Alma College hires two Torontonian graduates
The 1896 Torontonensie notes Miss Mary Rowell and Miss E M D Moore as new heads of English and science at Alma Ladies College in St Thomas Ontario. Rowell praised for leadership in W C A Victoria College and strong scholarship. Moore described as clever sociable conscientious with deep scientific work and elected first vice president in senior year.
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Torontonensie
Mary ©. Rowell
E. M. D. Moore
Alma Ladies’ College
St. Thomas
Ont
Bcience
Toronto- Nesls
Mary C. Rowell
Atudente
Rowell
Victoria College
Faculty of Modern Languages
Moore
Rural Exchange Sparks Gentle Banter in New York Weekly
A humorous exchange unfolds between a young woman and a farmer aboard a railway era scene. The adminer boarderto jokes about fashion with a red parasol provoking polite quips as a country cow eyeing the scene draws a smile from all.
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New York Weekly
Plan to light pyramids and power Nile cotton district
Britain weighs a scheme to build a 25 000 horsepower electric plant at Assouan Falls on the Nile. The project would transmit power 100 miles through cotton regions to illuminate pyramid interiors and operate irrigation pumps. An American company is believed likely to secure the contract.
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Pyramids
Assouan Falls
Nile
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Health for Summer Boost
Advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for tired nervous individuals and various ailments. It claims autumn vitality for users who have avoided medical failures and criticizes slander harming friendships while urging trust in the remedy and in loyal associates.
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Paine
Reporter Plans Wedding Scoop for City Editor
A reporter asks for 15 minutes to file a marriage item to fill half a column. The editor urges sensational detail and the bride’s name, promising space if there’s a notable angle.
Prisoner Sentenced to Fourteen Days for Attempted Town Departure
Magistrate questions the prisoner about leaving town. The inmate says he lacked strength to bring the town with him and is sent to prison for fourteen days to reconsider his actions.
Easier to Get Money Than Keep It Says Opinion
An opinion column argues money is easier to obtain than maintain, noting recurring financial temptations and cautioning against short term gains that undercut long term stability.
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Ernes
Ayer
Elevator Business Replaces Ministry Plot Twist
A witty exchange recalls Mosely once pledged to uplift mankind. The other schoolmate reveals Mosely did not join the ministry but entered the elevator business, a surprising career turn.
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Mosely
Health Elixirs and Personal Anecdotes From An Old Advert
A jumble of claims promotes remedies for joints stomach and chest ailments. Letters from readers mention Haggard's Yellow Oil and Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as cures. A playful anecdote notes a baby swallowing a sponge and surviving.
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Arthur’ Byrne
Rock Hill, Ont
Haggard
Maggina
Youngpop
Thomas
Parmelee’s Pilla Advertised by Waterloo Reader
A letter from John A. Beato of Waterloo Ontario praises Parmelee's Pilla for dyepepsis liver and kidney issues and claims strong relief. The note touts Parmelee's Vegetable Pilla as a cathartic for liver troubles biliousness jaundice and yellow eyes and cites a quip about vanity to boost sales.
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Parmelee's Pilla
Itelf
John A. Beato
Waterloo
Onatario
Scott's Expulsion Aims to Curb Weight Gain Warning
The note claims the product addresses youth obesity, presenting it as a warning against excess and promising weight improvement for young people. It emphasizes removing waste and restoring a better figure.
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Anlesa
Scott
Tramp Address Sparks Wardrobe Quip and Zinger
A blunt insult exchange centers on a rude remark about appearance and self deprecation about eczema. The dialogue features a startled reply claiming the speaker only looks worse beside uncommon beauty. The vignette captures social sniping in a terse exchange.
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