War dispatches from South Africa and related notices
London reports that General Methuen was wounded in the thigh but not seriously, while Boer forces bombarded Ladysmith and Kimberley with shells and mined rail lines near Spytfontein. Details include a proposed new division, Montag, and casualty lists. other items note damag es to a Montreal grocery and a drifting British steamer Cognet near Bruyser Island.
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London
the Times
Frere
Natal
Dadysmith
Estcourt
Ladysmith
Lord Methuen
Col. Colville
Lord Wolapley
Cape
Morning Post
Col. Stepford
General Methuen
Modder River
Methuen
Offic
the Generis
Cape Town
H. P. Northcott
Coldstreams
H. R. Stopford
Farle
Blokfontein
Wright
Spyfontein
Kimberley
Spytfontein
Kaffir
Oliffant's Dam
Tangers
Free State
Drenfield
Wimbledon
Lord Wolseley
South Africa
Second Army
Reviona Calla
Revenue rise and losses across Canadian regions
Customs figures show December revenue at 2.88 million dollars, up from 1.98 million last November and 12.05 million for the fiscal year to date, continuing a rise from last year’s Conservative period. Also reported: James Watson missing on the prairie near Gladstone, Hodgins dies in London Ontario, and a 50 thousand dollar bonus approved for steel shipyards at Collingwood.
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Ottawa
Department
Collingwood
Alex. McDongall
Duluth
Baggage from Scotsman wreck reaches Montreal
Montreal dispatch reports the salvage from the Scotsman wreck at Belle Isle has arrived in Montreal after a voyage via St Johns. About 200 pieces largely intact, with few looting marks. Many claims filed with the Dominion passenger department and baggage forwarded to owners where identified.
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Montreal
Belle Isle
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Dominion li
New Twin Screw Lake Erie Launched for Liverpool Mail Service
Messrs Hitler Dempster & Co report the successful launch of the twin-screw steamer Lake Erie at Barclay Curle & Co Glasgow. The 10,000 ton vessel will serve the Liverpool to Montreal route, carrying 125 to 1650 first cabin passengers, with second cabin and steerage. It features electric lighting, a wide promenade deck, and bilge keels for stability. Expected to start March voyages to Halifax and St John, joining sister ships in the Beaver Line royal mail service.
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Messrs. Hitler
Lake Erie
Halifax
St. John
Seaton
Modder River Battle Report Shapes Cape War View
London reports Gen. Methuen defeated a large Boer force at Modder River after a hard fought clash. Dispatches note artillery support and a long pursuit with claims of British hardships and strategic moves toward Kimberley.
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London
Lord Methuen
Modder River
Morning Post
Peration
Pole-Carew
Natal
Neeleas
Cape Town
Gol. Albrecht
Ladysmith
Daily News
Methuen
Modder
Beliont
Kimberley
Gao. Oropje
Gav. Methueu
Canadians Arrive in Cape Town Amid Policy Debates
The Allan fivanes Bardillian from Montreal led a Canadian contingent of about one thousand arriving in Cape Town. Leaders Tet Hon Jon and Chamberlain spoke to 7,000 listeners on government policy. St Andrew’s anniversary was observed across Canada as global discussions on migration and independence continued amidst protests of a ban on export delays.
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Montreal
Dev
Ireland
Wontern States
Gray
Cape Town
Allan Fivanes Bardillian
Hon
Jon
Chamberlain
St. Andrew's
Canada
Great Tirstain
Thurany
Victoria
Lina
William
Geo. Freeman
Virdei
New York
Port Arthur
Roy
Provost Welsh
St. James’ Cathedra
Greecine
Winnl
Deloraine
Rai
Ferdinand
Lemieux
Ville Marie Tank
Port Arthur Plans Terminal Meet With Rail Firms
Port Arthur authorities appoint a committee to confer with Mackensie and Mann on arranging a terminal for the Canadian Northern Ontario and Rainy River and Port Arthur Duluth and Western railways. Tax sale yields over 15,000 for the town treasury with about thirty parcels disposed of.
