The Czar of Newfoundland Reid and His Empire
An account of Robert G. Reid the world’s largest landowner and his rise from Scottish goldfields to Canada’s Newfoundland boom. The text details his engineering feats including bridges and railways, his 200 mile Newfoundland railroad project, vast monopolies and land grants, his political influence, and eventual decline under the Bond regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Reid
Newfoundland
England
Cof
Monte Cristo
Coupar
Angus
Scotland
Australia
America
Niagara River
Rio Grande
Canadian Pacific Railway
Reid
Canada
Mark
Local Farm Names and Produce List Enjoyed by Visitors
A readable fragment lists several produce items such as radish squash turnips and tomatoes along with multiple personal names including Mrs Richardson and Mr Richass. The text hints at a social visit or garden party context with mentions of guests and attendees in a rural setting.
Do It Now Helps Clerk Win Love and Approval
Greyson, a junior partner, confronts John Stephens over unpaid bills at the Stephens factory. After a physical confrontation, Greyson uses stealth and courage to secure payment and earns respect. He later seeks consent to marry Stephens’s daughter Alice, who admires Greyson’s resolve and hints at aligning with her hopeful fiancé.
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Uverson
Stephens
Overson
Greyson
Mr. Stephens
Ste‘os
Bey
S ‘ Glodave
George
John Stephens
Bradstreet’s
Alice
John
Mamma
Alice Stephens
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Are Yoour
Echo
Hamiota
Hunter
Es Burtes, Hamista
Isuer
Licens
Joe
John Nairs
Life Insurance
Man
A. Malcoln
AT the Narrows
Schanck
Notman
Montreal
Robert Gillespie Reid
Czar
Jamieson
Johnson’s Livery Stable
Nairn
H Houck
Venables
Strachan
Alex Scott
WG Johnson
Oats
Jas Lorimer
Alex Scott Barley
W McConnell
G John
Speers
Chas
S Richardson A Riddell
Irvine
Colbeck
C Kemp
S Shier
Shier
Penny Long
Richardson Andy Riddell
Andy Riddell
A Riddell
Thos Colbeck
S Richardson
Wm Ander
J G MecVonnell Sjuan
Eure
S Richardson AC Kemp
Thos
R Pearson
H D Smith
Richardson
Richardson Thos
Penny Murrow
Riddell
Johnson
Andy Riddll
Cummins
A Stier
Houck
Parseley
McTonnell
Davis
Robertson
Richarieon
Scott
Sutt
Pumplish
H Honek
Veuny
Mre
Richard
Son Winter Hadiwh
C Kemp J
Shier Red
Siuer
Tm Irvine
Thos Cofveck
Sveto
Richardson Andy
Balsteth
Ced
Sout FC
Konvest
Eeiat
Richardson Stine
Janesey
Richass
M. A. Whimster
C. P. KR
Marxs
Corynisuts &c
Olfest
J Pewsdealers
Tuhn & Co
New York
Kupch
Drg. Latimer
Ggrlyle
Daynard
L.D.S
Royal College of Dental Surgeons
Toronto
Hunter’s Jewelry Store
Dr. Hudson
Hamiota, Man
Lemon's
GEO. S. Anderson
May
T Hamrota’s
Uhi
Gheysua
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American Press Association
Forbes Company
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