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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 01, 1899
Page
3
A seaworthy skipper earns a pilot berth for Holyhead passage after a successful voyage from Ryde to Barmouth. The old pilot’s clever quip about knowing where the rocks are not wins guarded trust, and he is engaged for the harbor run.
A woman writes that she used the Samaria Prescription to treat her husband's drinking, hiding the medicine in his coffee and giving doses at noon and supper. She reports improved behavior, a hopeful future, and a belief the remedy can cure severe cases. The letter promises free testimonials and order details from Samaria Prescription, The Samarordan Street, Toronto, Ont.
An incident in a Chicago theater involves a traveling man who overhears a boastful author claiming sole authorship of a stage play. The scene features a cynical critic accusing the author of plagiarism and offering a payment to pursue damages, followed by the speaker’s escape through the crowd.
A young woman loses a lace handkerchief on State Street as a sly chase unfolds. A dapper man and a boy both grab for it, then the boy returns it to the grateful owner after a quick quip about a supposed bribe. The crowd laughs and the moment passes.
An old colored man watches a horseless carriage roll by and misnames it as an automobile. He notes the machine seems powered by a mysterious force from Alabama, reflecting a railway era colloquial view of early cars.
A fragmented OCR item hints at dental innovation and pain-free tooth extraction. The text references dentists, discovery, and a wish for a method that avoids waking the patient, with garbled phrases suggesting commentary on pain, cost, and perhaps new techniques or products.
Archibald Lampman paints a winter sky in vivid imagery. The poem references constellations and celestial phenomena as the Northern sky glows with Arcturus and the Pole Star. The piece appears in Scribner's.
The street entertainer recalls his early dramatic starts as Wersooski the Wonderful Wizard and his famed gun act. A Kentucky incident where a sharp shooter fired on him, he survived with a hot poker scar and chose to abandon the daring stunt for a quieter current act.
M. Poubelle, a French ambassador, sought favor with Pope Leo X. He pasted in a Latin ode Leo had praised, improvising to quote it during a audience. The pope pretended to follow yet misread the meaning, but the ruse amused him and Poubelle soon became the pope's prime favorite.
A traveler notes churchgoing crowds in Peramanya leaving shops unlocked and unattended, with no policemen on duty, while shop owners avoid prayer. The writer mocks Christians as heathens and contrasts missionary zeal with local behavior.
The text notes origins of the telephone and microphone terms with references to Wheaton 1827 and an 1840 term whistle or trumpet, mentioning Captain John Taylor and Budro’s usage. It cites the Chicago Chronicle as a source.
Fragmentary notes mention Jenkine-Halry unwell and a suggestion to call in Dp Brawn. A chaotic line of words references a bio dash week, Hill the muomest, and a deadly trouble. Mention of AachHa- Whit and 17 dunkina-J'jon!-Rival stands unreadable.
A fragmentary exchange shows Willig Winbington and Miss Cayenne quipping about women shrieking at movies and baseball players, illustrating a playful if odd dialogue captured in the Washington Star.
An overheard conversation at a social event reveals a heated remark about the weather and personal warmth, triggering curiosity about the speaker and the context of the remark.
Toronto traveler Mr R E B Fleming, a representative for Cork manufacturers in Montreal, credits Japanese Catarrh Cure with ending eight years of persistent catarrh after winter worsens. He says the remedy relieved head cold in minutes and recommends it to others, noting a sample price and address for Griffiths & Macpherson Co. in Toronto.
A Wisconsin story recounts Fan Allerton who built a lakeside home and bought a sailing yacht. He invited a local man claimed to have “been to sea” to help navigate, but they failed to turn and the boat wrecked on shore. The cook claimed eight years at sea.
A barber complains that customers evade a direct no when asked if they want a haircut. The Saunterer defends candor but admits being rushed, noting repeated excuses for delays. The barber jeers at polite evasions as the customer hurries from the shop, fearing the inevitable grin.
Rolling grass crushes larger weeds that could choke lawn growth. It injures weeds while preserving pure grass roots and helps grass spread thicker, forming a dense mat after repeated rolling, improving the turf’s richness in old park grounds.
In a 18th century House of Commons scene Lord North faced a stray dog’s bark interrupting his Annual Widget speech. A witty reply from a known speaker quips the opposition being attacked as “the number from Barkshire,” showcasing playful political banter.
The British consul in Barcelona reports Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines import quotas totaling 843 million annually with about three quarters in manufactured goods. Exports from Spain to these destinations in 1904 amount to 826.9 million to Cuba 7.48 million to Porto Rico and 7.67 million to the Philippines. Freight and tonnage figures are noted along with manufacturing and provisions breakdowns.
