The Cough Off the Cold Tablets Sale Note
An 1880s style ad notes cough relief tablets claimed to cure a cold in jay. Price is listed as 25 cents.
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Jay
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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 26, 1901
Page
4
J P SeCord Estate and Insurance Agent Ad
J P SeCord offers property listings with no cost and loans. Handles mortgages deeds rates and insurance from offices in Barrie and Orillia with a visit to the Barrie Hotel and Barrie area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene
Asultatio
Barrie Hotel
Barrie
Orillia
Lyr
John the Mongolian Cook Keeps Tight Daily Routine
A West Side woman boasted of her Mongolian cook John’s exact daily discipline. She claimed he finishes work at the same minute each evening and can be tracked through the kitchen routine. At 7 pm they found him washing himself in the dishpan, ending the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
West Side
Andersen's Childlike Vanity Revealed in Copenhagen Crowd
The Danish author Hans Christian Andersen impressed by his own fame during 1869 royal procession in Copenhagen. A window crowd drew attention from court dignitaries and distinguished women as Andersen quietly claimed, Everybody knows me, a charming egotist with amiable vanity.
Population estimates for ancient Babylon debated
The article weighs estimates of Babylon’s population using area comparisons with modern cities. It argues against 5,000,000 as implausible, citing insufficient agricultural land and geographical limits. A cautious range of 1,000,000 to 1,200,000 is proposed, supported by Seleucia being about half Babylon’s size in antiquity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babylon
Citia
Turkey
Seleucia
Strabo
Pliny
A Strange Method of Salutation in Dahomey
An account describes a Dahomean greeting ritual where chiefs dance around visitors in a chairing display of contortions. Outsiders are expected to imitate, a practice said to signal respect and readiness for conversation, with rumors that Minister Gezu rose to power through mastery of these dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahomey
Rak
Alwas
Gezu
Invention of the tuning fork by John Stone in 1811
The tuning fork was invented by John Stone, a royal trumpeter, in 1811. It remains the most accurate tool for determining pitch, with pitches varying slightly with temperature or rust. Common forks cover notes A and O, aligning with the second and third spaces in the treble staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stone
High Spat Over Jewelry Purchase Echoes Town Gossip
In a clipped exchange, one woman chides another for gifting a mond brooch to Maria, questioning how ill natured Jones will react. The dialogue hints at social maneuvering and tension over a valued gift and the potential blame placed on Jones and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria
Jones
Remonstration in East End Over Bat Pork and Beer
A memory recalls an East End mother confronted for serving bat pork and bitter beer. The reply comforts the caller, saying the child “always takes the same as ourselves, the little dear,” implying shared food habits and community patience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Dry ground noted in Texas and pipeline idea cited
A St Louis Dispatch line notes remaining dry spots in Texas. A Boston Globe blames a New Jersey report on oil-based mosquito control for delaying a Texas pipeline. The Pan American Exposition medals comments suggest mischief by \"Migkoufl strajeriies\" have affected gold awards, while references to berries apples mules and men imply expectations in mining weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Unscrupulous Tonic Pills Advertised in Kingston
A late 19th or early 20th century advertisement claims tonic pills can revive wealth and vitality, promising richer blood and stronger nerves. It touts a ten-pill box for 25 cents, available at druggists or by mail from The Dial Medicine Co in Kingston Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Drial Medicine Co
Kingston
Ont
Local Notes From Grenfel December Gathering
Miss Flora Money of Psinswick spent Sunday at home. Miss Nellie Hockridge of Allandale is spending holidays with her family. Mr and Mrs John Hirens Robert Muir and Miss Lizzie Muir return from the Soo and will winter here. John Sheard is able to be out again. Geo Quantz family met Santey in Painswick. Mrs Hubbert senior and junior visited Mrs Wm Bishop last week. W Ross of Ivy and Miss Minnie McKewin of Utopia were guests of Mr and Mrs T Donnelly Monday. Trustees hire John Mirkes to teach Pine Grove school for the ensuing year. Miss Bessie Lennox entertained friends Tuesday evening. A Lennox visited in Ivy last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Money
Psinswick
Nellie Hockridge
Allandale
John Hirens
Robert Muir
Lizzie Muir
Soo
John Sheard
Geo. Quantz
Santey
Painswick
Hubbert
Hubbert, Jr
Pyny-Balsam Promoted By Perry Davis Firm
The immense Pinks of Canada furnish the basis of that peerless cough and cold remedy Pyny Balsam It cures quickly and certainly of all druggists 25c Made proprietors of Perry Davis Pain Killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Perry Davis’ Painiller
Christmas Greetings and Local Notices from Midhurst
