Ogden Shops to Modern CPR Facility Near Calgary
The Canadian Pacific Railway plans Ogden Shops near Calgary Alberta a vast complex of twenty buildings occupying 120 acres to overhaul and repair rolling stock on western lines. Named for Sir Thomas Shaughnessy associate J G Ogden the site will employ 2000 to 3000 workers and anchor a model industrial town named Ogden.
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Can
Fiam Pacific Railcar Co. Ie
Calgary
Alberta
Ogden Shops
J G Ogden
Ogden
Canadian Pacific Railway
Ita
Angus
Montreal
Winnipeg
The
Thomas Shaughnessy
Kentleman
Oxden
Chicago & Pacific
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
West
CPR
C Eean
Canadian Rockies
Ogden ‘Es
Entertainment to Remove Worms From Child
A notice describes a method named Mother Graves' Worm Entertainator claimed to purge worms from a child safely. It asserts the action is effective, mild, and without injury to the patient.
Oranges Prohibited in Holland Until 1806
The Batavian republic banned sale of oranges and carrots and forced removal of lilies and marigolds from gardens as a political gesture against the Stadholder faction. The rule lasted until 1806 when Napoleon installed his brother Louis as king.
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Holland
Batavian Republic
Napoleon
Louis
London Chronicle
Ancient well uncovered at Ardrossan Castle site
An ancient well was uncovered during excavations at the old Castle of Ardrossan in Ayrshire. A 27 step shaft leads to clear wholesome water, though the well has been covered for centuries.
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Ardrossan
Ayrshire
Coal mine fatalities linked to rock and coal falls
A historical report shows nearly half of fatal mine accidents come from falling rock or coal while explosions or fires account for less than a quarter. The data reflect hazards faced by miners and the need for improved safety measures.
Austria-Hungary Shows Least Phone Service Per Capita in Europe
The report notes Austria-Hungary has the lowest telephone service level relative to its population among European nations. It highlights limited telecom access as a significant contemporary issue facing the empire.
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Austria-Hungary
Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine Adverts
A period ad extols Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine as a standard cold remedy for all ages, praising its simple ingredients, proven merit, and wide acceptance. It warns of cold complications like pneumonia and kidney issues, urging prompt use and noting price points and Toronto distributors.
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Chase
Edmanson, Bates & Co. Limited
Toronto
Why One Wife Is Enough Swedish Missionary Tale
A Swedish woman missionary recounts visiting a mandarin's family in China and explaining Occidental monogamy. Chinese onlookers study her feet and debate strength, with the mandarin noting why foreigners prefer one wife as they fear a stronger spouse.
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China
Europe
Talleyrand’s One Word Retorts Shine in Tales of Wit
A hypochondriac complained of hellish torture and received “Already?” from Talleyrand. A grieving wife who left her husband was met with “Oh, madame!” and within a year remarried, prompting a later letter of congratulation: “Ah, madame!”
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Talleyrand
Hell
Talleyr
Pie criticism echoes through kitchen scene
A mother complains the pie deviates from her old recipe while the daughter suggests calling the pie maker to report the afternoon delivery. The exchange highlights domestic tension over expectations of traditional baking.
British Empire Supplies Nearly Sixty Percent of World Gold
A lighthearted exchange notes that the British Empire provides about sixty percent of global gold output. In a later quip a newlywed jokes about a prank game, as an old husband recalls teaching his wife a new pastime called Bashmarah involving hitting a carpet with a stick.
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Oldhubby
Rare Aurora Australis copy sold in London rooms
One of ninety copies of the 1997 Aurora Australis book, produced at Shacklion Antarctic Expedition winter quarters in the South Polar region, sold in London collector rooms for 42 dollars. The covers used wood from packing cases that contained provisions. Powell and Howell are quoted on a separate, unrelated line discussing belief and marriage to a judge's daughter who often gives legal direction.
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Shacklion
Bearded Vulture Tops List As Largest Bird Of Prey
The bearded vulture is described as the world's largest bird of prey with wingspan from nine to ten feet.
Perquisites of Ministers Debated in London Chronicle
The London Chronicle notes that Cabinet Ministers once enjoyed various perks such as silver inkstands at appointment, but reforms by Gladstone as Chancellor abolished these items. Now an outgoing minister’s sole token is the dispatch box. A minister’s wife reminisces about evicted official residences and free nails and carpentry during hanging pictures.
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Gladstone
Board of Works
Londou Chironicie
Age of the Earth Theory Challenged by Radium Find
Manitoba University professor Ailsen argues radium heats the planet without weight loss, overturning Lord Kelvin’s twenty million year age estimate. He suggests radium and helium in rocks could yield a new earth age well beyond Kelvin’s figure.
