Shaw Schools Offer Practical Business Training in Toronto
The Shaw family schools in Toronto unite The Central Business College and four city branches under Shaw's Schools. They offer practical business training to prepare youths for prosperous salaries and invite requests for the annual curriculum from W. H. Shaw, President.
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Central Business College
Toromte
Central Telegraph and Railroad Fiehool
Shaw Correspondence
Chool
A Soft Answer by John P. Irish in California
A report recalls John P. Irish speaking against woman suffrage in California. After a Sacramento meeting a militant suffragette taunted him as a liar, and Irish retorted with a sharp exchange praising her as a perfect lady.
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John P. Irish
California
Sacramento
Irish
War Path Sunday School Invitation and Reunion Note
A fragment describes a Sunday School gathering invitation where a new member named Johnson with red hair is discussed. Johnny shows reluctance then expresses interest upon confirming Johnson is present, mentioning a three month search for him and a promised Christmas party.
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Johnnny
Johnson
Johnny
Japan Tops Indian Underwear Trade Amid Shifts in Asia
The report notes Japan has shifted from exporting no cotton underclothing to nearly monopolizing the Indian market and reducing UK trade share. It highlights Japan's growing textile role and its impact on traditional European suppliers.
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Japan
United Kingdom
Doctor Responds About Eye Pain in Quoted Exchange
A patient complains of severe eye suffering and the doctor replies that everyone suffers but would endure more without sight. The fussy physician insists the ailment is common and unavoidable.
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M.D
Tommy Seeks Cheer and an Honest Farewell
Tommy visits his gravely ill grandmother in the sick room. He returns distraught after asking her if she would like soldiers at her funeral, revealing a child's blunt question about death.
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Tommy
Mother
Family of medical helpers turn on Johnny
A schoolyard scene shows Johnny teased for being frail as he reveals a large family of healers. His father is a dentist, mother a homeopath, sister in ambulance class, grandfather into drowning resuscitation, grandmother minded by ads, uncle a veterinary surgeon, and they all practice on him.
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Johnny
United Kingdom Area Measured at 121000 Square Miles
The United Kingdom covers an area of 121000 square miles. This measure notes the total land and water boundary in a geographic reference.
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United Kingdom
Foreigners Counted at 147000 in Egypt Census
The latest census shows 147000 foreigners residing in Egypt. Officials emphasize this figure reflects legal residents and may exclude short term visitors.
Navy and UK Education Costs Highlight Large Public Burdens
The article notes the Navy staffing exceeds 100000 officers seamen and boys while public education in the United Kingdom costs ratepayers 100000000 annually, underscoring sizable government funded expenditures.
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United Kingdom
Barber Exchange Turns to Hairpulling Teacher Tale
A sharp exchange about who orders a haircut leads to a joke where a barber asks about a close crop, and the boy retorts that a teacher is the one pulling hair. The casual quip captures classroom friction with humor.
Minard's Liniment Cures Garget in Cows
A humorous household exchange follows the line about treating a cow with Minard's Liniment curing a garget. Belle quips about Nellie's suitor never proposing, comparing him to an hour glass whose sand runs out as time passes.
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Minard
Nellie
Belle
Dysentery Cordial Promoted for Spring Ailments
The piece notes spring and summer strain on the body and cites Dr. J. D. Kelloge's Dysentery Cordial as the standard remedy for dysentery, sold widely.
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J. D. Kelloge
Mischievous Exchange Over Broken Table Legs
A boy tells a reporter his mother fell downstairs and broke three legs, sparking a tense correction. The reporter and boy clarify no injury occurred as the three legs were from a table rather than the mother. The humorous misunderstanding ends with both sides amused.
Young Nephew Declines Gift Saying He Is Not Big Enough
Aunt Anna asks for birthday idea and the nephew answers with humor that he is not big enough to give a present to his cousin. The exchange highlights playful family banter and childlike perspective on giving.
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Anna
New gown stuns friend in playful wardrobe banter
In a lively scene a woman unfurls a new gown while a friend praises it as perfect and delicious. The friend jokes the dress makes her look utterly helpless, capturing a light moment of flirtatious fashion talk.
Triumph of Reason In The Courtroom Dialogue
A court scene notes the sword’s hanging threat and a judge’s quip about a queen sharpening her pencil in a tense exchange. The passage frames a satire on prudence and peril within royal power.
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Damocles
England and Wales Have Over Ten Thousand Justices of Peace
The article notes a large number of Justices of the Peace in England and Wales, exceeding ten thousand, highlighting the breadth of local governance and judicial oversight in the region. It discusses the distribution and roles of JPs across counties and towns, underscoring their importance in maintaining order and administering minor legal matters.
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England and
Wales
Grand Trunk Pacific Increases Capacity at Melville Yard
Melville yards in the prairie section west of Winnipeg will expand. Six stalls will be added to the round house at Melville to boost capacity.
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Melville
Prairie
Grand Trunk Pacific
Winnipeg
Boy Answers Riddle With Clever Pickle Conundrum
A four year old child amusingly asks a passerby how many pickles remain after removing one from a bottle. The boy’s playful response hints at the trick in the question and the confusion of the inquiring young man.
Five of the Scilly Isles Are Inhabited
Five of the Scilly Isles are inhabited with residents concentrated on St Marys and four outer isles. Local tides and transport links affect daily life, while seasonal visitors visit the archipelago off Cornwall in the southwest of Britain.
