Western travel through the Anaconda district and beyond
An Examiner correspondent writes of western travel starting in Anaconda with its copper industry and company town control. He recounts a rail journey through tunnels and river gorges to Washington and British Columbia, describing harsh weather, risky camping near Indian lands, and a grueling land trek ending in Spokane after ferry tolls and stumbles across Kettle Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Mortina
Luk Examiner
Flos
Butte City
Amalgamated Copper Mining Co
Butte
Great Falls
Ihe
Butte, Anaconda
Chicago
Washington
Marcus
Columbia River
Cascade
British Columbia
Republic
Kettle River
Kettle Falls
St. Paul
Spokane
S. P. Piatt
Unclear OCR Note Touts School Books and Water Information
Fragmentary text from Eva N and Roblyn Milan in Italy mentions a certificate for water information and demands for books from a school and institute. The readable portion is garbled, with references to Miss Campbell and generic items like covers and acting comes home.
Modern medicine cure for kidney diseases advertised
An advertisement touts a modern medicine claimed to cure indisposed prostrations of the kidneys. The tablet price is 50 cents per box with druggist and samples offered. The notice directs interested buyers to 50 Queen Street for further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medica
Queen Street
Canada Responded Nobly To The Motherland In Aid
The message lauds Canada for its noble response to the Motherland and its readiness to help build up industries they deserve, reflecting wartime solidarity and economic cooperation. The quote underscores Canada’s enduring commitment to support allied efforts and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Local News Briefs From Cedar Springs Area
April 15 updates include James Loftus and family settling in the village. Miss Annie McLellan visits Toronto. Miss Toner from Toronto stays with her parents. John Keaney of Gilford visits his brother James Keaney. Mrs. N McLellan and Mrs. P Loftus visit Mrs. Buckley. D Buckley completed census work. Mrs. Terence O Neill is recovering from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Loftus
Cedar Springs
Annie McLellan
Toronto
Toner
John Keaney
Gilford
James Keaney
N. McLellan
P. Loftus
Buckley
D. Buckley
Terence O'Neill
Local News Briefs April Plowing and Community Moves
April 16 reports farmers plowing. Mr and Mrs S J Cross visit from their parents on their way to Huntsville where Cross has taken a new job. Mr and Mrs B Carruthers and daughter visit friends. J Holmer of Brentwood moves to J Gauley's farm. On April 15 death entered the Jennet home at 3rd line and took their daughter Jennie, with family receiving sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Cross
Huntsville
Cross
B. Carruthers
J. Holmer
Brentwood
J. Gauley
R. Jennet
Jennie
Jennet
Remains to Be Interred in Angus Cemetery Today
The article notes the remains will be interred today in Angus cemetery. It also mentions D. Plaxton has been on the sick list for a few days but is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus
D. Plaxton
Easter visitors and residents noted in Queenston area
April 16 reports John Wilson of Queenston visiting parents during the Waster holidays. Miss Louie Herring and Miss Minnie Dunes of Toronto spent Easter with Mrs. Herring. Annie Herring plans to stay in Toronto. Edward Knapp of town line visited Mrs. Herrings, Joseph Wickenson of Hamilton visited old acquaintances. Mrs. R. Barnes and son Elmer with Mrs. Coffee. Jas. Muir returned to Nairn. T. Coffee lost a valuable cow last week. Mr. and Mrs. T. Culford of Barrie visited Wm. Wilson at Lakeview. Arrangements for improving and building the Methodist church. Young people from Phelpston attended last Sunday's evening service. Wm. Robertson of town line spent Easter in Toronto and took a wife. Congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Queenston
N.Y
Louie Herring
Minnie Dunes
Toronto
Mrs. Herring
Annie Herring
Edward Knapp
Town Line
Mra
Herrings
Joseph Wickenson
Hamilton
Dr. Agnew's Ointment Promises Skin Disease Relief
An advertisement touts Dr. Agnew's Ointment as a cure for skin diseases including eczema and scald head. It claims rapid soothing and healing, with piles relief in three to five nights, priced 35 cents and sold at Wismer's Drug Store.
