Hiram Armstrong’s unexpected adoption of a found child
In a village twist, Hiram Armstrong’s cold attitude toward children softens when his wife adopts a malnourished found infant. The child, named Hiram Armstrong Jr., grows into a lively, cherished figure, transforming the household and the old man’s outlook. Neighbors marvel at the change and wonder at the fate that brought the boy into their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alin
Hiram Armstrong
Hiram Arstrong
Stra Armstrong
Tey
Flowers From the Riviera Arrive Daily in London Trade
The Riviera shipments bring about 600 packages daily of violets narcissus jonquils and roses to London with some moving on to Manchester Liverpool and Ireland. They stay fragrant longer than local floriculture and threaten rivals from Australia whose flowers come frozen in ice though difficult to wear.
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Riviera
London
Manchester
Liverpool
Irish Channel
London Telegraph
English Lady’s Gift Hinted German Made Urn
An English woman traveling to Germany with a silver urn as a gift discovers the urn is stamped Made in Germany. The incident is noted as a humorous case of carrying coals to Newcastle and shows cross continental trade quirks.
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Newcastle
Germany
Worthy of the Bar
A Sunday church announcement in Ireland reports a clergyman declaring that next Sunday he will renounce the errors of Rome for Protestantism. The note indicates a shift in religious affiliation by a clergyman during a church service.
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Ireland
Rome
Contradictory Bills of Daily Life
A reflective poem about the vexation of everyday expenses from butcher and baker to gas and coal bills. The verse notes how such small charges burden the soul yet oddly delight the eye when encountered, pondering why people rarely frown at small bills.
Thomas Carlyle and the Queen An Unpublished Letter 1860
An unpublished Carlyle letter describes his interview with Queen Victoria in 1860. The fragmentary note to his sister mentions March winds and the busy scene, with casual reflections on the royal meeting and weather, signaling a private glimpse into Carlyle's life and thoughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Carlyle
de Aitken
Jean
Queen's Incognito Interview With Royal Party Described
Letter recounts a private meeting with the Queen and Princess Louise in a London drawing room. Guests include Sir Charles Lyell, Browning, Mrs Grote, and Lord and Lady Lyell. The Queen arrives punctually, speaks softly, and quizzes guests while exchanging polite remarks and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Lacy Augusta Stanley
Bruce
Stanley
Mra
Grote
London
Sir Charles Lyell
Browning
Myecolf
Stanleys
Athol
Louise
Ense
Prussia
Berlin
Charion Lyell
Eile i. Sutherland
Grotet
Tondard Jp
Imajesty vi Ibly
Queen
Lady Deanesa
Mrs.Grose
Majorty
Lyell
Augusta
Maety
Scotland
Bert
Vallads
James Pool
Glasgow
Ndwich
Oro
Aristotle
Plato
Majesty
Amy Flaky Lian
Mealty
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Thomas Carlyle
the Queen
J. A. Loughhed
Q.C. G
R. J. Jepeson
D.L
P.ls
B.C. Dominion & Provincial Land Surveyor
Draughtenan
Valustor
Calgary
N.W
R.j.jephron
D.L.S
P.L
B.C
Alba
McCarthy & Harvey, Darristers, Adverates, Notaries, &E
Imperial Bank of Canada
Canada Permanent Loan & Savings Co
Yorkshire Loan & Securities Corporation
Missey-Hinns Co. (Ltd
Stephen Avenue
McCarrity
Horncn Harvey
Leslie C. Til
Assoc
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Cogurann
F'x, Sreunn
A. Leofred
Laval
McGill
Eagineer
Quanuu
Bratch
Siprerdokn
Place
d’Armes Hill
Montreal
MINES
Geigen, B.C
Ulvery & Fead Stables, Saddia Horses For Hire Golden
Aull Bros & CO
J. Smart & CO
Alla
Stefgraph
A. G. Nhvinse
Renan
Allan Forman
Golden Hospital Society
Sud Saluriay
Orpyr
SitSioca
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Fr. Alexander
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Sie
Is, Connacher
Columbia River
Harry Connacher
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Jhuin
Rhee & Ce
Aeta
Panes Ae Yen
IND & CO
New York
Steel, Hayter & CO
Front Street East
Toronto
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