Daring Robbery at Moritt and Kalngock General Store
On Taenday night or Wednesday morning the Moritt and Kalngock general store was broken into and jewellery and other valuables taken. The thief opened the shop, scattered papers, and set fires. a back window pane was broken to gain entry. Burr and Downey had been watching for the stolen items. No arrests yet. Robberies of this kind recur, with culprits never caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morittt & Kalngock
Burr and Downey
Gladstone
Origin of Tommy Atkins name and its military use
The term Tommy Atkins arose as a sobriquet for British Private soldiers across the world. It originated in instructor notes for NCOs and recruits, with drafts showing how a recruit was dressed as Thomas until identity confirmed. Soldiers sometimes used Thomas Atkins in records, and the public adopted Tommy Atkins as an affectionate term for Her Majesty's soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Atkins
John
Jones
Seyzeants
Thom
Thoms Atkins
Witiers
Rise of English as World Lingua Franca Cited by Journal
The Journal of Commerce notes rapid English spread across civilized nations in the last century. English speakers grew from 2 million to 127 million, with gains outpacing French and German speakers. In the U S English speakers rise to about 7 million. UK population climbs from 13 million to 41.9 million, and European continental populations total 343 million by century’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of Commerce
United States
Uni
Europe
Little Bros Store Opens Spring Stock Sale
Readable lines advertise a spring stock sale at Little Bros with a promise of up to date items and a wide selection. The fragment hints at stock replenishment and enticing prices as customers are invited to shop the new arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reonna
Litle Bros
See Holmes in this issue Calt at Shirts furniture stor
Fragmented ad text shows a furniture and parlor goods notice with references to cedar shingles at 2.25 per M and various names and items, including a mention of Urine Water secttaire and other scattered phrases. The readable content hints at a local store trade card or classified snippet with partial names and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuey
Tie a Pair For The Money They Ever Find
Little Brow Ames quotes prices for house cleaning and painting services in spring. Wallpaper samples offered with rolls priced low. cash payment required.
Kaya Kaya Dance Gains Noted Band Attention
A vocal write up praises the Kaya Kaya Dance composed by J. W. Lernan. It is introduced by Shannon and played by the Twenty Third Regiment Band. Sousa and major bands are adopting it, with a sale offer for copies at 20 cents via the Union Mutual Music Co. in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
J. W. Lernan
This Shannon
Twenty-Third Regiment
N.gs.n.y
Sousa
Innis
Brooke
Washington Marine
Cuion Mutual Music Us
York
Deloraine to Manitoba rail project under Canadian company proposal
The article outlines a plan by a Canadian company to construct or acquire and operate railways or railway improvements across Manitoba and neighboring regions. It mentions lines from Munitor Pilot Mound to various points, connections to the Manitoba South West Colonization Railway, and other branches. The proposal includes powers and debentures to support construction, with terms set by the board and approved by orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faciti Hastway Co
Munitor Pilot Mound
Ninlart
Manitoba South West Colonization Railway
Asne
Metregot
Compan
Mantoba
Varcoe
West Sellirk
Lake Win
Ferro
Liew
Hollors
Magel Bert Ie
Oter P
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cairns
Stacey
Little Bros
Holmes
AVIS
A. HL Liversidge
Huis Farm
Dehorning
Thomas Hunt
Fiarness
Atas
West Sade
ED. Smith
Elemonte, Til T. L
Freeman
Charles D
Montreal
Ples
Appliea
Adire
Amer
Willis & Crittenden
Portage LA Prairie
J. O’rially
Portage la Prairie, Man
Wiilson
John O'Rielly
Portage la Brente
Macgregor
Shceiic Force
F .Flurcoch
Jas. Martin
Londike Nitter
Noer Mat
Catalogu
Lapyy
Joseph F. Higginbotham
Ntchmaker, Jewiller
Optivian, Portaee la Prairie
Pacific Coast
California
Hawaiian Islands
Japan
The
Bermudas
West India Islands
Pram
Kooeway
Toromo
Vane
San Francisco
MePita
Gea
Marion & Marion Patent Solicitors & Experts
Manns
Pesians, Comymauts Ac
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!