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Newspaper
Chilliwack Free Press
Location
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
5
A story from Youth's Companion about Aunt Melissa Spigott and Uncle Silas. Her talkativeness irritates him leading to a three day silent period. A daughter explains the cause as his “huffing” over sugar wasted by not stirring coffee.
The London Family Herald notes that silk is weakened by loading and processing. Dipping in bichloride or tin restores weight but harms durability. Some skeins are stretched and steamed to appear more valuable, increasing price yet risking splitting and holes. Cheap dyes compound the damage to consumers.
Driven to St Guy, Timmins’s youngest son, burdened by college debt, quits lavish spending. He repays by strict economy, odd jobs, and working through college. Neighbors note a cautious turnaround as he proves capable of self support.
A New York World excerpt extols pineapple as a material aid to digestion. Fresh juice with eggs gelatine or milk proves the point by producing a bitter taste. It also notes pineapple’s effectiveness in catarrhal throat ailments and malarial affections.
Fragmentary timetable style notes show Westmin arrivals and departures with times and destinations. Mentions Arnye Hrwin and Bar i 'Lye and Chilliwack. Indicates daily train service with express handling and a Vancouver connection.
Washington Star notes Senator Sorghum faces constant criticism after starting with broad support. He likens politics to umpiring a ball game in a wistful remark. Also quoted: Bildad praises Dobbleigh’s talk as vivid as if he could write like Scott and Dumas.
A clipped exchange traces a sword from Waterloo and an anecdote from a musket purchase. The men note the value of stories and the duty to improve the world, quoting General Armstrong on purpose and effort.
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