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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 18, 1895
Page
3
The article recommends roasting a red onion and placing it in the ear to relieve earache. It also describes a cough syrup made from vinegar, treacle, and onions simmered until soft, strained, and taken by teaspoonfuls to shorten a mild cough.
Fifty years ago white stockings were rare except on holidays and many women knitted blue worsted or wore black hosiery. A visible mark of lodging house life existed in worn holes. About twenty years ago a major shift moved fashion away from white to black silk hose for women and children, redefining class attire. The French fashion influence is debated as British patterns sometimes precede Paris trends, with criticism of the les Tus noira-G. A. Sala noted in the Paris Figaro and London Telegraph exchange.
The Boston Journal notes anniversary of Sir Theodore Mayerns death and his wealth, quoting a seventeenth century cookbook recipe for City of London Pie. The dish lists marrow bones sparrows potatoes oranges lemons dates oysters citron artichokes eggs lemons barberries pepper nutmeg cinnamon cloves mace currants white wine butter sugar and liquor.
An Austrian ambassador accidentally handed Bismarck a misdirected dispatch urging a vote against a measure, prompting Bismarck to remark on a mistake. The incident spared Rochberg embarrassment and earned him future favor, as recounted by the San Francisco Argonaut. A separate note describes a ring cut from a single diamond shown in Antwerp, praised for its novelty and the skill of M. Antione.
The article describes Mignonette as a prized perfume favored for its delicate scent. It notes its regular use by perfumers, with violet extract as a key component, though the violet itself is most popular. It mentions costly trace extracts made in France and limited availability in New York, and highlights Cannes and Grass as sources of violets feeding the perfume’s distinctive aroma.
Annual examination of candidates for teaching certificates in the Public Schools of the Province will begin Wednesday July 3 at 9 am in Victoria and at South Park Vancouver High School Kamloops and Public School Building. Applicants must submit notices thirty days before the exam with certificate class and grade chosen and testimonials of moral character. All requirements must be fulfilled before filing. First Class Grade A candidates including graduates must attend in Victoria for prescribed subjects and oral examinations.
A fragmented list showing events or appointments across Nanaimo New Westminster Vancouver Clinton Victoria Kamloops Vernon Donald and Nelguon with days of week and dates from May to June. Some entries use inconsistent formatting and include misordered or unclear items.
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