A Girl of Grit Solves Cab Chase For Captain Wood
A narrator pursues a missing Captain Wood after a cab theft and suspected foul play. He tracks from Kensington to Fulham and Barnes, identifies homes with fresh wagon tracks, and seeks police aid while warning of possible kidnap by thieves. He learns Wood is alive but in danger, prompting a plan to involve authorities and the New York consulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Road
High Street
Holland House
St. Mary Abbott’s Terrace
Addison Road
Holland Road
She Green
Uxbridge
Haversmith Bridge
Barnes
Strathallan
Captain Wood
Joseph Vialls
Norfolk Street
Wood
Clarges Street
Eben
Sor Cope
Laburaum Street
Mr. Wood
United States
Blackmall
Iburnum
Laburnum Street
London Police
Scotland Yard
Great St. Helen's
Mr. Sausner
Metropolitan Police
Bunk
London
William Aretas Wood
Vineyards of France Cover Vast Acreage
The report notes that vineyards in France span about 4.258 million acres, illustrating the expansive scale of wine cultivation across the country. It highlights regional variety and the economic significance of viticulture in French agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Viveyards
Fragmented Advice on Saving Money and Temper
A reader reflects on spending habits and advice to control anger, noting a contrast between a young man and an old man in savings and frugality. The piece emphasizes practical frugality over impulsive spending and the value of restraint.
Months of Pain From Tumor Is Cured by Pink Pills
Hawkesbury Ontario resident Mrs J M Tinbers describes months of agony from a breast tumor and the relief she found after doctors failed. After trying Willis Pink Pills, she gained strength and the tumor vanished within a couple of boxes. She credits the pills with improving blood and curing related ailments. The advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, sold in boxes or six boxes by mail from Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Tinbers
Hawkesbury
James
Mr Timbers
Wankleek Hill
Surounding
Dr Willis
Dr. Williams
St. Vitus
Ays
Dr Williams
Jon
Dr. Wiliams Medicine Co
Brockville
War and wit in a fragmentary spring note
A collection of quips and brief observations on war, rulers, and social reforms. It mentions ragtime bans on New York piers, a baby elephant in Philadelphia, swearing habits, autos, bull fighting and a proposed substitute horse racing, plus fleeting spring poetry snippets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
The Pome Winds and Peruvian Table Lands Parched
A fragment notes dry conditions in the table lands of Peru and compares to Africa or Persia. It mentions the need to wear a mask for face protection when prevailing conditions occur. The text also briefly warns that having too much of a good thing can apply to two sweethearts at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
South America
Africa
Persia
Mysterious Egg Travel Links Windsor to Harrow Ontario
A Windsor resident found an egg bearing a note from Harrow Ontario inviting correspondence. The letter describes a chain of exchanges across towns and a Canadian connection to England. The writer shares family roots, farm life, and hopes for goodwill amid the Christmas card exchange. The egg’s tale ends with reflections on poverty and community in Windsor and St Thomas Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooson
Bexley Street
Windsor
Wright
Harrow
Ontario
Trnexe
Royal Borough of
Harrow-on-the- Hill
Old County
Deeson
Jan
Oth
Bescon
John Stocker
Tom
Axe
Reid
Trenty
Slater
St ‘Thomas
South Africa
Eryem
Eng
Minard's Lisiment Hair Restorer Sparks Orders in Thain
The article notes government orders for the return to stores of ammunition containing dum-dum bullets as the text references unrest. It mentions a high shot tower in Villach Carinthia and a large cheese import figure for Britain and Ireland with Canada supplying about sixty percent. It also notes English study rates among Egyptian higher school students.
Fisard’s Liniment for Rheumatism Informal Entertaining Note
A brief notice notes that when a woman is announced to entertain informally she will purchase ready made items at the baker’s. The remark reflects social customs and shopping habits tied to hosting in the period.
Ebony outweighs Black Walmer by more than double weight
Black Walmer and Black walnut compare in weight to ebony, with ebony being more than twice as heavy as the same quantity of Black Walmer and Black walnut combined in the fragment.
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Arthur Griffiths
R. F. Feane & Co
Oldnough
Papa
Mama
Alfonso
Rhea I'S
Yrpues Iver Bours
Eros
Natipation
Gericia
Gorenfegerg
Eprau Oe
Mosey
Italy
Russia
Spain
Minard
Villach
Carinthia
Britain
Ireland
Canada
Egypt
Fisard
Colorado
Santa Fe
Great Lakes
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
Canadian Northern Railway
Geo. TH. Shaw
Winnipeg
Canadian Pacific
Cp.r
Ite
C. P Ro
C. E. McPherson
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