Manitoba Rail Fares Cut Proposed From March Twenty-First
The Canadian Pacific announces a new flat fare and two thirds off for local Manitoba trips starting March 21 with one month validity. Pacific division cuts of 20 percent expected April first and round trip rates in British Columbia. Commercial travellers tickets at Canmore and Macleod reduced April 1. An announcement on Pon-American exhibition rates to follow this week. Meeting in St Louis to set Manitoba and Northwest rates. Mr Hobt Kerr, C P R traffic manager, attends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Northwest
Ontario
Quebec
Pacific
Iited
Columbia
Canmore
Macleod
St. Louis
Western Pasenger Association
Hobt. Kerr
The
C. P. RR
Horse Care Ad Claims Minards Liniment Cures Mange
An advertisement from Dalhousie and Bathurst area claims Minards Liniment cures mange horse injuries. Individuals named Christopher Saunders Edward Linlief Thomas Payne tout cures for torn by pitchfork and a bad swelling with the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Saunders
Thomas Payne Bathurst
N. B
Refutation Quips at Accusations of Cash Outlay
A political figure dismisses charges of siphoning funds from the public treasury as nonsense. The critic asserts that if money could be taken from the treasury, the speaker would not give it away but would instead keep it.
Before and After Matrimony Waves of Change
A Pearson’s Weekly observation contrasts a couple a year before and after marriage. The man’s ardor fades to irritability as he rings the door, peels away formalities, and demands dinner, while the wife’s patience wanes with the shift in domestic life and expectations.
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Sle
Sie
Ile
Moses
Pearson'’s Weekly
Rockefeller's Five Maxims of Wealth and Will
The Oil King John D. Rockefeller, valued around 125 million, built his fortune on maxims that urge earning and saving, living within means, and avoiding debt. The rules emphasize paying cash, keeping detailed records, and continual self-improvement despite age or setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John DD. Rockefeller
New York
Statue of the Queen by Frampton praised by The London Family Malls
Critics acclaim George Frampton's statue of the Queen as a noble, life like portrait that conveys imperial bearing. The work shows the queen with sceptre and orb and will be placed on a pedestal at Darlington House, with talks of a replica for London.
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St. George
Royal Academy
Frampton
Council
Darlington House
Academy
London
Niece of the King and the Czarina in Love
The Czarewitch fell for a lively twenty year old princess, daughter of the Grand Duke of Hesse Darmstadt and granddaughter of Queen Victoria. She moved under royal scrutiny yet resisted the pressure of royal marriage. The heir to the Russian throne pursued her, while she remained cautious and reserved.
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Crarina
Russias
Thuke
Hese Darmstadt
Victoria
Czar
Europe
Whan
Te Czarewitch
Evin Witey
Empress of Russia and the burden of her crown
The narrative describes Empress Alexandra of Russia facing immense duty and sorrow. It notes the transition from a bright princess to an imperial wife under harsh public scrutiny, with emphasis on the emotional strain of ruling the vast empire. The piece contrasts public grandeur with personal hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herope
Russia
Cyzvarina
Alix
Liverpool facility holds vast storage capacity
The report notes Liverpool operates a large structure with a storage capacity of 8 106 000 cubic feet, described as the largest in the region. The text emphasizes the scale and capacity of the facility without detailing its exact purpose or ownership.
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Liverpool
Quiet exchange reveals town flirtations in early pages
In a fragmentary scene, Miss Tiellefield rebuffs Mer Fitzepelin as he questions gender expectations. The dialogue shows a playful disagreement about wishes and identity, with the pair’s humor signaling social norms of the period.
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Miss Tiellefield
Mer. Fitzepelin
Municipal Ownership League Shapes St Louis Campaign
A municipal ownership league enters the St Louis race as a key factor. It claims to have 12 000 pledged votes backing only candidates who support public ownership of street railways and lighting plants.
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St. Louis
Street Railways
Secretary Long Denounces Smoking and Drinking Influence on Navy Admissions
A young man who failed Marine Corps exams by three points sought help from a congressional representative. Secretary Long scolded him for cigarette use and drinking, saying such habits doom prospects, and the man vowed to reform and earn another chance.
