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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 15, 1889
Page
6
Publisher James Weidman at Qe Appelle Station Assis reserves right to refuse ads of questionable or objectionable character. The notice mentions a $1.00 eunem and single copies for sale.
An article advocates a Marriage Rebate Certificate enabling reduced travel rates for wedding trips. It argues benefits for railways and steamships, broad accessibility, and use at booking stations with required stamping. It suggests applicability to honeymoon travel and potential broader adoption by the public.
The origin lies in early coal tramways in Northumberland. Watt and Trevethick advanced steam power, with Trevethick’s 1801 self acting carriage and 1804 wagon line. Stephenson’s 1824 locos on Killingworth led to the Stockton and Darlington act of 1821. The opening Liverpool to Manchester in 1830 marked a key milestone. early American efforts follow, including the Baltimore and Ohio line started 1828 and carrying freight in 1831.
The article likens railway executives to generals and praises the courage and discipline of railway workers. It describes long shifts, harsh conditions, and the necessity of kind, firm leadership that earns workers’ loyalty as trains face delays and storms while engineers and crews heed telegraphed orders and risk dangers to keep service.
The text describes how rebates on travel tickets influence sales and passenger behavior. It notes stamping and verification steps, eligibility for rebates, and the potential for increased traffic on transcontinental routes. Provisions allow changing rebate amounts up to the company’s option.
The era's railways multiply across Canada, the United States, and beyond with hundreds of thousands of miles planned. Current American railway capital nears $4.19 trillion with liabilities around $8.90 trillion, while assets exceed liabilities by $303 million. Railways presage vast global wealth, outpacing banking and manufacturing values.
A reflective piece compares the railway man with soldiers, praising safety and progress he brings, while noting the destructive power of war. It highlights railway workers' duties, humor, and the indispensability of the station agent as a linchpin of transport and economy.
A speaker argues marriage is not a failure and home remains sacred. He warns against clamor and urges respect for age old values, citing Spartan mothers, patriot heroes, and divine purpose. The author asserts marriage as God intended sustains society and will endure until the end of time.
The article outlines the vast reach of the British Empire with a note on its immense area, stating ca0 Gsand total area around 186,000 square miles and mentioning Canada with an area of 3,496,512 square miles as part of the empire.
An 19th century note extols Hegward's Yellow Oil as a boon and blessing for mankind. It claims the oil heals internal and external pains from rhenation to lameness, sore throat, croup, deafness, cramps, and contracted cords and urges purchase from druggists.
A thaw and heavy rainfall trigger floods across the Midlands in the west of England. Authorities warn rivers may rise further as residents endure soggy conditions and road disruption.
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