Oldest western newspaper man Neil Fox of Morden Empire
The article profiles Neil Fox, longtime manager of the Morden Empire, tracing his beginnings in Clinton Ontario and rise through western publishing since 1880. It recalls early printing struggles in Nelson and Mountaineer editor J. F. Galbraith era, with improvised tools, and notes Morden’s rapid growth as Pembina line railways arrived.
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Neil Fox
Morden Empire
Fox
Clinton
Huron Co
Ontario
Holmes
Nelson
Manitoba
Mountaineer
J. F. Galbraith
Pembina
C.P.R
Morden
Manitoba News
The Rise of Mr Fox and the Morden Empire
A historical sketch details Mr Fox acquiring control of the Morden Empire after a career spanning Monitor Herald and Chronicle. It notes his leadership in local reporting and mechanical work, the paper’s prosperity, and his role in developing the town and church activities.
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Monitor
Galbraith
Fox
H. J. Borthwick
Morden Herald
Herald and Monitor
Morden Chronicle
Morden
A Cure For Costiveness With Parmalee Pills
The article promotes Parmalee's Vegetable Pills as a scientific remedy for costiveness caused by digestion issues. It claims the pills' ingredients pass through the stomach to stimulate the bowels and restore regular action, citing thousands of testimonials to support effectiveness.
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Parmalee
Roman Catholics Lead U S Religious Denominations in 1905
The Roman Catholic population in the United States excluding dependencies reaches 12,462,193, far surpassing Methodists at 6,256,798 and Baptists at 5,150,815. In total under U S flag, Catholics number 22,127,354 with major percentages in the Philippines and Cuba.
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United States
H. K. Carroll
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
Sandwich Islands
Wi.h
Presbyterians
Episcopalians
Congregationalists
Unitarians
Christian Scientists
Railroads Face Commons Hearing on Ontario Farmer Discrimination
The house of commons debated discrimination against Ontario farmers by railroads. MPs questioned treatment, addressing grievances and potential remedies in the transportation sector.
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Ontario
House of Commons
Bickle’s Anti-Consumptive Syrup Touted for Cold Relief
The notice extols Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Syrup as providing instant relief at the first sign of illness. It claims protection for the lungs if used until the cold clears and says the remedy suits those with throat or chest weakness.
Bride learns husband distrusted after first dinner
A young bride sobs to her mother that John does not trust her after she cooked her first dinner. She recalls a luncheon invite where a doctor appeared, revealing the guest list and increasing her distress.
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Chicago
Expression You Wear Habitually
A reflective piece on the impact of facial expression in the workplace. It contrasts a harsh, grim demeanor with a sunny, hopeful countenance and questions whether your mood affects colleagues and subordinates.
Speechless And Paralyzed Heart Cure Testimony
Mrs J Goode of Truro Massachusetts describes valvular heart disease causing speechlessness and partial paralysis. After one dose of Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart she felt relief and soon could move about. She declares she is a well woman today.
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Mrs. J. §. Goode
Truro
Races Strategy Sparks Luck for Ed Dunkart
In lively banter Mr Moses explains Ed Dunkart’s success at the races. He claims Dunkart alternates days of play after a first day loss, a method that keeps him consistently profitable and coinage flowing.
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Moses
Dot
Ed. Dunkart
Levy
English Spavin Liniment Ad Claims Word Fame
An old advertisement promotes English Spavin Liniment for horses curing blood spavin curbs splits ringbone stifles sprains and swellings. It promises removal of lumps blemishes and various ailments with a single bottle priced at $50.
Dewey Warns Against Waterless Swimming Education
Prof John Dewey illustrates failed teaching methods by a tale of boys trained to swim without water. A graduate, asked what he did in water, answer: I sunk. The anecdote underscores learning by doing over abstract drills.
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John Dewey
Twitchy muscles and sleepless ness overcome by nervine
Forest Ontario resident George Webster says South American Nervine saved his life after all other remedies failed. The piece contrasts the hopeless heart sickness from shattered nerves with a patient pulled from the depths by the nervine and credits it with a complete recovery.
