Vast North American crops and rail plans amid drought
The text reports crop conditions in Ontario and the North West with drought impacts and favorable yields forecast in some areas. It notes CPR President Van Horne hinting at Montreal matters and North West emigration schemes. It mentions a Canadian railroad to Edmonton and Athabasca, convict labor debates, and a Montreal underground conduit push. It also covers American theft recovery, a locomotive explosion, strikes, and various global reports from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scothe
Ontario
Vicw
van Horne
CPR
Montreal
N -West
Kaglieh
Ottens
San Cunces
Montres
Doaiaien
United States
Edmonton
Athabassa
G Ww
North-West Territories
Canadian Pacific Railway
Bank Circulation in the Old Country
The Bank Circulation in the Old Country analyzes authorized versus actual note circulation for England Ireland and Scotland in May. It notes England and Ireland Scotland combined had about 95 percent of fixed issue in use and compares Canada per head figures, urging readers to trust authentic sources over erroneous published claims. It includes figures from the Bankers Magazine and a letter from George Hague of the Merchants Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ireland
Scotbad
Canada
Great Britain
Scotland
London
George Hague
Merchants’ Bank
Bank of Ugland
Cmits
Wales
Vast US statistics reveal social and economic scales
Data spans deaf mutes, London welfare spend, Florida orange output, Wisconsin cheese, Italian emigration food needs, American libraries, Chicago stockyard receipts, world copper, and Silver King mine dividends. It notes extinction, farm values, Jewish population growth in Jerusalem, Georgia melons, slave trade denunciations, and life insurance touts from Wanamaker, Carnegie, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
London
Florida
Sheboygan County
Wisconsin
New York
Chicago
Silver King Mine
Arizona
America
Jerusalem
Russia
Germany
Valdosta
Albany
Georgia
Lavigirie
Algiers
Carthe Haa
Tourope
St. Sualgice
Paria
John Wanamaker
Phildelphia
Philadelphia
Honteteer
Pittsburg
Penn
George K. Anderson
A Crow
Hiladelphia
Andrew Carnegie
George W. Childs
Wharton Baker
Peel and Disraeli Honor Clash in Private Letter Tale
A private letter is cited to illustrate Sir Robert Peel's stance on honor amid attacks in Parliament. Disraeli denies seeking office and Peel withholds the contested letter to avoid using private correspondence. The piece also notes a Chicago suburb parrot that shouts "Papa papa" at passersby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Peel
Mr. Disraeli
Disraeli
Sir Robert
House of Commons
Disrsl
Chicago
Renovating Horses With Grass Regimens in Summer
The article argues that turning horses to fresh grass requires rest and careful handling. Feeding excess grain worsens fever and congestion. a gradual transition with exercise and hydration safeguards performance. City horses benefit from clover or green rye to sustain work and reduce fever.
Zulu War Flares With Reports Of Fresh Conflicts
Telegrams from Darban describe renewed hostilities as forces return to N Konjeni with native levies and Boers suspected of aiding Cetewayo’s faction. Inaction follows several battles with heavy losses, including a British lieutenant and leaders among rebels. Cuban style? (Note: The text contains archaic spellings. key names include Ishinguna, Sokotyata, Dinizala, Usibepu, and Cetewayo lineage with Boers.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darban
N'’Konjeni
Hlopekala Hill
Briscoe
Inniskilling Fusiliers
Trent
Basuto
Ishinguna
Dinizala
Cetewayo
Usibepu
Dinizulu
Etiquette Breaches For Social Calls In Victorian Times
A guide lists breaches of etiquette during calls including staring around the room, removing gloves, handling the piano, entering an invalid’s room without invitation, inspecting room appointments, altering doors or curtains, turning away from others, staying after the host leaves, fidgeting with attire, and departing abruptly. It warns ladies against flaunting wealth and engaging in private talks with multiple callers.
Because I Love You Verse of a Loving Promise
A lyric expressing devotion and sacrifice across trials and death. The speaker pledges love and service, promising to be sunlight and guide, offering life itself to the beloved and vowing to return if fate calls first.
