American Editor Helps Shape Alberta Province Press
F H Schooley born 1866 in Warren county Iowa rose from printer’s apprentice to editor and owner of Lacombe Advertiser after moving to Alberta in 1902. His varied career spans Des Moines and Indianola papers and partnership with his father before settling in Canada as a leading provincial weekly publisher.
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Alberta
Golden West
Europe
Canada
United States
West
F. H. Schooley
Lacombe Advertiser
Schooley
Warren County
Iowa
Des Moines
Ape Advocate-Tribune
Indianola
Editor Gains Full Ownership Of Lacombe Advertiser
In June 1993 Schooley acquired his partner’s half of The Lacombe Advertiser and has since served as editor and proprietor. The paper shows distinctiveness, increasing circulation, and strong advertising patronage across its wide service area. A note promotes Cordial Merloge as a reliable remedy for summer ailments and dehydration.
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Lacombe Advertiser
Schooley
Advertiser
Siea
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promote Family Health Cure
The advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood builder for the whole household. It cites Mrs Castonguay of Michipicoten River Ontario praising recovery from stomach inflammation and long illness after nine boxes, and says the pills treat anaemia rheumatism dyspepsia neuralgia and St Vitus dance by making rich red blood. Sold by dealers or mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont 50c a box or six for 2 50.
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Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Window Seat Ad Leads to Oversized Portions
A diner questions a waiter about a doubled portion from yesterday. The waiter explains portions are larger by the window, attributing it to an advertisement gimmick described as Szutok.
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Szutok
Minard’s Liniment and Lumberman’s Friend Adverts
Government statistics show Chicago street accidents killed a person every forty eight hours in the past year. The piece promotes Minard’s Liniment and Dr. T. Thomas’ Electric Oil as remedies for aches pains, highlighting pain causes and the promise of quick relief.
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Chicago
Iny Cate
T. Thomas
Courtroom Bid Feels Hopeless as Defendant Admits Abuse
A lawyer concedes the case is weak while the defendant admits beating his wife. He argues the wife will discount the claim by refusing to admit the assault. The exchange highlights testimony dynamics in domestic violence disputes.
Magistrate questions theft claim over watch
Brief courtroom scene shows a prisoner denying theft while the magistrate presses for details as the dialogue hints at confusion and miscommunication in a local magistrate’s chamber.
The Shahs Jewels Treasure of Persia Described
A New York Tribune report details the Shah of Persias jewel treasure valued around £10,000,000 with unprecedented diamonds. The crown, a great ruby, a belt weighing 18 pounds, a silver vase with 100 emeralds, and a diamond scabbard valued at £250,000 are highlighted. A 400 cubic inch amber block is noted as a famed Persian relic.
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Persia
Mohammed
New York Tribune
Causes of Despondency and Melancholy Linked to Liver Disorder
A disordered liver is cited as a prime cause of despondency and melancholy. It claims a disturbed stomach follows and the nervous system suffers, yielding a whole body subjection and sickness. Parmelee's Vegetable Pills are advertised as a recognized remedy with relief expected.
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Parmelee
Doctors in Kalamazoo Debate Over Patient
Three physicians in Kalamazoo examined a patient for ten minutes and then argued privately about the man’s wealth. They did not operate, according to the report in the Philistine.
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Kalamazoo
Philistine
Fire Superstitions Across England Preserve Ancestral Fire Beliefs
A survey of old customs shows fires kept alight for generations to ward off misfortune. From Scotland to Cornwall, rituals involve clavie ceremonies, Yule logs, and hearth sacrifices believed to guard households and entire villages against calamities.
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Englent
London Daily News
Rurehand
Betta
Durie
Nottinghamshire
Cornwall
Prince of Wales urges cultural voyage to India
In a Royal Academy banquet speech the Prince of Wales proposes a visit to India highlighting Rajput traditions, village life, jungles, desert sunsets, and architectural splendors from Agra to Delhi. He praises Lord Curzon’s preservation work and notes historic links with early Royal Academicians.
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Prince of Wales
Royal Academy
Burlington Oase
Agra
Delhi
India
Church of St. John
Calcutta
Lord Curzon
Viesroy
Poultry Notes on Egg Fertility and Yard Cleanliness
Duck eggs lose fertility quickly and should be fresh for incubation or brooding. Cleanliness in the poultry yard prevents disease and keeps birds healthy. When chicks are moved from the news yard, care is essential to avoid chilling, day or night. The busy hen lays the eggs.
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