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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
7
A long fragmentary meditation touches on humanity toward animals, cruelty, and empathy, interwoven with reflections on imperial figures and fashion. It cites Kipling, Marie Antoinette, Josephine, and Queen Victoria, contrasting lavish spendthrift habits with modern extravagance and social demonstrations.
An Ottawa era advertisement asserts gin pills ease back pain and rheumatism. A Winnipeg druggist testifies that after years of use the pills relieve pain and many claim improved mobility. The promo promises a sample and a money back guarantee with a 6 for $2.50 offer from National Drug and Chemical Co. of Canada Limited in Toronto.
A Calgary jury awarded Miss Louise Collard, 27, a schoolteacher, twenty thousand dollars in a breach of promise case against My i strong, a rancher. The verdict highlights a disputed engagement and damages in a midcentury court proceeding.
Mrs Js Merkhnu ger of Waterloo Ontario writes of relief after using Na Dru Co Dyspepsia Tablets. She tried many medicines before and says the tablets were easy to take and restored her appetite and comfort. The note mentions Sean Surtees and positive effects on digestion and ability to eat.
The Parisienne Thirion faced repeated pressure from a wealthy German officer named SchernstoH as suitors petitioned her parents for marriage. After parental resistance, Thirion offered truancy rumors, a betrayal of patriotism, and a dramatic escape plan that led to a months long confinement in Kolensa.
An 19th century account describes Kaiser Wilhelm II praising and supporting a statue of Coligny, the Huguenot leader, erected before Berlin’s Schloss. The work, crafted under the Kaiser’s guidance, depicts Coligny in armor with an uplifted sword and a heart-held document. The pedestal notes Coligny as the Kaiser’s ancestor.
Miss Margaret Statler of Bebalde Northumberland, long crippled by paralysis, traveled to Lourdes for a bath in grotto waters. After the pilgrimage she reports freedom from pain and movement in her previously paralyzed left hand fingers. An unrelated harbor incident in Toilon saw a diver attacked by an octopus, the creature finally killed after securing the diver. Delhi architecture plans and a Taborers list are noted in passing as British projects are discussed.
A fragmentary report describes an electric car incident near the city yard. The readable bits mention a vehicle moving through a yard area and an observer named Anne Lisa, with limited surrounding context.
Fragmentary obituary style piece outlines Okamoto Ryupotcke born 1850 in Yedo Japan, rose through military ranks, links to Korean affair and Japanese diplomacy, involvement in coups, later portrayed as a military adviser, conspirator in the Korea crisis, and a controversial figure tied to East Asian policy and religion.
Sir George Pragnell, son of a gardener born in Sherborne in 1863, rose from humble beginnings in London to lead Cook, Son and Co. He became London manager in 1889, general manager six years later, and in 1907 gained full control of the business. He helped found the Territorial Force, improving employer support. now chairman of the Employers' Federation, he is reportedly leaving the Army for civil work in Norfolk.
Historical note recalls Bertin and King Edward XI arriving at the Rathaus during a royal visit in 190? The inscription describes a reception scene with attendees and ceremonial gifts amid a display of military art and local honors.
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