Charmian Letters and a Doctor Visit in Small-Town Tale
In a continued chapter Lizzie Baker worries Jim may face temptation near Hollywood while Grandma Davis remains skeptical. Ezra Bascomb delivers mail to Charmian as a letter arrives from an unknown writer, prompting speculation about Charmian and Doctor Howe. Lizzie remarks on marriages and furnace chores as the scene hints at evolving social mores.
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Ezra Bascomb
Lizzie
Charmian
Grandma
U.S
Doctor Howe
Miss Lizzie
Foolish remarks about Doctor Carter and Charmian
The dialogue features Grandm noting Charmian’s discernment as she observes her child and the talk of a fine young man, Doctor Carter. Grandm praises Charmian and hints Charmian has not rejected him yet, while acknowledging her own view of Charmian as no fool in matters of romance.
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Carter
Charmian
Grandm
Charmian Receives Letters as Wickfield Walk Home
Charmian reads Jim Bennett’s letter with relief while John Carter returns from a patient call to escort her home through a clear winter day. The scene recalls Wickfield history, family ties, and Charmian’s worries easing as she reflects on Jim’s care and Uncle George’s steadfast support.
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Charmian
John Carter
John
Jim
Ezra
South Wickfield
Lizzie Baker
Lizzie
Deacon Purdie
Luella
George Knowles
Mr. Knowles
She
Uncle George
M.D
George Junior
Sid
Bill
Madge Merry
Indianapolis
New England
Monte Carlo
Wickfield
Grand Central Station
New York
Wence
Hangman's Rope Superstition Plagues Paris Woman
A Paris story recounts a wealthy South American widow who loses a piece of hangman's rope, once tied to her luck. Her husband struck gold, she won a Spanish lottery prize, and she moved to a Champs Elysees flat. since the rope vanished, she grieves. The old belief lingers in France.
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Paris
Champs Elysees
France
Une Corde de Pendu
Persian Balm Advertisement Claims Gentle Skin Benefit
A vintage ad extols Persian Balm as a refined toilet requisite for all women. It promises soft textured skin, less roughness, whiter hands, and youthful loveliness, urging unanimous use for daintiness and beauty.
Turner Valley May Oil Production Figures
Turner Valley oil wells produced 85 640 barrels in May versus 87 278 in April. Crude oil totaled 4 619 barrels, discolored crude naphtha 22 314 barrels and crude naphtha 45 847 delivered to the Imperial Refinery, with the balance captured by Regal Co.
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Turner Valley
Imperial
Regal Co
Lack Education at Sing Sing Prison Reveals Low Literacy
N. J. Henzel head of the bureau of special schools in the New York state education department reports that seventy five percent of Sing Sing inmates have education no higher than sixth grade.
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Sing Sing Prison
N. J. Henzel
Bureau of Special Schools
New York State
First U S Electric Transmission System at Folsom
The first electric transmission system in the United States operated at Folsom California powering Sacramento with electric light.
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United States
Folsom
California
Sacramento
The Age Of Progress and Modern Inventions
A reflective piece notes how rapidly modern life evolved. It lists major inventions and milestones from telegraph in 1833 to the talkie in 1912, arguing our ease with current conveniences rests on a century of rapid innovation and development.
Blind welfare commissioner named for Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Protection Of Blind Col. H. Burritt of the Pennsylvania Institute for the Blind is appointed by Manitoba and Saskatchewan governments to study and report on blind persons welfare. The move follows Winnipeg talks between Premier J. T. M. Anderson and Acting Premier Robert A. Hoey and after a Manitoba legislature committee recommended a dedicated commissioner amid petitions for pensions.
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Col. H. Burritt
Pennsylvania Institute For the Blind
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Winnipeg
J. T. M. Anderson
Robert A. Hoey
millionaire tears up cheque over rude secretary in Sydney
In Sydney a charitable institution lost $50,000 after secretaryly rude treatment by a staffer. Charles McNess, a western Australian philanthropist, entered to meet the governor on private business. When asked to state his business, he left, tearing the $50,000 cheque and handing the fragments to the secretary.
