Warrant Drawn Against Miles in Tritton Death Mystery
In a dim library at a country house, Sir Miles Hernesley faces a murder charge after Denis Tritton is found dead on a lane near the common. Doctor Wilson says death was instantaneous from a behind blow. evidence includes a silver-handle ebony stick with initials M.G.H. Detective Hobson’s warrant targets Miles, while Dorothy defends her husband and Betty, Bevan’s muse, offers sympathy and hints at a key letter involved in the case.
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Miles
Mr. Fowler
Tritton
Hennessey
Mercer
Tom Fraid
Dorothy
Siea
Hobson
Hobgon
Young
Denis Tritton
Wilsop
Bevan
Doctor Wilson
Hennesley
Herneslay
Jenesley
Betty
Mr. Bevan
Nausicaa
Mr. Tritton
George Hernesley
Shipwreck Tale Sparks Tongue Tied Wild Women Jest
A humorous Judges remark recounts Capt. Bowsprit’s tale of meeting mute wild women in South America. The punch line notes they could not talk, sparking laughter among listeners of the fair sex.
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South America
Bowsprit
Minard's Liniment credited for worker's recovery
A letter from Sauveur Daval of L'islet Que. states Francis Leclare was crushed by a falling tree while working in the lumber woods in January. After applying Linard's Liniment, using three bottles, he recovered, left his sled, and returned to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
Liniment Co., Limited
Yarmouth
Francis Leclare
Linard
Sauveur Daval
Elgin Road
L’islet Co, Que
Germany’s industrial surge and changing urban landscape
The article notes Germany’s shift from agriculture to industry, with population rising from 45 million to 72 million in thirty years. It highlights a lengthy rail route from Flushing to Berlin through factories, urban growth replacing farms, and Krupp’s Essen plant expanding to 45,000 workers. It closes with an ad-like line for Holloway's Corn Cure.
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Germany
Flushing
Berlin
Explorer
Krupp
Essen
Denver Woman Seeks Senate Seat in Centennial State
Sarah Platt Decker of Denver pursues a Senate bid in the centennial state. She is noted for readiness with answers and for championing civic signs in Denver streetcars urging riders not to spit. A meeting of the real estate exchange features questions about language and public behavior.
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Sarah Platt Decker
Denver
Centennial State
Real Estate Exchange
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Remarkable North Sea Plaice Landed at Grimsby
A remarkable plaice, believed to be the largest ever on the North Sea grounds, was landed at Grimsby. The fish measured about three feet in length, just over eighteen inches in breadth, and weighed twenty pounds.
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London
North Sea
Grimsby
Butler and Maybery Duel Over a Caller
Butler reports a caller’s demand to speak with Maybery. Maybery learns the message is that the caller is a lady, while the plan depended on a male caller, creating a humorous misdirection.
Mothers Praise Baby's Own Tablets Cite Safe Cure
A mother testifies that Baby's Own Tablets are safe for babies and cure common ills including constipation and vomiting. Mrs. P Theriault of Puancquetville New Brunswick reports quick relief for her infant and asks for another box. The tablets are sold by dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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P. Theriault
Puacquetvillle
N. B
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Wordy doctor urges wider daily circle for patient
The physician counsels an enlargement of the patient’s daily routine to a broader set of activities. The patient replies with a lighthearted comparison, saying he is a bareback rider in a one ring circus.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Parmelees Vegetable Pills Promoted For Liver Ailments
A historical note extols Parmelees Vegetable Pills as a superior remedy for liver disorders. The piece emphasizes the liver as a delicate organ prone to disruption from bad habits and improper diet and asserts the pills operate gently yet effectively, suitable for the most delicate users.
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Parmelee
North Carolina naval cruise to quell outlaw fishermen
Governor Kitchin orders the naval brigade cruiser Elfrida to Albemarle Sound to enforce fish commissioner orders against fishermen accused of violations. The move reflects state action to protect coastal waters and enforce regulations.
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North Carolina
Man uses toy cat to scare birds from London garden
A suburban London resident set a life size jointed toy cat crouching on the lawn to frighten birds. The odd method reportedly kept birds away, with birds of all kinds avoiding the garden after the display.
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London
Surrey Children Show High Decay in School Dental Survey
In Surrey last year 16,615 pupils in elementary schools were examined and 12,216 were found to have one or more visibly decayed teeth. The survey highlights a large share of children affected by dental decay in the region.
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London
Surrey
New Hair Removal Method Aids Women Across Europe
Free Society women and actresses endorse a new hair removal discovery for face arms and neck. Now introduced into Canada. Send name age and address with a 3 cent stamp to Madame Fayard Winnipeg for information.
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Europe
Canada
Madame Fayard
Stobart Block
Winnipeg
Buffalo herd at Wainwright grows as plan to boost stock advances
Ed Ellis in charge of the buffalo park on the Stand Trunk Pacific reports limited imports from Montana this summer, with 20 to 30 possible. The Wainwright herd now 990 and calves expected around 250 this year, while some cows may be killed to maintain a steady supply of hides and heads. Some cows are aggressive, requiring possible shooting, bulls are calmer. A northern herd near Fort Chippewyan may be brought down to introduce new blood.
