New Home of Winnipeg Free Press
The Winnipeg Free Press moves into its new Portage Avenue and Garry Street building, a fireproof steel cage with concrete floors, brick and terra cotta exterior, and a large water-supply system. It features two Hoe presses capable of 34 000 16 page papers per hour, a color deck, 120 delivery boys, and full electric operation for printing and mailing.
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Dodd's Kidney Pills Praise From Calixte Ric
Kent Co New Brunswick July 3 Special Calixte Ric says he trusted Dodd's Kidney Pills after forty years of kidney trouble. He was worn out at seventy two yet two boxes ended his pains and let him work with vigor. He claims the pills cure rheumatic pains by removing uric acid and restoring energy.
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Acadie
Kent Co
Dodd
Inside the Free Press Winnipeg plant a model press complex
The article describes a self contained Winnipeg Free Press plant with its own power and repair shop including a forge and anvil. It has duplicate power and lighting systems, an independent Kohler controlled press, and emergency connections to Winnipeg Electric Street Railway. The facility houses newsrooms, editorial offices, eleven Linotype machines, the ad department, stereotyping, job printing, and a well lit, spacious work environment.
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Winnipeg Electric Street Railway Company
United States
Canada
Winnipeg
Mergenthaler
Dominion
The Free Press Home Becomes Western Canada's Showplace
The article lauds the Free Press for its news operations and presses, highlighting telephones, fast typesetting, and high speed presses. It notes how the paper gathers domestic and international news, market figures, and local notices, establishing Winnipeg as a major city for Western Canada’s daily newspaper.
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Washington
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Winnipeg
Ear Diseases and Remedies Mentioned in Local Notes
Fragmented medical notes discuss deafness and ear inflammation as common issues. It mentions a remedy approach and cautions against expecting a cure, noting symptoms like tube inflammation and potential connections to constipation.
Bookseller's witty encounter with Alfred Austin recalled
A Yorkshire bookseller fondly notes how poet laureate Alfred Austin visited his shop often asking endless questions. The tall man inquired about daily sales, profits, and readers. When offered Omar Khayyam, the shopman admitted he did not read the books he sells, prompting a sharp quip about opium.
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Yorkshire
Alfred Austin
Austin
Omar Khayyam
Contentment versus riches in a rural proverb
In a rural voice Uncle Eben remarks that contentment is better than riches but just as hard to obtain. The line reflects a folksy ethic about value, effort, and satisfaction beyond wealth.
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Eben
What Women Suffer and the Value of Pink Pills
A text extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as restoring red blood and health for women fifteen to fifty. Mrs Ferguson of Ashfield Nova Scotia testifies she was run down but improved after using the pills, praising their life changing effects. A brochure note offers boxes for $2.50 from Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Ferguson
Ashfield
N. S
Dr Chase Kidney Liver PillsLifesaving Claim for Bladder Gravel
A testimonial from Daniel Brown of English River Ontario describes severe pain from gravel in the bladder, blood in urine, and years of illness before using Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills. After five boxes he reports being pain free and without blood, with postmaster W Bowen verifying the account. Pills sold for 25 cents with safety notes on every box.
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English River
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Bates & Co
Toronto
A. W. Chase
Horse Buyer’s Trial Ride Ends In Carriage Crash
Smith and a friend tested a new quiet horse that turned out to be a runaway. The carriage struck a pile of stones, throwing both men into the lane and leaving the buggy shaft and wreckage behind. Smith shouted in frustration as laughter at the misadventure broke out.
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Smith
Bleeker and Baxter Discuss Urgent Financial Help
In a brisk exchange Bleeker pleads for cash and Baxter offers sympathy and hints at possible aid. The dialogue centers on locating money quickly amid dire needs and mutual curiosity about a solution.
Turndown and Turn Over at the Front Door
A dialogue recalls a caller seeking the daughter of a renowned collar maker. The elderly owner declines the request, while another person reports a final gesture at the doorstep. The exchanges hint at social proprieties and curt refusals.
One in a million eyes joke sparks vanity
A playful exchange features She and They debating perfection as Mr Ja jokes about being one in a million. The banter pivots on flattery and the idea of rarity, with light humor about flawless eyes and self praise.
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Mr. Ja
Dr Kellogg Dysentery Cordial Promoted For Summer Ailments
Dr J D Kellogg's Dysentery Cordial is described as a thoroughly reliable cure for cholera dysentery diarrhoea griping pains and summer complaints. The advertisement claims years of successful medical use and urges sufferers to try a bottle priced at 25 cents.
Lobster Gold Scheme Revealed In Curious Quote
A witty remark contrasts vanity projects with a real scheme to extract gold from lobsters rather than sea water. The quip hints at audacious plans and misdirection without specifics.
Respectable Demeon and Widows Speak on Canon Mayberry
A Respectable Demeon laments Canon Mayberry preaching to a small congregation, while Frivolous Widow quips that his morning cadence evokes the sensation of receiving a proposal. The exchange satirizes church life and social expectations.
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Demeon
Canon Mayberry
Bludso Risers With Bold Words Amid Fire Legend
Jim Bludso proclaims he will hold the nozzle against the bank until every man lands ashore. A stoker asks why nozzle instead of bow. Bludso answers it must be two syllables to fit the line as flames rise and history is made.
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Jim Bludso
Stoker
Bludso
Lifebuoy Soap Endorsed By Medical Profession
Lifebuoy soap disinfectant is strongly recommended by medical professionals as a safeguard against infectious diseases.
Chivalry Echoes Onstage as Men Bless Women in Words
A reflective note on gender courtesy contrasts public praise with private action, suggesting many men laud women with words while withholding true respect in everyday conduct. The piece weighs social expectations and personal behavior in handling respect and honor toward women.
Not in the same circle lives a neighbor in the square
A dialogue notes social divisions as a woman who lives in the same square is described as not belonging to the same circle, hinting at local social stratification within a community.
Stevens Holds Government Post Now
Conflicting chatter about Stevens’ career. The dialogue confirms he is currently holding a government position, while another speaker downplays his activities.
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Stevens
Bride and Groom Banter After the Ceremony
After the ceremony the couple banter about the marriage and their future life at sea. The exchange reveals light playful humor and affection as the bride questions the groom’s suitability as a captain.
Go ing, going, going plane joke sparks neighbor remark
A witty exchange as a sarcastic neighbour mocks a daughter's auction plane, while a proud mother defends it with a dignified, humorous reply about the plane’s constant motion.
Baby’s Own Tablets touted for summer infant ailments
A pamphlet urges mothers to use Baby’s Own Tablets to treat diarrhoea vomiting and hot weather stomach disorders in infants. Mrs John Lancaster of North Portal Canada reports rapid recovery after early use and the ad notes the product costs 25 cents a box plus mail order from Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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John Lancaster
North Portal
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
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