Public spirited editor Mr W Lamb of Plumas
The piece profiles W. Lamb born in Gerrie Ontario Haven county who taught, then moved to Plumas near Lake Manitoba. It notes his local activism, editorial work on the Standard, opposition to tax biases against town sites, and belief in Henry George land value taxation to fund community services. It ends with his ambition for growth and his platform speaking prowess.
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W. Lamb
Gerrie
Ont
Haven County
Bercan
Clinton Model
Toronto Normal
Plumas
Lake Manitoba
Lake Manitoba Railway and Canal Co
Lamb
al Moat
Uist
Henry George
Railway Corporation
Ple
Plamas
Cmall
Mr. Lamb
Paget Studied Indian Lore During Saskatchewan Expedition
Mrs Paget and Miss Ferguson returned to Winnipeg after a three month journey through Saskatchewan studying Indian folklore and early history of the Assiniboine and related tribes. They gathered material through interviews with numerous elders while noting the natives' preference for winter storytelling and strict oral tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sestatchewan
Fort Qu'Appelle
Mabel Ferguson
Ottawa
Dire Paget
Reese
Ieminion
McLean
Fergute
Sketch of the Life and Career of Judge MacTavish
His Honor Judge MacTavish serves as Chairman of the Royal Insurance Commission. Born 1860 in Osgoode, Carleton County, he studied at Queen's University and Ottawa Law. A calm, judicial figure, he emphasized transparency and maintained order without pomp during inquiries. He held multiple local posts including solicitor for Ottawa, president of the County Law Association, and member of several clubs and boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacTavish
Royal Insurance Commission
Aduating
Ottawa
Toronto
Mowat Maclennan & Downey
Corporation of Ottawa
Carleton County
County Law Association
St. Andrew's Society
Rideau Club
Aylmer Links
Collegiate Institute Board
MacTavish Is One of the Most Affable of Inen
Lisacrance Commission
Skull of Pope theft and botched skull swap myth
A tale claims a phrenologist kept Pope's skull during churchyard alterations to inspect his fate. A bribe secured possession of the skull from the sexton, but the next morning a different skull was returned, with the original skull allegedly worth five pounds in the bribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Pope
Pope
De Leonhardt Hem Roid Claim and Border Note
Advertisement claims Dr Leonhardt’s Hem-Roid cures piles with a $1 000 guarantee and lists price 1 90. A border note mentions Japanese flocking to the Kio Kande border and being discharged from the army, reflecting wartime sentiments.
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de Leonhardt
Leonhardt
Wilson- Fyle Co. Limited
Niagara Falls
Kio Kande
United States
Hall Catarrh Cure Advert File Notes
Mercury containing medicines warned against with claims of internal cure. Advertisement notes Hall s Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio and urges purchase from reputable physicians and druggists. Includes testimonial snippets and political dialogue excerpts.
Treasury reports surplus of over twenty-two million dollars
The Treasury Department of the United States reports a surplus of more than 22 million dollars for the current year. This positive balance reflects improved revenues and cautious spending across federal programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
United States
Itching and Skin Remedies Advertised by Dr Agnew
A vintage advertisement claims Dr Agnew s Ulul cures a range of skin conditions for thirty one cents. It promises quick relief within one day for tetter salt rheum scald head eczema barber s itch ulcers blotches and eruptions. It emphasizes soothing quieting effects and suitability for babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnew
Uiul
Elegant young man halts thief on train platform
An elegant young man seized a thief on a train platform crying shame on his profession. The thief retorts about dressing without a pocketbook. Also advertised Holloway's Corn Cure with urging readers to visit a druggist for a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Gallo Caricaturista
Holloway
Apartment Life Traps Philosophy Into Urban Chaos
A Chicago Tribune quotation describes city living as an evolving study of humanity. It notes how urban life erodes civility and faith, slipping from mental unwellness toward severe insanity amid city pressures.
