Osler Family Defies Sixty Year Age Limit in Toronto
A Toronto despatch reports Prof William Osler and kin openly defying the sixty year age limit. His brother BE Osler, MP for Toronto West, remains active in business and politics, while Judge Osler nears seventy and shows vitality. The Osler clan’s longevity undercuts the notion of chloroform as an exit from life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pet. Osler
Oxford
Toronto
Osler
Prof. Oster
BE. B. Oster
Toronto West
Osier
Labrador Pearl Fishing Hidden Wealth From River Mussels
The Labrador coast harbors pearl fishers who extract water pearls from freshwater mussels. Some pearls fetch high prices, including a $1000 specimen sold to a New Yorker. Indians long knew of the pearl. harvesting is done by relaxing the mussels on rocks so shells open and pearls are found.
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Labrador
Hudson's Bay Territory
Nantucket
Gloucester
Wideapake Wndson
Sunday drug sale rules in Spain restrict perfumery use
In Spain drug stores may sell drugs all day on Sundays but perfumery sales are unlawful. Candy may not be sold after 11 AM unless no clerks or assistants are employed. Proprietors may remain open all day if they perform the work themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Chaucer References the Barme Cloth Apron Term
In Chaucer's works the apron appears as barme cloth, a term denoting a protective garment or cloth used in domestic tasks and cooking. The note highlights medieval garment vocabulary and kitchenware usage.
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Chaucer
Herschel Theorized Sunfall Meltdown of Vast Object
Sir John Herschel proposed that a body about forty five miles across and 200 400 miles long would melt in one minute if it fell into the sun, illustrating extreme solar heat effects on large objects.
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John Herschel
Take No Risk With a Cold
A popular 19th century remedy advertises Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine as preventing consumption and pneumonia by curing colds and throat irritation. It cites Mrs. R T Turner of Broadview Saskatchewan and promotes a 25 cent bottle with Dr A W Chase’s portrait on each bottle.
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Dr. Chase
Dr.base
R. T. Turner
Broadview
iSask
Edmonson, Bates & Co
Toronto
A. W. Chase
Pearl hunters and Montreal traders in coastal trade ties
The article notes Montreal houses maintain regular dealings with pearl hunters along the coast. Agents on the spot secure shipments for these firms, indicating structured participation in the pearl trade with indigenous communities.
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Montreal
Guides to happiness through action and reflection
The text offers two short maxims for emotional control and productivity. A walk outside calms passion and lets one talk to the wind without harm or folly, and measuring a clock for an hour of idleness motivates returning to work with vigor.
Greek Lightning Worship and Averted Anger Customs
Greeks feared lightning and worshiped it to avert its malign influence. They hissed and whistled at the storms and erected altars in affected places with oblations to deter the gods. After offerings no one dared touch or approach the sites.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages
A 19th century newspaper blurb touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh with a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, boosting constitution, and urges sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio with druggists selling the product.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hali
Geographers map earth on German giant chart
The article notes geographers from principal nations working in Germany on a vast earth map while warning about torpid digestion and praising Parmelee's Vegetable Pills for restoring bodily function. It also mentions sea weed fuel in Norway, Minard's Liniment for cattle, and other varied items.
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Germany
Parmelee
Gossip and fear in a Blifkins household
In a Washington Star blurb two neighbors weigh leaving home to gossip about the Blifkins. Mrs Gadd-Oh fears Mrs Blifkins will entice their cook and reveal their private affairs if she steps out.
Downcast man fired slips into ice puddle outside doors
A fired man, saying it is a cold day for him, slips on an icy puddle as he mutters he is wet and dry. He picks himself up and enters through swinging doors.
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New York Times
Woman Returns Ring After Breakup
She tells him she will return the ring and end their engagement gently. He remains unfazed and quips that he buys rings by the dozen, showing his resourceful, optimistic stance.
Strengthening Deficient Faculties in lifelong growth
Article from Success Magazine argues that balanced character requires training of weak faculties. It urges parents teachers and individuals to identify weaknesses, practice mental exercises, and think in opposite directions to strengthen deficient faculties, noting unused abilities deteriorate and persistent effort yields progress.
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Success Magazine
Suffering Women and Pink Pills Promise Health
An ad style item discusses Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People claiming to restore blood strength and female health. It cites Mrs Geo Danby of Tilbury Ontario praising relief from nervousness headaches and indigestion after use. Also notes packaging authenticity and purchase details. It closes with assorted Health claims and unrelated notes.
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Geo. Danby
Tilbury
Ont
Dr. Williams
Keeley
Keeley Institute
Osborne St
Winnipeg
Distemper Cured by Minard's Liniment and War News
American distemper remedy claim. France grants insurance protection. British and Indian officers to be attached to Japanese army. American fruit prices likely fall due to new shipping box patent. Duke D Ornales receives Brussels gold medal for Arctic expedition.
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Duke D’orleans
Brussels
Mild Winters Observed By Dominican Meteorological Service
R F Stupart notes 14 of 73 winters were distinctly mild with 1441 2 at 30.5 degrees December to March. 1881 2 and 1889 90 averaged 29.9 degrees. In eight winters December and January stayed mild. February varied slightly or notably below average in others. March was above average in ten of fourteen. He cautions against seasonal forecasts, citing global circulation and solar energy as possible causes.
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R. F. Stupart
Dominican Meteorogical Service
May Be Charles Dickens Hair Found in Canada
E. B. Williamson of the Crown Lands Department and Dickens Fellowship president reports a surprising relic. He found the first gold watch owned by Charles Dickens with a secret recess containing a dark hair. Hair likely from Dickens himself, raising questions about its origin and ownership.
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Charles Dickens
E. 8. Williamson
Crown Lands Department
Dickens Fellowship
Toronto
Williiamson
Francis Jeffrey Dickens
Canada
N. W. MP
Williamson
Grand Trunk Pacific Branch Lines Company Incorporation Notice
Notice that an act will be sought in Canada to incorporate The Grand Trunk Pacific Branch Lines Company with powers to build and operate rail lines from Winnipeg to Manitoba boundaries and to Brandon, extend to the US border, and connect to Landon Calgary, plus powers to run ships own lands hotels tramways telegraph and more. W H Biggar solicits for applicants Montreal January 30, 1906.
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Parliament of Canada
Grand Trunk Pacific Branch Lines Company
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Brandon
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Canada
United States
Landon
Calgary
Hudson Bay
Smelting Experiment in England Declared Successful
The experiment in England using ores from Cobalt Ontario has been pronounced a success, signaling a promising method and potential for broader application in the ore industry.
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England
Complete Home Cure for Rheumatism and Paralysis
Free illustrated treatise on rheumatism and paralysis with home cure instructions. Authored by W. H. Veno and prefaced by a University of Würzburg graduate. Offer includes free postal delivery by return and is endorsed by medical men. Also notes Russia's wartime cost and White Star Line shipbuilding.
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W. H. Veno
University of Wurtzburg
Veno Drug Company
King Street
West
Toronto
Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder Endorsed by Buffalo Pastor
W H Main pastor of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Buffalo testifies to the powder’s strong relief for catarrhal symptoms. He tried many remedies without success before using Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder, and reports clear benefit. Price 60 cents.
Bronze Age Village Unearthed in Northern Italy
Archaeologists uncover a large Bronze Age village in northern Italy revealing substantial settlement with numerous huts and evidence of organized housing. The find provides insights into early artisanal and agricultural activity in the region.
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Northern
Italy
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