Prince Albert Times and its Westward Rise in Nineteenth Century Press
The report traces the Prince Albert Times under John W Young and HP Taurie, detailing Young’s Chatham background and rise to city editor, the paper’s western expansion, and its embrace of Conservative influence. It also mentions Parmalee’s Vegetable Pills and a courtroom joke about a cow injury, reflecting era advertising and humor.
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Coast of Britain saves in 1908 wrecks cited by Londons Answers
Report cites 2 150 people saved on British coasts in 1908 165 by rocket apparatus 424 by lifeboats 143 by coastguard boats and other craft 461 by ships and 7 by nets. Abroad 2 154 saved on foreign coasts with 2 562 by their own boats and 49 by rocket apparatus. Includes stray anecdotes and ads interwoven in the scanned text.
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Chicago showcases alleged only automobile house in the country
A Chicago display features a house described as the sole automobile dwelling in the nation with a parlor, bedroom, kitchen, hot water heating and a gasoline range. It runs on a three cylinder motor, controlled by levers, enabling a resident to tour “pastures new” from home.
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Chicago
Distemper in Senate Cited as Political Graft Threat
A Milwaukee Sentinel quote portrays graft as a chronic disease of politics. The senator notes cures may come but susceptibility to persuasive vices will persist, suggesting entrenched corruption beyond elimination.
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Milwaukee Sentin
Minard's Liniment Praised by Maritime Publisher
The publisher of a leading Farmer's paper in the Maritime Provinces writes that Minard's Liniment has withstood the test of time. He declares it an unfailing household remedy and notes it has outlived many imitators and competitors.
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From New York to Major McDowell's Office
A Mazhily-dreraad negro visits Major McDowell in the House of Washington seeking a job. He asserts he hails from the first state in the Union, insisting he is from Alabama though the dialogue reveals confusion about state origins and freedom status.
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Homesick Spencer Walks 130 Miles Home in Three Days
A boy named Spencer, with 2 shillings in his pocket, walked over 130 miles to return home in three days. He traveled eight miles the first day and forty seven the second, aided by a coachman who paid him little. The note also mentions an account of 16th century Mexican trade and the cue of hawthorn bread in English households, plus a Penrith girl’s death from calcium oxalate poisoning linked to bread and cheese.
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No Man Can See Into The Future Prophecy Quip
A Cleveland Press quote jokes about foresight and fashion timing. The punchline predicts a wife noting a coat bought weeks earlier is out of date, delivering a wry social observation in a brief newspaper style.
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Cleveland Press
Childhood Ailments Winter Site
The article promotes Dr Williams Medicine tablets for children, claiming they are easy to give and safe. It notes skepticism from a Mrs Wan of St Agatha and quotes a superintendent about firm policies and staff workload in the operation based in Huc**hville Ontario.
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Western editor's vanity on display in ran somber note
A Gayman Kansas Herald item describes a western exchange editor who frets about fitting a shirt over his winnings after achieving a kind of paradise. An envious contemporary mockingly suggests he may struggle more with placing his hat over his horns.
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Metter ne Last and a California inheritance
A housekeeper named Dinah mentions a brother’s death in California and a $1,000 bequest to Washlady. Deedy expresses relief and plans for a planner phonograph and oil paints, while Ali hopes for items in a gilt frame. Lord Melbourne notes men struggle more with private affairs than public ones.
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Fragmentary 19th Century Missing Item Note
The passage describes a woman leaving Mr Jobon, a ring at her destination, and a gold facepin being worn as she sends a postcard to her servant. The servant replies that nine matches, a few corks, and a pack of cards were found on the dining room floor. Mr Jobson returns home by the extra train.
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Fragmented OCR Comedy Snippet and Fact Fragments
Fragmentary text mixes a humorous dialogue about trimming a farmer with stray quotes about Lord Liverpool a long serving prime minister and naval gun counts from 1500 plus a joke line about Fogey alone and a singing Patrice.
Boiled Champagne Alleged From San Francisco Fire
A fragmented report claims a San Francisco fire led to the discovery of boiled champagne, with 100000 bottles of sherry destroyed and 16000 quarts of champagne emptied into a cellar. The tale describes the champagne boiled in bottles as a wine that tempts and rejuvenates, turning the event into sensational folklore.
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Patient awaits famed physician then departs impatiently
A patient waited three hours in the anteroom of a renowned doctor and, describing his patience exhausted, ordered the servant to tell the master that if he is not admitted in three minutes he shall be cured.
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