Ward, Leck & Co. Inherits a Complicated Family Plot
Sunningley to bring his wards, Barbara and the child of his late relative, to live at Dean's Yard under his protection. Parkes counsels marriage plans while housekeeper Mrs Gray steers domestic affairs and guards the household's delicate balance in this tangled financial and social drama set around Worthington and the Hall. Barbara arrives with mixed feelings, while Sunningley frames a sudden, cautious pledge to secure her future.
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Parkes
Dean Chance
Eal Senalogtey
Ifeke
Tehiat 'Tarbara
Vauxhall Bridge Mead
Senmingi
Mic Gray
Ogre
Mir Bunalngiy
Bin
Sunningley
Gray
Ap al
Sundogley
Sananingley
Sanningley
Sanniegrey
Ginay
Miss Harbare
Worthington
Fanning
Sbonningley
Wie Iit
Parbara
Narhara
Parken
Suntingley
Barbara
CANADIAN APPLES TO BE PROMOTED AT HOME
The Department of Trade and Commerce plans a campaign to boost home demand for Canadian apples as imports decline due to war. Sir George Foster aims to educate Canadians on the food value of local apples and reduce reliance on imported fruits.
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Austria-H
Great Britain
Europe
Germany
Department of Trade and Commerce
George B. Foster
Canada
Rurnpe
Belgium’s Stand Proves Small Nations Can Defy Empires
In a defiant assignment of moral force, Belgians show that a small nation can resist a larger foe through liberty and independence. The piece argues that Belgium’s determined resolve unsettles Germany and echoes historic Allied warning about overreliance on coercive power and fate.
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Switserland
Belgium
Germany
Holland
Switzerland
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Napoleon
Pitt
Archbishop Urges Reduced Marriage Fees for Recruits
The Archbishop of Canterbury asks bishops to lower marriage license fees to allow soldiers and sailors called to active service to wed before departure. The total fee is a dollar including $2.50 in stamps duty to the government, which he seeks to be waived for recruits. Dioceses have already cut the fee to $2.50 and clergy are waiving further charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbishop of
Canterbury
England
Hum o the Hug and the old Berwickshire clan tale
A fragment recounts Scottish origin of the word hum and the Boag of Berwickshire lineage. It notes a Hamme r of Hume connection through marriage and a Geordie Hume who became known as Hum o’ the Hug with a penchant for excitement and a dismissive manager’s remark about Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berwickshire
Hammer of Hume
Geordie Hume
Clarly “Hume
Submarine Inventor John Holland’s Pioneering Trials
The article traces John Holland’s early work on underwater craft from a crude wooden model built in Paterson to later designs in New York and Crescent Shipyards. It notes his 1899 Navy contract for a government funded submarine and the successful St Patrick’s Day trial of a 54 foot vessel at Perth Amboy.
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Limerick
Marine
Pierson
Navy Department of the United States
Paterson
Holland
Passaic
New York
Delameters Shipyard
West 13Th Street
North River
Navy Department
Mr. Holland
Crescent Shipyards
Eligebeth NJ
Arthur.j. Soed
Perth Amley
St. Patrick's Day
America
Armstrong
Germany
Beett
Elect Big
French War Machine Costs Run High in Europe's Conflict
French economists estimate daily war machine expenses from 20 000 to 25 000 000 dollars, totaling about 4 560 000 000 000 for six months including mobilization. About 1 500 000 land troops and 240 000 sailors are under arms. For Balkan mobilization the cost per man is 2 60 a day, yielding 22 006 000 daily and 660 000 000 monthly, 43 960 000 000 for six months, excluding upkeep of armies and fleets.
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Guyot
Great Negin
Belgium
Germany
Engin
Great Britain
Reichetag
Vienna
Han
The Empire of War Promises Unity Across Seas
The editorial lauds arriving soldiers as a valuable addition to imperial forces. It argues their presence strengthens national resolve and foreshadows greater unity and shared sacrifices if victory is achieved, citing Boer War echoes and a common effort across the empire.
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Wwe HK
Vast Africa Quotation Cited by Dan Crawford
In the Record of Christian Work Dan Crawford extols Africa’s vastness and contrasts it with India China Europe and the Vanderbilts. The fragmentary passage reveals misreadings and garbled text suggesting a broader discussion of geography empire and personal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Crawford
Africa
India
China
Oliver Ret
Europe
Jonsies
Robinsons
Britain's War Reflections on the July Crisis Summary
The piece surveys the July 1914 crisis from Sarajevo to war, detailing Austria Hungary's ultimatum to Serbia, German mediation attempts, and Britain’s insistence on peace. It notes Russia fear, German reluctance, and Sir Edward Grey's efforts to avert a continental conflagration, ending with the outbreak of war.
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Bri
Kae
Austria-Fungary
Serajev
Ne Ee
Ala
Austria
Berlin
Seraje O
Austria-Hungary
Servia
Germany
Edward Grey
Russia
Sir Edward
France
Rusels
Demantia
Servius
Sue Picions
Huerta
Bosnia
Hler Segovina
Seria
Earope
Edward Myr
Wos
Jimel'mit
Katng
Berwin
Italy
Great Britain
Vienna
St. Petersburg
Ambasseulor
Rusela
England
Assuranes
Edaward Grey
Hungary
Europe
Fegland
Anetria
Sin
Paris
Rainbow Serpentine Stone and Its Fashion History
The article discusses serpentine and its use in art and architecture, noting its Canadian sources in Quebec and Cornwall showpieces. It traces 19th century fashion waves, royal interest, and varied colors from black to purple, calling serpentine the Rainbow Stone and highlighting notable pedestals and decorative items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Toemae Lipton
Wanede
Quebec
Cornwall
England
Serpentine
Wales
Osborne
Howse
Marquis of
Weetmineter
Hon Pemberton
Duke of Devomhire
London
Ellen
Long Climb to Success in Hard Times
Fragmentary voice hints at a climb to success with a line about perseverance. The text references effort and an implied path to achievement, though details are incomplete.
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Cosl Oeed
Tove
Britain
Sir Edward Cook
William
Gvrman
George
Hoon
Willie-Paw
Willie
Clacineat Hugaier
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