Calgary editor Davidson among Western Canada’s daily pioneers
The Calgary Albertan’s editor and manager William McCartney Davidson is profiled as a versatile, well trained newspaper man capable of leading a daily in Western Canada. His career spans Toronto, London, and Calgary with roles from reporter to editor in chief. He holds broad community involvement and a noted editorial style.
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Presbyterian Church
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Calgary Board of Trade
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Calgary Baseball League
Deafness Cure Claim From Constitional Remedy
The document asserts deafness cannot be cured by local applications and stresses a constitutional remedy. It states deafness arises from an inflamed Eustachian tube and that only a constitutional agent can restore normal function. The text mentions a monetary reward for a cure and cites Toledo, Fels, Weil's Family Pills for constipation.
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Toledo
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Weil
Henry Caper Distracts Pennsylvania Political Meeting
A Pennsylvania political meeting prior to an election was disrupted by a man loudly demanding Mr Henry at every speech. A young speaker tried to proceed amid the persistent calls until the crowd, and finally the chairman, urged restraint and questioned the identity of the Mr Henry being invoked.
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Pennsylvania
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Henry
R. Henry
Minards Trip to Virginia Recalled In Brief Exchange
A short exchange recalls a trip to Virginia with mentions of Minard and Jill. The dialogue notes travel and a hotel tie in while hinting at familiarity with Virginia creepers. No further details are provided.
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Bill
Virginia
Jill
Time Tests Dr Thomas Eclectric Of Value
Time has tested the Dr Thomas Eclectric Of, proving it worthy as demand grows from thousands of bottles to hundreds of thousands. The ad asserts that what is eagerly sought must be good and urges trust in its quality.
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Dr. Thomas
Boy boasts at school missteps as his strength
A mother asks about school excels. The boy answers with humor that his strength lies in making more blunders than others, highlighting a playful take on finding value in mistakes.
Minard's Liniment in the House Leads to Clue
An automobile detective visits a repair shop following a tip about a short chunky man in a gray suit traveling in a light touring car with no visible number. The man stopped two hours earlier for a bolt tightening and seemed unsure of his direction, showing confusion rather than distress.
Resolutions Spark Auto Purchase in Friction Over Rift
Charley Chopfer buys a new car amid a strained friendship as another resolution to sever ties surfaces. The exchange hints at lingering tensions while a fresh purchase signals possible change or postponement of the rift.
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Charley Chopfer
Minard's Liniment Praised by Sufferers
I was cured of bronchitis and asthma by Minard's Liniment. Mrs A Livingstone lot 5 P E I was cured of a severe rheumatic attack by Minard's Liniment Mahone May John Mader I was cured of a severely sprained leg by Minard's Liniment Joshua A Wynacht Bridgewater.
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Bridgewater
Witmer Stone Showcases Elite Birds Collection
Witmer Stone of the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences displayed a premier collection of stuffed birds to a Pittsburg millionaire. The exhibit featured thousands of lifelike specimens arranged in lined cases. Stone praised the collection as worth thousands of dollars and pondered the question of what they were stuffed with.
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Witmer Stone
Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences
America
Itch and Mange Remedy Promoted by Wolford’s Lotion
An advertisement touts Wolford's Sanitary Lotion as a quick cure for itch, mange, and prairie scratches on humans or animals. The product claims relief within 30 minutes and is available at ail druggists.
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Wolford
Milk Misadventure at the Boarding House
A humorous exchange unfolds as a boarder begs someone to fetch milk while the landlady mocks sending Jane to the calf’s bawling area, creating a comical domestic moment.
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Jane
Lever's Dry Soap Promoted for Woolens and Flannels
An advertisement urges readers to use Lever's Dry Soap a powder for washing woolens and flannels and claims the product yields good results. It markets the soap as suitable for delicate fabrics and domestic cleaning.
Hammock Sold After Hesitant Clerk Refusal
Miss Peechie asks for a durable hammock. clerk abstains from guarantees. The clerk explains limits, then, despite the hesitation, sells the hammock to a buyer.
Cake Joy Delayed by Elsie Mamma’s Kitchen
Elsie Mamma voices disappointment as the cake fails to meet expectations. Tommy expresses relief and hopes for plentiful portions once the bake is fixed.
Dialogue on screens and coal weight in a father and son exchange
A short dialogue pairs a father and son discussing the purpose of a screen. The exchange questions whether screening coal is meant to hide its weight, weighing the function of the screen against the coal’s bulk.
Nebraska boy faces action after shooting birds near town
A Nebraska youth fired at birds, hitting the town loofer, prompting authorities to ban shooting at birds to address the incident.
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Nebraska
Joke of Frugal Couple Sparks Gentle Confession
A humorous exchange shows a wife and husband cutting costs. She reveals they once had spats but cheered by saving a quarter after buying a 25 cent cigar instead of a 50 cent one. The light banter ends with a wink at thrift.
Second Story Sam-Say and Ike in the Rope Confusion
In a tense exchange, Sam-Say orders Ike to remove the rope while questioning its presence. Ike deflects, insisting the object in question is a cigar that is burning.
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Sam
Ike
Enthusiast Compliments Music Leader on Time Beat
A lively exchange shows an Enthusiast praising the conductor for keeping perfect time. The orchestra leader responds with a curious question about the enthusiast’s busyness.
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Tees & Persse, Limited
Winnipeg
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Wilson’s
Didly
India
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