Familiar Hymns and the History of John Henry Newnan
A fragmentary portrait traces John Henry Newnan from his London birth to a life steeped in infidel readings and celibate vows. It notes his father’s piety, Newnan’s opposition to Roman Catholicism, and his role in Anglican debates that led to the Oxford Movement, highlighting his literary breadth and controversial shifts in faith.
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Ohn
Henry Newnan
Sn Sui
Lonedon
Jinme
Dr Newnan
Exine Oider
Eiven
Ineelf
Quy
Robert Teel
Tiwlmore
Oxford
Coronation Hymn Author and a Butter Lesson
A fragmented reminiscence chronicles Edward Perranet, a Bristol minister associated with the coronation hymn, his links to Charles Wesley, and a classroom joke about butter weights. It notes Perranet’s death January 2, 1792, in Clatterbury and cites his single great hymn.
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Duncan
Edward Perranet
Jess Christ
Ant
Tle
Charles Wesley
Ned
Edward
Christ's Church
Edward Verrahen
Clutterbury
Leaven
Outwitted Captain and a Clever Cabin Boy
A quirky tale follows a captain who tries to land brandy without customs aid. A smart cabin boy carries jars ashore, evading questions as officers debate the boy’s antics and the skipper’s plan. Nearby, Berkeley freshmen mingle with locals in a lively, raucous scene full of girls, buses, and social mischief.
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Olivers
eWell Tay
Nervous Headache Patient Reports Pink Pills Relief
Mrs. James Cotman of Wolford, a twelve year nervous headache and kidney trouble sufferer, found new health after a month on Dr Williams Pink Pills. The Smirth's Falls Record cites her as among many cases not yet publicized, with strong gratitude for the relief experienced.
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Smirth's Falls
Williams
James Cotman
Wolford
Pink Pills Proclaimed Cure for Nervous and Blood Diseases
A reader recounts dramatic recovery from years of mental and physical agony after using Pink Pills. The notice warns of counterfeit products and stresses the pills as a cure for conditions from St Vitus dance to female weakness, offering boxes for 50 cents each or six for $2.40 from Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Brockville or Schenectady.
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Deaser
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Schenectady U
Winnipeg Conventions Elect officers and leaders
During this month Winnipeg gatherings elected officers for various groups. Datrymen officers named include President John Hettle MPP Boisgevain and Vice Presidents W M Champion Raeburn Richard Waugh Nor West Farmer Winnipeg, Secretary Treasurer Miss E Cora Hind. Directors listed with several names. Grand Master H B Rose acclaimed along with Deputy Grand Master John Morrow Grand Warden J V Baker and other officers. Livestock Breaders group names officers and directors for Sheep Swine and related roles with auditors listed.
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Tion
John Morrow
J.V. Baker
Chand
R. H. Shanks
D. J. McKinnon
W. J. May
New Market Opens for Manitoba Wheat to Australia
Twenty cars of Manitoba wheat were sent west via C P R to Vancouver for shipment to Australia. The cargo, sourced from Southern Manitoba, was unloaded in Winnipeg into sacks for the long voyage. Australia represents a new market for Manitoba cereals.
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Manitoba
C. P. Rt
Vancouver
Australia
Winnipeg
Grain standards show move to permanent legislation
In parliament, the minister indicates no Souris petition exists and outlines planned grain standard reforms under the inspection act aimed at export trade. New grade specifications for wheat are announced, plus related Northwest appointments and resignations, with other unrelated notices and humor items interspersed.
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Minister of Inland Revenue
Davin
Souris
Farmers’ Institute
Manitoba
Comprehensive Patent Medicine Advertisment Fragments
A jumble of medical claims and testimonials markets Haggards Pectoral Balm Norway Pine Syrup and Dr Agnew Catarrhal Powder. Promotional blurbs tout cures for coughs colds headaches dyspepsia and rheumatic ailments with suggested prices and ad hoc dialogues among fictional characters.
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Norway
Arthur
Olga
Max
Desperate Case Cures With South American Nervine
Little Jessie Merchant of Collingwood Ontario suffered years of nervous trouble and spasms. Her father spent hundreds on doctors with no relief until South American Nervine was tried, after which Jessie gained strength and could run like other children. The ad promotes Nervine as a nerve centric remedy reviving vitality and curing chronic nervous diseases.
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Jessie
Collingwood
Nervine
Relief Cure Promises Quick Kidney and Bladder Relief
An advertising roundup touts the Kipney Cure as relieving kidney and bladder complaints within six hours, easing urinary pain for men and women, with quick relief from retention. Testimonials mention Burdock Blood Bitters, Haggard's Yellow Oil for sore throat, and a Montreal reader praising health gains, amid assorted clubroom anecdotes.
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Minnie
Mannie
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Joseph Clementean
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Balmoral
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Staylate
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Little Jessie Merchant
Ont
Alfred Teroux
Montreal
Jones—Smith
Brown
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Canaan Station
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Leslie Bros
Winnipeg, Man
Sun Insurance Office
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Lancashire Life Ins
British and Foreign Marine Ins
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W. R. Allan
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Haney Bros
Stobart
Portage Ave
Assey
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Briggs Seed Co
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