Salvation by Calamity or Syndicate in Rural Awakening
In a drought torn village, Mrs Clare and Miss Lane weigh reform via constables and church action while the Macklin sisters pursue a risky farm venture. Jennie sings at a revival that transforms hearts and leads to marriage with Joe and renewed hope after a hard season.
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Miss Lane
Mrs. Clare
Macklin
Grand
Tom
Dale
Misey Peg
Jennie
Peg
Joe
Ben
Tmmy
Kit
Joé
Maurice
Shed Tabernacle
Matter of Personal Right
A local man Bill Gorton laments restrictions on dumping waste in a sullar hole near his home. He argues residents should retain the right to dump filth if they choose, questioning town injunctions despite civic concerns. The exchange reflects tensions between individual rights and municipal regulations.
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Bill Gorton
Bill
J. Gorton
Mr. Gorton
Angeles Times
Transparent Eel Larvae Demonstrate Optical Symmetry
A Washington government bureau study reports translucent larval eels show seven black spots along their length. From the side the spots appear uneven, yet viewed through the body the seven spots align in a symmetrical row.
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Animal Kingdom
Washington
Heavy Mineral Production in British Columbia 1022
A government report estimates British Columbia mineral production in 1022 at 32,167,468 dollars, up from 28,066,641 the year before. Gold and silver values rise with gold up 1,079,462 dollars and silver totaling 4,094,154 dollars, excess of 2,442,058 from 1921.
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British Columbia
Bride and Groom Seen by Child at Window
A child waits by the window for the bride and groom. He recalls his mother’s instruction but forgets to signal in time. As the couple nears, the boy shouts jubilantly that the bride and groom are approaching.
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Jimmy
Mamma
Wide Brimmed Hats Rise in Summer Fashion
Satin returns to favor in summer fashion with a revival among top models. The trend favors broad brimmed picture hats over bonnets, with chic transparent hair-body styles in pastel shades and sheer green brims influencing style choice.
No Thoroughfare Pastimes and Parisian Fashions
Fashion notes describe satin frocks with long panels and fur accents, Canton crepe moire fabrics, and back trims on hats. A London essay urges leaving the past alone to avoid aging memory and notes blue trends for Lady Elisabeth Bowes-Lyon and Westminster Abbey attire with bold hats and plumage as spring styles.
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London Answers
Old University City
Guy Old College
Elisabeth Bowes-Lyon
Duke of York
London
Betty Blue
Westminster Abbey
Sherlock Holmes Letter Fame Cites Conan Doyle Origin
The Detroit News notes fans write to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle about a real Sherlock Holmes. Some praise his adventures, others regret the morphine habit and suggest cures. A musician offers a violin, while Doyle recalls his naming of Sherlock Holmes from earlier drafts. Dr. Joseph Bell is cited as the original model.
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Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock
Arthur
Detroit News
Sherringford Holmes
Sheringford Hope
Joseph Bell
Sunday school lesson on Job tests faith and medicine
The superintendent depicted Job’s sufferings to show suffering and futility of medical treatment. A boy named Willie interrupts asking if Doctor Smith has been tried, highlighting reliance on family physician.
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Job
Willie
Doctor Smith
Willie defies mother over wood carrying in stormy scene
The piece portrays Willie resisting chores while his mother insists on wood carrying. He leaves the woodshed in anger and mutters “Darn” claiming a moving picture would show how he feels, joking about censorship.
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Willie
Tanlac Relieves Longstanding Stomach Trouble
Mrs. Louis Lachmaier of Massillon Ohio says Tanlac cured her severe stomach distress that forced milk only and caused pain and palpitations. She reports rapid improvement and a 20 pound recovery after five bottles, with Tanlac sold by all good druggists and over 37 million bottles sold.
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Louis Lachmaier
Akron St
Massillon
Ohio
Record Honey Crop Sets BC History Mark
The 1922 British Columbia honey crop reached a record value of 177,839 dollars at wholesale prices. The output averaged 61 pounds per hive from 11,591 hives across 2,143 apiaries, up from 80 pounds per hive in 1921 from 10,329 hives in 2,072 apiaries. In 11 years production rose from 20 tons to 355 tons.
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British Columbia
April Golf Optimism Echoes Humble Quips
A light exchange about golfers and optimism in April frames a humorous sports moment. One speaker predicts a good year on the course while the other notes golfers often remain hopeful in the season's start.
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Old Bill Gorton
Western Newapa
Gary the Taleo
Doan
Doan’s
D. Fisher
Columbus
Wilmington
Lathrop
Holland
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