Jim Bennett the Good Samaritan in Charmian's tale
Charmian learns from the physician that Jim Bennett, a bank employee, has quietly helped orphans and poor families by lending his own money without interest for five years. A woman sought his address to send a Christmas card, revealing Charmian's realizations about Jim's charitable work and misgivings about his past.
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Charmian
Annie
Jimmy
Jim
Jin
Bennett
George K
Good Samaritan
Wickfield
Robin Hood
Charmian and Grandma Heal a Rift With Jim Bennett
Charmian confesses misjudgment of Jim Bennett after a tense moment. Grandma explains Jim’s sensitivity and past misunderstandings, urging Charmian to write to him. As winter tightens in Wickfield, Doctor John calls Charmian’s beauty and suggests later romance, hinting at future revelations.
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Charmian
Jim
Grandma
John Carter
Edward Howe
Shylock
Jim Bennett
Dearie
James Bennett
Jimmy
Charman
California
Fuller’s Brook
John
Damozel
Wickfield
M.D
Damoze
Doctor John
Her Two Children Had Summer Complaint
Mrs J. MacDoushi of Glace Bay writes that her two youngest children were very sick with summer complaint. After trying many remedies, Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry provided relief within two hours. The product has been on the market for 85 years and is sold by The T Milbersta Sr in Toronto.
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T. Milbersa
Beebe Claims Deep Sea Descent Record
William Beebe of the New York Zoological Society reportedly reached a new depth in Bermuda inside a steel ball with quartz windows, descending to St) feet below the sea surface. The prior record was 325 feet and the craft carried oxygen and air-absorption gear. The report notes the world population exceeds two billion, with Asia housing over half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beebe
New York Zoological Society
Oceanographic Expedition
Hamilton
Bermuda
Asia
Ore Paris Hotel Plans Airplane Taxi Service
The Ore Paris hotel announces a new air plane taxi service for its guests, aiming to shuttle travelers directly from the hotel to nearby destinations. The venture positions the property as an aviation linked hospitality pioneer in the city.
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Ore Paris Hotel
First Woman From Montreal Medical School Earns Degree
In a historic moment at the University of Montreal a woman, Martha Pelland, tops her medical class with highest distinction while Juliette Gauthier earns a LL.D in law. Pelland may practice freely. Gauthier waits for Quebec to allow women to join the Bar after a long fight.
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Faculty of Medicine
University of Montreal
Martha Pelland
Pelland
Juliette Gauthier
Gauthier
Quebec
Care Of The Eyes Guidance For Reading Habits
Practical tips for eye care emphasize gradual light changes and avoidance of stimulants. For ages up to forty, cold-water baths are advised twice daily. after fifty, hot water baths followed by cold water. Older adults should limit reading by artificial light and maintain diet and regular hours.
Muscular Rheumatism Subdued By Eclectric Oil
Sufferers from muscular rheumatism are advised to rub the affected region briskly with Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil until relief is felt. The advertisement claims great virtue in a bottle beyond estimation.
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Thomas
Germany's Monster Land Planes Lands in Paris
The G-38, touted as the world's largest land plane, landed in Paris with eighteen passengers on board. The all metal craft, delivering 2,400 horsepower and a 150 foot wingspan, weighs 24 tons and can cruise about 2,000 miles, carrying up to forty-five passengers.
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Germany
Paris
Combs From Ancient Egypt Made Of Bone Ivory Or Wood
A report notes that combs used by ancient Egyptians were crafted from bone ivory or wood. The article highlights materials and suggests their availability and craftsmanship in historic daily life.
World river and city names spread across three nations
A statement notes the river Yy in Holland, a Chinese city named U, and a Swedish town called M. It briefly highlights unusual place names across Europe and Asia.
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Holland
China
Sweden
Two Long Drifting Bottles Record Ocean Reach
Mariners seek how far bottles drift with two notably long records. One bottle cast near Europe drifted about 7000 miles to the Marshall Islands from the Norwegian steamer Childar. A second from the American steamship K. R. Kingsbury traveled 7000 miles. The longest on record traveled 11,870 miles after being cast May 31, 1909 and found May 19, 1912.
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Hydrographic Office
Washington
North Atlantic
Europe
Childar
Marshall Islands
K. R. Kingsbury
Milk as the supreme food for mammals and man
The text argues milk is the ultimate food designed by nature for mammals. It claims milk is solid in the body, only transiently liquid, and cannot be matched as a food under growth, exercise, illness, or old age. It emphasizes our lack of routine food testing and the safety margin in diets.
Monument to Josiah Henson Found Near Dresden Ontario
Government weed inspectors report a weed covered grave monument for Rev Josiah Henson the original of Uncle Tom in Dresden Ontario. The Provincial Department of Highways plans to mark it for American tourists and students of history. Henson born July 5 1789 died May 5 1883 age 93 years 10 months 5 days is inscribed on the stone.
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Dresden
Ontario
Josiah Henson
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Uncle Tom
Department of Highways
Toronto
Metallized paper money touted by Zurich inventor
Smetallized Paper M A Schoop of Zurich announces a built in protective coating process for bank notes. By spraying paper pulp with tin aluminum or copper the notes become hard surfaced yet pliable and easy to handle. Also notes a cheap worm exterminator called Mother Graves Exterminator is available from druggists.
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M. A. Schoop
Zurich
Switzerland
Long-Lived Creatures Include Tortoise Eagle and Parrot
The text lists creatures that can reach over a century in age, noting the giant tortoise the eagle the parrot raven the German carp and the white headed vulture as examples.
Little Helps For This Week
A selection of quotes on faith works and spiritual life contrasts with an advertising blurb for Persian Balm. The balm is described as fragrant refreshing gentle on skin, soothing irritations, softening hands and whitening skin, marketed to women who seek charm and distinction.
Water shrinkage hits Alberta and Saskatchewan ponds
Alberta and Saskatchewan ponds and sloughs suffered about 90 percent shrinkage last year, causing a poor year for ducks in these provinces. A daytime sunlight-operated clock runs at an observatory in Sydney, Australia.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Sydney
Australia
First Chinese Doctored Abroad Earned Edinburgh Degree 1854
A historical note recalls the first Chinese student to study medicine abroad who earned a medical degree in Edinburgh in 1854, highlighting pure affection and charity as noble, taint-free sentiments.
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Edinburgh
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Christine Whiting Parmenter
Winnipeg Otters
Theoch
FLA
W.sefwhar
LSC
BSA
Manitoba Law. School
W. J. Spence
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Minard
Monster Land
Lydia E. Pinkham
George R. Gillespie
Punnichy
Lydia E.pinkham
Oatare
S&s
James II
Alice Cary
God
Phillip Brooks
Bisley
McClary
General Greet Wares
Canada
M‘clary
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