Love and scheming in a small town confrontation
In Darley a tangled plot unfolds as Lydia's planned marriage to Governor Telfare clashes with secret affections. Mrs. Cranston and Kitty weigh influence and honor while Bob Hanks faces family pressure, debt, and a reckoning at the warehouse.
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Mrs. Cranston
Lydia
Darley
Kitty
Telfare
Buckley
Virginia
Conversation on Main Street Between Mrs Hillyer and Jim Kenner
In a village by the warehouse Mrs Hillyer tells Jim Kenner she is still busy with cases. She complains he is too backward to assist and jokes about serving him different gravy while keeping him on the sideboard to eat cold twist.
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Kenner
Lost Comedy Haunts Grossmith and Ganthony Tale
English comedian Weedon Grossmith recalls losing a Robert Ganthony play on the way home. He says Ganthony pressed him nightly for a reaction and the work haunted him until a cab rumination led to a Scotland Yard inquiry. The play was eventually traced and returned to its owner.
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Weedon Grossmith
Robert Ganthony
Grossmith
Ganthony
Germans and Canada emerge in Canadian Gazette
Editor of the Canadian Gazette reports on a British visit to Germany and a conversation with Prince von Buelow. The chancellor notes German interest in Canada’s progress, Ontario and West settlers, no doubt of their loyalty, and Germany’s shift to internal emigration. He praises Canada's future and notes U.S. contributions to Canada's growth.
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Canadian Gazette
Germany
Prince von Buelow
Ontario
West
Canada
United States
Expansion of Commerce in the Dominion
The Dominion's customs revenue shows rapid growth with June receipts at 5 321 444 53 for 1907 08 versus 4 083 421 37 in 1906 a rise of 1 225 023 46. For the three months ended June the total was 2 964 391 40 and the period to 1906 was 12 156 701 03.
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Dominion
Jane
A March Hare Lunch of Handmade Themed Centerpieces
The article describes a March hare luncheon idea with damp sand centerpieces edged by pine and seasonal blooms, set on white embroidered table runners. It suggests handmade velvet or paper rabbits as decorations, name cards with rabbit motifs, and a menu featuring hare as a dessert course, with shrimp bisque and oyster pies.
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Bristol
Etiquette for Calls and Reception Manners
Guidance on when to rise for visitors and how to greet hosts and guests in social calls. It covers whether a lady or host should stand, how to bow or shake hands, and who initiates the greeting when introductions occur. It advises minimal movement when departing and notes variations for hostess and guest conduct.
Sleep Sickness Germ Isolated by Dr Watson at Lethbridge
A note reports Dr A Watson, Dominion bacteriologist at Lethbridge quarantine station, isolating the sleeping sickness germ known as trypensesomes. The discovery is described as a finding of great importance with potential global impact.
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A. Watson
Dominion
Lethbridge
Alberta
Africa
Watson
Dainty Dishes Recipes From A Historic Menu Page
Classic guidance on macaroni with eggs and a cheese sauce, imitation sweetbreads from veal with bacon and mace, bacon roll pastry with sage and onion, orange rhubarb preserve, and baked mackerel with breadcrumb stuffing. Each item includes simple steps, seasonings, and serving tips for hot, hearty dishes.
Parasol Bag Makes Ready For Seaside Season
The article describes a simple parasol and stick bag crafted from stout crash or serge with a leather base. A strong ribbon forms a sling and bow, offering a compact project that can be completed in about an hour for ready use at the seaside.
Within Her Rights in a Silver Gray Coat
A black woman in a silver gray automobile coat was seen early, dragging an unwilling and disreputable yellow dog by a weather thong. A friendly policeman asked why she did not turn the dog loose. She insisted on her right to walk the streets in style, amid a scene of contention and confusion.
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Oman
New York
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