Union Bank of Canada reports record year and growth
The Union Bank of Canada presents a strong year at the 46th annual meeting. Net profits reach $451,620 with $800,000 of new stock and a total assets figure near $47.5 million. Deposits not bearing interest rise sharply and 37 new branches were opened.
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Union Bank
Magistrate Confrontation Averts Court Settlement
In a courtroom exchange the magistrate urged settlement as two men clashed over a quarrel. The defendant claimed he preferred an out of court resolution, but the other party was unwilling to agree, describing the request as impractical.
Simple Cure Promoted for Worm Infections in Children
A historical notice touts Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as a simple and effective cure, warning that worms feed on children's vitality and endanger their lives.
Height record mystery in old Philadelphia Ledger note
An elderly remark recalls a seven foot nine inch man once noted in the Philadelphia Ledger. The exact height record remains uncertain with limited context from the archival snippet.
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Barnum
Philadelphia Ledger
Minard’s Liniment Cures Colds and More
A brief fragment from the Philadelphia Ledger shows a conversation about locating a person and the office seeking the man, reflecting an anecdote or notice linked to a remedy claim and a prompt about inquiring for whereabouts.
The Sunday School Lesson on Kings and Rehoboam
A historical Bible study reflection on Kings chapter twelve and the fall of Solomon's united kingdom. It links Israel's division to Solomon's sins, Jeroboam's revolt, and Ahijah's prophecy, then moves to Christ’s future reign and the believer's exalted position in the kingdom.
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Jesus Christ
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Pie Cutters
A Southern cook Aunt Sally is praised for pies. When guests admire a scalloped edge, she reveals her trick by saying she uses her false teeth.
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Sally
Bickles Anti Consumptive Syrup For Cough Relief
A 25 cent tonic advertised to heal inflamed throat parts and expel irritants from air passages. It claims to ease coughing as the medicine restores mucous membranes to a healthy state and ends the cough with pleasant taste.
United States Should Buy Cullinan Diamond for Sentiment
A dialogue argues that the United States should purchase the Cullinan diamond for sentimental reasons to prevent England from holding the world’s finest gem while also noting England’s supposed baseball connection.
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United States
Cullinan
England
The Real Thing Highland Piper Dinner Exchange
An Indian officer, famed for boastful praise of his countrymen, hosts a guest-filled evening with a Highland piper on duty. He asks the piper where he comes from and the reply lands from Tipperary with a formal salute.
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Scotland
Tipperary
His Choice. Yes, said the specialist at bedside
The specialist declares he can cure the miserly billionaire at his bedside. He names a price of ninety five dollars, while the sick man begs for a lower fee, noting the undertaker has a cheaper bid. The exchange hints at the value placed on healing versus death.
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M'Llionaire
London stamp machine changes daily life
A Baltimore Sun snips that Londoners face changes as penny stamp machines lick and affix stamps for customers. The columnist laments loss of simple pleasures and flavor of traditional tasks.
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London
Baltimore Sun
Best Medicine for Little Ones
Advertises Baby's Own Tablets as a safe cure for childhood ailments for infants and young children. Includes a testimonial from Mrs. John Robinson of Streetsville Ontario praising relief from constipation. Tablets sold by druggists or mail order for 25 cents per box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Streetsville
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
How I Miss You A Tale Of Mrs Follett And A Poem
Mrs Follett returns from a month away to find a poem prepared by her husband Mr Follett. He reads aloud a loving piece dedicated to her, while she suggests adding verses about chores and daily duties to make the longing feel more real.
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Mrs. Follett
Ed Hobbs
Si Jennings
Strong Questions and a Christmas Flea
A dialogue between Papa and Tommy centers on a Bible quote about the wicked fleeing. Tommy misinterprets the phrase asking if a wicked woman is free and whether there is someone chasing, prompting Papa to redirect with a bedtime dismissal.
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Tommy
Westinghouse a Marvel of Human Power and Inventions
Hamptons Magazine lauds George Westinghouse as a living force and human power plant who owns more than 15 000 patents and holds 300 of his own inventions. The portrait emphasizes his relentless self-driven energy and mechanical prowess as a marvel of the era.
Suffragette Duel at Paperhouse Rally
A suffragette proclaims women outnumber men in the paperhouse while a man in the audience retorts with satire about money and power, reflecting gender tensions in public discourse. The exchange underscores contested roles in media and society.
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Cleveland
Simple Sermon Spin Turns Strike of a Fly Into Lesson
A Scottish parson inflames his Sunday sermon with the text Except ye repent ye shall all likewise perish. He dramatizes by flicking a blue fly from the lectern with his left forefinger while his right hand rises to strike. The fly escapes and the minister quips There is a chance for ye yet, my friends.
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London
Oil for Toothache Relief Promises Instant Ease
An advertisement claims Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil provides immediate relief from toothache by soothing the nerve and easing pain. It highlights multiple uses and directs readers to follow the product directions for relief.
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Thomas
Newark Court Faces Youth Charged With Making Railway Tickets
A 13 year old youth appeared in the Children's Court Newark City on a charge of making his own railway tickets. He cut cardboard pieces to ticket size, painted them with water colors and stamped numbers on them. The court noted he shows undeveloped potential and should be encouraged.
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J. B. Rewaca
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Montreal
Children’s Court
Newark City
Rodrick's Invention Meant to Reveal Hidden Fortune
Rodrick confirms Van Albert wonders if fortune awaits. Rodrick explains he has invented a car number that vanishes the moment its machine hits anything, hinting at a mysterious breakthrough and a potential gold mine.
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van Albert
Rodrick
Tanning and Fur Dressing Recipes from an Old Hand
A vintage guide offers instructions on tanning light fur skins including mink muskrat weasel fox and lynx cat and tanning dog sheep wolf badger. It covers dyeing white furs removing grease without wetting skins and making furs clean and lively. Also notes cow and horse hides for coats and creating durable leather for repairs with advice to sell hides for maximum price. An order form for parts or the complete booklet is provided by mail from Winnipeg Manitoba.
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