Telephone links reach remote northwest settlements
North West Air Command and Alberta Government Telephones finalize a deal to extend telephone service across the Peace River area and nearby communities. The chain will connect Wag ner, Little Smoky, Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe, Fort St. John, Fort Nelson and repeaters in British Columbia and Yukon towns Watson Lake and Whitehorse.
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Northwest
Northwest Air Command
Alberta
Peace River Country
Wagner
Little Smoky
Dawson Creek
Pouce Coupe
Fort St. John
Fort Nelson
British Columbia
Watson Lake
Whitehorse
Yukon
Position Could Be Filled Night Watchman Parody
A manager rejects a small anxious applicant and seeks a restless aggressive watchman. He wants a large intrepid person who sleeps with one eye open and is wary of others. A wife is suggested as part of the plan.
Luke-Warm to Hot by Ernest Miles
Luke Cousins, long a Belmonts salesman, faces a delayed job interview at Tilson's office. After an outburst, he learns Mr. Peters, president of Peters Toy Co, oversees the next door and offers Luke a promotion as Assistant Salem Manager. Luke calls Janie with the good news.
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Cally
Luke Cousins
Tilson Specialty Company
Luke
Janie
Belmont’s
Miller
Mr. Tilson
Tilson
Ing
Peters
Peters Toy Company
Mr. Peters
Salem
Peters’ Toy Company
Old Sea Master Declares He Is Queen of England
A port reminiscence recalls a famed fishing boat skipper who, hauled into a witness box, defiantly proclaims to a young barrister that he is the master of the Queen of England. The exchange marks a vivid, humorous episode in local maritime lore.
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Feller
Manchester Guardian
Private view reveals rare Shakespeare pirate edition copy
A London book shop showed a private viewing edition of nine Shakespeare quarto plays from around 1600 to 1619. The volume, the only copy in Britain, is deemed a pirate edition printed by an unknown author with no copyright.
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London
Britain
Stranger In The House And A Note From A Stranger
A woman offers food to a heavyset man who robs her of the key and leaves it under the mat. He later returns home to a cleaned house and a note saying he has been paroled and now has “what it takes.” The incident ends with the chilling goodwill turning into a haunting change of fortune.
Guest Word Roots from Latin Hostis Meaning Enemy
The term guest originates from the Latin hostis meaning enemy. This linguistic link highlights how hospitality terminology evolved from adversarial or outsider notions to welcome roles.
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Hostis
Eyelet Eye-Catcher Pattern for Teens
Frosty white eyelet with ribbons makes a party look for a teen age girl. Pattern 4766 includes a pinafore version and comes in Teen age sizes 10 12 14 16 22. Requires 2 1/2 yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 20 cents and order to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg Man.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Selected Recipes English Tea Biscuits and Ham and Noodle Casserole
English tea biscuits use flour baking powder salt sugar butter currants or raisins milk and an egg, rolled to ¼ inch thick baked at 375 to 400 F for 15 to 20 minutes. Ham and noodle casserole combines noodles ham corn milk and seasonings, baked in a hot oven about 400 F for 20 minutes, yields eight servings. Optional olives or leftover vegetables may be added.
Compass Introduction in Europe in the 12th Century
The mariner's compass appeared in Europe during the 1100s, marking a key advancement in navigational tools. This early adoption aided long sea voyages and helped shift exploration patterns in medieval times.
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Europe
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Paul Nate
Louisville, Ky
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Ts Foundation
Wilson
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