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Marine Corp
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Canadian Electric Railways Carry 104 Million Passengers In 1890
Dominion statistician George Johnson reports that 682 miles of electric railway in Canada carried 104,033,659 passengers in the year ending December 31 1890. The system ran 29,646,847 miles with an average of 34 passengers per mile and transfers in Toronto exceed 104 million. Steam railways carried 16,168,191 passengers in 1899 over 25,292,850 train miles, with total rail passengers near 120,000,000 and a 13 to 87 steam to electric share.
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George Johnson
Dominion Statistician
Electric Railways of
Canada
Dominion
Toronto
Teach Children to Save Through Regular Weekly Allowances
The article argues for giving children regular weekly pocket money from age four to instill financial responsibility. Payments can reward small chores or be a simple fee in hand. It warns spendthrift tendencies if money is not learned early and stresses budgeting for days ahead.
Temperance Debate Cites Boston Charity Claim
Ir E E Hale declares his church could care for all Boston needy families not driven by drink. Joseph Cook rebuts Prof Atwater in Albany lecture on New Defences of the Lord's Day arguing Atwater lacks a full definition of food and inadequate study of alcohol effects on nerves and circulation.
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Ir. E. E. Hale
Boston
Joseph Cook
Albany
Prof. Atwater
Hamlet
Law and Laughter Across Cultures and Beliefs
A miscellany notes an incident on a U.S. Supreme Court bench with a German attendant and a humorous exchange with a visiting lawyer. It also mentions Belgium using dogs for draft work, a quip about shirt ownership and finances, and a proverb about vanity and fatigue.
False Interview Boomerangs After Night Mission
A Philadelphia newspaper man recalls a late night assignment to get an interview with lawyer Thompson leading a reform crusade. The lawyer invited him for a walk and provided a lengthy critique of police, but the editor later revealed the encounter was a hoax, the man unmasked as fabricating quotes, and the journalist faced doubt until Thompson himself confirmed the circumstances.
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Philadelphia
Citizens’ Antiver
Kim Thompsin
Thompson
Thorpsou
Mr. Thompson
Newhh 2 Times
Demecrsa
Recovery Story Adopts Dr Williams Pink Pills
A West Publico farmer praises Dr Williams Pink Pills for his son Constant, aged sixteen, once a constant invalid from a spinal injury. After eight boxes his health improved, appetite returned, back pain eased, and he can work, ride a bicycle, and pursue daily tasks. The letter endorses the medicine's curative strength and distribution details.
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W. DI Entremont
West Publico
N. 8
Dr. Williams
Constant
Sr. Williams
Ott’ i
Williams’ Medicine Co
Drocssys
Prominent Count Walsi Esterhazy Writes From London
In a distressing letter dated London and signed by the major, Count Perciasnd von Walsi Esterhazy appeals to his wife amid a brutal custody dispute with the Marquise de Betas court. He laments lack of funds for postage and food, claiming five days without meals and exposure, begging support for his young daughters as he endures poverty and cold.
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Perciasnd von Walsi Esterhazy
Mathieu Dreyfus
Iis
Alfred Dreyfus
Marquise de Betas
Marquise de Betas Court, For An Allowance On the Greuter
Grajor
London
Bse
Lave
Quinine Wine as a Restorative Remedy Claim
The article extols Guinine Quinine Wine as a remedy for various ailments, claiming it aids convalescence, relieves despondency, calms nerves, and improves sleep and digestion. It cites Northrop & Lyman of Toronto as purveyors and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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Northrop & Lyman
Toronto
Double Strike Over Wages In Pittsburg Warehouse
A Pittsburg employer recalls a wage dispute with a colored worker. The two sides each threaten strikes for higher pay, then reach a compromise. The worker remains at $20, while both sides acknowledge there are two sides to a strike and continue working.
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Pittsburg
Mars Phillips
George
Mars Philips
Mebber
de Strikin
Jost
The Dyspeptic's View Parodies the Yellow Peril Talk
In a Philadelphia Record clipping the Dyspeptic columnist mocks the term yellow peril and questions its meaning with a quip about a pumpkin pie. The piece commentary hints at broader humor about public discourse and implausible fears.
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Philadelphia Record
Saying No to Idle Tasks Quietly Defines Duty
A reminder that prudent work means choosing not to pursue unnecessary duties. Focus on essential tasks rather than busywork and distractions.
Secrets Not to Be Kept in a Witty Exchange
In a brief exchange the speakers argue women can keep secrets as men can, noting some secrets are worth keeping and others are too valuable to reveal, framing a witty reflection on secrecy and gender.
