Pack of Cards Trial Echoes Biblical Allegory at Court
A soldier, jailed for spreading a pack of cards in church, argues the cards teach religion. The magistrate finds the Knave missing and declares him Not Guilty. The piece then shifts to broader reflections on world conflict, governance, and public interest in education and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark
Heaven
Earth
Noah
Moses
God
Sheba
Solomon
Trate
Igdee
Conversation on Unemployment and World Affairs
In The Press discussion topics range from unemployment and economics to national and international issues. Participants debate living conditions and the state of society while noting world events including the war in Spain and its impact on people.
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Spain
Oddifaces
Railway surveyor warns line across farmer barn dispute
A railway surveyor tells a farmer the company plans to build a line through the area. The farmer Giles objects saying it would pass through his barn, but he cannot stop them. He notes a hen sitting, implying disruption to poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles
Kruschen Helped Rheumatic Woman After 12 Months
A rheumatic patient reports relief after using Kruschen Salts for over a year. She takes a half teaspoon in hot water each morning and says knee and back pain diminished, making stairs no longer troublesome. The ad praises uric acid solvent action and kidney support. The second scene shows a classroom joke about future plans, with Betty wanting to be married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruschen
Late stroll under suspicion in quiet street
A policeman watches a man in evening clothes at three in the morning. The man concedes it is late but notes it is about the only chance a pedestrian has these days.
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Commission
Courtesy
Evening Telegram
Betty
Confederation Life
J. C. Abbott
Bloorhfield Ave
Montreal
Que
Florence
Eagle Brand
Jacqueline
the Borden. Co. Limited
Yardley House
Toronto
Ons
Daby's Welfare
Job.a
Feres
Hocal
Canada
U.S.A
The
Twillingate Sun
E. J. Linfield, T’gate
P. O. Box
St. John's
George Reid
J. McIntyre
ST. Johns
Port Aux Basques
St. John’s
S. S. Clyde
Lewisporte
South Side
Notre Dame Bay
Lewisport
Eaton Bay
Newfoundland Railway
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