Jocular Monarch and the Jesters at Ivan the Terrible Court
In Pearson's Weekly a satirical tale recounts Ivan the Terrible hosting jesters who entertain before and after executions. Prince Grosdef earns distinction for courtly tricks until a boiling drink on his head leads to a fatal assault. Boris Titof, the waywode of Staritz, is honored with a severed ear episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan the Terrible
Twin the ‘Terrible
Nim
Amos
Prince Grosdef
Rink
Lfe
Ivan
Staritza
Boris Titof
Early Railroads Rules and a Store Exchange Tale
A Tennessee and Georgia relic shows old railroad rules requiring enginemen to hold schedules and back trains safely while conductors settle retirement disputes. The Kansas City Star recounts a store policy that forbids exchanges on cut fabric unless in unaltered condition, illustrating changing retail practices.
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Tennessee
Georgia
Railroad Man's Magazine
Kansan
Keewatin and Hudson Bay Canadas Far North Unveiled
The piece describes Keewatin as a rough mineral and timber region in Ontario with Huronian and Weewatin formations and potential mining value. It notes saltwater harbors Moose Factory and Port Nelson needing dredging, shallow Hudson Bay channels, and possible future farming near mining camps. It highlights geology and early exploration by the Hudson Bay Co. and contrasts inland farming with export crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerowatin
Canada
Keewatin
Ontario
New Ontario
Co. Failt
Ouborty
Dames Bay
Ines Bay
Cape Hennotia Marie
Tudson Bay
Fiesen
Hudson Bay
Moose Factory
Toronto
Port Nelson
Hudson Bay Co
Moose River
New
Great Britain
Toronto Star
Energetic Mr Borden Tours Canada Reads and Speaks
The text portrays Mr Borden as a highly energetic Canadian premier with a 15000 mile political tour in twelve weeks. It notes his calm, persuasive speaking style, extensive poetry memory, and loves for golf cricket and fishing.
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Borden
IM7
Canada
Nowspaper
Grand Pre
Lonefellow
Evangeline
Tle
Treasure Trove of Silver Coins Found Near Smiths Falls
A find near Smiths Falls uncoveres 148 coins dating to 1700 and later including a 1812 French piece and a five franc coin bearing Napoleon. The coins lie in a V shaped row on a varied cache, with value and location kept secret pending Ottawa authorities’ guidance.
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Smith's Falla
Kmperor
Napoleon
Phillips
Smith's Falls
Sparham
Ottawa
Clover Nitrogen Boost From Nine Year Canadian Study
A Canadian bulletin reports an experiment growing clover to raise soil nitrogen. Over nine years the plot was dug every two years, reseeded, and cut hay rotted on the ground. Four inch soil depth per acre gained 472 pounds of nitrates, valued at about 9.56 dollars per acre annually, or 84.96 dollars for the period.
Police Fitness and Civic Duty in Urban Reform
In a discussion on policing politics and fitness, the piece argues that police should be depoliticized and physically prepared. It highlights gyms and sports among officers to model public virtue, praising officers like Casey and warning against cowardice. It also notes the broader civilizing role of well conditioned officers and critiques crude force in law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
United States Navy
Yogg
Casey
Frank Gotech
Auction Laughter Delays Sale in Local Market
A bidder startled the room with a loud shout during an auction and the hammer man mistook him for a real customer. Laughs broke the bidding, stalling business briefly. Nagy Perkata council in Hungary votes to levy a special rate for a children's hospital, the lone bachelor objector threatening to quash the measure as ultra vires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennd
Nagy Perkata
Hungary
Baby’s Own Tablets urged for baby health during heat
An ad warns of great danger to infants in hot weather from diarrhoea and stomach disorders. It promotes Baby's Own Tablets as a preventive measure and for prompt relief, noting dealers and The Medicine Co. Brockville as sources.
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Adelor
Minari a Liniment Cures Garget In Cows
A fragment from a 19th century newspaper page blends dramatic play prose with reader letters. It mentions Minari a Liniment for cows, Walt Mason satire, and a claim for Kellogg's Asthma Remedy offering relief and potential long term cure through inhalation.
Queer Materials In Fly Making For Anglers
The article describes odd materials used in artificial fly making for fishing. It notes mouse whiskers and bear eye brows as key components for certain fly patterns like the Yogna t and jungle cock back feathers. It mentions rare birds and expensive materials used by fly makers worldwide.
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments
Warning against mercury based catarrh treatments and urging use of hall s catarrh core made in Toledo by Cheney Co. The notice warns of dangers to mucous membranes and promises testimonials and a constipation remedy.
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Hall
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Pod. Chened & Co
Lamp ignites itself as nest routes the Greenford lamp
Tomtita Lamplighter at Greenford near Ealing reports the lamp alight almost daily despite extinguishing it each morning. He suspects a mischief by a youth and hides to catch the culprit. The lamp light surprises him when a tomt builds a nest in the lampholder and hops onto the incandescent ring, turning on the light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambs’ Club
Eugene Walter
Douwit
Helen
Lippincott's
Greenford
Ealing
Tomt
U.S
Clarification Call Ends Quietly After Missed Hour
A fragmented dialogue shows a caller returning a phone and arranging another appointment. The exchange hints at a promise about a time tomorrow and a courteous but ambiguous close.
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Waywode
Pearson's Weekly
Mr. Borden
J. D. Kelloge
Fils
Walt Mason
Frow Press
Belfast
Chaim
Walt
Crank
Gill Gillett
Northern Trusts Company
Cosibeny
aapobnyAat
Hecade Railway
Thompson Sons & Company
Grain Commission Merchants
Winnipeg
the Pedlar People Limited
Oshawa
Ont
Calgary
Edmonton
Lombard St
3Rd St.w
Saskatoon
Moose Jaw
Care Whitlock & Marlatt
Lethbridge
Fifth St
Grace
Mary
Diggs
Jones
Biggs
Mrn
Rebecca Kissick
Philadelphia
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