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Port Arthur
Tows Council
Board of Trade
Mackensie & Mann
Canadian Northern
Ontario
Rainy River
Dulath & Western Railways
Grain and Provisions Stocks Noted in Winnipeg Listing
The notice lists J. D. O'Brien and Decker in grain and provisions stocks tied to a Winnipeg address 148 Princess St. with P. O. Drawer 1987 as part of the entry. Briva.e Wi Wife Caaneaton appears as a readable fragment in the OCR.
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J. D. O'Brien
Decker
Princess Bt
Winnipeg
Man
Drawer
Dispatches From the Front Describe Kimberley Skirmishes and Movements
Reports from Orange River and London detail Boer retreats near Kimberley, with Cmdr Kekewich and Gen Forestier Walker noting garrison health and water supply. Updates mention 4 000 Boer troops marching south, railway repairs, and impending actions toward Mafeking and the Modder River area.
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Kekeciah
Kimberley
Bobley
Hawker
Kekewich
Acamps
Oranje
Gras Pan Sanday
Modder River
Bussi
Joana
Put $Er'a Kraal
Molbeno
London
Orange River
Buslin
Lancers
Cronje
Jephe
Inandant Reesik
Free State
Lord Methuen
Scot
Cape Tow
Forestier- Walker
War Office
Gord Methuen 14
Font Sinimtane
Moider River
Aiiiol
Stormberg
Coleus
Astle Bor
Voreatier-Waler
Kekewiah
Manitoba Wheat Prices and Farm Goods Report
Market notes from Fort William Winnipeg and Lake of the Woods listing prices for flour oats flax hay and vegetables. Includes wheat Manitoba prices by grade and unit, bran and oilcake costs, dairy and meat rates, eggs and poultry values, hides wool and livestock figures, and horse prices.
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Manitoba
Fort William
Ogilvie
Glenora
Lake of the Woods
Medora
Winnipeg
Buriey
Country Pointe
Tories
Hubbard
Green House
Jaeen House
Seneca
Do Not Pay Cash Pay in SOBIP for Dominion Lands
Do not pay cash. Pay in SOBIP for Dominion Lands with a 20 percent discount. For full information contact the Bankers and Brokers office of the Merchants of Canada or the Union Bank of Canada in Manitoba or the West.
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Bankers and Brokers ‘Office of the
Merchants' OF Canada
The
Union Bank OF Canada
Manitoba
West
Montreal Stocks Quoted By Alloway And Ob
A fragment notes a Montreal stocks quote attributed to Alloway and Ob at 863 Main Street Winnipeg. The text includes a stray quote about meeting a man and accusing him of cheating. The readable content is sparse and appears disjointed from a coherent market report.
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Alloway & Ob
Main Street
Winnipeg
Manitoban crisis survivor turns to tragedy in Montreal
Montreal reports a Manitoba born man J Turner Routledge of good family tied to Sir Hugh Allen commits suicide at a summer home after past ranching in Manitoba. The incident follows a series of misfortunes amid a broader report of casualties from a factory accident and other sparse notes.
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Montreal
J. Turner Routledge
Canada
Hugh Allen
Manitoba
Neir Irden
Hermes
Varied World News From December Day Across Reports
A collage of dispatches notes shipping from Manitoba cheese for a fair, a Winnipeg medical case, and a Canadian survey. It mentions a large Nesbitt meeting, a lost at Hedatone, and broad notes on politics, finance, and foreign affairs with Cape Town, Montreal doctors, and Empire chiefs cited.
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Gladstone
Jas. Wat
Iday
Victoria
Ais
Nilmatey van Gofented
Fori & W
Manitoba
Matis
Mesars
Sisto
Wowler
Nesbitt
U. S
Jas
Watson
Storries
Hedatone
St. Loniface
Montreal
Independence Proclaimed by Trans vani Hoors at Pardekrani
In 1881 following Majuba Hill rout, the Hoors of Trans vani declared independence at Pardekrani marking the end of the war with Great Britain. Boers celebrate the victory while the Manchester Corporation reports a government chartered troopship by Beitioh authorities.
