Take No Risk With a Cold Further Developments May Prove Fatal
Advertisement for Dr. Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine claiming to prevent cold related illnesses. Notes its use for croup bronchitis and throat irritation and cites a Saskatoon mother testimonial. Mentions price 25 cents and availability in Toronto through Edmanson Bates & Co. Includes warning against imitation with Dr AW Chase portrait and signature on bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Chase
Chase
Chan
Root Jorner
Broadview Sask
Edmanson, Bates & Co
Toronto
AW. Chase
Ancient Relics Of A Famous Queen In Canada
Mary Queen of Scots relics from Fotheringhay Castle travel across to Canada with a Winnipeg keeper. The nine piece bedroom set, once linked to Elizabeth I era during Mary’s imprisonment, is described as aged, valuable, and shrouded in historical tragedy.
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Mary Queen of
Princess Ad James Streets
Mary Queen
Fotheringay Castle
Elzabeth
England
Countess of Warwick
Winnipes
Pri Fce
Anthony Habbington
Mars
Tony Habbington
E.R
Douglas
Elizabeth
Dame Fortun
Thetcher
Artieles
Geen
Moon Muscles and Weightlifting Wonders
In playful speculation the author notes a moon weighs about one sixth of Earth. A 140 pound man would weigh around twenty pounds on the moon, yet retain muscle strength, enabling extraordinary feats such as lifting a mountain root and leaping over a twenty four foot wall with minimal effort.
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Earth
Moon
Teapver
Artist Zism's Queer House in Montmartre Quietly Defies Visitors
Zism, known as Ziew the artist, resided in a top Rue Lepic mansion described as a literal castle. Access proved hard as he watched visitors from an upper window, sent messages via a corded basket, and slept on a swinging bed. The house housed a vast museum like display of Persian manuscripts, some worth thousands of francs, which he refused to sell. A gilded gondola prow formed the stair's newel post while in his studio he painted Venice scenes and resisted interruptions.
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Zism
Ziew
Lepic
Montmartre
Venice
Virtues of the Old Sod
A humorous Australian tale contrasts a fortune with a craving for Irish soil to recall St Patrick and the snakes of old Ireland. An Irish emigrant in Australia seeks to restore the homeland's luck by sending soil from old Ireland to his dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
St. Patrick
Tribune
Painter Brush Care Advice From A Historic Note
An old passage discusses how painters in suburban homes or flats keep brushes. It notes common mistakes like leaving brushes in paint or turpentine, and recommends soaking brushes in water to keep them soft and pliant for future use. The author shares personal endorsement of the method.
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Evershoa
Fire Destroys Old Houses of Parliament
The fire that destroyed the old houses of parliament broke out on Oct 15. The present building, known as the palace of Westminster, opened on Nov 4, 1852. It sits on twelve foot thick concrete, covers about fan area of tse statute acres, and holds 1100 apartments, 100 staircases and two miles of corridors. The Great Victoria Tower rises to a height of 248 feet.
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Palace of Westminster
Great Victoria Tower
London Standard
Woman Puts Visitor at Ease as He Seeks Food
An unnamed woman, newly installed and suspicious of a man at her door, tests his claims about being hungry. She directs him to the wood pile and asks him to fetch an ax, but he reassures her that his teeth are fine, halting the implied threat.
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Lord Strathcona
Canada
Republic
Prince Rupert's Land
Hudson's Bay
United States
Saskatchewan
Assiniboia
England
Dominion of Canada
Millar
Central Emergency Hospital
Chisago
Inter Ocean
Her Dearest Wish Inspires Ring Request
A bride asks her groom to return the engagement ring and replace it with a diamond at least half as large, after their marriage. The dialogue opens with a loving glance and a candid wish for a more impressive ring.
Uncle notes apples curb appetite for dinner
A bachelor uncle jokes that eating six apples will squash Johnny’s dinner appetite, a quip likely from a grocery bill seasoned observer. The line hints at frugality and practical humor in a family tale.
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Johnny
By Heart. A Ipvarattair and the thousand copies of lore
Gladys asks how one never forgets. Azzie responds that learning by heart is universal, while lore exists in many forms. The dialogue contrasts fixed knowledge with varied copies of the same idea.
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Gladys
Azzie
Woman Witness in Historic Bodgen Will Case
In a famed case heard by the supreme court years ago Daniel Webster defended the appellant. Mrs Greenough testified, facing Webster’s objections. During testimony he forced a dramatic reaction with a deliberate action, then blew his report from a handkerchief as the crowded court watched. The witness, Mrs Bodgen, described a sharp, dirty trick involving snuff.
