Habit Ends in a Rich Return to Crosstown
George Madison plans a daring burglary at Crosstown First National, but after years away he returns to confront his past. A disguise as James Farnum earns him wealth yet cannot hide his identity from old Tim who recognizes him and triggers a fateful confrontation.
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George Madison
Tim
the Marne
George
Crosstown Evening News
First National
Henry
James Farnum
Alaska
Chicago
New York
Fifth Avenue
Ed Ratchet
Crosstown
Wheeler Newspaper Syndicate
First Hudson Bay diesel train runs to Churchill
A diesel engined train owned by the United States army completed its inaugural run from The Pas to Churchill Manitoba. The 11 car train includes a hospital and medical car reflecting military transport use on the Hudson Bay Railroad.
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PAS
Man
Hudson Bay
Churchill
United States Army
Gems of Thought on Prayer and Devotion
A sequence of quotes on prayer from Trench Maurice South Matthew Henry and Mary Baker Eddy, noting that prayer aligns the heart with divine willingness and should be reflected in practice. It cites James 5 16 and emphasizes diligent, sincere petition.
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Trench
Maurice
Matthew Henry
Mary Baker Eddy
Cardigan Suit in Chalk Stripe Laureate Fashions
Fashion note describes Shrubman creating a cardigan suit in chalk stripe laureate with two hip pocket flaps. The straight skirt features center pleats at the front and back, detailing cut and fit.
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Shrubman
That's Married Life deers hunt joke in Wisconsin
Madison police officers Ray Case and Donald Harris returned from a northern Wisconsin deer hunt with their wives each claiming a deer while the officers had none. The scene drew lighthearted joshing from colleagues about the missing deer.
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Madison
Wis
Ray Case
Donald Harris
Wisconsin
Britain as World Leader in Livestock Exports in 1939
As World War II began in 1939 Britain stood as the world's leading exporter of livestock. The article notes its dominant role in supplying meat, wool, and other animals to allied and neutral markets during the early war period.
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Britain
New Uses for Wood Described by Forester
Minneapolis report cites C. A. Gillett chief forester of the American Forest Products Industries Association outlining new wood uses at the Society of American Foresters national meeting. He lists a flooring composition from powdered tree bark and wrapping paper made from bark.
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Minneapolis
C. A. Gillett
The
American Forest Products Industries Association
Society of American Foresters
Iron in a Man’s Body Equals Five Cent Piece Weight
A historical observation notes that the iron content in a man’s body weighs roughly as much as a five cent piece. The report uses a simple comparison to convey body composition in everyday terms.
Five Year Closed Season for Wild Fowl Proposed
Harvard researchers Dr Ludlety and Dr Griscom discuss a five year moratorium on wild fowl shooting to rebuild duck populations. They cite drastic past losses and rising hunter numbers from 1908 to 1947, implying current licenses threaten bird abundance and suggesting gradual limits to restore supply.
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New York
Ludlety
Harvard
Griscom
Zoology
Ducks Unlimited, Inc
Scientist Says Each Tear Destroys Millions Of Bacteria
A scientist reports the tear's cleansing action may kill about a million bacteria, offering a hopeful note for hay fever sufferers. The finding suggests tears contribute to eye hygiene and pathogen defense.
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Katheen Remis
Eee
Ageet
Western Briefs
Regina
Saskatchewan
United Kingdom
New Brunswick
Ontario
W. S. Lloyd
Great Britain
Pender Island
B.C
Port Washington
Hope Bay
South Pender
Richmond
Richmond Times
Gordon le Breton
Winnipeg
Hilda K. Kinney
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Manitoba
Leader
Sask
Leader Union Hospital
Brazil
Cabral
Dr. Chase
Aioe
James
Ramsay Company
Bank Street
Ottawa
Canada
Kinsella
Edmonton
Ealy
Marvel Beauty Schools
Donald St
Saskatoon
Calgary
Forester
Acts M
Fasr
Ipe
Fleischmann
New Fleischmann
Peggy
Gang
Ling
Hal
Chuck ThurSton
Les Carrol
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