Abuse of Manitoba grain act delays railway car loads
The Free Press reports William Whyte of CPR warns the Manitoba grain act favors growers over railways and elevators, enabling repeated abuses that slow cars. He cites bogus orders in Saskatchewan, padlocked loadings, and repeated cancellations causing costly delays to CPR operations this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Whyte
CPR
Whyte
Mr. Whyte
Canadian Pacific
Saskatchewan
Winnipeg
Aloso
Grain elevatorPricing and government control urged
The article argues the Grain act worsens price spreads between street and track by forcing elevators to match farmers. It calls for stronger government regulation of elevator operations and direct loading limits with a refundable deposit to prevent abuse. It notes farmers face reduced prices and limited access to railcars as navigation nears.
Abuse of Railways and Public Criticism Across Borders
The piece argues that railways face widespread condemnation due to temporary car shortages while expanding rolling stock and facilities. It notes Canada and the United States share sentiment, highlights increased freight car totals on Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific, and defends railways against calls for steep rate cuts and imprudent legislation that harms investors and communities relying on reliable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
New York
Buffalo
Grand Trunk
Canadian Pacific
RATTLESNAKE FANG REGENERATION AND DANGERS
A March of misconceptions about rattlesnakes leads to risky handling. Fangs are replaced within two weeks, making even fangless snakes dangerous. A hunter's accidental displays show newly formed fangs, while alcohol is not an antidote and northern rattlers rarely kill adults. Diamondbacks in the south inject more venom due to size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronx Zoo
Francis Metcalfe
Outing Magazine
Misquoted preacher and Texas debts plague old man
The Atlanta Constitution reports a dialogue where a preacher cites a misquote about poverty and a weary old man reveals six months of hardship as his eldest son has been drawing on him from Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Atlanta Constitution
He Wins The Breeches In A Medieval Household Tale
A thirteenth century French anecdote tells how Dame Anieuse challenges Sire Hains to win a pair of breeches in a morning contest after a quarrel. The long and bloody battle ends with Dame Anieuse proving she deserves to wear the breeches in the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugues Piaucelles
Sire Haines
Dame Anieuse
Sire Hains
The Accommodating Spanish Cow
A humorous vignette from Louise Closser Hale describing a cow seen in Spain being paraded through a plaza at dusk. A girl milks a thimbleful of milk for customers while the cow, adorned with an old chenille curtain, drags a bouncing daughter calf along the street. The scene highlights pride among seller, buyer, and animal as the rope keeps the calf in line.
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Spain
Louise Closser Hale
Harper's
Smallest Deer In The World Mousedeer Facts
The mousedeer or chevreottain is among hoofed animals and stands under twelve inches tall at the shoulder. It has brown fur speckled with yellow, white markings on the body, and walks on the tips of its hooves. The male bears large canine teeth, is exceedingly timid, and hides in jungle except at dawn and dusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minsk
India
Domestic harmony and the missing committee member
A humorous tale about a three member finance committee and the risk of permanent absence. The story recalls a man who nearly loses his place after a long struggle, then keeps his seat, framed by a testimonial about a remedy for lung trouble and a classroom joke on egoism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.P.R
There Is Only One Eelectric Oil Imitations Surge
The piece argues that popular medicines attract imitators but claim the genuine Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil remains unmatched by substitutes. It asserts that those who know the real product reject imitations and seek the authentic remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Freddie says pie for dinner not enough
A Pittsburg Leader quote shows Freddie asserting his dinner pie was insufficient. The exchange features Freddie, his mother and father debating the adequacy of the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie
Pittsburg
Sanitary Lotion Cures Itch and Mange Quickly
The piece notes Wolford's Sanitary Lotion claims to cure itch, mange, prairie scratches, and contagious skin conditions in 30 minutes for humans and animals. It also includes a brief exchange about rising milk prices as winter approaches and water for ice making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolford
Baby Smiles with Safe Tablets Promise
A mother extols Baby's Own Tablets claiming every dose brings a smile and finds that the products keep children well by curing indigestion colic constipation diarrhoea teething troubles and minor childhood ailments. The sponsor notes a government analyst guarantee of no opiate or poisonous soothing substances and offers boxes for 25 cents from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont or local dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
London Humor Fragments and Detective Exchange
A playful London vignette opens with exchanged quips about hating a man and a rejected marriage proposal. A mock police scene follows where a citizen asks to see a thief arrested last night, then declines, joking about entering a house without waking his wife.
