Strange Masai customs and diet described in 19th century piece
The article portrays Masai young warriors in their hair and body preparations, their shifting ages from seventeen to thirty, and their milk and blood diet. It also juxtaposes the Punjab wheat crop and a medicinal plug for Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a remedy for dyspepsia.
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Prairie residents react to lumber price hike
Prairie people are protesting a price increase in lumber by 50 cents to 1 dollar per thousand, arguing the rise strains local builders and homeowners.
Caterrh Cure Promises a Cure for All Stages
A dramatic local ad proclaims Hall's Ostarrh Cure as the only positive cure for caterrh in all stages. The seller claims constitutional treatment that acts through the blood to restore strength and appetite. Testimonials are promised and a Toledo address is provided for orders and inquiries.
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Osterrh
J. Cheney
Toledo
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Cocstipstica
Elevator Collapse at St Albert Damages Mill and Elevator
A brick foundation failure under a large grain elevator at St Albert Alberta caused the elevator carrying 15000 bushels of grain to topple onto the mill. The mill and elevator were municipally built and leased to a local company. the mill is shut for repairs. The elevator was among the country’s best when new last fall.
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St. Albert
Alberta
Veterans of Toronto police and horses on patrol wagon
The article notes veteran Toronto police and two patrol wagon horses totaling 41 years. Jack the black horse is 21 and described as a trick horse, though sensitive about age, replying with a hoof tap when asked. Jack refuses to reveal more than eleven.
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Eclectric Oil Memoir Becomes Street Banter
A playful street exchange recalls Mrs Surface and Mr Knowwell discussing Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil. The punny line about a week away and a bottle at a store hints at the product’s lingering reputation and a patient’s back complaint.
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Dr. Thomas
Canada Considers King's Invitation From Parliament
Parliament has not yet sent the invitation to King Edward and Queen Alexandra from Canada. It is expected to be a priority for the governor-general upon his return to the capital.
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Edward
Alexandra
Canada
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promise New Blood Cure
The advertisement claims Dr Williams Pink Pills cure anaemia by producing new blood. It features a testimonial from Mrs Clare Cook of Halifax and asserts the medicine treats headaches backaches rheumatism indigestion neuralgia and female private troubles. Sold by dealers or 50 cents a box with six boxes for 2.50 from Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams
Brussels Chamber Election Shrinks Government Majority
The Brussels Chamber of Deputies results cut the governing party’s majority from twenty to twelve, altering parliamentary strength and weekly governance dynamics in the capital.
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Brussels
Death of Dame Ellen Millar at Greenisland aged 101
Dame Ellen Millar widow of John Millar Antrim magistrate died at Greenisland house near Belfast in her 102nd year. She was granddaughter of John Leper who introduced cotton spinning to the north of Ireland. Minard's Liniment noted in medical usage.
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Greenisland House
Belfast
John Millar
County Antrim
John Leper
Ireland
Italian cabinet formed with Giolotti premier interior
Giovanni Giolotti forms new Italian Cabinet as premier and interior minister. Holloway's Corn Cure advertised as a remedy for corns and warts, claimed to remove even the worst cases.
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Giovanni Giolotti
Interior
Holloway
Corrected report on Prof Mavors wheat study in Northwest Canada
Manitoba legislature resolution March 15 1906 condemns Blue Book findings by Prof Mavor Toronto University as misleading and damaging. It endorses Winnipeg Board of Trade reply from February 6 and calls for reexamination of wheat potential in Manitoba and the Northwest.
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Mavor
Canadian Northwest
Manitoba
Board of Trade
Toronto University
United Kingdom
Winnipeg Board of Trade
Cabinet in crisis as douma dismisses liberty bill
The czar's cabinet faces collapse amid turmoil in St Petersburg as the douma rejects the government's personal liberty bill. Officials warn of further political upheaval with no clear path forward.
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Czar
Douma
Sunlight Soap Promoted as Best When Used the Sunlight Way
Advert says Sunlight Soap surpasses competitors and performs best when used according to directions. It urges purchase and adherence to the recommended usage.
Pale Sickly Children and Worms Exterminator Proposals
An editorial argues worms are major suffering for children and calls for aggressive extermination measures. It frames worm control as essential for child health and implies systemic action is needed to protect youth.
Klondike Water Supply Co Formed for Hydraulic Mining
The Klondike Water Supply Company is incorporated with a capital of $6,000,000 to build a system bringing water from the Klondike River to various creeks for hydraulic mining purposes.
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Klondike
Rapid City and Minnedosa bid for new oatmeal mill site
A site for the Dow Cereal Co. oatmeal mill on the M and N W line of the CPR is not chosen yet. A Rapid City deputation urged Ed Nicholson to back their town. Minnedosa is also pursuing the mill.
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C.P.R
Rapid City
Man
Ed. Nicholson
Minnedosa
Telephone rate cuts set for New York City start July first
The material reduction in telephone rates will take effect in New York City on July 1. The change promises lower charges for customers, impacting local telephone service and billing practices.
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New York City
Kent urges San Francisco order after disaster surpassing Chicago fire
William Kent says San Francisco must stay orderly in the aftermath of the recent disaster, arguing the city is more controlled than Chicago was after its great fire.
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San Francisco
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