Jock and Rover spoof Paris Exposition tale ends in tragedy
A humorous yet grim footnote from Coleraine tells how a Scottish youth tricked his father into funding Rover the talking dog for Paris, then killed the animal to preserve his father’s honor. The scene shifts to the Coleraine Licensing Court with renewals and licenses for hotels and grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dock Thunbar
Jock
Paris
Rover
Cnast
Dover
Jocka
Paria
Eid
Deid
Feyther
Dee
Coleraine
Mosare RE. Jobo
M.cormick
J. Rowan
Sophia Welle
Willow
Henry Wells
Flotel
Tranted
Robert F. Giles
John M.donald
Hoem and Victualler
Victoria Hotel
Meek
Silvester
Thor. Balkin
Vis
Jaln Newton
Roraite Inn
Wm. Kaine
Coleraine Hotel
Rich
Glossop
Criterion Hotel
Corneling Foley
National Tigrel
Wm. Raine
Hard on the Doctor Joke About Dr Yandell
A humorous anecdote features Dr Yandell recounting a patient dream about dying and entering heaven. The recording angel misreads the book, prompting the punchline that the patient is not due for ten or fifteen years, reflecting the doctor’s timing with patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yandell
Heaven
Golden Gate
Peter
Addres
Segain
Eaid
Vandel
Vandell
Poxmssnstur Ctiken-A new self cure method advertised
A dubious ad touts a self cure by a new method for headaches and noises in the head of long standing. It asks readers to send fee for two stamps to a London address and promises a treatise plus details. The piece also mentions vision limits and earth curvature with imprecise measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jlitten
Upper Kennington London
Heigh
Rival Visitors at Coleraine Echoes of Historic Gate
An anonymous correspondent recounts a fanciful tale of two men from Coleraine plotting a spoof visit to a fair maiden’s village estate. The plan ends with a comic retreat as the robbers vanish, a landlord offers a drink, and locals recall a dramatic night as an ancient village scene is revived with mock war references and a staged escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleraine
Mapaleon
Teopele
Colursine
Christopher
Totharion
Aluerse
Berens
Kemer
Mattei
Waterloo
Wolfe's Schnapps Tonic Tonic Remedy Promised in Ad
An 19th century advertisement touts Wolfe's Schnapps as a medicinal beverage. It claims to aid bladder and kidney ailments incipient gout rheumatism and general debility, serving as an incomparable corrective and tonic with ingredients suited to these conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
Carriage and buggy sale by Hamilton builders
GHREaED AS for sale second-hand buggies in various styles and conditions. Includes wagons, pony carriages, wagonnette models, prize buggies, wagons, and a two horse power chaff cutter. Also a prize farm wagon and related goods at bargain prices. J Heazlewood advertises new season goods at the Dighy Store with galvanised iron, wire netting, fencing wire, and being agent for Hamilton Spectator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aale
J. Heazlewood
Alsa Booms & Succes
Remington and a Melbourne hotel scene in aged copy
An archival snippet recalls the Remington typewriter’s rise and a Melbourne based hotel business. It mentions departments, manufacturers, and agents, along with Dr Law liver remedies and local hospitality firms in the era. The piece emphasizes rapidity and durabilty of typewriters and notes hotel services near the coast.
Merino Adles Gentlemen and Children's Boots Shoes Stocked
Thomas Brown advertises a range of boots and shoes for men and children with ready stock and quick repairs. He serves as an agent for The Hamilton Spectator and for newspapers, and offers butchering hides skins and tallow services also.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hamilton Supplement
Jack
Coleraine Licensing Court
the Doctor
Te Mantaliell
Saat Wien
Bennlew Pelo
Lanenin
Korea
Cpimieck
Isles
Amlentle
Lee Takessell
Damien Mule
Eva
Canestte
M'Bourell
Bijaon
Sen
Hare
Valier
Rempervisie
Sappee
Charlie
Denne
Tune
Bellahion
Thaw Panna Taylor
Heattie
Jrintin
S Whchies Witte
Tiardgrsna
Abralamn
Thiomemoore
Ren
Artima
Bow Harriers
Eavierias
King
Rountree
Paskive
Wakenambcol Market
Ghreaed
Mik Waccoxs
Horne
Coud
Greed, & Waggon Builder
Hamilton
Aaeet
Hamilton Spectator
Dr. Law
Delaws Ms ‘ Prosetaten
Kitty
E. Young
Hrown Street
Dregang
Matheson
Fportland
Compurer
Aka
Wit-Arpoisten FoLuann
Tuson
Arabat Hotel
Arabat
James Tuson
J. Quincy
Trows
Mopenare
Ararst Iz
Victoria
James Tyson
Ararat
Beaumaris Hotel
Melbourne
A. Findlay
Richmond Family Hotel
Portland
Cape Bridge
J, Shelton
Ayer
Lair Soon
Pt. Bol
Apmry
Bee Vo
Ma T. Bortos
Dawkmin
Remington
Mac’s Hotel
Worner
Bentinck & Gawlerists
Post Fice and Free Library
Corporation Hot
Botanic Gardens
Howe
Mac
Metropolis
H. Blackburn
Boot and Shoemaker
Merino
Thomas Brown
Butcher
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