Western Canada’s American Editors Shape Territorial Press
The article spotlights Mr. Geo. R. Westland editor of the Innisfail Free Lance, a British by parentage American by birth Canadian by residence editor admired across Alberta. It traces his career from Glencoe Transcript to London Advertiser, notes wartime disruption in 1885, and praises his practical printing skill and deep Western understanding.
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West
Ontario
Land of the Stars and Stripes
Canada
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Assinboia
Canadian North- West
Central States
Western Canada
Dominion
Geo. R. Westland
Innisfail Free Lance
Territorial Press
Westland
Kentucky
Glencoe Transcript
London Advertiser
Riel
Old
Free Lance
Innisfail
Witland
Westland’s move to Western Canada in 1901
The Dominion notes the 7th Fusiliers from London Ontario and Westland’s first glimpse of life in Western Canada. After order was restored he returned east and stayed until four years ago, when the Canadian West began to gain its present proportion, a move Mr. Westland saw as destiny for opportunity. He spent some time in and, in the last month of 1901.
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Dominion
7Th Fusiliers
London
Ont
West Young Westland
Canada
Westland
Russian Culture Courses Suspended Symbolizes Barbarism
A remark condemns the Russian Government for suspending culture courses in universities, calling it a sign of barbarism and likening it to draining the life blood of the nation.
Piles Relief Claim for Dr Agnew Ointment
Advertisement touts Dr Agnew's Ointment promising relief for Blinc Breeding and Itching Piles after nightly use for three to six nights. It also claims to cure Eczema and other itching skin diseases and notes a 35 cent price.
Minister Kept from Kissing Bride Says Conscientious Rule
Mrs. Jones notes the minister at their wedding last week has never kissed the bride. Mrs. Grimes explains the rule is longstanding and cannot be broken even for himself. A Liniment for the Logger is advertised, touting Dr Thomas Electric Oil for wounds and aches from timber work and river hazards.
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Thomas
Doctor and patient exchange a thought on suffering
A rheumatic patient laments severe pain in hands and feet. The physician counters by asking the patient to consider how much worse life would be without them, offering a wry reflection on resilience.
Cranky Old Hanks Known For A Delightful Home
A gossiping exchange notes that Old Hanks is quarrelsome yet reputed to have a pleasant residence. The remark highlights the contrast between his harsh demeanor and the warmth of his private life.
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Old Hanks
Nervine Promises Relief for Nervous Ailments
Durham Ontario man Thomas Hoskins heeded his preacher’s advice and recovered from a severe nervous prostration and dyspepsia using South American Nervine. He endorses it for others with gratifying results as a strong nerve builder.
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Ealing
Thomas Hoskins
Durham
Ont
Opal Unlucky Considered by Mrs Spenders
In a witty exchange Mrs Spenders proposes an opal as unlucky while her husband resists, noting he would accept one only with a bill to pay. She interjects that she is glad she chose a diamond instead.
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