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Patint
George Webster
Forest, Ont
Bill Sells Billboard to Pay Board Bill
A man named Bill sells his billboard to settle a board bill that had bored him. After the sale the board bill no longer bored Bill and the billboard changes hands to resolve the debt.
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Bill
Sam Doctor Audio Issue Report
Sam tells the doctor he cannot hear. Doctor asks for clarification and repeats the question.
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Doctor
Manly Strength and Beauty Tied to Kidney Health
An old advertisement claims purity of blood depends on kidney function and promotes South American Kidney Cure as a remedy to filter impurities and repair weak spots, suggesting it grants strength for men and beauty for women.
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Tilterars
Cannon’s Illiterate Handwriting Brings Personal Confusion
A Washington incident shows Speaker Cannon’s nearly unreadable note to Congressman Cushman. Cushman and friends read all but the last three words, which Cannon reveals were personal and confidential.
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Speaker Cannon
Cushman
Washington
Mr. Cannon
Mr. Speaker
It Has Many Offices
Before a German soldier begins a long march he treats his feet with tallow to keep them in good condition. If he knew Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil would serve better, he would discard the tallow and carry bottles of the Oil in his knapsack. There is nothing like it.
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Thomas
Philadelphia Dinner Hosts Lawrence Townsend Minister to Belgium
A Philadelphia dinner honored Lawrence Townsend, the American minister to Belgium, who shared impressions from his overseas service. Townsend noted that English in Belgium is usually fluent but occasionally flawed by curious mistakes, recounting an anecdote about an Englishwoman's music gathering.
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Philadelphia
Lawrence Townsend
Belgium
Townsend
The Ghost Is Ready But The Meat Is Feeble Joke
A performer ends a set with a sly Yiddish flavor joke as he signals fatigue. He tells his hostess politely that he is too tired to continue, uttering the line Madam, der ghost iss ready, but der meat iss feeble.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claim Reward
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case, boasting F J Cheney Co of Toledo and endorsements from Walding Kinsan and Marvin. It states the cure is taken internally and distributed by druggists, with testimonials and family pills advertised for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledoo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinsan & Marvin
Wholesale Druggista
Toledo
Boy claims no birth date due to step mother
A 12 year old Philadelphia pupil registered in a public school could name several facts but could not recall his birth date. When questioned about his birthday the boy replied I wasn't born I had a step mother.
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Philadelphia
Corn Cure Endorsed by Chicago Resident
Mr J W Brown of Chicago writes that Holloway’s Corn Cure cured his corns and he wishes others to have the remedy for friends who suffer. The testimonial praises the product’s effectiveness and calls for access for others seeking relief.
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Holloway
Mr. J. W. Brown
Chicago
Lesson on Quarts and Pints Sparks Grade School Laughs
In Lewisburg public schools a first grade arith class enjoys a humorous moment as the teacher strives to explain the difference between a quart and a pint. The lesson builds to a hopeful question prompting Johnny to answer.
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Lewisburg Public Schools
Johnny
Ice Cream Debate Ends With Honest Confession
A pupil and teacher clash over ice cream quantities. The student guesses pint rather than quart. He admits he dislikes ice cream, revealing the motive behind the answer.
Itching Skin Ailments Cured For Thirty-Five Cents
Dr Agnew s Ointment offers relief in one day and claims to cure Tet ter Salt Rheum Scald Head Eczema Barber s Itch Ulcers Blotches and all eruptions of the skin It soothes and quiets like magic for all baby humors.
Jenks and Markley Trade a Quick Joke
Jenks asks for the joke. Markley reveals the doctor is sick, delivering a light exchange in a humor tone.
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Jenks
Markley
Minard's Liniment Cures Burns and More
A humorous fragment notes that Minard's Liniment supposedly cures burns and similar injuries. A dialogue about enjoying a classical composition after repeated exposure follows, with Mr Comrox questioning whether enjoyment comes from familiarity or attention.
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Minard
Italy Boot Shape Identified in Class Quiz
A classroom exchange clarifies the map image as Italy by its boot shape. A student recalls the country associated with the distinctive outline, ending a dense silence during geography discussion.
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Italy
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