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Chicago Tribune
Itch and Mange Cured in Thirty Minutes by Lotion
A claim states Wolford's Sanitary Lotion cures all forms of contagious Itch on humans and animals in 30 minutes, including itch, mange, prairie scratches, and related conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolford
Officer asks to ship books to frontier post
An army officer seeks permission to send a small box of books with his baggage to a distant frontier post. The commanding officer grudgingly refuses then allows reasonable requests. The exchange shifts to asking for a keg of whiskey, which is similarly debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O
Pittsburg Presa
Leading Lady Snaps at Manager in Tempest of Talent
The manager chides the cast for overbearing conduct, urging harmony. The leading lady retorts that she is the star, then concedes with a quick, sharp remark about not being a fixed star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jester
Zam-Buk heals severe hand burn after boiling fat spill
A Toronto woman burned her hand on boiling fat from an oven. Zam-Buk was applied and the blisters dried and disappeared rapidly with complete healing. Zam-Buk is advertised for many skin injuries and ailments and sold in Toronto. A separate notice mentions Toronto City plans a Young Men's Christian Association building with $50,000 offered by John R. Mott and a local drive to raise $300,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Thern
Claremont St
Jou
Zam-Buk Co
Toronto
Atomelaner
John R. Mott
Sanz Hotel
The
Republic
International Committee
Mr. Mott
Young Men's Christian Association
Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Syrup Promoted For Winter Colds
The advertisement touts Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Syrup as fast relief for sudden weather changes. It claims instant relief and protection of the lungs during a cold and recommends continuous use until the illness ends. It appeals especially to those with throat or chest weakness.
Unrehearsed Onstage Laughs and Near Disasters Reported
Miss Julia Neilham recalls incidents during plays in Dublin where unplanned stage mishaps elicited laughter and chaos. A Juliet death scene prompted a laughing Irishman in the pit, while Pauline and The Lady of Lyons led to a coiled accident as an actor faltered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlee Manners
Moody Manners
Julia Neilham
Dublin
Juliet
Pauline
Isade
Editor Praises Dr. Shamandod In Canadian Literature
An editor and Haileyvorian mayor writes an appreciative note praising Dr. Shamandod for literary merit. He likens the doctor to a dreamer with starry aims, compares him to Tennyson, and urges letting him dream on while admiring his intellect and Canadian literary contribution.
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Dr. Shamandod
Serosaiinesa
Arthur
Tennyson
Parnassus
Drummond
In Your Business You Fail and Lose Your Shekels
A terse verse flirts with caution about perseverance after a loss. It hints at financial strain and resilience, urging against despondency while urging steady resolve. The speaker uses a brisk, rhythmic tone to acknowledge hardship and push forward.
Mackenzie's Pet Scheme Linked to Northern Rail
The Winnipeg Telegram views linking Toronto with Parry Sound via the Canadian Northern as pivotal for the Canadian West. It predicts early connection of this line with the main west of the lakes and notes Mackenzie’s drive to bridge Parry Sound and Fort William by rail or steamers for year round traffic.
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Mackence
Winnipeg Telegram
Toronto
Parry Sound
Torpats
William Mackenzie
Fort William
The Old Man's Burden Briggs Highblowers Leep
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Briggs and Griggs with references to servants and many people to work for. The brief indicates a nameless dispute or labor note without clear events or dates.
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Briggs
Griggs
Stoney Point Woman Sues Physicians Over Diet Claim
A 64 year old resident of Stoney Point Essex County sues doctors claiming 40 years of life on a sweet milk diet with little sugar. She cannot digest solid food yet performs farm duties, is vain of her motherhood, and claims to be the mother of several children.
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Joseph Maillous
Stoney Point
Essex County
Puzsues
Name Your Farm and Other Local Notes from The Intelligencer
A Belleville Intelligencer editorial urges farmers to name their farms to counter monotony and attract interest, citing Mountain View Farm as a preferable, more businesslike name than Old Sam Jones' place. The column also notes biliousness harms sociability and promotes Parmelee's Vegetable Pill as a cure, while a Washington Star quip references a farmer and an election remark.
