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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
5
Palace by Piecemeal and a Death by Own Action
A curious tale of a woman who buys old interiors to transform a Staten Island house into a palace, imagining lavish carvings and marbles. Separate items discuss a man ending his life and a surgeon recounting a barber’s failed attempt, plus scattered notes on emeralds in biblical history and light humorous vignettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staten
Middlesex Hospital
London
Jeruson
Syria
Votan
Elitish
The Human Stomach and Quick Justice at Ascot
A fragmented piece discusses stomach fatigue from constant eating and the need for rest, followed by a note on Ascot where swift punishment is administered in the royal stand court. It also touches on happiness as a cultivated habit, play as essential, and municipal marriage rites near Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascot
Royal Stand
Bow Street
Berka
French Gentleman Rescued From River Ducking At Tavern
A French gentleman was rescued from a ducking in the river and taken to a tavern. He was advised to drink a tumbler of very hot brandy and water. He joked about a fortnight’s wait and agreed to be treated promptly.
Fragmentary Dialogue Fragments From Obscure Page
The readable lines show a jumbled conversation with names like Crabbe and Hopker and phrases about a camera and digging. It reads as fragmented chatter with unclear context and few coherent events or outcomes. The text lacks a clear subject, setting, or actions to summarize beyond garbled exchanges.
Local Notes from Muskoka and Nearby Towns
No significant event, but several community items: gatherings at Mr Shanahan’s and Angus McCuaig’s. Miss Murphy of Toronto and Miss Murphy of Barrie visiting. Shanshan loses a fine horse. Mr Kirkpatrick reopens school. Mrs Irons described in a family tribute. Joe McBride injures fingers while mowing. Jos Applebee of Barrio plans Sunday opening with a new book. Jor Walton bitten by a dog and hospitalised. bear hunting success by Adams and Richard Hockridge.
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Oro
Harvey
Bol Muskoka
Rico
Neighorhood
Edjocen
Arlees
Shanahan
McCuaig
W.caldwell
Miss Murphy
Toronto
Miss Murpy
Barrie
Miss Frawley
Usdale
Jos. Applebe
Barrio
Bete
Walton
Taceday
Adane
Richard Hockridge
Curious Mise-Match of Topics From A Dated Ledger
Reported items cover diverse notes including postal undelivered funds, a drowning incident at Foote's Bay, a legal case against Kingston, apple crop exports, Grand Trunk Railway earnings, and a new farm implement company. Also included are brief notes on Emerald and Beryl, washing and care tips for flatirons, Chinese language observations on public spirit, and cockroach medicine with historical remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Craig
Baptist Mission
Foote’s Bay
Stewart Iske Kingston
D. Contelon
McCormick, Deering
Canada
Manehuria Winters Freeze Ground in Deep Frost
The winter season brings extreme cold to Manehuria as ground freezes several feet deep. Residents report subzero temperatures and icy conditions hindering travel and daily activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchuria
Laborers Wanted and Farm For Sale Notice
Classified brief seeking laborers for hire on an unspecified farm. Mentions a member of farms for sale and a large amount of money available. Encourages writing or calling the provided contact, with a reference to a banked query or bung bar term.
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