Ruler of Goteri Celebrates 60th Birthday in London Return
The Ruler of Goteri, born September 14, 1861 in near Nairn, Ontario, returns from Britain to mark turning 60. His career spans teaching, law, and public service in Ontario and Lambton County, including inspector roles and a stint in Parliament for West Middlesex. He served as Ontario premier following A. M. Hardy’s resignation.
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Premiser Row
Otena
Britain
Mr Hose
Rewttich
Nairn
Middlesex County
Ontario
County Board
Teronto Normal School
Albert University
Pallic Schow's
Lambton
Sed
Petrolea
Straibrey
House of Commons
Ottawa
West Middlesee
Morrison
Mowat
Fachsen
A. M. Hardy
Nightlong aftershocks of a failed loan
A tired Front Street businessman endures a sleepless night haunted by a large unpaid draft from Winniper. He recalls the bank ledger, hears the bank manager insist the overdraft must be covered, and wakes to a registered letter with a certified check, gaining new appreciation for sleep.
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Winniper
Jomovedf
Borris
Charlie Charter
The
Star
Carpenter's Son Follows Family Trade Against Wealth
A young man with a mechanical mind desires carpentry despite his banker father's wealth. The father, once a carpenter, rose to wealth as contractor and sends his son to university. The son pursues carpentry, preferring hands-on work, while the old man accuses fate of stamping Carpenter on him.
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Ami
Difficult Evening at Home Between Spouse and Listener
A diaristic exchange portrays a wife lamenting her husband’s silence during an evening of piano playing. The husband’s quietness is described as cold and dreadful, while a friend notes his evident affection in contrast to the wife’s perception of neglect.
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Mra. Graven
Mra. Wyne
Lame back cured by three bottles Minards Liniment
Robert Ross of Two Rivers reports fifteen years of back trouble ended after using three bottles of Minards Liniment. He commends the remedy and grants permission to publish his testimonial to promote the medicine.
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Two Rivers
Robert Ross
Elephants Show Low Sleep Needs Despite Hard Work
The text notes elephants require the least sleep among animals, yet the species often sleeps four hours or occasionally five, even with its capacity for demanding labor.
Grinine Wine Promoted as Restorative Remedy
An advertisement extols Grinine Wine as a universal remedy for chronic illnesses, claiming it strengthens the frame, improves digestion, and restores energy. It touts Northrop & Lyman of Toronto and claims scientific opinion supports its perfection, with all druggists selling it.
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Northrop& Lyman
Toronto
Scientista
Customary Welcomes Vary Across Regions
In parts of Australia a groom is struck with a stick by the bride’s relatives as a welcome ritual. In contrast in America a groom is struck with a joan by the bride’s relatives as a welcome gesture into the family.
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Australia
America
Joan
Traveling Experiences Mother-Sir Expression
A fragmentary dialogue describes a worried mother and a fretful child, with asides about wellbeing and an odd simile comparing characters to a wigmaker who is a locksmith and loves without laughter. The tone hints at everyday domestic concern and wry humor.
Pink Pills Restore Miss Durfee Strength and Health
The Shelburne story credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with reversing a grave decline in Miss Lilian Durfee. After ineffective treatment, three boxes produced clear improvement and eventual full health, with magistrate Robt G Irwin confirming her recovery and gratitude to the medicine. The pills claim to cure ailments from blood deficiency and nervous strain. Sold by dealers or by mail from Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Shelburne
Lilian Durfee
Miss Durfee
Dr. Williams
Sr. Williame
Robt. G. Irwin
Lillian Durfee
Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Eve’s Apple Tree a Ceylon Curiosity From Edenic Lore
In Ceylon a botanical oddity called Eve’s apple tree bears fruit with a bite taken out of it. The orange exterior reveals a crimson interior and deadly properties. Mohammedans link it to the forbidden fruit, attributing the bite to Eve while the Adam bite is unexplained.
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Ceylon
Garden of Eden
Eve
Adam
Young Speaker Gally’s Cambridge Years Revealed
Mr. Speaker Gaily known as Mr Gally of K C attended Cambridge at age seventeen becoming the university’s youngest undergraduate of his era.
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Mr. Speaker Gaily
Mr. Gally, K C
House of Commons
Cambridge
Tle
Bickles Anti Consumptive Syrup Promises Safe Throat Relief
The advertisement touts Bickles Anti Consumptive Syrup as a pleasant reliable remedy for throat and chest ailments. It claims a magical action against corda bronchitis lung inflammation and related conditions, noting palatable taste and affordable price for the poor.
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Bickle
A Narrow Escape
A brief personal exchange hints at relieved, platonic boundaries after fear of an unwanted proposal. The dialogue suggests mutual relief and a focus on friendship over romance.
Halls Catarrh Cure Ad Ends With Testimonial Promise
A vintage patent medicine notice claims Halls Catarrh Cure cures catarrh and offers testimonials. J F Cheney of Toledo pledges sworn oath as senior partner of F J Cheney Co in a Toledo drug firm. Sales blurb promotes internal use and direct action on mucous surfaces with testimonials available.
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Srare
Ouro
Orry
Toledo
Lucasounty
Peayx
J. Cheney
F. J Cussev & Co
Toedo County
State
Srm
Frank J. Heney
W. Glea
Halls
Cheney & Co
Halle
Record-Setting Cow Becomes Triplet Mother at Stockton Ranch
A renowned cow said to hold herd records gave birth to triplets at a ranch near Stockton California. Owner A Podesto notes the cow has produced twins three times and rarely parts with her as nearly all calves are healthy and alive. Crowds visit the ranch to view the three newborns attracting wide attention.
