Manitoba Land Offers and Homestead Guidance
A Manitoba land prospectus outlines prices for Dominion lands and river farms near Winnipeg, with 160 acre homesteads priced around 115 to 125, and river plots at varying costs. It notes eligibility for 30 acres free for a homestead, provides routes from Ontario, and urges consulting real estate agents. government migration aid is absent.
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Manitoba
Northwest
Dominion
Winnipeg
Dominion Huida
Frea
Ontario
Lakes
Duluth
St.Paul
Quebec
War News Reports Turmoil Between Turkey and Roumania
The latest dispatches describe Turkish fire near Kalefit and Giurgevo, with Russian forces advancing toward Oltenitza and Mirtehatu bombarded. Montenegrin commander Gen Vukoviteh awaits attack at Koenstag, while Turkish and Montenegrin forces concentrate around Podgoritza. Britain stocks 35 009 troops and 700 horses for embarkation. Afghanistan envoy denies alliance with Russia. Russia plans out a fleet of small turret ships for imminent expedition.
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Turkey
Bouthinia
Kalefit
Vidin
Tad Rotunaniins
Giurgevo
Roumanian Aurtillery
Oltenitza
Fanily
Vukoviteh
Koenstag
Nicsies
Podgoritza
Tanit
John Lintora Simanens
K. CL. B
Royal Engineers
Russia
Estiden Possaya
Fnrmort
War and Industry Shifts in a Turbulent Era
The piece contrasts wartime Europe’s effect on the poor with potential gains for industry and labor demand. It notes European trade ships carrying beef corn specie grain and produce, and reports Brantford preparing for city status, amid public notices on exam schedules and teacher certifications.
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Europe
New York
Dunkin Act Triggers Thirst As Town Bars Stay Open
Napanee Beaver reports the Dunkin Act came into effect Thursday, causing hotels to stay open but bars to offer sparse options. Patrons drink lemonade spiked with hopes for relief while alcohol sales appear unchanged. The piece notes no noticeable change in commerce beyond spirits’ disappearance from the counters.
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Gustave Dore
Estate of Redford May Pay 10 to 15 Cents on Dollar
The Stratford report notes under oath that creditors may expect a dividend of ten to fifteen cents per dollar from Mr Redford’s estate. A separate incident describes a Windsor to Essex party member who, after drinking, became faint and fell from a wagon, now in a critical condition.
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Stratford
Pen and Scissor Nelects and Canal Opened for Navigation
The article notes the opening of the Tachine Canal for navigation, with a variety of other dated items including army worm in New Brunswick, bush fires north of Ottawa, a typhoid fever death toll at Urillis Asylum, and large horse shipments from Western Ontario to England. It also reports a writ of attachment against Taylor & Co. in Toronto, favorable crop prospects in Quebec, and many thieves and refugees in Windsor. Additional items mention Jeremiah Buckley aged 106 in Hamilton, a decline in Grand Trunk Railway earnings, a tea and silk train from Yokohama to New York via the Air Line, Russian military movements near Ezefoum and Kars, and impending papal allocations against Russia.
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Urillis Asylum
Ontario
England
Dobu Taylor & Co
Axio Manufacturers
Toronto
Quebec
Windsor
Jeremiah Buckley
Hamilton
Grand Trunk Railway
Fire Wrecks Elora Brush Factory Belonging to Dolby
A fire destroyed the Elora brush factory, mainly owned by Mr. Dolby, early Monday. The blaze started in the loading area and spread rapidly despite rapid response from the engine and firemen. The Building near the river escaped with scorched sides. the Burns Hotel was saved. Estimated losses reach 310000 with insurance unknown, and about thirty workers lost their jobs.
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Brush
Robert
Dolby
Burn
British Naval Fleet Size and Mediterranean Command Changes
The article outlines Britain’s naval strength with 17 men of war, detailing ships in the Mediterranean under Vice-Admiral Hornby and Admiral Drummond, plus Channel and other stations. It notes the Hercules and Triumph returning home, with several ironclads and gun vessels across the fleet, and reports mail thefts and postal inquiries in Chicago.
