Sir Hiram Maxim Inventor of the Automatic Gun
The article profiles Sir Hiram Maxim born 1840 in Maine, detailing his rise from a wood turner’s son to inventor of the Maxim automatic machine gun. It notes his move to England, knighthood by Queen Victoria, and later work with Vickers & Maxim on an aviation airship and other innovations.
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Hiram 5S
Maxim
Washington
Lord Salisbury
Maine
Sir Hiram
Vickers’ Sons & Maxim
Canada
W. C. Mack
Departmentet Ava
Hamiota Council Adopts 1910 Tax By Law And Terms
The Hamiota village council met November 7 1910 with all members present. Minutes were read and approved. The weed inspector John Murray reported for 1910 and his account of 38089 was approved with thanks. By law readings and tax rates were approved to meet 1910 expenses including general 7 mills and school rates. Council approved a 250 payment to the municipal board contingent on a matching village grant. Nominations for municipal offices were set for December 6 and a poll if needed December 20. Several accounts including cemetery and road work were passed for payment. The group scheduled a Union of Manitoba Municipalities meeting in St Boniface. The issue also includes local notices and advertisements for Chamberlain’s Liniment and a sermon at the Chumah Methodist church.
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Stevens—Pollack
John Murray Weed
Murray
Decker—Cochrane
Decker—Strachan
Hamiota Municipal Board
Pollock— Strachan
Stewart
McConnell's Hall
Hamiota
Geo Rankin
Alf Strachan
Win Andrew
Council Chamber
Samiota
Jno Hogeland
Waiter Lief
Stevens Cochrane
Frce
G A Wright
Jus Andrew
Echo
John Murray
Mac H& L Co
Decker— Cochrane
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
St Boniface
Booth's Kidney Pills Ad in Fort William Ont Flyer
An advertisement touts Booth's Kidney Pills as a remedy for women suffering from back pain headaches dizziness and kidney troubles. It features a testimonial from Mrs Edward Calwood of 1255 Harold Street Fort William Ontario praising relief and cure. The notice lists Canadian agents and retailers including The R Booth Co Ltd of Fort Erie and others.
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Edward Ca'wood
Harold Street
Fort William
Ont
Booth
Sie
BK McNaught
Price Fox
R. Booth Co., Ltd
Fort Eris
Ant
I Am a Student of Human Nature Says Car Conductor
A Denver Post item recalls a late night streetcar ride where a conductor notes patterns in passenger behavior as pairs depart. He predicts outcomes by fare payments and overheard arguments. A later passenger greets a man and asks after his wife and children, mentioning a sick youngest girl.
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John
Denver Post
Norse Courting Folly Glints in Dusty Farmhouse Tales
A Detroit Free Press item recounts a Norwegian tale where a farmer, his wife, and daughter each unveil one new item to impress a suitor. The husband shows a new sleeve, the wife a new shoe, and the daughter a new cap, while hiding the old assets, leading the young man to believe the home is well to do.
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Detroit Free Press
Twins for Guzzler as he sees double again
A New York Times joke notes that Guzzler, married with twins, has a habit of seeing two bottles where one exists. The tale hinges on his boast about twins following his wife’s recent delivery and his propensity to misperceive reality.
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Guzzler
Ork
Paying the Doctor in a Prepaid Sting
A New Yorker says he would prepay a surgeon in full by setting a fixed fee at the start, ensuring the doctor is paid whether an operation happens. He argues this would remove any financial temptation to operate or not, contrasting with the Chinese system of halting salaries when illness occurs. New York Press.
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Opee
New York Press
A Rabelais Hoax Recalled In April Fool Tale
The tale recounts Rabelais who, short of money, duped police by packing brick dust labeled Poison for the royal family and was taken from Marseilles to Paris on a treason charge. After 700 miles, he revealed it was April 1, and he was pardoned as the royal wit.
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Rabelais
Marseilles
Paris
Ile
Suitor Demands Daughter's Band Against Father’s Worries
A tense exchange quoted from the Boston Transcript shows a suitor pressing for his love while the father resists, fearing crowding at home. The suitor threatens to take her away, prompting a cautious, wary response.
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Boston Transcript
A Lovers' Quarrel Sparked By Hidden Romance
A brief dialogue frames a lovers quarrel with banter about a black eye. One man claims the injury came from a quarrel, the other reveals a twist that it involved another lover, underscoring a tale of secrecy among romantic entanglements.
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Fitzy
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Gourlay
L. Stone
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C. P. Li
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Johnson's Livery Stable
OR. Latimer
Hamicta
Hudson
Hamidta
Man
Lemon's
Dr. Jackson
Fiamiota
Mian
M. B Keen
J. Creamer
O. H. Tench
Joe Roultson
F.C. Sparling
Dentistry
Howard M. Reid
D.D.S. L.L.D
Philadelphia
Dental College
Royal College Dental Surgeons
Toronto
Dominion Dental Council of Canada
Oak River
Hamivota
Ofice
F. E. Langdale
C.bennest
Bank of Hamilton
Geo. S. Anderson
Halliday
Eby Ordera
Nalliday
T. Sheridan
Hamiota Telephone
Hamidia
Harness Shop
S. Taylor
Pooro
Ty Luis
Lescea
Hiram Biamim
Council
Cochrane—Stevens
Chamberlain
Champerlains Lintmett
McNaugh
Chumah
Chamberlain’s
BR McNaught
BR. McNaught
Wye
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