Great Writers and Borrowing in English Literature
The article surveys how writers from Dante to Shakespeare borrowed from predecessors and contemporaries, noting how Milton Pope and Shakespeare influenced others. It cites examples across literature and art, mentioning visitors, clubs, and the role of the gulf stream in English fruit quality.
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Gewick
Heth Fin Bie
Markle
Dante
Virgil
Homer
Boemer Torres
Spenser
Pet
Defoe
Bunyan
Saurios
Blomcomns
Shakespeare Fox
Warwickshire
Berentiee
Napoleon
Berk
Plutarch
Milton
Borakespeare
Miranda
St. James
Fog Confuses Birds and Humans in London
In a dense London fog animals rely on scent while pigeons and chickens lose guidance. A blind man wandering a district explains fog alters perceived ground sound, noting he often travels from a suburb with notes and parcels. The fog’s bewildering effect disrupts routine navigation and safety.
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London
Dam of New Redfon Hotelman Aided Colored Company
The late Andrew J. Dam, a famed New York hotel man, owned a Redfon hotel during the Civil War era. Colored citizens sought to form a military company and suggested naming it after him, with T. D. Elliott as a white ally. Dam reportedly pledged to equip and organize the unit, but the company was never formed.
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Andrew J. Dam
New York
New Redfon
Compansiow Itn
T. D. Elliott
Caria
Lam
Tracing the Bullet with Friction Powder Trail
The Dundee Advertiser reports a marksman could coat a bullet with gunpowder paste and gum and a thin layer of friction powder. As the bullet exits the barrel the friction ignites the paste, leaving a bright trail to show its exact path and guide aim adjustments for subsequent shots.
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Dundee Advertiser
Witty Exchange Sparks Whimsical Hand Gift Talk
A playful dialogue unfolds between a Youth and a Widow about gloves and a pretty hand. The Youth muses on being a glove, while the Widow quips that he would be a success in the glove line. The exchange ends with a lighthearted notion of suitability.
Judge Declares Mississippi River Certainly Straight
Memphis judge Walter Ma Jones states the Mississippi River is not crooked anywhere and notes a steamer traveling south meets one coming north, gives signaling signals, and narrowly avoids a collision amid the river traffic.
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Mississippi
Walter Ma. Jone
Memphis
Tse
High Place Promised by Pellamiver in Next Show
Pellamiver, the sweet singer, teases a high place in his upcoming appearance with the show. He jokes about staging a snowstorm scene that features tearing up paper amid dramatic fies.
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Pellamiver
Mourning for a Distant Relative Feels Like Sign of Wealth
The Parker family expresses deep mourning for a distant relative. The message hints at expectations of a will or wealth, suggesting the relative’s distant status and possible inheritance. The tone implies surprise at the relative’s riches and the family’s reaction.
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Veras
Zite
Pen Angle His Royal Pocket Items Revealed
A London note outlines the curious belongings of a royal figure including a gold pencil case a cigar cutter a tiny notebook and sovereigns kept in coat and topcoat pockets along with a pocket watch and gloves while contrasting the kings habit of rare cigar cases and lozenges with his nephew the Kaiser and a playful aside about a bird society and a cat remark.
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Greenwich Time
London
Queen of the North Dominion Day tribute 1907
A Dominion Day poem praising Canada as Queen of the North. It extols Britain's flag with Maple Leaf, vows steadfast defense against foes, and envisions a mighty future where Canada stands among nations. Attributed to Samuel Whitt Wattord, Ontario.
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Britain
North
Canada
Samuel Whitt
Anxious moments and old remedies shared in fragments
A collage of disturbed anecdotes and ads from a bygone era recounts Dysentery remedies, dubious patent medicines, and domestic anecdotes. It includes a tale of a medical product from Dr Williams Co Brockville, a wife’s stubborn response to a drunk husband, jokes about beer and carpet, a Saskatchewan policy note, and a photographer starting out in business. The snippets reflect everyday concerns, travel mentions, and a library camp tease from Paradise near Laggan.
Growth of the West bulletin reports Manitoba wheat area trends
The Census and Statistics Department bulletin traces Manitoba and western provinces from 1870 to 1906. It notes population growth from 12,228 in 1870 to over 219,000 in 1991, wheat area expanding from about 36,971 acres to 1,010,430, and overall cropland and yield increases. It records rises in farms from 31,815 in 1891 to 120,439 by 1906.
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Manitoba U
Manitoba
Territories
Canadian Self Rule and Dominion Spirit Questioned
The New York Sun scoffs at ex-Kingston writer W R Givens saying there is little real Canadianism. The York Independent defends Canada’s progress toward self government, noting Britain's limited authority and Canadians' pride in nationhood. It traces constitutional ties and recognizes ongoing growth toward greater autonomy.
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Dominion
W. R. Givens
Kingston
Ont
York Independent
New York Sun
Givens
the Sun
Canada
Supreme Court
Pavy Council of
Great Britain
Tony
Cain
France
England
Miss Frog and Toad Charm Mississippi Crowd
A playful note recalls a lively scene as Miss Frog and her toad companion delighted a Mississippi audience with acrobatic antics and quick quips, sparking laughter and lighthearted chatter.
Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills Promote Back Pain Relief
A vintage testimonial agglomeration touts Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills as a cure for pains in the back over the kidneys linked to liver and bowel regulation. Letters from Miss Della McDermott and others claim relief after using the pills, with claims of cure and endorsements by local contacts and dealers in Toronto.
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DR. Shale
Kidd
Chase
Della McDermott
Moncton
Chai
J. Bawards
Colborne
Ont
Ke Davis Milling Co
Lindsay
Dr. Chase
Ednanson, Bates & Co
Toronto
A Scotchman and His Four Children Enter London Restaurant
A Scottish man named Sandy and his four children visit a London restaurant. He orders lemonade and five tumblers while the waiter remains distant. Sandy pours whiskey into each glass, then distributes pastries to the children, prompting a complaint to the manager about improper behavior in a high class venue. The manager challenges Sandy’s identity with a playful exchange. The item ends with a mention of a worm exterminator ad and a pike caught in Hart’s lake weighing about twenty pounds.
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Sandy
London
Sans
Fragmented News Snippet From Early Saskatchewan Rail and Farm Hints
The clumsy OCR reads of coal and mine delays mention Michel mines closed for want of cars and a ship seen daily. It also notes Rosthern as the site for a new experimental farm in Saskatchewan, with Fielding becoming a town on September 10 and North Battleford hosting an experimental farm.
Minards Liniment Diphtheria Lesson and Humorous Tales
A quirky collage of classroom antics and oldtime advertising humor shows a teacher prompting pupils with moral lessons about advice and courage while snippets reference remedies like Minard's Liniment and Holloway's Corn Cure. A Northern man and village sock joke tease rural life notes from the era.
Horses of the King and Queen at Sandringham Hoof Names
The King and Queen display affection for their horses in a car scene at Sandringham. When a favorite dies, its hooves are cut, polished, and inscribed with the horse’s name. Hoof plaques are mounted in a harness room, with portraits of the horse owners framed above.
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Sandringham
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