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Great Britain
Mediterranean
Hercules
Triumph
James Drummond
Alassandes
Hornby
Méditerranean
Monstreb
Hotapur
Putma
Research
Rupert
Sultan
Swiftsure
Devastation
Alexandr
Channel
Bay
Mour
Prince
Ching
Admiral Ryder
Lambert
North America
West India Station
Cooper Key
Hualf
Pacific
de Horsey
East Indies
Str RB. Macdonald
Australia
Cape of Good Hopes
Africa
Sullivan
Channel Squadron
Portsmouth
Died In Acton Janet McDonall Widow of George Smith
Janet McDonall wife of Mr George Smith died in Acton on the 3d inst at about 22 after two months of marriage. The notice also lists fluctuating prices for local markets and advertises Epps Cocos with a testimonial about cocoa aiding digestion and health.
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Acton
Janet McDonall
George Smith
Wood's Improved Hair Restorative Claim Highlights
An ad promotes Wood's Improved Hair Restorative as a universal hair treatment. It claims it restores grey hair to natural color, revives faded and dry hair, aids premature baldness, and removes scalp eruptions and itching. Supplied by C. A. Conk Co in the US and Canada, with manufacturers’ prices.
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C. a.Conk @ Co
Chien
United States
Canaday
Lyman Deos, & Co
Toronto
Insolvent Mary McNair Estate Auction at Acton
By order of the Halton County Court assignee W Allan offers at public auction in Acton on Wednesday June 6 at noon the insolvent Mary McNair’s estate. Two parcels: a brick dwelling and store on village lot nine, block two, Acton. and a frame dwelling with store and stable on the westerly part of village lot eighteen, block three. Each parcel subject to mortgages. terms announced at sale.
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Halton
Acton
Hamilton Provident and Loan Society
W. Allan
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Josh Hacking ‘Editor
Branttfond City
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Certiti- Caley
Puhtie
Wednéanday
New Brunswick
Mountain District
Ottawa
Yokohama
Air Line
Gulatz
Ezefoum
Kars
County of Huron
Emerson
St. James Cathedral
Mr. Rainsford
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Joly
St. John
N. B
Richmond Hill Grammar School
York Herald
Gravenhurst
Lachine Canal
Montreal
Manitoba Mounted Police
Detroit
London
John Lee & ‘Sons
Earl Shenton and
Ossett
American Berkshire Association
A. R. Coleman
Jarvis
Ontario Veterinary College
Weston
Eagle
Cruickshark
Orangeville
Malancthon
McLean
Powell and Nicholls
Guelph
Wm. McDonald
Elora
Mono Mills
Chicago Journal
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Glasgow
Epps
Cocos
Ips
Civil Service Gazette
James Epra& Co
Homeopathic ‘Chemist
Threadneedle Street
Piccadilly
St. Alban's Church
Donald Cameron
Aston
Court OF Revision
Exquesing
Clark’s Inn
Stewarttown
J. Murray
Anid
Kaqueaing
Prstte
Town Hall
Milton
Mary McNair
L. Beardmore
Apri
Fain
Srr
Wrrliam Temple
William Temply
Diana
Red Prince
Joel Leslie
Erin
Durham
Ball “Zephyr
F. W. Stone
Smith, Acton
P' Culara
Eiguesing
Ajtediog
Gi-M
Stove Depot
Johnson
Kisd
Gouda
Elbthidra
Dickson & McNab
Adam Dickson
Dam Pickson
Peter Menab
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Fife & McNab
Joseph Fyfe
Peter Meya B
Farmery
Mperunion
Homie Suoyss
Dore
BR Truk & LO
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Acton Plow Co
N. Plows
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Edward Matthews
Nicklin’s
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John Kennedy
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West ‘End
Svery
Tony Cor
Yor
Ios Istsy
West End
A. O. Buchan
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Siena
Lindsay's Inn
Moon
Wallace
Bord
Georgetown
Mand Seaviiy
Tauespat
Stingle
Campbellville
Lowville
Sarunpay
Palermo
Ooh
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Moxpay
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Reveller
Sod Hyder
Tate
Scott
Canadian Centennial Co
Centennial Commission
Canadian Commission
Mr. Tow Liey
Canada
Philadelpha
Traly
Canadiian Commission
Speyside
Pa & H. Sayers
International Ehieilaay
Philadelphia
the. United
Ontanto
J. White
Iso
John B. Vilay
Basil
Poes BR Browe
Francis A
Baréau
Y A. T. Gognoma
Dirk J. L. Carat
Hurras
Rox
Tal Jhe County
Kar Beauty
B&b
Morlin
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