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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 07, 1901
Page
2
In A Sportswoman in India Miss Savory charmingly describes hill monkeys that raid Dalhousie bungalows for breakfast and tea. A farmer’s cane patch defense fails as clever monkeys seize sugar cane and flee, while painted youngsters are returned to their parents for cleansing treacle and tartar emetic before retreating to the woods.
A report surveys European monarchs ages as Edward VII ascends to the throne of Great Britain and Ireland in his sixtieth year. It notes Edward’s age as near the average, contrasts younger rulers such as Victor Emmanuel III and Alfonso XIII with older sovereigns like Christian X and Francis Joseph, and highlights varied ages across kingdoms from Denmark to Bavaria.
Chilblains arise after cold exposure as a blood condition. Calcium sulphide tablets, 1/6 of 2 grain, taken after meals may prevent and treat symptoms. Continue until improvement and repeat a short course when symptoms reappear to guard against recurrence.
A brief exchange between Mrs Hardhead and Stranger centers on a man’s wife and his views about women. Mrs Hardhead quips that such views reveal the wife, while Stranger retorts with his own varied opinions, prompting a humorous jab about being a Chicago nun.
The article extols Guernseys as rich milk producers with high quality butter and economical feeding. It notes their attractive appearance and strong crossbreeding with Shorthorns, while laments their limited popularity despite clear advantages and reasons such as lack of compactness and other factors.
Mr. William Gray of Newmarket recounts healing from severe rheumatism and sciatica at seventy after trying many medicines and doctors. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for restoring health, enabling work and improved life, and urges others to use genuine pills labeled Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
The passage states that the tea is presented in its natural state without disguising defects using Prussian Blue or Soapstone or similar additives. It asserts no hidden flaws or adulteration in the product.
The article discusses dairy and beef balance in Guernsey cattle breeding, urging emphasis on dairy quality over size, and notes that judges and breeders should concentrate bloodlines. It contrasts beef value with dairy focus, highlighting implications for meat quality and efficiency. It also covers marine insurance results, with better rates and a resilient balance sheet amid higher fire losses, plus leadership re-elections.
Shareholders gathered at Toronto on February 28 1901 as Mr P H Sims read the annual report noting a premium income rise from new fields and improved marine conditions. Two half year dividends at 7 percent totaling 60323.96 were declared and the reserve fund rose to 581457.22. Capital stock now stands at 1 million with 250000 authorized at a 15 percent premium. total cash income reached 1 951 1233.34 while expenditures were 1 890 357.57. Policyholder security is 1 581 457.22 amid notable fire losses across North America during 1900.
A problematic OCR fragment notes a signature marked on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets, described as the remedy that cures a cold. The text appears as a misread advertisement or counterfeit warning with unclear context and dates.
A brief, playful exchange quotes Spotts and Bloo bumper arguing over folly and its ability to fly. The witty line "It stays" frames the back and forth as the characters debate the nature of folly.
Minard's Liniment claimed to cure dandruff while convicts at the Texas penitentiary contributed earnings toward relief of Galveston sufferers, highlighting an unusual relief effort tied to prison labor.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has long been used by mothers for teething infants. It soothes wind, softens gums, eases pain, and is marketed as the best remedy for diarrhoea in a 25c bottle sold by druggists worldwide. Erastus A. Barnard of Chicago donates a land tract worth 200000 dollars for a public park in the city.
A letter from Sauver Duval of Elgin Road L Islet Co Que dated May 26 1893 praises C C Richards & Co Yarmouth N S for using Minard’s Liniment after Francis Leclaire’s tree accident. He states Leclaire’s hips were bruised his body blackened but after three bottles the man recovered and returned to work.
A neighbor notes the new carpet and scattered rug scraps in the hostess's room. The hostess laughs that her newspaper humorist husband will trip on them and turn mishap into a joke, hoping to recoup the carpet costs.
St. Thomas March 4 Special Mr L Dake of the Dake House declares he is free from a five year foe kidney trouble and lame back thanks to Dodd’s Kidney Pills. He reports relief from the first dose and eventual cure and notes wide local praise and strong druggist sales. Fifty years ago Europe news took two weeks, now two minutes.
Catarrh is labeled as a constitutional disease requiring constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims internal action on the blood and mucous surfaces, with a $100 reward for any failure. Includes testimonials, seller details, and a note on Hall's Family Pills. Mentions Buffalo Bird Protective Society defending the Scotch sparrow and linking birds to canker-worm disappearance.
A historical ad and notes claim Minard's Liniment relieves neuralgia while Kansas reports over 150 new schoolhouses built in the past year. An AVENUE HOUSE oGiningo TM Family Hotel offers rooms at 1.50 per day amid other stray lines.
Mrs Manycooks of Brooklyn announces Minard's Liniment available widely. Mr Sheldon urges associating with the cook Oscar to promote the remedy. The notice highlights broad retail availability and endorsements from local figures.
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