Gospel Plea Invites All to Seek Heavenly Peace
An Omaha letter from Mia J. Whidden urges readers to trust Jesus, seek living water, and pray for God’s will to be done. The message emphasizes love, joy, and peace through faith, inviting youth and all to come to the gospel for comfort amid life’s trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenus
Raspall
Jaan
Jesus
Otorpity
Jaausl
Henger
Mia
J. Whidden
Omaha
Ned
Hard Work for Boys Builds Strength and Character
An older speaker extols muscular labor over study or professional pursuits. He cites chopping, logging, quarrying rock, carpentry, bricklaying, and forge work as the path to strength, endurance, grit, and health. A veteran blacksmith recalls becoming robust through eighteen years of labor.
Local Deposit Interest Rates Clarified for Guelph
A historic notice outlines deposit interest practices from date of deposit to payment, with rates starting at 1 and upward. Interest may be paid or compounded half yearly and notes that no charge is made for collecting sales notes if payable in Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanneé Oy
H. P. Moore
Roma
Conaties
Wellington
Halton
Acton
Mange
Pala
Saunas
Monde
Guelph
Oried
Rone
Hettor
Cuba
Brote
Chas
M. Sheldon
Montreal Iitneas
United States
Witness
Friends of
Mina
Hair Tonic Advertises Growth and Dandruff Prevention
An advertisement touts a tonic described as a perfect hair growth promoter and scalp cleanser. It claims to prevent hair loss and dandruff, with a special department for goods and prices starting as low as 35 cents per square yard and up to higher rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I.co
Button Department Sparks An Old Rivalry
Althes Wells confronts Marian in a crowded store as she selects buttons. Rez, her former ally, lingers nearby while Althes battles a mix of fury and fear at the sight of the rival. The tense moment hints at a past entangled with a promised home and shared secrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bes
Abs
Marian
Ahs
Mies Wells
Alten
Rex Jost
Wrfe
Uncle
Althea
Rex Daniels
Rex
Hart
Elas
Maria
Atrest
Mirisa
Ibore
Trigudlees
Altius
Marlen
Althes Wells
Daniela
Rez
Atlanté
Mies Alshon Wellesha
Matlan
Aithea
The Pleasure Of His Company By A San Francisco Hostess
A San Francisco hostess recounts hosting a shy army officer who brought letters from his regiment. At a dinner with the Hawaiian Commissioners present, the officer announces his ten men will march in, as ordered, disrupting the quiet gathering and revealing his company in attendance.
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San Franceco
Famoua
Tovnesuee
Somal
van Nese Avenue
Argonaut
Learn Forgiveness and Let Go of Unforgiving Spirit
A reflective piece urges forgiveness to avoid harming oneself and others. It warns that bitterness stains the heart and can ruin happiness, illustrating with a neighborly dispute and the danger of harboring revenge. It counsels praying for enemies and seeking salvation through mercy.
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Soisha
NASA
Irish laborer sketches for meal at artist William Keith
An Irish laborer, discharged from the county hospital, asked for money at Keith the artist’s studio. He received a quarter for a meal. Four art students offered to hire him to model. Keith urged him to return if he could work, joking about earning a dollar. He feared how to remove paint afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Keith
Keith
Argonaue
Pea-nut Plantation Harvest Process Described in 19th Century Text
The passage explains a plantation method where vines bloom with bright yellow flowers and vivid green growth. After blossoms form, shoots descend to the ground and underground nuts develop on the shoot, resembling potatoes. Harvest occurs in October with vines plowed, nuts remaining attached to roots, then field stacking, drying, cleaning, bagging, and delivery to the factory for market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Factoriaa
Hash and grave songs fade in old penny issue
A fragmented satirical clipping mixes nursery lines with medical ads. It references a hash joke turning into gravy, lines about songs like My Dearest Heart, and promotes laxative products with testimonials from Edenstone and Dabuo, Magog, Quebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Mamma
Promsoe
Branley
World Champion James Finney Swims Five Hours for $1000 Wager
James Finney, famed water athlete, swam five miles from North Pier Blackpool to St Anne's Pier in five hours eleven minutes. He faced a strong tide and rough conditions, staying afloat with frequent position changes until the tide turned in his favor. A white-boat escort and spectators witnessed the endurance challenge begun near two and continued past five. The wager required finishing by water, not speed, and Finney completed the trial despite challenging currents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Finney
North Pier
Blackpool
St. Annie's Pier
Pinney
Hawae
Victoria Pier
St. Anne’s
Finney
The Battle of the Strong romance review and health note
A mixed notice lists Gilbert Parker's novel The Battle of the Strong praised for character depth and fidelity to life. It also promotes South American Nervine with Annie Patterson of Sackville cited as a cured patient and A. T. Broven as the local seller.
