Winners of prizes in Dr Chase's Almanac diary contest
The 1905 Great Diary Contest awarded $200 in gold for best diary record. A committee of Toronto newspaper men announced prize winners from Ontario and nearby regions. The 1908 Almanac edition faced limited distribution due to incomplete life data, with free postpaid copies offered to those sending addresses and mentioning the diary contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Chase
Mearsmanson, Bates & Co
Chane
Wgold
Henry Bacton
Brookling
James Beatrate
Miscoucho
Robert Reflice
Winchester
Mrs. Alt Stevens
Hurgemille
Richard Whyte
Lyons
Ont
Dr Chase
Hulancon, Baten & Co
Toronto
Large Tribe of Pagans Tendon To British Expedition
An interview with a Daily Graphic representative summarizes details about the Siinahis a pagan tribe in Northern Nigeria. They reside near the Henue and Cross River areas, hunt elephants, and use poisoned arrows. they resist outside influence and have a strong iron trade and roads amid harsh features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tendon
Daily Graphic
Nigeria
Procerhne Wrytte
Cross River
Henue
Iater
Trade Route Passage Cited With Toll on Goods
A historical report notes traders aiming to pass through a term unmolested while officials exact a toll on their goods, detailing the balance of permissions and levies in the passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene
Medieval Edicts Target Jews in Canterbury and London
Fragmentary text describes 13th century measures against Jews, including wearing badges, synagogue destruction orders, and restrictions on rights. Mentions 1054 Cromwell era privileges and related punitive actions, with references toLondon and Canterbury authorities and ongoing anti Jewish policies.
Clock Face Washing and Other Trade Tales
A traveler chats with a clock repairman who explains clock face cleaning at heights and the use of a wooden cradle. The piece shifts to advertisements and notes on digestion aids, a slow patrol wagon in Singapore, and tales from Roscoff about Charles I. It concludes with curative gout syrups and a Tibetan holy man's rite near Henares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busines
Big Ben
Westminster
Times
Singapore
Shigatse
Tibet
Prosedin
Henares
Hhudde
Calentea
Complete Home Cure for Rheumatism and Paralysis
An illustrated pamphlet promises a full description of rheumatism and paralysis with steps for a home cure. It credits W. H. Veno for authoring and notes a preface by a University of Würzburg graduate. Free book offered by The Veno Drug Company, 24 King Street, West Toronto, via postal request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Veno
University of Wurtzburg
BegattanMent and Marriage in London
Fragmented text hints at romantic themes, noting a woman guiding a lover toward marriage, family ties, and social expectations. It references cigars, bicycle rides, and a gradual unfolding of affection within a London setting. The passage appears to discuss marriage as a central life event influenced by lovers and guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Parceis
Bette Ya
London
Canada Dominates British Cheese Market Highlights
The article notes Canada supplies up to three quarters of Britain's cheese imports and commands higher prices than other origins. It cites January London prices for Cardlian cheese at 65s per ton, New Zealand at 64s, and American and Canadian cheese up 13s versus the year before, reflecting Canada's strong position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
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Thomas
Bie
Tornto
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London Electric Company
Chicago
Minard
Haywood
Charles King
Edmonton
Mésizev
Ehgiang
Canterbury
Ea Werd
England
Baby
Joneph Rom Hawthorne
Baby's
Dr Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Duchess ‘County
Attown
Fourmalige
Dunith
Minn
Caturrhal Benen
St San Francisco
Parmelee
Roscoff
Charles I
Culloden
St. Nin
Francis II
Bickle
Aavice Fort
Nard
Shiloh
Shich
Datoe
Keeley
Osborne St
Winnipeg
Colo
the Busy Man's Magazine
the Maclean Publishing CO. Limited
Montreal
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Organi
Western Assurance CO
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United States
Dominion of Gan
Ofice Purulture
Ma Plas
Occa
ORATE
Geo. A. Cox
J.J Kenny
C. Wood
H.N. Baird
Geo
BR. Cockburn
ER Brook
Geo. McMurrich
J.K. Osborne
BR. Wood
Royal Household
Manitoba
Ogilvie
Ogilvie Flour Mills Co
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