Past Trains in England Highlight London to Birmingham Routes
The article notes daily London to Birmingham trains and other routes like London to Exeter and Zeeden to Bristol, emphasizing regular high speeds. It mentions Great Western services on the 194 mile route and a train covering 119 miles in 120 minutes with consistent daily schedules.
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England
London
Birmingham
London & Northwestern
Exeter
Great Western
Emilee
Zeeden
Bristol
Williams Pink Pills Restore Hemford Merchant’s Health
H W Awalt of Hemford recounts severe sciatica that left him bedridden and limping. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills he recovered, noting pain relief and renewed vigor. He warns only the genuine pills with full name and wrapper work, sold by medicine dealers or mail from Brockville Ontario.
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Williams
H. W. Awalt
Hemford
Savas
Baker Settlement
Wright
Absent Minded Papa Foils Bride With Cigarette Wager
A bridegroom’s absent minded father lights his cigar with a $2,500 cheque after the wedding, as the anxious bride and guests recall the missing note. The anecdote comes from the San Francisco Argonaut. Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills are advertised as a tonic aiding digestion and organ function.
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San Francisco
Chief Officer Davis Lost Overboard from Manchester Commerce
Chief Officer Davis of the steamer Manchester Commerce fell overboard in mid ocean and was missing after one hour in the water. Local crews and the ship’s life-saving party searched the vicinity but no sign of him was found. The incident occurred during a routine voyage at sea.
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Davis
Manchester Commerce
Murder Plot Behind Tsarist Dinner Ticket Sellout
A Russian journal recounts how Gen Lunnitz’s killer gained entry to a semi official party where the murder occurred. After the crime guests were checked and a key ticket revealed Premier Stolypin’s ticket missing. Stolypin did not attend the event. a secret police man named Nakolene sold the ticket to revolutionists for 16000 dollars.
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Lunnitz
St. Petersburg
Stolypin
Nakolene
Parmelees Vegetable Pills Offered After Careful Preparation
A lengthy note explains that Parmelees Vegetable Pills result from careful study of ingredients and expert work. The ad urges sufferers of dyspepsia and liver or kidney disorders to confidently take them, claiming they meet their represented purpose.
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Parmefee
Parmelee
Bees Attack Royal Party During Ceylon Excursion
An excursion from Colombo to Anuradhapura saw Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia, with the Governor, chased by bees at a hilltop. They sheltered under nets from a rest house as Captain Ponsoby and Mr Madison secured a dangerous descent amid ongoing bee attacks.
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Duchess of Connaught
Patricia
Ceylon
Colombo
Anuradhapura
Neess
Ponsoby
English Spavin Liniment Claims Noted Blemish Cure
Advertisement touts ENGLISH SPAVIN LINIMENT removing lumps and blemishes in horses including spavin curbs splints ringbone sweeney and sprains. Claims blood spavin cures throat coughs and swelling with a $50 savings on one bottle and promises it is the most wonderful blemish cure.
Waiter Described Moment of Steak Choice in Café
A diner seated in a small cafe requests a steak. He examines the first bite, approving it and telling the waiter to bring more. The scene captures a brief, deliberate dining moment from a Bohemian voice.
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Himsel
Minard's Liniment Claims Cure After Lumber Accident
A Nova Scotia employer states Francis Leclare injured when a tree fell in the woods. He credits Minard's Liniment with deadening pain and aiding recovery after three broken bones, allowing him to return to work.
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Minard
Sa Liniment Co., Limited
Yarmout
N.S
Francis Leclare
Sauveur Duval
Elgin Road
L'Islet Co
Que
Vancouver Building Tieup Possible as Trades Strike
A complete tie up of building in Vancouver seems probable with all building trades threatening to strike in sympathy with the carpenters.
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Vancouver
Wolford's Sanitary Lotion Claims Quick Cure for Itch
Advertises Wolford's Sanitary Lotion as a universal cure for Itch mange prairie scratches and contagious skin ailments in humans and animals, promising relief in 30 minutes.
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Wolford
Cat Adopts Rabbits At White Lion Hotel Spalding
At the White Lion hotel in Spalding landlady Mrs Betts reports a cat adopting a litter of six eight day old rabbits. An Angora rabbit died leaving six young rabbits. A cat with five day old kittens was given two rabbits and then the remaining four were added. The cat pines beside the litter.
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White Lion
Spalding
Betts
Minard's Liniment Among 3,503 Vessels at Montevideo Port
In 1995 the port of Montevideo recorded 3,503 vessels across all classes. American entries totaled fourteen, while England was credited with 1,414 vessels.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
England
Railway Passenger Rates Across Regions Change This Year
The railway system will charge 2 cents per mile city to city beginning May 1 for the Aimoesotea area, while the Dakota route raises to 212 cents per mile after July 1, affecting traveler costs during summer.
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Aimoesotea
Boyish Desire for Work Sign of Arrested Development
The piece argues that a young boy eager to work or leave school early signals arrested development, not strength. It condemns parental pressure, calls for treating this as a disease, and critiques high school fraternities and their role in promoting delimited, clannish ambitions.
Ancient Armies and Theban Might in Antiquity
A compact account notes ancient military scale with Terah of Ethiopia fielding 1,000,000 and 300 chariots, Sesastris of Egypt deploying 600,000, 24,000 cavalry, and 27 scythe chariots, Thebes boasting vast gates and forces, Hamilcar landing near Palermo with 300,000 soldiers and 2,009 ships, amid a battle where 150,000 perished.
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Italy
Hannibal
Terah
Ethiopia
Aisanbhal
Spain
Sesastris
Egypt
B. C
Thebes
Hamilcar
Carthage
Palermo
Home and language echo the English sense of belonging
The London Telegraph notes that only English carries the deep sense of home. It cites translations of Cardinal Newman’s hymn where foreign terms for home lack the emotional resonance of home as a cherished word.
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London Telegraph
Cardinal Newman
Heim
Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine Endorsed
A Sydenham Ontario mother praises Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine for cold and bronchial trouble in children, claiming quick cough relief and improved recovery for her one year old with pneumonia. She also notes use of Kidney Liver Pills and cites the remedy's nerve soothing action on bronchial nerves. Portrait and signature of Dr A W Chase appear on the box.
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Harker
Dr. Chase
Walter Harker
Sydenham
Frontenac County
Ont
British Columbia Legislature Rejects Prosecutions Under Lord's Day Act
The British Columbia legislature declined to assent to any prosecutions under the Lord's Day act, signaling no enforcement of the Sunday observance law at this time. The decision halts potential legal actions and reflects a shift in provincial policy on religious observance laws.
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British Columbia
Minard's Liniment and Lumberman's Frie in Santo Domingo Protectorate
Santo Domingo has been officially designated as a protectorate by the United States in a formal move. The action aligns with broader colonial policy and marks a shift in governance for the Caribbean territory.
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Minard
Santo Domingo
The
United
Air Inhaled Raises Conductivity Compared To Normal Air
A study finds inhaled air exhibits higher electrical conductivity than ambient air. Researchers suggest changes in ion concentration or moisture may enhance conductivity, with potential implications for sensory perception and environmental monitoring.
Minard’s and Take No Other St Andrews Church Bell Installed
A new bell at St Andrews Church Prince Bur t marks a milestone in worship. A Chinaman using a tin can was the first device to call worshippers to service.
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St. Andrews
Prince Burt
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Winnipeg
Calgary
Alta
Kendall
Thius. Castles
Newark
N.J
Wilmgton
N.Z
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