Captain George M. Bookaven of the tug Corona died at New York Hospital from acute hydrophobia after trials of Pastour and Halason treatments. He dictated a note to his wife before death and described his pain and visions as the disease progressed. The report notes brain-centered agony and declares the case hopeless.
A tropical puzzle describes yearly, almost exact October arrivals of tiny migratory fish at the Samson group. The event triggers a local feast as millions flood lagoon waters for a day or two before vanishing for another year. No explanation for their pattern is known.
Spraine d back problems such as strains and sprains may lead to kidney trouble doctors warn. Medical notes emphasize careful treatment and rest to prevent further complications.
Mia Horning of Glasgow Street Guelph Ontario praises Doan's Kidney Pills claiming they cured a 25 year kidney ailment. She suffered back pain burning sensations and rheum before taking two boxes and then five more totaling three boxes for a complete recovery. She states she has been healthy for over a year.
The advertisement claims Laxa Liver Pills are the perfect remedy for constipation dyspepsia biliousness and sick headache. It asserts no griping weakness or after effects and promises safe, effective relief.
Mr Billus boasts of twenty seven keys on a memory ring and adds new ones regularly to avoid forgetting. His companion asks why a brass button is on the chain, and Billus explains his wife placed it to remind him of some errand he has since forgotten.
A new incorporation named at Springield today shows Slovensky Riuski A and Greeko Kato licky Spolek Ryderoy Sy Michala Cislo 80 Arehanjola Lor Katolicky Sloven sky dedpoty V expanding in the Town of Lake of Chil. The filing marks a local business expansion in the region.
An advertisement touts Blokle's Anti-Consumptive Syrup as a universal healer for coughs colds throat and chest affections claiming even severe consumptive cases are cured for 1 cent while a Parisian quips about resisting orders and an American with injuries refuses to mispronounce a name before a crowd.
A reader reports relief from goitre inflammation facial neuralgia and other conditions after using Minard's Liniment. Names include Byard McMullin Chatham Ontario Mrs W W Johnson Walsh Ontario J I Bailey Parkside Ontario.
Dialogue fragment shows Miss Willing resisting the social courtesy of being called Miss and preferring Nellie as a familiar form. The exchange reveals expectations around formal titles and family discussion mentioning the narrator’s mother.
Fragmentary ad style copy cites a tongue in cheek question about the best weekday for marriage. It also advertises Parielea's Wereable Pills promising quick relief from digestive and systemic ailments, claiming permanent cures despite unclear details.
Dialogue excerpt shows Ally Sloper sparring with Mr. Perkins over a remark about gluttony. The scene captures anxious, irritable tension and comic misunderstanding between the husband and wife figures.
A fragmentary quote from Tit-Bits praises a sonnet titled To My Heart of Hearts, Sweet Love. The writer suggests renaming the piece To Miss Mary Sharpe and adds a note about a pen and ink on the desk nearby. The passage reads as a playful exchange about titling a poem.
A dialogue notes a student's prominent listing on the graduating exercises programme. The name Marye Joanne De Ronhes bie appears, drawing attention to her role among the graduates.
A critique notes that flashy street salesmen and Wall Street swindlers prey on gullible investors with false guarantees and high monthly profits. It cites frequent newspaper exposes and laments the enduring lure of counterfeit schemes, warning that new identities and offices keep attracting victims.
A humorous exchange reports a comedian boarder criticizing strawberries as not properly brought up since they arrive at the table with their caps on. The landlady reacts as the scene unfolds at the boarding house.
A Chicago Post remark about a recent employee describes him as neither prompt enough to bill nor procrastinating enough to complete tasks, highlighting impractical behavior for the job.
Toronto Lacrosse Club trainer Mack White praises Griffiths Menthol Liniment for athletes and training, citing success in easing stiffness soreness sprains and inflamed joints. Drug stores carry the product.
A billionaire seeks to avoid dying rich and gives away all his wealth. He discovers his assets exceed a feasible distance for disposal in a lifetime. He reveals everything to the heirs, is ruined, and ends in poverty.
An old advertisement touts Quinine Wine as a universal remedy for fatigue and digestive weakness. It claims to restore vigor by calming nerves and improving blood flow, with Nor shrop and Lyman of Toronto listed as suppliers and notes physicians praise its quality.
Dialogue from Chicago Times-Herald shows a couple discussing convincing a husband to take a treatment described as a gold cure to help him quit drinking. The exchange treats medical aid skeptically yet as a solution.
A fragment from the Chicago Record mocks a performer or fashion, noting a new style called tictruss and a caterpillar on a frock as a joke. The text reflects period humor about talent and fashion trends.
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