The North American Fur Industry
A historical overview of the North American fur trade highlights the Hudson’s Bay Company, Edmonton and Winnipeg roles, routes to Port Resolution and Fort McPherson, and the harsh life of trappers. It notes the vast yearly value of furs, the season’s logistics, and Indian traders’ fairness amid evolving commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Chambers
Willerness
Canada
Alaska
Hudson's Bay Company
Fur Industry
Great Lakes
Pacific
United States
Oregon
Washington
Nevada
Winnipeg
Hudgin’s Bay Company
Great Corporation
Edmonton
New World
Alberta
Empire
Old North- Western Pur Company
Prince Albert
Fort Resolution
Great Brave Lake
Arctic Circle
Fort Chippinworth
Lake Athabasca
Macenzie
Great Blive Lake
Arctic Sea
Fort McPherson
Peel River
Port Resolution
Posta
Athabasca Landing
Athabasca River
Athabasca
Athabasca Lake
Great Slave River
Broan
le Woods
Price
Justine
Nervine Pills Promised Cure for Nervous Debility
An advertisement asserts Dr Williams Pink Pills restore rich blood and nerves. It features a testimonial from Win G Jones of Westmead Man alleging relief from nervous debility after grippe. Pills priced 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 from Medicine Co. Brockville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vitus
Williama
Mr. Win
G. Jones Westmead
Saya
William
Medicine Co
Brockville
Young Cuban proxy marriage reported in Havana crowd
A Cuban newspaper reports a proxy wedding in Havana with Sta Monina Soler marrying Francis Ritz. Ritz’s power of attorney was sent from Paris to friends in the ceremony at the residence of Mrs Soler on the Malecon. The ceremony was officiated locally by a priest or magistrate as described in the clipped account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunus
Sicily
Bunus
Harper's Weekly
India
Japan
South Sea Islands
Fiji Islands
Society Islands
Cuba
Toronto
Jamaica
Mra
Soler
Malecon
Sta
Monina Soler
Francis Ritz
Thin City
Paris
Riz
The Part Played by Circumstantial Evidence in Famous Murders
A discussion of circumstantial evidence in famous murder trials and its role in convicting criminals. The piece cites Crippen, Burke and Hare, noting how premeditated murder avoids direct proof while circumstantial clues often reveal guilt, despite sensational myths surrounding “romance” in crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jmie Crippen
Crippen
Madame Tussaud
Burke
Perkins
Jidiota
Hare
Jodgers
Notorious Crime Tales From Ireland and England Narratives
A recounting of historic murders and trials in Ireland and England. Mullins the ex policeman hid spoons behind a yard slab to claim a reward and was arrested. Eugene Aram was hanged for murder after skeleton remains were found. John Scanlon killed his wife Ellen Connedy near Limerick and was executed. The text links these cases to famous literary works by Griffen Boucicault and Benedict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hare
Burke
George Mullins
Mullins
Ireland
England
Elmsley
Mulling
Mullis
Burns
Mills of God
Daniel Clarke
Clarke
Sire
Arim
Clerke
Eugene Aram
Crippen
John Scanton
Dublin
Limerick
Ellen Connedy
Glen
County Limerick
Scanton
Sullivan
Shannon
America
Aod
Gathsr
Ur Pen
Scanlon
Baron Smith
Scamlon
Seankin
Gerald Griffen
Dion Boucicault
Colleen Bawn
Benedict
Baby's Own Tablets Promise Relief for Sick Babies
Mothers report happier homes as Baby's Own Tablets are advertised to cure minor babyhood ills and keep children well. The ad from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont cites Mrs Roe of Georgetown Ont praising the product sold at 25 cents a box by medicine dealers or mail order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Roe
Georgetown, Ont
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Also Mentioned on This Page
St Edmonton
Reiis
Mantha
Nelta
Ortober
Ilere
Aviation Nieets
Cerra Firma
London Times
Mr. Cinco
Mr. Grace
Father Manual Abuscus
Kuman
the Holy Angel
Armando Rivauit
Miguel Morales
Julio de la Verre
Braunvisco UG
Captain Morgan
Panama
Exquemolin
Weat Indies
Quinton
Holloway
Longmans
Con
Violen
Bidwell
Bank of England
Dartmoor
Beatrice Grimshaw
New New Guinea
Hutchinson
Australia
Rossel Island
New Guinea
John Bright
T. P. O'Connor
Mr. Bright
Shilhis
DR. Williams
Shilohs Cure
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