Canada’s Dominion Faces Tax Strain and Discontent
An exchange summary notes Canada with about 6 million people and a governor general earning 50 000 dollars yearly. The government backs a 14 member ministry with salaries around 7 000 each. Property value sits 80 percent below U.S. levels and Nova Scotia and other provinces faced surplus loss and higher taxes to cover national debt, sparking unrest.
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Canada
DSYS
Nova Scotia
Dominion
Exchange
Noting Ailments and Whipple Biography Mentioned
An old notice lists cures for rheumatism gout and various pains and praises Bishop Whipple as a strong missionary known for long plains rides and leading a robust life. The text reflects late 19th century health claims and biographical salience surrounding the whipple surname and missionary work.
The fastening penny in China binding bargains
The piece explains that in China a bargain with a servant or shopman is not binding until the fastening penny is paid. Despite notorious bad faith in some matters, once this coin is paid, the Chinaman will usually adhere to the agreement, even if it causes him a loss.
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China
Coolla
Edward M Shepard Nominee for New York Mayor
Edward M Shepard, born 1880 in New York City, a lawyer and director in multiple railroad and other companies, has been active in politics over decades. He supported Bryan at times, backed various candidates, and recently praised Brooklyn’s mayoral prospects while maintaining offices in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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Network
Edward Moree Shepard
Democratc
New York
New York City
College of the City of
Travid B. Hill
Independent Democracy
Drooklyn
Frederick W. Wurster
Bryan
Indianapolis
Seth Low
EK. M. Shepard
Greater
Augustus van Wyck
Hugh McLaughlin
Brooklyn
Madison Square Garden
Controller Coler
Congress Street
Broadway
Salmon tainted by creosote after street exposure
A New York fish dealer faced a serious complaint from a major customer as a fine salmon tasted strongly of creosote. The dealer suspected adulteration after a tank wagon delivering creosote stopped near his cart, raising questions about street exposure and food safety.
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New York
New Yorks
William Loeb Jr as assistant secretary to Cortelyou in new role
The text discusses William Loeb Jr, former secretary to President Roosevelt, slated to become assistant secretary to Mr. Cortelyou. It contrasts perceptions of Lord Salisbury as both younger and older, noting his transition from daily governance to leisure.
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Roosevelt
Mr. Cortelyou
Lord Salsbury
Lord Salisbury la Euld
Foreign Office
New Fire Net Aids Life Cover Said to Help Household Safety
Readers praise Hogtetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for indigestion pepsia nervous tension and liver troubles. The Bitter’s advocates claim it treats many stomach and digestive issues and is widely prescribed by physicians.
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Metropoltan
New York Dairy Industry Holds Large Farm Investment
The New York dairy sector sustains a substantial capital base with farmers investing about 47.4 million dollars in cows and at least 15 million in dairy farms and fixtures beyond supplying the city with milk.
Dog Fights at Paria Studio During Fence Dispute
A friend and his collie visited M Prevost at an Paria artist studio. After a chat they decided to fence when the dog, mistaking his master for an attack, leaped and knocked the man down. The artist narrowly escaped injury as the collie was restrained amid the commotion.
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Pepecen
M. Prevost
Paria
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offering Reward
An old advertisement claims Hall J Cheney Co offers a hundred dollar reward for any measure or cue not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice praises Cheney and mentions Toledo Ohio as the business location. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy claiming to affect blood and mucous membranes.
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Oleito
Ohio
Druuplats
Hall
All Drageiata
Old Clinton Bank five dollar note value inquiry
A reader asks about a five dollar Clinton Bank note from Allegany county Maryland dated October 31 1859. Experts say collectors may pay a small premium or a bank might accept it if tied to the original bank. Generally such old notes have little value. Brooklyn N Y December 14.
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Lillith
Clinton Bank
Allegany County
Life expectancy trends over three centuries
The average length of human life has doubled over 300 years. In the 16th century it ranged from 18 to 20 years, by the late 18th century it was just over 30 years, and today it exceeds 40 years.
Oranges Shipped In Tramp Cars To East Markets
A note explains tramp car shipments of oranges moving eastward with uncertain final destinations. Agents monitor telegraph notices for best markets and may route cars to Chicago Kansas City or New York as orders come in. Totles Station police establish watch opposite a Baptist Missionary Society House to deter Moslems from hearing Christian influence.
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Kansas City
Chicago
New York
Totles
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Baptist Missionary Society
Palwe
Putman Pace less Dyes and Accidents Reported in Austria
Putman pace less dyes advertised by druggists with claims of sunlight resistance and washing. An accident item notes an Austrian road incident with a man carrying a bag of gunpowder on his back. Names Joan Born and Trinky Boinen appear with a dated fragment Feb 6, 1900.
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Austria
Meo
Joan Born
Trinky Boinen
Ind
A Pet Crow's Amusement
A pet crow in a cage amused itself by riding a small inclined plank sled made from a mustard coin. It carried the sled to the top, stepped on, and slid down repeatedly with evident delight.
Allen’s Foot Ease Powder Promises Quick Foot Relief
An old ad claims Allen’s Foot Base powder makes tight men’s shoes comfortable. It supposedly cures swollen hot sweaty aching feet ingrown nails corns and bunions. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 5c trial packages mailed from Allen & Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen &, Olmsted
LeRoy, N
Shower Baths for Heya in New York School
An experiment provides showers in a large New York public school for boys. Each student can bathe during two week intervals, a frequency higher than before. Baths occur during recess, making the facility easy to use and likely to become popular.
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Heya
Selng
New York
Leprosy Discoverer Honored in Bergen Museum Garden
A bust of Dr. G Armauer Hansen, discoverer of the leprosy bacillus, was unveiled by Professor Wisdal in Bergen’s museum garden with many Norwegians and foreign doctors present. The report notes millions of sufferers using a palm oil product branded Wizard On and urges readers to ask the druggist. General Bartholomew Masso announces candidacy for Cuba’s vice presidency.
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G. Armauer Hanson
Wisdal
Bergen
Bartholomew Masso
Nounes
Cuba
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Mrs Bose
A testimonial praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing five years of painful menstruation and restoring health. The letter urges readers to avoid other medicines and claims many women with uterine and ovarian troubles have benefited, urging belief in the product.
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Kate Berg
Knights of Pythias
Commercial Hotel
Minneapolis
Minn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mas. Prixwam
Kate Bose
Lydia EL Pinkham
Gye
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