25 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Sep 25, 1912
Page
1
The Medical Times reports an inquiry into the nutritive value of Bovril extracts supplied to the government. Tests on dogs show weight increases vastly exceeding the solids added, and human tests indicate substantial weight gain after Bovril administration. Two test series, one with animals and one with humans, yielded pronounced weight increases.
W J Egan trade commissioner reports old newspapers from Manchester docks are sorted and shipped mainly to Indian ports with China recently joining the trade. China imported 4 211 872 pounds valued at £14 227 last year for use as wallpaper in homes. Halifax tragedy follows as Cecil Power thirteen suffers a gunshot injury from a rifle discharged accidentally by Arthur Boland on Waverley Road. The weapon was 22 caliber. Carpet sale bargains noted at Patons.
Winnipeg reports F. W. Simon of Liverpool, England, chosen as architect for Manitoba’s new provincial parliament. He will confer with the government after arriving from Banff. Simon wins first prize of 10,000 plus commission up to 100,000. four other competitors receive 2,000 each.
A joint committee of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen from I O A R meets in the city after arriving from River Du Loup Levis Willington St John Charlottetown and Truro. They plan to meet the I C R board of management tomorrow to review a schedule revision and the suspension and discharge of railway workers from a few months ago.
A. McDonald and Co presents the finest display of fall mantles clothing furs dress goods and men's furnishings in the city. Special prices are quoted this week and country visitors will be welcomed by an obliging staff of salespeople.
This department showcases boys clothing from 8 to 14 years at 4.00 with a wide stock from 6.00 to 24.00 in new tweeds and effects. Cap shipments arrive 20 dozen fall tweed caps at 6 to 1.25, plus ladies coat sweaters from 1.75 to 4.00. Gloves, furs, silk yardage at 99c, and direct Orient imports with quotes on age silk. tailoring services for ladies suits and coats.
A vivid sale notice touts bargains in carpets and house furnishings as a cyclone of discounts. The advertisement mentions Patons and the date 9-25, signaling a storewide sale event.
A column of moral guidance notes success comes from setting an aim and working with pluck. It urges firm determination and courage as the path to achievement, and closes with a poem urging readers to stand firm in their chosen task and serve their master faithfully.
The Colonial Stock Company presents The Prince of Liars at the Opera House tonight. The farce has played to great success in major cities and across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Hop kins, the company manager, guarantees a humorous evening with a story and a gentle lesson about henpecked husbands. Tickets are selling fast at Jamieson's and Rankin's drug stores.
An old advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle bowel and liver cleanser. It contrasts primitive living with modern excess, claims the product cleanses without irritation, and urges readers to trust the California Fig Syrup label over imitations.
Quotations furnished by F. B. Mc Curdy & Co stock and bond brokers of Montreal Exchange based in Charlottetown P E I providing market quotes and financial data in the column.
The advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as effective for distressing skin cases in infants children and adults. It promises a liberal sample of each plus a 32 page booklet on treatment skin and hair sent postpaid to Cuticura Dept 9M Boston U S A upon application.
Charlottetown and Halifax trade names appear with listed prices and markets during exhibition week. The notice mentions shoppers saving on carpets and furniture as merchants promote deals. Names like Joseph McGill, Leonard Parker, Hirtle, and others are noted in connection with sales and clearance actions.
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