Parmelee's Pills Promising Cure For Fatigue
An ad claims Parmelee's Vegetable Pills restore health and strength after severe fatigue. It lists Mandrake and Dandelion as ingredients and advises readers to speak with precision and avoid meaningless talk.
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Hency
Parmelee
Reliance Cigar La Toscana and Pastry Montreal
The fragment suggests a heading about Reliance Cigar La Toscana in Montreal and mentions pastry, followed by a proverb about paying as you go and a line about a female chemistry student analyzing her complexion.
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Reliance Cigar
Pastry
Montreal
Minard’s Lintment and Parmelee’s Pills Featured in Odd Regional Notes
A jumbled local column mentions Minard’s Lintment for cattle sores and Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills praised by Thomas Ballard of Syracuse for relief from dyapepsia. The piece weaves social quips about self‑centered men and busy workers with a few stray observations on loafers and artists.
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Thomas Ballard
Syracuse
N. Y
Aps
Minard's Liniment Cures Distemper Claim
A short archival note praises Minard's Liniment for curing distemper and reflects on aging, nostalgia, and the belief that fortune follows industry and charity. The text also extols love as capable of bearing burdens.
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promises Cough and Bone Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a cure for croup whooping cough bronchitis and throat and lung affections. It also claims relief from rheumatic pains bruises piles and kidney difficulties and emphasizes economical value.
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Thomas
Alaska gold still abundant claims rise to 15 million
The article notes Alaska still holds ample gold with an estimated output valued at 15 million dollars. It also mentions iron bars in American mansions and a New Yorker who cast two reward-linked bottles at sea. Tunis the horse of General Boulanger dies and a tail is promised to Henri Rochefort.
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Alaska
Spain
Japan
Ocean
France
Tunis
General Boulanger
Issg
M. Louis Barbier
Gironde
M. Henri Rochefort
Lincoln
Leites
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement claims cure for catarrh
Frank J. Cheney of Toledo endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure with a testimonial oath promising $100 for any case not cured. The ad pitches the remedy as a internal medicine affecting the blood and mucous surfaces, urging readers to send for testimonials and buy from local druggists.
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Loecas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Chennn & Co
Toledo
A. D
Eason
Hall
J Cheney & C O
Drouggist
Halls
Unprogressive Paper Railroad Jibe Cited in Exchange
A clipped exchange notes a newspaper’s progress as stalled and calls the paper a stationary railroad. The line underscores a critic’s quip about sluggish operations and lack of advancement within the publication.
Minards Lintment Cures Colds and Coughs
A period advertisement extols Minards Lintment as a remedy for throat chest and lung ailments. It touts Bickles Anti Consumptive Syrup as a specific with quick throat and lung relief and claims broad satisfaction for both children and adults.
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Bickle
All the world a stage and players of grand esteem
A quotation reflecting on life as a theater where many people assume grand roles. It emphasizes self importance and performance over authenticity.
Girl weighs options as patience greets future proposal
A fragment reflects a girl aware of her own weight yet unsure how long she must wait for a proposal. The line hints at personal timing and social expectations without naming people or places.
Quotable Lines From Minard's Liniment Adage
The excerpt presents aphorisms on diphtheria cures and wisdom, noting Solomon's posterity advice and Mrs Solomon's reaction. It reflects a humorous, old time voice with observations on haste, inheritance, and folly about money.
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Hamiota Herald
Hamiota
Man
Minard
Edward Linlief
Peter's
C. B
Mr. Rockefeller
Lumbago
Dodd
Neveral Euperte
George Frampooe
Amt
Celerta
Het“Uw
Mr. Preempions
Hin
Empress OF
Temperance
Bookstayer
Supreme Court
Belgium
Heaven
the Cub Reporter
Fathers Stor
Head
George the Porter
Orkagin
M. Qran
Bat
Wena
Carvestir
Khalver
Shiloh
Johnson
C. Daniels & C. St. Stere
United
Great Britain
C. Welle & Uc
Torcese
Whaley Royce & Co
Oricg
Andre Arma & Cycle Co
Hywlop Bros
United States
Wm. Scott
Iniitso
Wheeler & Wilson
Portage Ave
Paul Sala
Main Street
Crown Tailoring CO
Owen
N. U
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