detective Froest Dies After Leisure Years
London obituary notes the death of Frank Froest aged 72 a renowned Scotland Yard detective. It recalls his 40 year old pursuit of Jabez Balfour in Argentina culminating in a dramatic car attached to a locomotive chase and final shipment to England.
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Frank Froest
Scotland Yard
London
Eng
Froest
Argentina
Jabez Balfour
M‘sdoer
Balfour
Buenos Aires
England
Persian Balm for loveliness unrevealed beauty aid
A fragrant balm praised as a gentle non sticky skin tonic. It soothes roughness and chafing while absorbing quickly into tissues. The product claims to keep skin soft and velvety and used by women to preserve charm and refinement.
Hunger strike boa keeps meal with rubber band at Ottawa museum
A small boa in the National Museum collections in Ottawa fasted for three months. Reptile expert Clyde Patch tried forcing a mouse down the throat and the snake disgorged it. He then wrapped a rubber band around the neck and the meal stayed down, restoring the snake’s weight and energy.
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National Museum
Ottawa
Clyde Patch
Prize cattle spark claim of bigger stock in county
Minard's for the Ideal Rubdown features a boast about superior stock with one man claiming his father raised the biggest herd around, while a bystander calls the claim nosy. A separate note mentions dragon eyes with up to 30 000 facets enabling intense vision for capturing prey.
The Terror of the Seas Destructive North Atlantic Storms
The piece laments the severe gales off northwestern Europe and the British Isles, noting uncertain drownings and losses. It recalls historic sea battles and legends, contrasting ancient ships with steel and steam, and honors mariners facing endless peril.
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Europe
British Isles
Conrad
Biscay
Scilly Isles
Goodwins
Dungeness
Nelson
Kng
Henry VII
Cornwall
New York Herald
Constipated Children and Baby's Own Tablets
An ad extols Baby's Own Tablets as a mild effective laxative for infants and children. It claims regular bowel movements and a sweet stomach are essential for health and notes the product is safely suitable for newborns. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Tribute to C. P. Scott to Receive Manchester Freedom
Manchester will confer the city freedom on C. P. Scott chief proprietor of the Manchester Guardian and former editor celebrated for 57 years at the helm His resignation came in July last and his son Edward Taylor Scott took over the editorship His Majesty sent a telegram praising the feat as unique in journalism.
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C. P. Scott
Manchester Guardian
Great Britain
Manchester
Cc. P
The
Guardian
Edward Taylor Scott
Clearing House Plan For Youth Farm Boys In Saskatchewan
Hon J A Merkley provincial secretary says government contemplates a clearing house for British farm boys arriving in Saskatchewan near Regina. A home four miles north of the city is under consideration to relieve congestion at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon while negotiations have not begun.
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Saskachewan
Regina
J. A. Merkley
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Dogs Show Sharp Judgment In Human Disguise
A humorous column notes dogs sometimes judge humans well and fear cynics. It reflects on canine instinct, loyalty, and the odd idea that a dog’s acceptance signals a good disposition, while a prayer from a co ed and a remark on orchids add whimsical touches.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Best for Indigestion Remedies
The ad promotes Phillips' Milk of Magnesia as the superior, physician-recommended remedy for excess stomach acid. It claims quick, harmonius relief with a tasteless spoonful in water and notes the product has been standard for 50 years. It warns against crude remedies and urges obtaining the genuine, doctor-prescribed bottle with full directions from any drugstore.
Cold Wave Grips China Killing Hundreds and Freezing Rivers
The severest cold in sixty years devastates famine regions in northern Shansi and Henan. An estimated 15 000 malnourished people died from exposure in Suiyuan, Fengchen claims 2 500 dead, Sansein 2 000, Paotowchen 800. icy Han River blocks ships. 700 soldiers frozen in movement of the second army. Passers and police report dozens found dead in Hankow and Peiping areas.
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China
Suiyuan
Shansi
Fengchen
Sansein
Paotowchen
Honan
Han
Rengo
Second Army
Hankow
Peiping
Passing of the Sleigh Bells in Snowbound City Streets
The automobile and snow cleared roads hush the sleigh bells once common on streets and highways. So rare is their sound that adults rush to the window and children stare in curiosity at the strange sight, recalling old days.
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
Corn Remover Relief Proclaimed and Telescope Expansion
Corns cause much suffering, but Holloway's Corn Remover offers speedy relief. With the 200 inch telescope under construction, astronomers expect to peer into spaces of the universe three times as far as before.
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Holloway
Love That Governs Our Workaday World
A devotional piece uses 2 Corinthians 5 14 to urge that the love of Christ must rule life amid rivalry. Henry C Potter reflects on the cross and the spell of Christlike love that constrains believers to act with charity and obedience.
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Christ
Henry C. Potter
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promises Fast Pain Relief
Advertises Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a versatile remedy for inflammation and sore spots. Claims quick skin absorption and soothing action to address pains from inflammation as well as cuts scratches bruises and sprains. Advises keeping a bottle on hand at all times.
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Thomas
Alberta Gas Tax Revenue Reported for Fiscal Year
Provincial officials state Alberta gas tax and rebates totaling 250000 in six months to industrial gasoline users. Net revenue from April 1 to November 20 amounts to 1750000 with at least 50000 more expected by March 31, 1930, the fiscal year end.
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Alberta
India Population and Languages Report
The note states India has a population of 320,000,000 folk practicing nine great religions and speaking 130 dialects. It claims six distinct language families are represented in the country's linguistic landscape.
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India
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