Humorous 1879 Globe snippets bring eggs and nostalgia
A playful column from The Weekly Globe of Toronto features a romance egg gag and quips about domestic life and public figures. Nostalgic notes praise seeds, travel jokes, local hobbies, and a rare Canadian 12 penny stamp sold for 44 200 pounds, highlighting collector interest.
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Bert Strange
Kenton
Weekly
Globe of Toronto
London
Ralph Clark
Ceneu
Wal
Snowbound district stirs copper zinc prospecting with thaw risks
Bruce Lemon reports heavy snow in Cochrenour Ontario as power toboggans struggle. Lakes host slush hindering landings while prospectors stake claims for copper and zinc amid rumors of finds. Ken Fraser and Bruce discuss where couples settle disputes at a nudist camp.
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Cochenour
Ont
Bruce Lemon
Bruce
Ken Fraser
Old Pal Cyrus Eaton Receives Trotting Gift
Reggie's Ramblings notes Cyrus Eaton received three trotting horses from friends in the Soviet Union. The ST REGIS beverage room overheard a bet predicting turnout for four by elections on February 20th will not exceed sixty percent and that no party will win all four seats.
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Ray O'Connor
Crandall
Paul Robinson
Napoleon
Paul
Charlie Knight
Oakner
Ross Fraser
Ian Lobban
Jim Moffat
Winter Cultural Centre
Ian
Foxwarren
Bob Brooks
Jack Bowen
Oak River
Cyrus Eaton
Soviet Union
ST Regis
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