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Belleville Intelligencer
Intelligencer
Mountain View Farm
Sam Jones
Government to redeem all short term rouble bonds before January
The Russian government announced it will redeem all short term imperial bonds issued both inside Russia and abroad at full value before January 14. The decision covers obligations in rubles and foreign currencies, signaling a large debt settlement by state authorities.
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Russia
Oriental clubs and the lure of belonging
The essay argues that the oriental values group over the individual, making clan ties central and punishments felt by relatives. It notes how any society can quickly attract members, as belonging boosts self esteem, using Seoul street examples to illustrate easy club formation.
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Eluise
Oriental Society
Seoul
Fe Koreas News
The Climbing Perch They Travel on Land
The East coast climbing perch leaves water before drying pools. The fish exit at dawn, travel across grass and dusty roads in search of new pools or streams. With strong spiny fins and a water-carrying receptacle, they can survive several days out of water aided by dew and grass.
Jesuits Named by Calvin and Reedits History of Title
The Jesuits were first called by Calvin as Jesuits and Pope Sixtus V failed to rename them Society of Ignatius. They were never officially known as Ignatians though enemies in Spain used Inigisias. After 1785 in France remnants called themselves Fathers of the Faith or Clerks of the Sacred Heart.
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Society of Jesus
Calvin
Sixtus V
Society of Ignatius
Ignatius Loyola
Spain
Luigeo
Loyola
France
Fathers of the Faith
Clerks of the Sacred Heart
London Chronicle
Prolonged Day Naps Condemned by Doctors and Scientists
Doctors widely condemn long daytime naps as disturbing natural sleep patterns. Scientists note peak vitality from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and low energy from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Long sleeps during the day disrupt this cycle and may cause headaches, while a brief forty winks nap is often refreshing and generally harmless.
Magnanimity and Strength in True Magnanimity
A reflective piece contrasts magnanimity with weakness, praising a large soul that embraces all mankind with love and sympathy. It argues true magnanimity blends tenderness and generosity with firm principle, justice, and truth, denying cruelty and embracing power and courage.
Reading Silence in a Rainy Afternoon Family Dialogue
A mother suggests a rainy day game while a daughter and George discuss roles. The daughter asks to imitate her, proposing the mother be the narrator and George the father as they navigate a playful household scene amid their quarrel.
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George
Puneb
Open Mouthed Conceited Actor Plays Hamlet
The rattling exchange recalls a theatre scene where the audience sat opened mouthed as the actor delivered Hamlet. A critic notes the audience’s yawning response and imagines a moment when chatter would cease to reveal the real view.
The Loving Leaves and Winter Cloaks in Verse
A rustic poem describes brown leaves keeping feet warm in cold weather as violets are sheltered by blankets and moss. The scene shifts to a political remark about voters and a scratched election candidate, ending with a question to a nurse about blood politics.
Wonderful Victories Reported by Ontario Woman
Brownsville Ontario resident Ella Muriel Wood recounts a dramatic recovery from weakness and disease after using Psychine. She credits the tonic with restoring strength, appetite, and health, claiming it cures throat, chest, stomach and related ailments and boosts the entire system.
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Brownsville
Woodstock
Psychine Koeng
Pal Ehecaed
Alesse
Howe
Ella Muriel Wood
Brownsville Oak
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W. CD. Lamb
Plumas Standard
New World
Humanhuaca
Paget
Insurance Commission
Gray
Spruce
Mace
Wearhorne
Angle
Mabey
F J. Cheney & Cco
Toledo
Ohio
Fr. Cheney Co
Halls
Y. M. Cla
Parmelee
Farmer Corntosaor
Jess of
Washington Star
Fellows
Leeming
National Drug & Chemical Co., Limited
Mooney's
Mooney’s
Perfection Cream
Oriental Clubs
Birt
Canada
Shiloh
Sapali
Kheu
Mowell
T. A. Blocum
King St. Weat
Roots
al Dealers
Johnson
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