Notable Canadian West Press Pioneer W. J. Thompson
W. J. Thompson, a veteran newspaper man since 1592, built a long career in Virden Elkhorn and Moosomin. He purchased The Advocate in 1898 after Washakada's closing and set up a modern plant, earning a reputation for aggressive Western Canada journalism and strong local public spirit.
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W. J. Thompson
Press of the West
Tilsonburg
Virden
Elkhorn
Advocate
Thompson
Washakada
West
Moosomin World
Western Canadian progress driven by Elkhorn leader
The article praises Mr. Thompson a new Beneacs member who married in January, heir of the late John McLeod, and a village resident with a passion for trees and gardens. It credits him as a promoter of Elkhorn area development and a model citizen shaping western progress alongside energetic editors and community leaders.
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Thompson
Beneacs
John McLeod
Elkhorn
Manitoba
West
Minard's Liniment Lumberman's Friend Joke
Mrs Wunder asks her husband about a January balance in an expense book. He points out the number 1905 as the year, implying the date is misread. The exchange ends with a humorous correction about the year.
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil claims no alcohol content
The advertisement states the product contains no alcohol or volatile matter and cannot evaporate. It asserts reliability across climates from Arctic to Torrid zones and suggests it is more useful in higher latitudes where exposure leads to colds.
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Thomas
Arcte Circle
Riddle on Population Gender Balance and Knowledge
A witty remark questions global gender balance stating more than half the population are feminine. The reply notes a paradox that if true, half the world would not know how the other half lives, challenging the claim with a humorous counterpoint.
Mystery of a Split Cipher in the Infield Fanfare
A rosy-cheeked girl asks George about a field mishap. He braces for the inevitable question and critiques a moon-faced ump with a wooden Indian cigar sign on third base, suggesting the man cannot stop a toy balloon.
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George
Parmelee's Vegetable Pills Promise Relief from Biliousness
An advertisement touts Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a cure for biliousness by regulating the liver. It claims the remedy removes the curse of bile in the stomach, restoring cheerfulness and full vigor of action.
Great Author Waiter Cartoon Dialogue
A playful exchange features a critic and a waiter over a tough steak. The authorial waiter defends originality while the patron quips about common barriers in dining and performance.
Carnivorous Reader Mary Beth Impresses Family
Mrs Proudmother remarks on Mary Elizabeth's two years at college noting she voraciously reads and often exhausts music. Despite her appetite for culture she stays friendly to all and greets visitors promptly, moving with ease in social circles.
Pinched for Threats at Strike Breaker Incident
Kelly and Cooney were arrested this afternoon after allegedly intimidating a strike breaker. Welch-Ye confirmed the event, while the details of the exchange remain unclear.
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Kelly
Con Cooney
Welch
Thim
Brick
We sell everything to be found in the kitchen
A child asks if his father sells cockroaches and is told he is in the hardware business. The mother notes the store sign claims they sell everything found in the kitchen, prompting surprise at the scope.
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Robbie
Bishop Niles Helped by Small Girl at Boston Garden
While at the Episco pal convention, Bishop Niles of New Hampshire, tall and heavy, struggled to rise from a garden settee. A young girl offered aid, but he judged her too small. she replied she had helped grandpa many times when he was drunker.
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Niles
New Hampshire
Boston
Grandpa
Young engineer reports tough railroad feasibility
A recent college graduate sent to survey an unexplored country finds the land flat and dry, predicting no tunnels or bridges but immense difficulties ahead as he communicates to the company that the railroad cannot be built.
Domestic vocalist seeks nurse role with stable home
Describes a woman who is amiable and handsome, an early riser, with extensive nursing experience and a large family upbringing. She is a domestic, a total abstainer, and willing to serve faithfully for a comfortable home, as salary is no object.
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London
Express
Two Paths From a Woman’s Influence and a Scholar
A man aged fifty learns to read for love, becoming a scholar in three days. In contrast, another man, a lifelong scholar, becomes a fool in three days after meeting a woman, illustrating how relationships shape habits and choices.
Deafness Cure Claims and Misleading Advertisements
A poorly legible notice warns that deafness cannot be cured by local applications and claims to cure by external remedies. It emphasizes dangers of inflammatory conditions in the Eustachian tube and cautions against dangerous false promises.
Watermelon and Curry Speaker Echo Mutual Fear and Affection
In a terse exchange the Watermelon admits fear at every colored man's approach, but reveals admiration as he calls the man a kindred spirit, saying he is a man after his own heart. The Cucumbers comment mirrors the social tension obscured by a curious compliment.
Telegram Says Bride Beware Do Not Return
A humorous telegram reads Do not come home and all will be forgiven, recounted at a wedding scene with the bride and groom reacting to the message from the bride’s father.
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Bride
Mamma-Now Elsie Learns Words From Papa Prompt
A playful exchange shows Elsie asking Mamma what is a cat while Mamma and Papa respond with quick teasing and formation of words. The scene captures family language play and bonding.
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Elsie
Italian aqueducts and German fowl scarcity remark
Mrs Hippe Dear asks about ancient aqueducts seen in Italy while Mrs New Rich jokes about not seeing a duck. They recall traveling across Germany and note a surprising shortage of fowl in any place they visited.
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Hippe
Italy
Writer Lloyd Osborne Seeks Payment From Magazine
Lloyd Osborne, kin and collaborator of Robert Louis Stevenson, confronted a magazine cashier after repeated requests for a overdue cheque. The cashier apologized, noting Col. Soand-Co, who normally signs checks, is confined at a hospital.
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Lloyd Osborne
Robert Louis Stevenson
the Ther Day
Col. Soand-Co
Worm Ex Terminator Promoted in Child Health Ad
An advertisement touts Mother Graves' Worm Ex Terminator as an effective remedy for worms in children noting a pale cheek, night restlessness, and general illness as symptoms and urging purchase.
Bank Cashier or Picker Aboard Temptation Debate
A fragment shows a banker claiming constant temptation at work and another person correcting the occupation. The exchange reveals role ambiguity with a cashier and a picker.
Keep Minard's Liniment in the House
A London newspaper ad sought a domestic companion for a frail lady. A tabby cat arrived by express with a note claiming to be a useful companion, offering to provide exactly what the advertiser wanted in a humorous, unsolicited twist.
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Minard
Author Collected Fables Highlight Footsigned Signatures
A fragment from a historical piece shows a merchant and author arguing over signatures, with a humorous aside about whether a goat could sign documents. The scene hints at satire of self important collectors and literary prominence.
Wolford’s Sanitary Lotion Advertises Quick Cure
An old ad claims Wolford's Sanitary Lotion cures itch mange prairie scratches and cu bans on humans or animals in 30 minutes, saying it never fails and is available at all druggists.
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Wolford
Parmelee's Vegetable Pills Promise Digestive Ease
Useful at all times in winter or summer. Parmelee's Vegetable Pills cope with irregularities of the digestive organs caused by diet, residence, or temperature changes. They should be kept at hand and are safe for even the most delicate users.
Hine Delivers Humorous Take on Exam Papers
Charles D. Hine, Secretary of Connecticut State Board of Education, gave a Hartford address lampooning exam questions. He quoted a mock dialogue about a famous town noted as a watering place and defined it as a place where people go to drink.
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Charles D. Hine
Te State Board of Education of Connecticut
Hartford
Mr. Hine
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