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Ailsen
Manitoba University
Lord Kelvin
Customs and Inventions Spark Late Train Jokes
A dialog compares China fine rules for late trains with docked boats in the U S A. A caption notes an art critic remark about repeated Danber canvases Early Spring and Late Autumn. A quirky line mentions sixteen cavles across the North Atlantic and a tailed rat’s tail having more muscles than a man’s hand.
Hungarian Doctor Ties Gold Wire to Implant Hair
Dr Szekely explains a method to implant sterilized hair using a thin gold wire and injections. Hair is fixed with gold hooks and claimed to yield up to 200 hairs per hour. The result is a new type of wig. three patients wore these wigs shown to colleagues in Vienna.
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Dr. Szekely
Detail and order in theater and war voices
Charles Frohman praises strict detail in work while a dissipated husband argues over a key and timing. Captain Piazza heads the Italian fleet of airplanes, described as more of a front porch than an aviator, in a light, humorous slice of life.
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Charles Frohman
Philadelphia
Piazza
Infection from drinking cups noted centuries ago
The record states that the charge of infection from drinking cups was observed at least 350 years ago and likely earlier, indicating an early awareness of disease transmission through shared vessels.
Campaign Hen Bids Farewell to Egged Campaign
In a witty Washington Herald quip, the old campaign hen that laid eggs bearing candidate initials is joked to have joined the suffragette movement, signaling a shift in political theater. No specific persons or events are named.
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Washington Herald
A dinner tale and scattered notes on society
A string of small anecdotes and quotes covers professors and women in society. The pieces reference a rebuked grammarian, a clever wife, a butler, and a joke about a man upstairs. Other items mention the Catholic Standard and Times, red snow on Alpine glaciers, and education efforts by the Japanese Women's Education Society.
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Japanese Women’s Education Society
Japan
The Beauty of a Clear Skin
The liver condition governs blood quality and skin clarity. Parmeleec's Vegetable Pills claim to purify blood by acting on the liver, promising clear skin with intelligent use of this medicine. An explorer replies to doubts about a pole landing, noting ongoing discussion and remuneration. Black rain in England is blamed on millions of insects rather than soot.
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Parmeleec
Washington Star
Lngland
Growth of The Aluminium Industry
The article notes alum alloy demand rising despite limited steel substitution. US production climbed from under 100000 pounds in 1885 to 7500000 pounds by 1902 and over 50000000 pounds by the present referenced date, reflecting rapid growth and broad adaptability in arts.
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United States
A Lovely Baby Boy and Neave's Food Endorsement
A letter touts Neave's Food as lifesaving for a malnourished eight month old and a thriving six month old after three months. The writer, Mrs. J W Pateman of Toronto, shares testimonials and offers a free tin and booklet from Edwin Utley, Canadian agent, with druggists carrying the product. A separate quip has a humorous Irish-style courtroom line about a last residence.
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Victoria Avenue
Neave
Edwin Utley
Front Street East
Toronto
Odd Birds and Odd Bits On a Seafaring Tale
A ship named Pacific finer Oronsa reports arrival near the Patagonian coast with a rare white bird on board. The creature, a crane or heron, spans four feet in wings and is well cared for by the bosun. A separate anecdote mentions a crazy woman debating a stingy man with a wry remark about blowing a soul through a sparrow.
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Merses
Patagonian
English Natural History
Doctor examines throat amid family bustle in era note
The passage records a scene where a young doctor seeks a look at tonsils while a father interrupts. A fleeting medical claim appears about curing throat and coughs. It notes that the total number of Territorials in New Zealand exceeds 30,000.
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New Zealand
Prodigal Son-Father Dispute Cited in Family Talk
A domestic quarrel is described between a husband and wife over money and plans. The text shifts to medical advice claiming that Dr J J Kelio ga's DYSENTERY CORDIAL will stop intestinal inflammation and save a child’s life during cholera morbus symptoms.
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J. J. Kelioga
Reliable Baby’s Own Tablets Endorsement
A government analyst guarantees Baby’s Own Tablets are free from opiates and harmful drugs. Mrs John Thompson of Coutts Alta praises them as the best constipation remedy for her baby. Sold by medicine dealers or mailed for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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John Thompson
Coutts
Alta
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Breakages in Hotels Described by Simeon Ford
Simeon Ford told a New York reporter of hotel breakages wide in scope noting occasional waiters and chambermaids who break items beyond reason. He recalled a day when a chambermaid proved not a maid but an elephant trainer forced to quit after unable to handle elephants without breaking tusks.
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Simeon Ford
New York
New York Press
First visit to America ends with surprising view on freedom
A traveler on a brief American tour asks an aged former slave about freedom. The old man replies that he did not gain freedom after the war because he married, a quiet remark on personal emancipation and enduring bonds.
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America
South
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