The Plain Man in a City of Sights and Art
An observer notes how a simple man in a modern city is overwhelmed by galleries theatres and exhibitions. He is paraded through art and culture but finds little interest in the subjects, leaving him tired and eager to escape to the street. The piece also references June 1888 fire losses in the United States and Canada and a humorous aside about shoe sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bank of Providence
Pitcher
Conway
Louisville
Carson City
Nev
John Mackay
Jay Gould
Canada
Rand
Chicago
New York Graphic
Alaska
West Shore Road
Buffalo
Jersey City
Wm. Lyon
Wellsborough
Emex Co
N. Y
Agenta
Chinuahua
Mexico
Lake Superior Iron Company
Ishpeming
Mich
Maine
Penobscot
Mimpert, Kent & Texas Railway
Quincy Slains
Imrattan
Red Sea
Pont-y-Pridde Wales
Dumfries
Scotland
Wady Halfa
Oopalen
London
Pasha
William
King
Portaa- Sree
Abyssinia
Russia
United States
New York
Erie Railway
Pope
Erie
Rogers
Samuel Rogers & Co
Toronto
Summer Dairy Perils From Heat and Humidity
The article explains how high summer heat and moist air damage milk and butter through rapid temperature shifts and ozone. It recommends drying the dairy with quicklime, controlled ventilation, and nighttime air exchange to prevent mold, souring, and leathery cream.
Nerviline touted as pain relief blend with endorsements
Nerviline is described as a combination of pain relieving substances not a nostrum and has drawn enthusiastic endorsement from medical members, clergymen, and the press. Trials cost 10 cents for bottles 25 cents. available from druggists. Sir Morell Mackenzie plans a country house on a riverside site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Solitaly
Dr Pierce cures coughs and consumption with Golden Medical Discovery
An advertising column touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for nasal catarrh uterine disorders and general debility. It promotes Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for coughs colds and consumption claiming success when taken early. The note also mentions fashion colors and novelty pocket cranks in a mixed ad style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennyson
RK. V. Pierce
Draggiata
Alma Ladies College Offers Commercial Department And Short Courses
An overview notes Alma Ladies' College provides a full Commercial Department with diplomas and certificates in book-keeping phonography and typewriting. Terms range 40 to 50 dollars including board and tuition. Principal Austin, B C, calendar page includes rates and address. The item cites fashion trends and various advertisements in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
B. C
Vinnang
Poane
Seetand
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Old Country
Bankers Magasin
Jane
Statistics
Sir Robert Peel's
PY Bara
Bolton
Erry
Vaca
Heyey Stewart
Alma Ladies’ College
ST. Thomas, Ontario
CoreaLans Hain Kenewan
Lubon
Wellington Street East
Carson
Lowail
A. P
Iencore Cat Iloase Hold Sp
Cieties Jaddress
Tak Box Exon
Ont
Eagle” Steam Washer
Geo. D
Femkis
Church St
Gents
C. W. Dennis
Arcade
P.O. Vickery
Augusta
E.W. BD
Butl Financial Agt
King St. E
Dominion
E. Dixon &O
King Street East
Whiten Manufacturing Co
Ucelph Business College
Guerra
Oxt
Ite
M. MacCoamicx
Chas
Rudge
Columbia
WON & CO
Church
Toronte
Taylor, Toronte Safe Works
Paige
Parnn
Parge
Wells, Richardson & O0o
Prop’s
Mortreal P.Q
Hae
Ase
A. BU
Villace
Largain
Auxiliary
Adelaide St. W
Choice Farms
Manitoba
G. I. Maulson
McArthur
McAusland & Son
King St. W
Tosorito Williari
Duartes Foeres
Nales
G. Watron
Tanct Darostrong
Toxonro
Sporting Goods
Tor
W. M'Dowall & CO
King ST
Allan Line
Royal Mail
Portana
Halifax
Liverpool
Quebec
Londonderry
Land Mana
Baltimore
St. John's
N. F
Glasgow
Ortland
Boston
Philadelphis Pontrelsi
A. Schumacher & Co
Beaver Line
Ot Steamships
Oe KH. & Murray Gen't
Heaton
Oman
S. Corrigan
British Columbia
Michigan
Vermont
Cirowlare
W. P. Dyer
Grays Spectfio
Gray Medicine Odo
le Sons
M. V. Lubon
St Mpa
Wellington
St. F
Mark
Kk. G
Gooderham
Man
J.C, Copp, Lee
ST. Thomas
Propaibik
Toronto Conservatory of Music
A& British American Business College Arcade
Yonge Street
O'Dea
Whaley, Royce & Co
Besson
Higham
Band & Orchestra Musiqv
BANE
Barnum Wire & Iron Works
Windsor, Ont
Toronto Street
Home Company
Holden
Teiepeenaewen Noles
Icadeastegue vi
Csns Cs de Haseetoees
Pollce
W. P. Howzayp
C.B
K.C.M.G
Exziort
Esq
Epwarp Hoorza
Nald
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