MIS PATON of Clare mont is home for Xmas. Minnie Black returned from Medonte. Garnet Leadlay visits his uncle Robert McGowan in Cookstown. Lynn of Wyevale visits S Craig. Mrs E G Russell leaves for Col Ward, N W T. Teachers Cotton and Partridge at home. Adella Robinson married Fieldhouse of Collingwood with Rev Westner officiating. Fel d house to Collingwood. Prizes awarded to Presbyterian S S juniors. May Black Daisy Coutts Vida Gill among top in Miss Paton class. Isabel Stewart Lottie Wattie Birdie Russell Birdie Gill top in Miss Ferguson class. David Paton Walter Black Geo Stewart also noted. Sleighload of locals attend Xmas tree in Crown Hill on 24th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. Paton
Claremont
Minnie Black
Medonte
Garnet Leadlay
Cookstown
Robert McGowan
Miss Lynn
Wyevale
S Craig
E. G. Russell
Col. Ward
N.W.T
Mr. Cotton
Miss Partridge
May Black
Daisy Coutts
Vida Gill
J. Paton
Isabel Stewart
Lottie Wattie
Birdie Russell
Birdie Gill
M. Ferguson
David Paton
Walter Black
Geo. Stewart
Jessie Stewart
Crown Hill
Scott's Emulsion Restores Blood and Nerve Strength
The text promotes Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for pallor and thinness, claiming it builds rich blood and restores nerve power. It describes pale individuals as weak and lacking strength, asserting the product drives away thinness and pallor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Brentwood Christmas Returns and local notices
Miss Annie Skelly returns to Ottawa for Christmas after staying with grandparents Mr and Mrs D Lean. Jas Scott comes back after a boating season. Miss Mary Hodgins returns home from summer with cousin Mrs R McKay. Mr and Mrs Wm Chapman of Brantford visit sister Mrs Wm Scott. Orange Hall Tory Hill concert a decided success. D L Empulsion Cop Liver Oil used for debility and loss of appetite by Davis & Lawrence Co. Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Skelly
D. Lean
Ottawa
Jas, Scott
Mary Hodgins
R. McKay
Wm. Chapman
Brantford
Wm. Scott
Orange Hall
Tory Hill
Davis & Lawrence Co., Ltd
Medicine ad from Bamneheesy Hemaupatinie Co.
An advertisement notes druggists offer Bamneheesy Hemaupatinie Medicine for 25 cents, with mail order available on receipt of price. The corner of William and John streets in York is referenced as the company location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bamneheesy
Hemaupatinie Medicine Co
William and John Streets
York
Barrie To Raise 3000 For Fire Hall And Lock-Up
Town of Barrie by law proposes to issue debentures of 3000 at 4 percent over ten years to fund additions and improvements to the Fire Hall and a new Police Court and Lock-up. It sets annual rate payments of 369.87 and outlines election date January 6 1902 with multiple polling places and appointed election officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
Municipal Corporation of the
Ino of
Council Chamber
Axp Wuergas
Axp
Avyp Wuergas
Town of
Bank of Toronto
Wm. Caldwell
W. D. Vansickle
Joseph Rogers
Fire Hall
R. J Fletcher
E. B. Reid
John Powell
George Hogg
Thomas Duff
Allandale Public
Edward Whitebread
Council
Winter Footwear Bonanza at Rawley & Moore Barrie
Rawley and Moore promote a extensive seasonable footwear sale in Barrie offering the lowest prices for quality goods. The display includes ladies bags slippers boots and leather goods plus men's slippers rubbers and moccasins with discounts and special prices highlighted to attract holiday shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
Morocco
Seal
Levant
Advertisers Urged to Submit Ads by Saturday Deadline
To Advertisers. The next two weeks advertisers must have in our hands on Saturday if they want their advertisements changed.
Notice of By Law Vote Barrie 1901
Take notice that a true copy of the by law has been taken into contemplation and will be finally enacted by the Corporation of the town of Barrie after assensus of electors obtained within one month from the first publication. Barrie Examiner published December 12, 1901. Town Clerk E Donnell dated December 10, 1901. Polls will be held at the hour, day and place for taking the votes of electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wn of
Barrie
Barrie Examiner
Tender for Mail Conveyance Between Crossland and Phelpston
Sealed tenders to the Postmaster General will be received in Ottawa until noon on Friday January 31 1902 for a proposed contract to carry His Majesty s Mails four times weekly each way between Crossland and Phelpston starting April 1. Notices with conditions and tender forms available at Crossland and en route post offices and at the Toronto Post Office Inspector office. Postoffice Department Mail Control Branch Ottawa December 18 191 ARTHUR LINDSAY Superintendent 51 Sin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Crossland
Phelpston
Postoffice
Toronto
Postoffice Department
Arthur Lindsay
Christmas Gifts for Everyone at Local Shop
A bustling store advertises Christmas lifts with books calendars cards and leather and brass goods. Early buyers are urged to visit for the best choice as shoppers seek gifts for all ages.
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Bissell
J. R. Hambly
A. F. Bass
Scott’s
Barrie, Ont
la Beaute Toilet Co
King West
Madam Cunningham
For Business College
Grenfel
Midhurst
Brentwood
Wi Rawley & Moore
Ladies’ Dept
Men’s Dept
Frawley & Moore
E. Donnell
Examiner and Family Herald
Examiner and the Weekly
Examiner
Kgplication
J. A. Maclaren
United States
Bell Telephone Co. of Canada
Man- Seger
Caxton
Chicago
Blairy
TS Pai
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