Prince Henry’s 300 Rubles Sparks Moscow Water Carrier Tale
Dmitri the water carrier in Moscow's coronation turmoil receives three notes of 100 rubles from Prince Henry. Misunderstanding his windfall he hides the money, fears accusation, and returns to his village where relatives react with shock at the muddy, crushed notes and his sudden fortune.
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Dmitri
Velizi Knian
Prince Henry
Germany
Henry
Prince
Moscow
Russia
St. Petersburg
Prussia
Vodovos
Brisse Henry
Monsik
Veliki Kniaz
Ee Henry
Dmitry
Men Who Can Sew A Umbrella Mender Demonstrates Skill
A traveling umbrella mender sits on a curb at seven in the morning and sews a worn silk panel with precise stitches. The narrator argues that many men and even professionals can sew well, challenging the notion that sewing is exclusively a female skill.
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Mr. Blinkinton
Sambo and the Compromise Parable from 19th Century Narrative
The tale recounted by W A Mowry features John B Gough and a moral about compromise in temptation. A colored man recalls resisting theft until the devil and his own choice push him to take a pair of boots, illustrating the pressure of compromise and conscience.
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John B. Gough
W. A. Mowry
New England
Jonsing
Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People advertise relief for weak stomachs
An advertisement claims Dr Williams Pink Pills cure indigestion biliousness and headaches by relieving blood weakness. It includes a testimonial from Mrs C S Steeves of Hillsboro New Brunswick and notes the pills are sold by dealers or by mail for 50 cents a box or 2 50 for six from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville.
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N. B
Williams
Baby versus battleships. Little Juliana, Dutch peace icon
Frederick Palmer argues in Collier's that Princess Juliana embodies Dutch peace policy more than naval power. The Dutch, comfortable and prosperous, keep a neutral stance behind their dikes while cherishing their heir to the throne. Her German father and Russian grandmother contrast with Dutch identity.
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Juliana
Holland
Frederick Palmer
Collier’s
Wilhelmina
Europe
Edward
England
William the Silent
The Steamboat Pause Reveals Hidden Truths
On a slow river steamer, a young couple debates readiness and trust. Lucinda and Henry exchange guarded hints as a bend in the river looms, culminating in Thea noting Henry moves slowly to the point. The scene ends with a sharp comparison to the boat’s pace.
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Lucinda
Don’t Grow Old With Natural Hair Restorative
Dr main's Natural Hair Restorative claims to restore natural color without dyeing, working for users with gray hair. It promises no scalp injury, easy application, and satisfaction guaranteed with money back. Price one dollar, postage paid from The Tremain Supply Co., 15 Wood St., Toronto.
Curious Contests and Odd Sports Across the World
A survey of unusual competitions including lark singing in Huddersfield England cock fighting in France turtle and fish racing in South America and fighting fish in Siam. The piece notes prizes crowds and the curious logistics behind each event.
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France
Huddersfield
England
Wonderful Rock Garden at Friar Park Englands Largest Rock Garden
The article details Sir Frank Crisp's three acre Friar Park rock garden in Henley, a Matterhorn replica with seven thousand tons of limestone, quartz peak, alpine flowers, and a miniature Swiss chalet. It also includes assorted anecdotes and ads on life insurance, remedies, and light humor.
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England
Frank Crisp
Friar Park
Henley
Yorkshire
Country Life In
America
Sir Frank
Jackdaw Recovers Lost Buckingham Jewelry from Wire
A gold chain and locket lost near Buckingham were found hanging on a telephone wire after a prolonged search. A man and his wife visiting Thornborough watched as helpers raised a ladder and the husband retrieved the chain and locket, which locals believe were carried to the wire by a jackdaw and wind.
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Buckingham
England
Thornborough
St. Margaret's College To Rent: A Preparatory Center
St. Margaret's College in Torent offers thorough training for Matriculation and all examinations in Music Art Domestic Science and Physical Education plus athletics in School Cricket Tennis basketball hockey tobogganing swimming and horseback riding.
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St. Margaret’s College
Judge Questions Prisoner on Precedent Conviction
A prisoner convicted of theft is revealed to have been in prison at the time of the crime on proving previous convictions. The judge asks why the defendant did not disclose this earlier, and the prisoner replies fear of prejudicing the jury.
Honest Advertising and Practical Talk in Canadian Notices
A collage of adage style notes urges honesty in advertising, cites Gillette Razor claims, and contrasts plain talk with glossy claims. It includes medical and consumer notices for Murine Eye Remedy and Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil, plus farm animal remedies and quick quips about public life and a joke about a chicken entering the ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillette Safety Razor
Daily Press
Thomas
Doctor Advises Hot Water With Whisky Toddies
A quip about hot water for whisky ends with the doctor dying the next day and a joke about shaving. The ad promotes Parmelee's Vegetable Pills claiming to restore sleep by soothing the stomach and nerves, urging readers to mention the paper when writing to advertisers.
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Albert J. Ralston
Eliasirocers
F. Sparling
National Life Assurance Co. OF Canada
National Life Chamber
Toronto St
Toronto
Wesc Rowee
Co Dep't
Ottawa
Tor
Bethune
Carl Hagenbeck
Hamburg
Siam
King of Siam
Jack
Tom
Wilson
Holloway
James
Slaries
National Life Assurance Company
National Life
Mildred
Davis & Lawrence Co
London
Jimmy Dolan
Hamilton
Bayi Ned ‘Kldney Piles
ST. Margaret’s College, Torent
Marine Eye Remedy
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Perry Davis
Paul
Timothy
J. D. Kellogg
Vanzane & War
Rrez
Veterinary Remedy Company, Limited
Adelaide St
Central
M.C.A. Bullring
Isa
Canada
Cxcept
Ist
T. M. Watson
Princtrat
Taunton
Melntyre Block
Wiauibes
Mann
Hos Tailoring Co
Merchants Portrait Co
Torent
Canada Silvercloth Co
Dept. E
Royal Commission
Mutual Life
Temple Building
Canadian Railways
Central Telegraph School
Gerrard E
Remington Business College
College St
Ating
Lycee
Lo Perex
Montreal
Dept
Bozio, Orisiz
Catacie
Rex
Catada
REX Tailoring
King St. West
Princess Tyseatre
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