Quebec City Then and Now A Glimpse of Historic Ground
The article recounts Quebec City as the cradle of New France, noting Cartier's 1538 sighting and Champlain's founding in 1608. It highlights key sites like Chateau St. Louis, the Citadel, Notre Dame des Victories, Sous-le-Cap, the Place d Armes, and Montcalm and Wolfe memorials, plus winter and summer attractions and nearby excursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oebec
New France
North America
Jacques Cartier
St. Maio
France
Canada
Cartier
St. Lawrence
Donnacona
Stadaccona
Quebec
Champlain
Frontenac
la Salle
Great Lakes
Mississippi River
United States
Louisiana
Cape Diamond
Chateau St. Louis
New York State
Dufferin Terrace
Phipps
Notre-Dame Des Victories
Hogenden Walker
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Wolfe
Levis
Notre Dame Square
Governmar c
Sousse-Cap
America
Sous-le-Cap
Richard Montgomery
Montgomery
New York
Old
St. Paul's Church
Broadway
St. Peter and
St. James Streets
Benedict Arnold
Old City
Place d’Armes
Montcalm
Plains of Abraham
Montmorency Falls
Niagara
Ste. Anne Beaupre
Quebec Bridge
Valuable Hints On Overheating In Automobiles
Overheating common in summer. causes include leaks in the water system insufficient cooling due to depletion and radiator dirt. wrong ignition timing slipping fan belt and poor fuel mixture. If overheating occurs stop engine, cool 10 to 15 minutes, then add cold water and check for radiator circulation.
Decency Defines Real Success in Life
The Detroit Free Press argues that decency, not tricks or brute force, is the true path to lasting success. It asserts that honest, decent people win friendship and respect, while deceitful types may rise briefly but never truly succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Repairing Rim Cuts On Car Tires
Repairing rim cuts involves drilling holes on both sides of the break at eight inch intervals, threading a six strand braided cord through the holes, waterproofing the lacing with paraffin, and finishing with a blowout patch inside the tire shoe to protect the tube.
Uncle Henri Smith Romance Opens in Wellstown
Beatrix and Dora, strangers in Wellstown, craft a humorous ruse by posing as nieces of Henri Smith. Their deceptive mail leads to social invites and a real connection when Henri, Gaston lumber magnate, learns of the prank. He meets Beatrix and Dora with good humor, inviting them to Green Acres garden party.
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Beatrix
Dora
Wellstown
Callie
Barton’s Cottage
Rendown
Miss Callie
Doran
Henri Smith
Gaston
Smith
Henri
Trix
Honor
Green Acres
Rose Lodge
Miss Fairfax
Tom Henri Smith
Miss ‘Trix
Henry Smiths
Elna
Inexpensive jack for auto from Popular Science Monthly
A simple lever jack design using wood or light iron to lift a rear wheel. It uses a belt from the wheel to drive a lever with a hole at the end and ground pins to stabilize, with a half circle bearing on top for the axle. John D. Lowry describes the device in Popular Science Monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Lowry
Popular Science Monthly
Automobile care and maintenance insights from early manuals
The article offers timeless tips on guiding cars safely, preventing engine misfires from water in the carburetor, and using proper lubrication and polishing. It notes the Bertillon system for automobile identification in New York City and stresses summer tire wear and securing electrical wires with rubber tubing.
Motivation Fades When Will Lacks Strong Urgency
The speaker notes that enthusiasm wanes for a cause without strong personal drive. A cautious stance emerges toward rallying support absent clear incentives or emotional pull.
Inventions Restore Hearing via Ear Drum Vent
An advertisement touts A. O. Leonard of New York City as inventor of a miniature ear drum venting device. Claimed to restore hearing for deafness from catarrh and perforated drums, it supposedly makes the inventor appear non deaf. Readers are invited to request information from Suite 92, 70 Fifth Avenue.
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A. O. Leonard
New York City
Mr. Leonard
Fifth Avenue
Receiver Sometimes as Bad as Original Board
A terse remark notes the receiver can resemble or rival the original board of directors in function and impact. The comment highlights concerns about governance and leadership quality within an organization.
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Jaye
Tis Oryana
Chateas
Frontenac Srem ‘Citadel
Pacis
Western Newspaper Union
Automobile News
Police Department
Edward Mazzullo
Washington, D. C
Dean
Ohio
Holden, Carpenter
Washington
Dunkirk
Sam Doan
Foster -Milburn CO
Buffalo
Fletcher
Dr. Peery
Frice
A.B. Richards Medicine Co
Sherman, Tax
Beecham
Peterson
Mary
420 Avenue
Pittsburgh
Ruger
Washington Avenue
Racine
Wis
Ruggists
Peterson Ointmento
Daisy
Harold Somers
de Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
Fregeles
Soares
Cleveland
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