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Sydney
Australia
Charles McNess
McNess
Man Survives Poison Cup After Estonian Execution Law
Serge Vasilanko faced death by poison or noose under Estonian law. He drank the fatal draught, survived weeks in hospital, and refused the hangman’s rope. Authorities puzzled by the unprecedented outcome, Vasilanko declares he followed the law.
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Serge Vasilanko
Vasilanko
Vaslanko
Warship Anzac Rescues Lightkeeper's Wife in Storm
The Australian warship Anzac braved a tornado in a daring sea rescue to save Florence Broderick, wife of the Gabo Island lightkeeper. A surgeon was ferried ashore through heavy surf and stayed beside her all night, reporting in the morning that she was out of danger.
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Australia
Florence Broderick
Gabo Island
Bluejackets
Mother Graves Worm Jexteriminator Promoted for Children
An advertisement touts Mother Graves Worm Jexteriminator as a pleasant medicine for children aimed at driving worms from the system. The claim emphasizes ease of use and safety for young patients.
Canada Construction Contracts Rise in June Report
June showed a 16.7 percent increase in the value of construction contracts awarded across Canada. The rise was led by business buildings, which accounted for 27.1 percent of all contracts in this category.
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Canada
McLean Building Reports
Alberta Development Board Southern Section Fine Record
The Alberta Development Board southern section enters its third year with a fine record of achievement. The Calgary Herald notes the board’s work spans attractions, industry, and opportunities across its communities, highlighting intangible benefits to local people.
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Alberta Development Board
Calgary Herald
Special Pegged Crossword Puzzles For The Blind In Paris
A crossword puzzle form with letters pegged into cardboard squares is produced in Paris for use by the blind, enabling them to read and solve the puzzle by touch. The handmade aids reflect accessibility efforts and local craft technique.
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Paris
Modern girls cook the game way not just dress to kill
A clipped note asserts that modern girls not only dress provocatively but also cook the game well, reflecting a cynical take on shifting social norms and women’s evolving public roles.
Douglas Egyptian Liniment Promises Smooth Skin Remedy
Advert says remove callouses and enlarge ments using Douglas Egyptian Liniment, a claimed wonderful remedy. The terse pitch markets a topical solution for skin care and comfort.
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Douglas
Argentina Leads in Wheat Shipments to Great Britain
Argentina maintains a steady lead over the United States in wheat shipments to Great Britain. England's public import figures show peak Argentine exports last year at 84,776,496 bushels versus the U.S. 41,563,124. By June 30 this year the totals were United States 12,204,152 and Argentina 19,187,620, with 1928 figures showing Argentina 45,545,360 and United States 44,170,068.
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Argentina
United States
Great Britain
England
South American
Republic
America
Demand for Canadian apples in Argentina boosts shippers
O. M. Armstrong, Acting Canadian Trade Commissioner in Buenos Aires, reports a demand for quality Canadian apples in Argentina. The move follows a positive reception last year when Canadian apples were first sold there, presenting a new opportunity for Canadian fruit shippers and exporters.
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Argentina
Department of Trade and Commerce
O. M. Armstrong
Buenos Aires
Duty and Self Work in King Alfred and Modern Life
In this weekly meditation Elizabeth Charles reflects on Galatians urging personal proof of work and self rejoicing. She contrasts Romantic achievement with duty, citing King Alfred the Great’s aim to live worthily and leave good deeds, urging individuals to do their own assigned tasks and bear their burdens.
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Alfred the Great
Elizabeth Charles
Dr Williams Pink Pills Restore Health After Childbirth
In Dupuy Quebec Mrs Jos Mor asse describes severe weakness after giving birth and insomnia. She began Dr Williams Pink Pills and soon regained energy to do housework. She later used the pills twice more with outstanding results. The pills claim to enrich blood improving sleep nerves appetite and vigor. Sold by dealers or 50 cents a box by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
Stamps Forged for War Spies Revealed in London Auction
Nine used German stamps offered in London auction rooms are alleged to be forged by the British Government for spy drops behind enemy lines. Careful philatelists found only minor flaws in designs with good paper water mark and perforations. Two values existed, red 10 pfennig and grey 15 pfennig, with a block of nine of the latter offered. Brazil halts all public works spending.
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London
England
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