Lincoln School Becomes Center of Wickfield Change
Charmian begins teaching in the renewed Lincoln School as town debates shifting from district to central schooling. Deacon Purdie’s faction touts cost, while Grandma Davis and locals gossip about Luella Moore’s wedding to Edgar Purdie and the broader impact on families and the town’s future.
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Charmian
Lincoln School
Wickfield
Deacon Purdie
Eldridge
Jimmy Bennett
Grandma
Ed Purdie
Purdie
Luella
Gam Garfield
Grandma Davis
Eastboro
Mr. Merry
Lizzie Baker
Luella Moore
Edgar
Kingdom Come
Emma Dodd
Carrie
Eva
Gamaliel
Merry
Jim Bennett
John Carter
Jim
Gam
Jimmy
Moore
George K
Selina
Grandma Comment Sparks Dinner Talk After Excitement
In a lively scene Grandma quips about Charmian not giggling to avoid hurting the doctor. She asks if dinner is ready and mentions Lizzie Baker may arrive after she eats, signaling continued events.
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Grandma
Charmian
Lizzie Baker
Baby's Own Tablets Aid Malnutrition and Worms in Children
The advertisement explains that malnutrition in small children stems from stomach and bowel weakness and that worms, colds, fevers, and teething pain can be addressed. It promotes Baby's Own Tablets from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont, 25 cents a box, available through medicine dealers or mail order.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Polar study aims to boost weather and radio signals
An international Arctic and Antarctic station network will record magnetic and meteorological data during 1932-33. Captain H A Sverdrup notes that findings may aid terrestrial magnetism, navigation, wireless telegraphy, and forecasting. Miller's Worm Powders advertised for children with intestinal worms, claimed to cure stomach conditions and expel worms, restoring health and immunity.
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H. A. Sverdrup
Arctic
Antarctic
International Committee of Meteorological Directors
Innovations On Ocean Liner Theatre Promises On New Italian Liner
A 45000 ton liner being built in Italy will include a theatre along with garages swimming baths telephones and cabarets. Such innovations make Atlantic crossings feel less like sea travel and more like life ashore as older sailors reminisce on past vessels while modern passengers enjoy comfort and novelty.
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Italy
No Asthma Remedy Like It By Kellogg
Dr J D Kellogg's asthma remedy is distinctly different from other remedies and has continued its great work of relief from ocean to ocean. Kellogg's stands upon a reputation founded in the hearts of thousands who have known its benefit.
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J. D. Kellogg
Kellogg’s
River Redirected To Aid Dallas Growth
The Trinity River at Dallas Texas is being moved two and a half miles into a man made channel to expand the city. Plans call for twenty five miles of embankment at thirty feet high and 154 feet at the base to imprison the stream once completed.
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Trinity
Dallas
Texas
Moscow Adopts New Calendar Backdated to Revolution Day
The Moscow government approved a calendar change and will date events from November 7, 1917, marking the Bolshevik Revolution as the base year.
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Moscow
World trip aboard square rigged sailing vessel
Businessmen are invited to a proposed round the world voyage aboard a 3500 ton square rigged sailing ship. Departing New York around September 15 for about eighteen months, the trip would visit major ports with minimal engine use, led by a seasoned captain. About fifteen couples would be admitted as passengers with ample accommodation.
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Montreal Board of Trade
New York
Little Helps For This Week From Daily Thoughts
A devotional note urging morning devotion before daily plans. Quoted and paraphrased lines from Henry Vaughan and Alexander McKenzie emphasize dedicating oneself to God first, shaping the day by spiritual focus and prayer. The piece frames daily activity as the Father’s business and recommends starting with divine guidance.
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Henry Vaughan
Alexander McKenzie
Man Without a Country Fights Deportation in Canada War Record
Sam Holovhit, a Russian who fought for Canada in the Great War, is officially a man without a country. Although an alien, he retains liberty after U S federal immigration attempts to deport him thrice failed. England street accidents mostly involve ages 15 to 25.
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Sam Holovhit
Canada
U.S
Turkey Fights Juvenile Gambling Campaign
Turkey launches a campaign to curb juvenile gambling with new outreach and enforcement measures. Officials target online and street activities, urging parental involvement and school programs to deter youth betting and gaming.
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Turkey
London Escalators To Run Faster In Underground
London experiments speed moving stairways from 90 to 150 feet per minute. Regular riders may like quicker escalators while cautious passengers could shift to omnibuses, altering travel patterns in the city.
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London
Ironized Yeast promises rapid weight gain and vitality
Mrs Laura Benoit reports her baby leave her weak but after using Ironized Yeast she gained 22 pounds. Advertises two tonics in one Malt Yeast and iron with claims of weight gain 5 to 15 pounds in three weeks. Promises clearer skin sleep and renewed energy with no yeasty taste.
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Laura ‘Benoit
Esperanto Roots and Greenwich Observatory Note
An article notes Esperanto as built from about 900 root words mainly Latin derived, and Greenwich Observatory in England traces its origins to the Elizabethan era.
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Greenwich Observatory
England
Queen Elizabeth
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