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Ed. Ellis
Wainwright
Fort Chippewyan
Soldiers Die From Tight Belts Warned At Hackney Inquest
In an Hackney inquest into William Dixon a former Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry man who served in the South African war and died suddenly doctors tied his death to an aneurysm. The coroner noted army belts and tight uniforms may strain the heart and cause fatalities years after service.
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Hackney
William Dixon
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
London Chronicle
Belfast records three quarters of Irish customs revenue
The passage notes Belfast's dominance in Ireland's customs and excise revenue and recalls a Paris judge who sought two colleagues' opinions before imposing a seven year sentence on a prisoner. The anecdote contrasts judicial deliberation with mercy offered by the presiding judge.
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Belfast
Ireland
Paris
Hunters Plan Tiny Game Trip With Friends
Hickenlooper announces a hunting trip with Binks Dawson and Bildad. Wigley asks about game size. Hickenlooper replies they never exceed the ten cent limit. Har per's Weekly notes the humorous exchange.
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Binks
Dawson
Bildad
Hickenlooper
Wigley
Harper’s Weekly
No asthma remedy proves superior to Kellogg original
An advertisement touts Dr. J. D. Kellogg Asthma Remedy as a proven, unchanging, effective treatment that relieves attacks. It urges readers not to suffer and to obtain the remedy today, highlighting year after year rising sales as evidence.
Mineral Springs Sanitarium opens in Elmwood Winnipeg
Arbor Day opening by Premier R P Robiin introduces Mineral Baths Electric Light Baths Spray and Needle Baths Hot Air and Vapor Baths with continuous baths and massage. Treatments target chronic issues including stomach liver kidney catarrhal conditions skin diseases obesity. Dr A D Carscallen invites inquiries at 322 Donald St or St John 124 City Office 1385.
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Elmwood
Winnipeg
R. P. Robiin
A. D. Carscallen
St. John
Donald St
Kiss or Germs Quote Sparks Schoolhouse Memory
A Washington Herald item recalls a girl asking why a kiss is refused and counters with childhood slate-licking memories from school, touching on germs and affection in a playful exchange.
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Washington Herald
Fiddler’s Son Sparks Woes Over Hair Loss and Spending
A man lamented spending over 500 dollars to teach his boy the fiddle and now sees his hair falling out. His friend asks what ails the elder as he voices frustration and worry.
John McPherson Co LTD High Grade Shoes Ad
An advertisement touts 56 years of knowledge and experience in building high grade shoes. It promotes John McPherson Co Ltd offerings available through leading dealers across Canada, claiming superior fit and wear.
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Canada
John McPherson Co, Ltd
Ramiiten
Oni
Train Robbers Get $100,000
Two masked men held up the New Orleans New York Limited eight miles from Pittsburg Miss shortly after midnight. After dynamiting the express car they escaped on horseback with a bundle said to contain $106,000.
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New Orleans
New York
Pittsburg
Miss
London Health Officer Reports Rat Destruction Figures
Dr. Herbert Williams, medical health officer for the port of London, notes in the monthly report that 2130 rats were destroyed in warehouses and 898 on incoming vessels during the month.
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London
Herbert Williams
Port of London
Peace Congress to Convene in Geneva on August 26
The nineteenth international peace congress is officially announced to assemble in Geneva on August 26. The notice emphasizes a global gathering to discuss disarmament and international cooperation chaired by host nations and major organizations involved in world peace efforts.
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Geneva
First accurate map redefines North east Greenland coast
The Copenhagen Geographical Journal presents the first accurate map and description of North east Greenland showing a large island extending east beyond prior beliefs. Authors Dane Captain Koch and German Dr Wegener recount the Denmark expedition tragedy, noting survivors Mylius Erichsen Hagen and Broendlund and detailing ice conditions and a vast continuous ice sheet from 78 to 79 degrees.
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Greenland
Copenhagen Geographical Journal
Capt
Koch
Wegener
Denmark
Mylius Erichsen
Hagen
Broenlund
Fiord
Lambert
Newmark
Shannon Land
Pendulum Islands
Glacier Bay
Minard’s Liniment in Suspense Ad Pair
A brief exchange appears from the Somerville Journal with Minard's Liniment described as the Lumberman's Friend. A playful dialogue shows a flirtatious line about beauty and a witty reply about counting pretty girls.
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Minard
Somerville Journal
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Ward, Lock & CO. Limited
Lenden, Meitosrne and Terente
Toronto
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Port Arthur
Teresi
Holloway
George
Brantford
Butler
Maybery
Mayberry
Draggist
Sat
Ae Benette
Aseptic Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Fort Chippwyan
The
Hunters
Ae. Wirestow
Elliott
Queen East Toronto
National Manufacturing Co
Montreal
M‘pherson
World's Peace Congress
Bronson
Lila
Puck
Imperial Oil Company, Limited
Eddy
E. B. Eddy Company
Hull
Eddy’s
Erichsen
F. L. Benedict & CO
Judson
New York Sun
Satan
Fad Dixie R Tobacco
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