Ship Carrier ashore Behring Sea rescued by cutters
The John Currier a 3000 ton wooden ship ran aground near Nelsons lagoon Behring Sea on Aug 9 Survivors including Captain S Murchison wife and five children were saved after two survivors and Indian guides reached Valdez 700 miles away The cutter Mc Culloch then Thetis ferried the marooned crew to Seattle as provisions ran low and icy navigation closed
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John Carreer
Atlantic
Theteluiu
Newcastle
New South Wales
Australia
Honolulu
Shamers
John Currier
Behring Sea
S. Murchison
Point Prim
Prince Edward Island
California
Alaska Fishermen Packing Co
Bristol Bay
Astoria
Nelson's Lagoon
Aleutian Islands
Valdez
Revenue
Manning
Nelson’s Lagoon
Doyle
Perkins
Secretary of the Treasury
Munger
Secretary of the Navy Department
McCulloch
Thetis
Seattle
Bogoslof Island Topography Transformed by Volcanic Activity
A Treasury Department report from Lieut. H. B. Camden describes Bogoslof Island’s dramatic changes after volcanic eruptions. McCulloch Peak disappeared and surrounding peaks were leveled by lava dust, while a sand-spit rose 29 to 100 feet. Fire Island and Perry Peak gained height as material hundreds of feet deep settled over the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogoslof Island
Alaska
Treasury Department
H. B. Gamden
McCulloch
McCulloch Peak
Fire Island
Perry Peak
Camden
Mount Makush
McGill appoints Dr Harry Perrin as Professor of Music
Dr Harry Crane Perrin is named Professor of Music at McGill University Montreal and Director of the Affiliated Conservatoire. He has long served as organist and choir-master at Canterbury Cathedral and previously at St Columba's College Coventy Lowestoft and Canterbury. He studied at Trinity College Dublin and has published cantatas and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Crane Perrin
McGill University of Montreal
Canterbury Cathedral
Wellingborough Grammar School
Perrin
Sir Robert Stewart
Trinity College
Dublin
St. Columba’s College
Lowestoft
Coventry
Canterbury
Pensions For Teachers Proposed By St John Association
The St John School Teachers Association adopts a pension plan for the province. It calls for 400 dollars for male teachers and 250 dollars for female teachers aged sixty with thirty years of service. Those with twenty years or more and incapacitated may claim pro rata pensions to the Government. Only grammar, superiors and holders of first and second class licenses are eligible. The province will be asked to seek government adoption and funding.
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St. John
Western excursions offer cheaper coast trips this winter
The Canadian Pacific Railway offers a reduced single fare plus $2.00 round trip to coastal cities from Ontario west of Port Arthur and other western provinces. Tickets available December 2 3 4 17 18 19 1907 and January 4 5 6 22 23 24 good for return within three months. Inquiries directed to any CPR agent.
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Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Ontario
Port Arthur
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Vancouver
Victoria
Westminster
Okanagan Valley
Kootenay
C.P.R
Pointed Paragraphs and City Fire Statistics
The piece notes people’s suspicion and gossip dynamics, warns about delaying lawsuits, and comments on marital spending. It cites St Joseph as a healthy town and cites Vienna’s fire statistics for 1906 with 1169 fires, total losses under $130,000 and city department costs around $300,000.
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St. Joseph Mo
London
Vienna
Country Editor Seeks Postprandial Cigars in City
A country editor recounts his wife spending two hours in the city recently trying to buy him postprandial cigars. The lighthearted anecdote highlights a domestic quest for a specific luxury product amid urban shopping.
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Montreal Gazette
A. E. Mumford
Magnettawan
T. A. Slocum
King Street West
Toronto
Fliegende Blaetter
Philadelphia Ledger
Minard
Dodds
N. U. No
Island of
Bogoslof
McGill
Shiloh
Elmira
Nature
Bole Drug CO
Maa
Rae
Kendall
Karaine Station
Wee Kendall
Howard Brock
Kendall CO
Enossuna Fals
Vermont
U.S A
Atchison Globe
Stanfield
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