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A. Podesto
Stockton
Cal
Getting Into Society Ends With Mutual Illusion
A husband records a wife’s social climbing plan that costs money and pride. She seeks a fashionable life through Mrs. Jones Jones, only to realize the target is literally next door as the move collapses.
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Brown
Wot Exactly What She Wanted
A Sunday school teacher tried to teach infants by letting them complete sentences about an idol. The kids finish with comical refusals revealing their playful mischief and the teacher pauses to regain composure.
Double Bliss at the Feast in a Wit Filled Banter
A speaker notes the risk of mistakes with twins at a feast while the other replies that a double allowance of bliss is advantageous. The exchange highlights humor over resemblance and indulgence in shared affection.
Diamond Dyes Promote No Failures in Rug Work
An 1900s style advertisement extols Diamond Dyes claiming no failures or disappointments in rug and mat coloring. It urges readers to obtain free design sheets from The Wells and Richardson Co. and notes humorous lines about marriage and cats, referencing Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills.
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Wells & Richardson Co., Limited
Montreal
Odds and Ends from an Era of Odd Facts and Maxims
A collage of observations notes oil production figures from American wells and European university incomes alongside quirky folk sayings. It mentions musk whiskers used for trout flies, arb or vitae to deter pests, and walnut leaves against mosquitoes while tossing out wry aphorisms about fate, business, love, and bachelor life.
Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised by Platteville Woman
Mrs. J Barnett recounts a long illness with nervousness rheumatism back and head pains and sleepless nights. After reading Dodd's Almanac she started Dodd's Kidney Pills and claims steady improvement after one box and full recovery after twelve boxes. She credits the pills with restoring appetite reducing pain and curing her old trouble.
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Platteville
J. Barnett
Plattsville
Dodd
Flint Sprint Becomes a whirl for mismatched pair
A young Flint man tried to impress his girlfriend's family with a sprint but the girl's father halted the display causing public embarrassment and a messy end.
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Flint
Had la grippe and back pain relief by Eclectric Oil
Mr. A. Nickerson of Dutton reports severe back and hip pain after la grippe. He used Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil internally and externally for three days and was completely cured. A remark notes a man tolerates cut rates for haircuts but objects to a cut-rate shave.
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A. Nickerson Farmer
Dutton
Dr. Thomas
Turkish Lady Caste Fear Of Contamination Described
Constantinople correspondent notes a Turkish noblewomen caste fearing contamination from the outside world. They wash hands at meals, keep doors untouched, and avoid foreign objects like dolls or letters, leaving tasks to servants. The habit is described as exclusive to women, not men.
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Constantinople
Paris
Londos
Empire Supply CO
Orillia
Canada
Ludwig and Eugene in a Fairy Tale Crowned by Vanity
Edger Saltus in The Smart Set narrates a tale of Ludwig the handsome king of an empire and his lover life with the Duchess P alencon. A Bavarian woods woman is misread as a sylph while poets and princes chase romance. The piece ends with tragedy and critique of royal indulgence.
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Tuileries
Eugene
Landwig
Ludwig
Ted
Europe
Kineg
Edger Saltus
Canadian Pacific Railway Timetable Snapshot
Canadian Pacific Railway timetable lists routes and intermediate points from Sault Ste. Marie to East via Lakes and to Montreal Toronto New York and East. It shows daily and specific day services to Portage la Prairie Brandon Calgary and other connections with notes on intermediate points and days of operation.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Owen Sound
Tor- LV
Lakes
Montreal
Toronto
New York
Lac du Bonnetend
Portage la Prairie
Brandon
Calgary
Noison
Kootenay
Ux Portage la Prairie
Sanday
Gladione
Neepawa
Minnedosa
Yorkton
Mon
Wed
Rapid City
Hamiota
Miniota
Agacnate
Morden
Deloraine
Thur
Brandon Frobyshire
Hirsch
Bonfait
Estevan
Brand OM
Ccgiaasiekatandesaciensteron
Gretna
St. Paul
Chinally
Color Blind Men Feel Blue In Many Ways
A witty line notes that color blind men often experience sadness or melancholy despite the condition. It suggests humor and empathy in recognizing emotional states beyond visual limitations.
Public reaction to misdeeds shifts with who commits them
The piece observes people react more strongly when an opponent errs than when allies do. It notes social scrutiny hinges on who commits the fault and emphasizes community judgment patterns.
Minard's Liniment Cures Burns and More
The article notes the late President McKinley left an estimated personal property of 140000 dollars and real estate valued at 70000 dollars, totaling about 210000 dollars in estate assets.
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Minard
Burns
McKinley
Young woman aids mother with housework in Kansas town
A Kansas newspaper notes a young woman who develops her form by helping her mother with household tasks and keeps her hands soft by kneading bread. It also promotes Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a cure for indigestion and headaches, citing a testimonial from F. W. Ashdown of Ashdown Ontario.
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Kansas
Parmelee
F. W. Ashdown
Ashdown
Higgins-Filander Married at Church of the Epiphany
Obituary notice reports the October 10 ceremony at the Church of the Epiphany uniting Wesley Whitefield officiating Hezekiah Higgins and Miss Fanny Filander. The piece includes a lyrical dialogue about love between unnamed lovers and ends with the marriage record.
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Higgins—Filander
President McKinley Teases Doctors in Last Week
Doctors near McKinley’s bedside recount a playful exchange as he jokes about being bossed by his surgeons on September 9. The physicians, wary of exhausting him, try to silence him but the President uses a dry quip to defuse tension and lighten the mood.
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Buffalo
New York Tribune
United States
Sozodont Tooth Powder 25
An odd ad mentions Sozodont Tooth Powder 25 with a dubious line about a man’s will power to burn and attempts at romance. The text notes that over one third of France’s manufactured goods are produced by female labor.
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Samp
HALL @ RUCKEL
New York
France
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