The Coat Thief Returns the Coat to Dummy at Elm Street
A hungry boy named Pat roams in sleet seeking food and stumbles on a store dummy wearing a warm coat. He plans to pawn it for money but encounters a raid at a pawnshop and flees with the coat. A passerby tips him a quarter, and Pat returns the coat to the dummy, then walks away triumphant toward a hot dog stand.
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Pat
Elm Street
Warren
Oak
Jack O'Hara
Ross
Pat Nood
Main Street
London man jailed for driving while disqualified in London
A 29 year old London man appeared at Old Bailey charged with driving an auto while disqualified and using a permit not his own. He received two concurrent sentences of six and twelve months and a fine of 800 dollars. His permit was suspended for life. His father, who lent the permit, was fined 1200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon Sun
London
Old Bailey
Japanese Soldiers Surrender on Pandanan Island Philippines
Twenty four armed Japanese soldiers surrendered to Filipino military police on Pandanan island after two officers from a Manila POW camp appealed via loud speaker. The group reportedly believed the war was over and yielded without resistance. They possessed mortars rifles bayonets and ammunition.
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Manila
Pandananan
Philippines
Largest Chinese imperial cookbook weighs a ton
The Chinese imperial cookbook comprises 96 volumes and is described as the largest cookbook in the world. An abridged edition exists with 18 volumes, highlighting the work's vast scope and scarcity.
Britain Must Have Troops Says Mr Attlee
London reports Prime Minister Attlee told a countrywide broadcast Britain must keep enough trained servicemen to carry heavy tasks globally. He warned against reducing forces too far, saying it would threaten peace and security and support for the United Nations.
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London
Britain
Attlee
United Nations
Pattern 4586 apron dress for all sizes
A suitable gift pattern 4586 offers a slim waist apron with nonslip straps. Easy to sew with complete illustrated instructions. Sizes small to large with yardage for medium 1144 yards 35 inch. Send 20 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg Man.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
New Nerve Food Promoted For Indoor Work Fatigue
An advertisement touts Dr. Chase's Nerve Food as a remedy for indoor workers fatigued by monotony. It claims the product provides minerals and vitamins to relieve headaches irritability loss of sleep and indigestion.
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Dr. Chase
Selected Recipes Step by Step Butter Marshmallow Squares
Butter and marshmallows melt over hot water until thick and glossy. Stir in vanilla and mix with oven popped rice cereal in a greased bowl, press into a shallow pan, cool, cut into 24 squares. Chocolate coated all-wheat flakes form candy patties, melt chocolate, coat flakes, spread, cool, and cut into 10 squares.
Inventions Wanted Ottawa Patent Office 25 Dollar Grant
Ottawa reports on the Canadian Patent Office offering a 25 dollar monopoly for new inventions with a 17 year exclusive right. It outlines what qualifies as an invention and notes most applications are prepared by patent attorneys for complex technical subjects.
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Ottawa
Patent Office
Edison
Canada
Noah Cushing
Quebec City
Isaac Ogden
Three Rivers
Que
Smiles and Scuffles in a Busy Evening
A string of lighthearted vignettes unfolds from a police warning to a driver learning to drive yesterday, a husband and wife quip over news, cyclists at a hotel, a robber fearing 30 cents, a cinema note find, and a meek man silenced by his aggressive wife in front of friends.
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Henry
Mr. Jones
Mr. Peck
Sporting News
Bank Leaders See Guarded Canadian Outlook At Montreal
At the 129th annual Bank of Montreal meeting George Spinney warned against over expansion and high taxes while noting a cautious but hopeful view of Canada’s future. B C Gardner reported deposits at a year end of 1 736 000 000 and over 100 000 new savings accounts with growth in personal and agricultural lending. The bank emphasized good labor relations and reconversion progress with 8 000 staff and 110 veterans newly hired.
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Montreal
Canada
George W. Spi
C.M.G
Bank of Montreal
Spinney
B. C. Gardner
B of M
Comedic Exchange Recounts Schoolroom Snub and Dinner Dispute
A husband and wife spar in a dark humor exchange about ending life and turning off gas. A jokey classroom memory follows with a line about being last in a class of 30 boys, Tommy. The father laments the situation and the son replies the outcome could have been worse if the class were larger.
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Tommy
Honest words and hidden sagacity in a father son chat
A successful businessman teaches his son two keys to success. He defines honesty as keeping your word despite consequences. He reframes sagacity as never revealing wisdom, prompting the boy to ponder true cunning.
Ash Tray Carelessness Sparks Home Waste Basket Fires
Fire safety note warns many home blazes begin in waste paper baskets from improper ash disposal.
Munro Fur Store Christmas Specials in Vancouver
Be Christmas specials at the Munro Fur Store 732 Kingsway Vancouver. Prices include Hadeon Seal dyed muskrat 545.00 Muskrat Rock 445.00 Squirrel 356.00 French Seal dyed rabbit 195.00 Also Silver Tassreen Seete in Mink Magxkrat Squirrel 29.00 to 995.04. State type and size when ordering. SEND NO MONEY. Coats available Canada wide.
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Kingsway
Vancouver
Canada
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By Ann Harris
Wheeler Newspaper Syndicate
Ross Jennings
Burge
Burgess Battery Company
Erry
C. P. Farr
Toronto
MR. Attlee
M.L
Ramsay Company
Bank Street
Aberdeen
George Spinney
Labor
Gressive
Vicks VA
Nu-Fashion Beauty School
Portage Ave
Winnipeg, Man
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