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Majuba Hill
Pardekrani
Great Britain
Manchester Corporation
The
Beitioh Goverement
Boott Injured in Factory Accident at Hudson
William H. Boott, of the Boott Hudson arm, was badly injured at a factory chafting, his right leg amputated and feared to survive. The incident occurred soon after one o'clock Saturday. A separate Ottawa report notes a fatal shooting near Maurrean Belair at a traveling stop, the rifle bullet striking Belair in the chest and killing him.
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H. Boott
Rat Portage
Out
William Hi. Boott
Boot
Hudson
Scot
Ottawa
Ottawa County
Belair
Maurrean
Bis Ea
Pook the Fall Chicken Push Suggested by Farmers
A fragment advises pushing fall chick growth by feeding meat and ground bone in large quantities to ensure good growth and feather supply before November. It notes ground Woef uions as a potential top food, acknowledges cost, and mentions farm publication Farmer's Raylow.
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Raylow
Mountain Banter at the Summer Boarding House
A humorous exchange about a bold remark on butter and a mountain joke causes amusement and tension among summer boarders. They react to the notion of mountain resort rates while glancing toward a boat and continuing casual banter.
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Mole Hill
Curtain Raisers and Theatre Gossip Amid Regional Plays
August Strindberg work based on Byeden history. Gillette adapts of The Girl From Maxim's. three Paraguayan women sue Chicago theater for 1500 dollars over seats. New English farce Bockaproenge near adaptation. Elixir of Youth by Mer rick and Sima. Paris Odeon to stage Divorce Imperial. Ber gerat works lik e I lus Que Reltie. Queen Elisabeth play aids charity in Lelpair. Patti rumored farewell tour under Ridolph Aronson. London fee cited at 840 pounds plus travel costs.
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August Strindberg
Byeden
William Gillette
Maxim
Chicago
Leonard Merrick
George R. Sima
Paris
Odeon
Segeon
Emile Bergerat
Bergerat
Judith Gautive
Alexanne Dumian
Sardon
Patrie
Broudes
Albert Lambert
Mounet Sully
Varin
Carter Bylya
Elisabeth of
Roumania
Lelpair
Ridolph Aronson
Patti
Watted Biaire
Susiety
London
Wales
Taking the reins in early trotting and pacing notes
The article surveys various horses and trainers across multiple tracks. Edea Cook and Apulia show promising times in trotting and pacing, while Admiral Dewey and Alatun are highlighted as potential top performers. Drivers at Allentown count results and weights as they weigh in for upcoming races.
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Pittsburg
Edea Cook
Alcantara
John Collins
Apulia
Artillery
Joahua Fivaos
Thomas Grady
Hella
Galt
Charles F. Clapp
Tewiston
Bentember
Amdrosis
St. Croix
Olivewood
Norwood
Mineola
Titer
Admiral Dewey
Bingen
Nancy Hanks
Alcyone
Atilion
Alatua
Indiana
Jerome Turner
Wickliffe
George Wilkes
Biluria
Patchen Maid
Alao
Astral
Quartermain
Allentown
I'q
Aybar
Stalin Dan Wilkow
Wilkenwant
Dami
Black Brickinger
Unhell
Schank
Rempton
Iils
Utter A
Weneon
Beekeeping Tips from an Old Apiary Bulletin
The text emphasizes careful hive maintenance and feeding to support brood and honey production. It advises keeping the apiary neat, avoiding high grasses, and feeding in autumn with quality granulated food to sustain brood and wintering. It also mentions queen and drone management and framing for efficient honey storage and shipment.
Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine Remedy
Vintage patent medicine advertisement extols Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine as a universal cure for coughs colds and throat ailments. It claims mothers attest its efficacy in treating consumption and remedies for hooping cough and lung distress. Available from Edmanson Bates Co Toronto and other dealers.
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DR. Chase
Chew
Chase
Edmanson Bates & At All
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