TO CURE A COLD IN A DAY WITH LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
An advertisement promises a 24 hour cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It states druggists refund the purchase price if it fails to cure and that W Grove’s signature appears on every box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grove
Thia
St Peter's Vestry Elects Wardens and Sidesmen
The vestry meeting of St. Peter's church on Monday 15th inst. with Rev Canon Murphy in the chair elected W. B. Sloan and Herbert Wilson as church wardens and sidesmen. Vestry committee members include Henry Taylor George Wallace Dr. Little R W Sloan Jas Hughes W Noble R Sproule H Thomas B Averall E Sloan A Wice and C McClennan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Church
Murphy
W. B. Sloan
Herbert Wilson
Henry Taylor
George Wallace
Dr. Little
R W. Sloan
Jas. Hughes
W. Noble
R. Sproule
H. Thomas
B. Averall
E. Sloan
A. Wice
C. McClennan
Hard to cure easy to prevent Emulsion health claim
An advertisement asserts Scott's Emulsion nourishes the body and keeps organs tissues healthy, preventing consumption germs from gaining a foothold. It emphasizes prevention over cure and promotes the product as a safeguard for overall health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Local notes on returnees and spring farming
Miss Margaret Boyes returns from a week in Toronto. Mrs Phillips and Mrs Gilchrist of Toronto arrive to spend the summer here. The Misses Barclay return from Barrie. Farmers begin spring work as fall wheat looks well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Boyes
Toronto
Phillips
Gilchrist
Barclay
Barrie
Easter Wedding Unites Miss Letitia Wright and Thomas J Shaw
Letitia Wright of Orillia and Thomas J Shaw of Thoroton were married at the residence of A. F. Watson on Colborne Street Orillia with Rev. R. N. Burns officiating. The couple departed for a short tour and their new home in Thornton after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Watson
Colborne Street
Orillia
Letitia Wright
Thomas J. Shaw
Thoroton
R. N. Burns
Thornton
Orillia Times
No Cure No Pay Remarkable Proposal to Readers
An offer promises refund and cash payment if Dr Clarke's Wonderful Little Red Pills fail to cure rheumatism or listed blood diseases after trial. Canada Chemical Co and local agents tout cures for la grippe, asthma, eczema, catarrh, backache, indigestion, and liver troubles with $0.50 per box. The ad claims high success even in long standing cases and pledges $100 for any case not permanently cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Examiner
Lu Examiner
Dr. Clarke
Canada Chemical CO
Peterborough
Ont
D. H. MacLaren
John Woods
Geo. Monkman
W. E. Wismer
Nerve Food Promises Cure With Cod Liver Oil Emulsion
An advertising pitch claims Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil feeds nerves and brain, boosts fat intake to ease neuralgia and nervous irritation, and aids full recovery by improving usual food fat supply. A free sample is offered with a pleasant taste. Scott and Bowne, Chemists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
April 15 Crop Update and Local Happenings
The census worker has finished questioning residents as fields and highways dry up and farmers begin spring work. Fall wheat looks good this season. Maple sugar making is underway. Canadian bands start their season after a long quiet period. Jos Emms hosted friends Friday to celebrate a court victory over Ross regarding a traction engine. Effie Jamieson of Barrie visits. Gertie Knight returns from Orillia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos Emms
Ross
Effie Jamieson
Barrie
Gertie Knight
Orillia
List of class winners and names from senior exam roll
The notice lists students by class and names: Jr. III W Gibbins, W Quantz, W Webb, G Miller, L Webb. Class I P Gibbins, N Fagan. Pt II Clace H Webb, R Webb. First Class H Iiving, J Martin, H Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S
Innisfil
E. Carr
O. Smith
A.wice
M. Webb
G. Smith
H. New
J. Gibbins
I. Wice
W. Gibbins
W. Quantz
W. Webb
G. Miller
L. Webb
P. Gibbins
N. Fagan
H. Webb
R. Webb
H. Iiving
J. Martin
H. Martin
Refund guarantee on tar syrup misfill promise
The undersigned offer a refund on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or sold. A 25 cent bottle is guaranteed to prove satisfactory or money refunded. Names listed include Joan Woops Gro MonKMAN D. H. MacLaren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Joan Woops
Gro
Monkman
D. H. MacLaren
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Ton
North Bay
Meaford
Lwonant
t.—Ross’ Block
Owen St
Ephone
To CO. OF Canada
Roctor
H. Baker
LE Stables
P. Bank of Toronto
West
Yiva
Ampbell
Conserollege
St. Thomas
Eva N
Roblyn
Milan
Italy
Neo
Miss Campbell
Institute
Iuns
Ber
Irrie
Blackberry
Nist
Drugeist Optician
Hunter Bros
Trac
Mark
ROYAL
A& Lothing
Phelpston
Anten Mills
Churchill
Vinegar Hill
Castoria
Sarjeant & Smith
Priestley
NTO G. Co
Page Fencing
the Page Wire Fence CO. (Ltd
Walkerville, Ont
FB. H. Yates
Marlbank, Ont
Edgar
Brussels
Collier Street
Marrin’s
Eureka Bog
Copp Bros
Buchanan É
Kien
Eagle
Express C O.D
Express
Victor
Morgan & Wright
Dunlop
Catalozhe
T.W. Boyd & Son
Agence
Aconce
Notre Dame
Marshall Sanitary
Ford’ & Park
Children Sry For
Root & Shoe Workers Union
John McPherson CO. Limited
Union Facory
James Edwards, PM
Anis
Mary Street
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