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Mex Bodgen
Be Supreme Court
Daniel Webster
Greenoug
Ker
Willian Greenough
West Newton
Webster
Pathoe In a Name at Methodist Conference
A conference speaker relays a Bishop Hartzell anecdote about a darky father of sixteen whose youngest son is named Judas Scariot. The tale asks if the biblical Judas would have been better never born, naming the child as the controversial Scriptural joke.
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Judas Iscariot
Judas ‘Scariot
Judas
The Lutine Bell and Lloyds Silent Arrival Mystery
Lloyds in London once turned silent as a bell signaled a vessel’s overdue status. The Lutine’s wreck near the Zosider Zee carried bullion, with Dutch help salving the cargo. Over £50,000 recovered, and the Lutine bell became a relic rung to assure underwriters of safe arrivals.
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Lloyd's
London
Zosider Zee
England
Holland
Lloyd's Crror
The Heasses on Leather and Comfort in Shoes
Leather and shoes are praised for comfort and durability. Old fashioned tan bark cow leather greased with tallow fat keeps shoes sturdy. Oll is highlighted as a leader in leather craft and shoe care. A well oiled shoe lasts longer and frequent changes aid foot health. The guidance urges snug fit and keeping feet tire-free with proper maintenance.
Spanish Palace of the Escurial with ancient Toledo ties
The text describes the Spanish Palace at the Escurial in Toledo as a wondrous edifice. Mentions a 48 week cellar, 8 orgape and polls, a circumference of 2500 feet, and a design imitating a piece of timber or metal. References an aunt named Larengo and laying foundations, though details are garbled.
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Toledo
Spain
Redhat
Caine
Larengo
Silhouette Portraits and the French Nobility Tax
A history note explains silhouette as a minister Silhouette who tried taxing the nobility. The unpopularity spurred the fashion of black profiles, nicknamed silhouettes. Nobles could not afford full portraits, so they had simpler profiles made.
Fragmentary romance exchange between Jones and partner
The dialogue references a June memory and a failed marriage proposal. Mr Jones denies having asked to marry and recalls a distant, solitary relationship with little chance given for reconciliation.
Tramp-Lady Converses On Work Limitations At House
A fragmented exchange shows a tramp and a woman discussing work capacity. The tramp asks about light duty and heavy labor, while the woman responds with unclear phrases suggesting a simple household setting and questions about meaning.
Fragmentary dialogue from a bystander and Diog nal inquiry
Partial OCR text shows a bystander questioning stern demeanor while an ornate committee and Diog nal figure appear in dialogue. Context unclear, but indicates a formal investigation or inquiry with interrupted lines and fragmented phrases.
Woodcraft and pest escape in a wandering world
A patchwork of woodland lore and pest notes appears, urging readers to master camping skills and self reliance in nature. It cites woodcraft, outdoor crafts, and pest history such as the San Jose scale first found near San Jose in 1880, with scattered items on consumer medicine and colonial labor shortages.
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Clara Valley
San Jose
Comstoce
Comstock
Curiosities of Nature and Journalistic Oddities
A naturalist muses on adaptation in animals across climates and environments. The piece contrasts fur changes in horses and ermine, notes drastic coat transformations, and reflects on how lifestyle shifts can alter creatures. A subplot shows an editor guiding staff with directions for running a newspaper.
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Tullfineries
Va Eesay
Tibet
Tibetan Higtlands
Legends of the Castle Visitor and the Moat Fall
An idle old tale says a stranger visited the castle and surrendered to the guide who then threw him into the moat. The narrator reassures listeners not to fear, noting the legend is unverified.
Pelham Ministry History Class Quotation Fragment
Fragmentary note references a history class topic titled George T. and the Pelham Ministry. It includes a quoted line asking who spoke and when and a reference to a person named Panch on his deathbed after a long interval of Please.
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George T
Pelham Ministry
Panch
Remarkable Mam and Tramp Conversation
The excerpt presents a brief, fragmented dialogue between a tramp and a certain speaker named Quite Appa. It centers on refusal to pursue steady work and the casual, probing tone of the tramp as he engages with the other person in a street encounter.
Paychine claims cure for consumption in Ontario couple
A Pearl Street, Rockville couple credits Paynine with curing consumption and relieving lung pain after a short marriage. Mr L H Walter says his wife’s lungs were affected but improved after taking Paynine, turning him into a happy, healthy man. The ad promotes Paynine as a general remedy for La Grippe cough bronchitis catarrh and pneumonia.
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L. H. Walter
Pearl Street
Rockvile
Walter
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