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Gilbert Parker
Copp
Clark
Company, Limited
Toronto
Parker
Jersey
Annie Patterson
Sackville, N. B
Verve Centre
Mies
Backville
N. B
Indy
Maritime Provinces
A. T. Broven
Dye Your Wardrobe With Diamond Dyes Not Fading
Consumers urged to revive faded gowns and shabby dresses with Diamond Dyes. A few packages dye old materials into fashionable colors that resist fading and washing out, offering economical makeovers for women with limited funds.
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Lyon
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Acton Free Press
Bevery
Free Prose Steam Printing Office
Will Street
Acton, Ont
Business Directory
Tohn M. MacDonald, M.d.,c.m
Buccealor TO
J. F. Uren
Cornor Min
Proderick Streets
R' Forster
A. 8. Elliott
Victoria Hospital
Bick Children
Zee NO
Dryden
Ean
Tanoat and
Nose
J. Sen Pet
LDS, Dentiet
E Georgytown
Ontario
J. P, Coghlan
D.D.S
L. DS E. Tat
J Bell
D.D
L.D
Dentut
Bnooxkvitz
Honon
Tonoxto University
Cook
Spadina
Will Vial
Adam Cook
LEGAL
Town Hall
A. MoLman
Jno A. McLean
Mackinnon, A
B. McLeod
Georgatown
McNabb,oglerk
County of Halon
Fire and Life Assurance
Joan
Ate
Perryman's
Ottawa
Canada
Pesners Nunan
Wyndham Ute
Williama’ Btore
Maree Licenbes
Moore
Jano
Maninas
Free Press Office
Ww" Hemstreet
Tual Fire, Insurance Company “ “ Betancismep
Yregranoi
Johnn Taylor
Henry Grindell
Makowactuber
Lumber
Ted
Shingtes
Wood
Eto
Everton
Eden Mills
Everton Mills
Henry Hortop
Guglph
Main Street
Mills
John Cameron
Hemt
Eus
W. Barber & Bros
Paper Makers
Georgetown, Ont
Mars
NEWB
Ueed
I Ia
Milla
Barber & Bros
Alma Ladies’ College
St. Thomas, Ont
Bates
Atables
Warner, M.A
Psorrietor
Speight
Brady
Dane
Oxford
T. J. Day Day
Auéecpu Business College
Easton
Traders’ Bank OF Canada
Cuelph
Isanin
Chartered Bank
Yukon
Raton
A. F. J. Jones
St. George's Sqr
Wyndham St
J. M. Bond & CO
Mickee
ONT
McKee
Sun Savings and Loan Go
Toronto, Ont
Sayers
P. Sayers
P, Sayers
J. H. Hamilton
Granite& Marble Works
Hamilton
Dominion
Oftica and Works
Jamilton's
Woolwich and
Norpfole Sts
New Hamburg
Halstead
Pacific
Uy Gaperai
Merritt
Kong
Panama
Maran
Sheldon's Newspaper
Cinnea M. Snetpoy
Topeka
Provingial Crop Report
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Hae
Baltimore
Gueate
M Osnow
Thehilda
Chicago Post
Eton
Prai Hood
Edenstone
Horofala
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