Glimpses of Halifax Citadel and City Life
A vivid sketch of Halifax around the citadel shows soldiers on walls in varied uniforms and a bustling harbor. The piece contrasts military calm with everyday life on Water Street, notes the circular fortress layout, and mentions ships, fortifications, and local people.
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Halifax
Euclid
T. Good
Water Street
Siller
Eerny
Ile
Viain
Citadel
Ie Uke Lee
Bedford Basin
George's Island
Fort Charlotte
Iiy
MacNab’s Island
Berond
York
No News From Edmonston Guest After Long Camp Stay
A French Canadian camper, kept in the lumber woods on the upper St John River all summer, arrives at Felix Herbert's Edmonston hostelry. Mine Host serves him, and when asked for news the host jokes there is no news. He asks if the Queen is dead, the guest replies somewhat terse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John
Felix Herbert
Edmonston
Felix
Boniface
Obstacles in Confederation Talks Stated
A historic note cites the French shore issue as the main hurdle to Newfoundland joining the Confederation. The writer argues the western hemisphere trouble should be avoided and stresses resolving this long standing dispute before unity. Two dollars was heaps.
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Newfourdland
Nure
Dollad
Charity Letter From Brooklyn Appreciate Help
A brief note from J W P of Brooklyn enclosing two dollars to aid a “poor soul.” The writer signs sincerely and addresses the recipient as Madam. The tone is polite and charitable.
Faith Fueled Toronto Home for Friendless Women
A woman arrives in Toronto seeking a home for troubled women. She prays for funds, finds a vacant house, and receives daily sustenance and rent money from unseen sources. A boy delivers fish to feed the weary residents, and funding arrives mysteriously as in biblical tales of Elijah.
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Toronto
Landord
Nosts
Elijah
Miracles and Magdalene Homes In Toronto Past
A fragmentary Toronto reminiscence recalls one Friday night encounter with a Magdalene home resident. It notes rejections by charitable houses, a church moment with Dr Paton, a life saved by poison burned, and mentions NSmith-Dorrien gaining household recognition amid humanitarian talk.
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Toronto
Dar
Magdalene
Bioor Street Baptist Church
Lev
Paton
No. 1
Charlie
Canadian Troops Celebrate Smith-Dorrien Promotion
Canadians who served in South Africa cheer Major General H. L. Smith-Dorrien for promotion from lieutenant colonel to substantive major general after two years of command with the Perthshire battalion. The Army and Navy Gazette quotes soldiers praising his selfless leadership and popularity among ranks.
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South Africa
H. L. Smith-Dorrien
Smith-Dorrien
Southfrica
Perbyshires
Smith Dorrie
Army and Navy Gazette
Soldier Harmand’s French Canada command remembered
John Hlarmand, Bar on Dicskan, once commander in chief of French forces in Canada, saw early successes against English incursions in 1755 before being captured at New York. He died in France on September 8, 1767, his reputation eclipsed by his successor Montcalm.
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John Hlarmand
Baron Dicskan
Canada
Great Britain
Montcalm
Harmand
Fphran Williams
Sir William Johnson
Dieskan
New York
France
New Zealand Law Sets Wages for Underage Factory Workers
The law requires boys under 19 to be paid at least 1.25 per week and girls at least 1 per week. It aims to end the practice of unpaid work while learning trades.
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New Zealand
Tale of a Dormouse in London Globe
A young woman buys a dormouse and later sends it as a gift to a friend. Months pass and the dormouse appears unwell and refuses food. The friend seeks professional opinion and calls a vet. The vet simply states the dormouse had been dead for six months.
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London Globe
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J. F. Fumerton & CO
Reunn
Long Wak
Kamparte
Edward
Laurier
Perna
J.W. P
Brooklyn, N-Y
Nsmith-Dorrien
Canaan
Boys
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