WEDDING AND LOCAL NOTES FROM OTTAWA AND AREA
A quiet wedding unites Mary Callaghan and Francis Sullivan at St Patrick Church Ottawa with reception plans and travel to Boston New York and Vernon Bridge PBI. Locals report ice racing at Apple-tree Wharf Feb 25 1920 with horses Moko The Western Lady and Joe Patchen. a comedy Val Ley Farm staged at Clifton Hall March 9. Also notices on ads copy deadlines Hillsboro Head life and horse trading updates.
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Apple-tree Wharf
East River
BE. Smith
Moko
B. Stewart
Joe Patchen
BE. Miller
Frenchfort
Benjamin Miller
California Syrup of Figs praised as safe laxative for children
An old advertisement urges parents to choose California Syrup of Figs for kids stomach bowels and liver. It promises safe laxative action with a fruity taste and full dosing directions on each bottle, insisting mothers must say California when buying.
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California
Fresh and Pork Sausage On Sale by Leading Grocers
Government stamped wrappers mark the sale of a choice meat product described as fresh pork sausage. The notice claims minimal waste in use and promotes it as the cheapest option among foods on the market.
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Davis and
Fraser
Two opera fans flirt on streetcar and a conductor blushes
Two ladies discuss Lohengrin and Carmen on a streetcar as the conductor accepts fare. One jokes to the flirtatious moment, the conductor apologizes for being married, and suggests the motorman. The lighthearted vignette ends with a playful nudge.
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Carmen
Testimonial on Minard's Liniment for Paralysis
A letter from Geo H Holmes of Masonville dated June 27 13 praises Minard's Liniment Co for restoring his father from paralysis after using 36 bottles. Holmes conveys hope others may benefit and signs sincerely.
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Masonville
Minard’s Liniment ‘Co., Limited
Yarmouth
N. S
Geo. H, Holmes
Diamond Dyes Promises Fadeless Color For All Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as guaranteeing a new rich fadeless color on wool silk linen cotton or mixes. It notes that the instruction book guides any correct dyeing and suggests consulting a druggist for the Diamond Dye Color Card to match materials.
Certificates of thanks to Canadian Expeditionary Force recipients
The militia department is distributing His Majestys thanks certificates to officers and men of the Canadian expeditionary forces who were mentioned in despatches. The first batch from the War Office totals 1200, with about 5400 certificates expected in all.
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Ottawa
Canadian Expeditionary Forces
Militia Department
War Office
Market fur sale sets high prices for lynx sable and chinchilla
New York reports lynx selling up to 66.50, best Russian sable at 5100, top chinchilla at 1700, wild cat up to 18 with a 50 percent rise from fall. Japanese and Australian furs also strong. Grand total reached 5 200 000 with four days left. An unrelated ad touts Dr Kelolgg’s asthma remedy as effective.
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New York
Masonic Hall
Chinchilla
Personal News From The City and Surrounding Areas
Mr. Simon Pineau of North Rustico was in the city yesterday. Mrs. Bruce Rodd and Mrs. Bert ram Auld of Kingston are visiting friends here. Sergeant Bradley, ill with lagrippe, is reported improved. Mr. J. L. Smith of Tracadie arrived Monday night from Hartforms Connecticut where he spent four months. Messrs William King and Leo Currie have returned to Rocky Point after months in New Brunswick. Mrs. Jas Thompson of Darnley and Miss Jennie Curley of Freetown returned home after visiting Mrs. Parnell Curran of Pleasant Grove.
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George Martin
New Perth
Nellie W
Hamilton ‘McNeill
Souris
McNeill
Simon Pineau
North Rustica
Bruce Rodd
Bertram Auld
Kingston
William King
Leo Currie
Rocky Point
New Brunswick
Jas. Thompson
Darnley
Jennie Curley
Freetown
Parnell Curran
Pleasant Grove
Two Killed by Grand Trunk Train in Brantford
Brantford Ont Feb 22 Mrs J Boyes of Downie was instantly killed and her husband later died in hospital after being struck by Grand Trunk train No 30 from Sarnia at 6 o clock this morning as they drove into town with market produce. Both were muffled against the cold which contributed to the tragedy.
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Brantford
Ont
Overland Four Introduces All Season Riding Comfort
Overland Four unveils a new light car offering all season riding comfort and economy. The Three-Point Suspension Springs reduce road fatigue for drivers and passengers, easing jolts and shocks while lowering mechanical wear and upkeep costs.
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Overland
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Cook Studio
Charlottetown
Schumacher
Carter & Co Ltd
Queen St. Warehouse
Morris-Smith-Beer
the Central Guardian
Robbins
Royal Bank
Stanley Hall
Clifton Hall
Guardian Office
John M. McDonald
Wood Islands
Eldon
Ada Kathleen
Brier Crest
Saskatchewan
Hillsboro
McLeod Douglas
Otis McAssey
James Myers
Bethel
Maine
The
Pocahontas Coal Co
Boys
Boston
Boy
Solid Box
Alley & Co
Queen Street
Harris
Royal Bank Building
Johnson & Johnson
Kent and
Prince Streets
Hickey & Nicholson Tobacco Co.,ltd
Manufacturete
HIS Majesty's
Sable
J. D. Kelolgg
Bradley
Lagrippe
Grand Trunk
Frasier, Thornton & Co. Limited
Cookshire, Que
London
Chicago
McLaughlin
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
International
Republic
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