Sergeant Scarlet Rumors Shadow a Stage Robbery Case
In King Street rooms Brewster and deputy Hardley plot delays to report the murder of Sergeant Seymour. Seymour writes his dispatch while wary of Hardley who hints at hunting the killers and a hidden motive to protect local credit, as details emerge of the staged hold up and a rifle linked to the crime.
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Seymour
Hardley
Brewster
Tabor
Sam
Hartiey
Kirby
First Bank
Scarlet
Northwest Territories
Moira
King Street
Kaw
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Praised in Woman’s Letters
Reports from Canadian women describe relief from nerves and run-down illnesses after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. One writer says five bottles eased side pains and back trouble and urges others to try it.
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N. S
Lydia E. Pinkham
Alvira M. Y. Ingomar
Nighttime chat at the Home with Mrs Caswell Seymour
The sergeant and Mrs Caswell Seymour discuss the day as they sit alone at a Home table. She recalls an earlier confrontation with Cato and confirms Bart’s plan “richer than gold” up the creeks. The widow appears exhausted yet resolute to finish their business.
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Cato
Seymour
Bart
Zam-Buk Promises All-In-One Home Wound Care
Zam-Buk touted as a compact herbal remedy covering cuts burns and skin issues. It claims to prevent germ infection inflammation and speed healing of wounds and sores, marketing itself as versatile for accidents and skin disease.
Looting the looters in the wilds of memories
Margaret Caswell recalls Bart in the Royal Mounted uniform planning to loot Montreal crooks to rectify a wrong. Seymour probes ties to Harry Karmack and a continuing mystery as Bart vanishes after a tense supper, leaving unresolved questions about pursuit and identity.
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Bart
Seymour
Marge Old Dear
Royal Mounted
Sergeant
Margaret Caswell
Montreal
Harry Karmack
Moira
Official Intercourse Misused By Two Diplomats
A witty exchange defines a diplomat as a gentle man who can tell a lie in a manner that fools another diplomat into pretending belief. The dialogue hinges on mutual deception between two courteous figures who know the truth yet act as if they believe.
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Pop
How Manitoba Derived Its Name Origins and Theories Recounted
The article reviews proposed origins of the name Manitoba from Cree and Ojibwa roots meaning prairie or water, notes early forms like Manito-wapow and Lake of the Prairies, and cites La Verendrye and others who linked the term to Indigenous languages and local geography. It also references Abbe Dugas and the Geographic Board of Canada summary.
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Manitoba
Newat
la Verendryes
la Verendrye
Lac Des Prairies
Lake of the Prairies
Prairie Lake
Meadow Lake
Lake of the Meadows
Assiniboine Lake
Assiniboine
H. ¥. Hind
Toronto
Manitoba Island
J. B. Tyrrell
Geological Survey
Montreal
Lake Manitoba
Sota
Prairies
Geographic Board of Canada
Young doctor testifies on concussion in head clash
A young physician testifies as a witness in a case relying on technical evidence. The opposing counsel mocks the youth, asking if a collision between Mr. Smith and himself could cause concussion. The doctor replies that Mr. Smith might suffer concussion.
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Mr. Smith
Legacy Sets £1 Weekly For Macclesfield Horse
Will of Thomas Wilde Fawkner, a Macclesfield marine store dealer, provides £1 weekly for a horse’s maintenance. The freehold land, stables, and buildings are to remain primarily a home for the animal as long as it lives.
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Thomas Wilde Fawkner
Macclesfield
Cheshire
An Oversight Lady and the wood alcohol venders tale
An imprisoned wood alcohol vender confesses in a confidential mood that a customer did not go blind and identified him. The scene hints at a parity of local justice and social missteps in a visitor’s prison setting.
Custom Prohibits Mother-in-Law Speaking to Daughter's Husband
Among some Indian tribes it is improper for a mother-in-law to speak to her daughter's husband. The practice reflects traditional kinship norms and social etiquette observed within those communities.
India’s Unrest Rooted in Hunger and Poverty
The Round Table notes India’s unrest stems from rapid population growth and lagging food production. Farm wages were about six cents daily in 1900 rising to eighteen cents in 1922, while living costs soared. Mission agricultural stations seek better cattle and farms to feed hundreds of millions, with Christianity tied to humanitarian uplift.
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India
Round Table
Pate
Britain
Christian Guardian
Census Reveals Australian Demographics and Foreign Population
The latest Australian census shows a total population of 5 435 734 with over eight percent of British extraction. Only 83. ? percent were born in Australia. foreign residents include small numbers of Japanese Chinese Italians Germans Americans and Swedes.
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Commonwealth
Australia
Little Helps For This Week
A collection of quotes on merriment cheerfulness and attitudes toward life. Notes reference Provokes thought on joy, laughter, and mood with brief moral lines. The entry ends by stating it is illegal to hunt gorillas in the Belgian Congo.
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Jean Paul Friederich Richter
Thomas Carlyle
Belgian Congo
Nerves Tonic Sold At Two Fifty A Bottle
A druggist touts a tonic for nerves at 2.50 a bottle claiming personal use and effectiveness. The customer retorts that the price is steep, suggesting skepticism about value.
London Sees Growth in Women Undertakers and Auctioneers
London reports 20 women in undertaker roles and 60 women qualified as auctioneers reflecting expanding participation in trades.
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London
Relics Of By-Gone Days Bring Home Pirate Chest To Toronto
W W Tretheway returns from a yachting cruise with Caribbean souvenirs including a hammered steel chest from 300 years ago used by Spanish Main buccaneers. The chest, bound by steel bands and heavy handles, reportedly held Spanish gold and bullion and was secured by a key-lock. A second smaller iron chest accompanies the find, less ornate but with an equally storied past.
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Caribbean
Toronto
W. W. Tretheway
Sam Brown
Mr. Tretheway
Spanish Main
Baby’s Own Tablets Promote Regular Bowels In Children
Constipation is a common childhood ailment and proper bowel regularity helps a child thrive. Baby's Own Tablets are promoted as a mild yet thorough laxative, safe for newborns, with many mothers reportedly using no other medicine. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Nigerian Emir Sees First Moving Picture in London
The Emir of Katsina, ruler of a vast district in Nigeria, attended a London moving picture show for the first time. He was enthusiastic about the film and was accompanied by his two favored wives who remained veiled. They were escorted to the manager's office to avoid being seen by other patrons.
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Katsina
Nigeria
England
London
Women Should Not Be Scolded Into Conviction
A provocative assertion argues that scolding cannot persuade men, urging a shift toward more effective approaches to influence and understanding in gender dynamics. The remark contends that dialogue and respectful engagement yield better outcomes than admonition.
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