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Scilly Isies
Too Valuable In The Soft Firelight At The Boarding House
In a quiet boarding house sitting room a star boarder asks the landlady to marry him. She calmly refuses noting four years of good behavior, timely payments, and warmth, saying he is too good a boarder to marry.
Man with One Toe Stuns Store Pupils
A boy in a shop observed a man wearing an extreme pair of pointed shoes. He hurried to his father shouting to see the man with one toe. The incident centers on the notable footwear and the boy’s quick reaction.
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John
Child nicknamed rain during bath becomes dear
A mother recalls bathing her three year old who, as water dripped on his face, mistook it for rain and playfully called himself her little rein deer.
Tallest soldier in barracks sparks playful tall-tale
Jacques boasts of a six foot nine inch soldier. Jeems counters with a tale of a sergeant so tall he must kneel to scratch his head in their barracks.
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Jacques
Sir
Jeems
Woman Notes on Strength and Finances Echoes in Conversation
AStoried dialogue captures a woman remarking that women are weaker vessels yet noting men are more often broke. The exchange shows humor and social observation about gender and finances.
Fat French Lady Despairs Over Weight Prayers
A distressed Frenchwoman laments her weight and seeks a disappointment to slim down. Yet when disappointment arrives her joy at the slim possibility makes her fatter than before.
The Pop Up Theatre Sparks Standing Room Only
A lively scene draws crowds as chatter hints a popular theatre has sold out, with standing room only signs visible and eager patrons seeking final seats.
Doctor endorses Postum over coffee for heart health
A Missouri physician testifies that stopping coffee and using Postum improved his nervous heart trouble and energy. He says he prescribes Postum for patients whose nerves and stomach are affected by coffee, praising its flavor and vital sustenance. The letter, signed by Canadian Postum Co. Windsor Ontario, notes readers may enjoy The Road to Wellville and the slogan There’s a reason.
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Canadian Postum Co
Windsor
Wellville
Marmaduke’s Grand Plea Ends With A Corn Joke
The young Marmaduke Darling declares boundless devotion to a fair maiden. He vows to sacrifice all for her, even life itself, but she calmly requests he remove his left knee from her right foot to spare her favorite corn.
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Marmaduke
Summer Complaints Kill Little Ones
Early signs of illness in hot weather call for Baby's Own Tablets to prevent summer complaints or cure them quickly. Keep these tablets in every home with young children, as a government analyst guarantees their safety. Mrs. Chas. Lapierre of Les Boules, Que. endorses them, and they are sold by dealers or mail order for 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
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Chas. Lapierre
Les Boules
Que
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Baseball manager tests job applicant ventriloquist
A baseball manager questions a young applicant asking what he can do. The man boasts he can throw his voice as a ventriloquist. The umpire dismisses him, saying he would be called for a balk on every pitch.
Asthma Remedy Tested By Thousands Of Satisfied Users
A promotional notice touts Dr J D Kellogg's asthma remedy. It claims inhaled smoke or vapor reaches bronchial passages to ease congestion and restore easy breathing. The ad urges readers to try the product at home tonight.
Maud-Beatrix Loses Weight and Learns of Fortune
Maud-Beatrix has shed twenty pounds and fits new gowns well. Her sweetheart proposed last night. Her wealthy uncle died yesterday leaving her a million. She must attend his funeral today and appear sad.
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Maud—Beatrix
Dollar for Hair Bet Sparks Comic Duel
In a playful exchange Gibbs and Rockfel dispute wealth by hair count. Gibbs wagers a dollar per hair on Rockfel’s head while Rockfel counters with a dollar per hair on Gibbs. The mock confrontation highlights a lighthearted tally of hair as stakes.
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Gibbs
John D. Gibbs
Rockfeller
Practice Husbands and Wives Clash Over Finances
In a pointed exchange a wife jokes that her husband’s extravagance is heavy and vows she will beg after death. The husband retorts that she would fare better than poorer women who never enjoyed any practice.
Nobody Talks Terms in a Merchant Dispute
A clipped exchange shows a merchant pressing a clerk about wages, noting lack of experience. The clerk counters that inexperience makes the job harder, highlighting tension over pay and skill.
Spectators Drawn to Night Sky Event
A crowd gathers under a starry sky as speakers, including a performer named She, discuss the mood and questions about hats and headwear, while the event unfolds with audience participation and reflective commentary.
Denmark Exports Most Butter to United Kingdom
Denmark ships the greater portion of its butter output to the United Kingdom, reflecting strong trade links between the two countries and the UK’s demand for Danish dairy products.
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Denmark
United Kingdom
Rise in U S farm produce prices by thirty six percent
The article notes that raw produce prices for U S farms have increased by 36 percent over the last several years. It highlights the broad rise affecting farmers and markets, with no specific entities or dates detailed in the readable text.
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United States of America
Sure Return Out to Luncheon Back in Five Minutes
A caller frets over a friend's return as an office boy assures him the man will be back shortly. The sign on the door indicates a quick break. The boy notes the man cannot even cover a ten minute lunch, underscoring the small wait.
Pupil Urges Caution Over Report Details
A pupil pleads with the schoolmaster to craft a report with care noting that the pupil’s parents suffer from nerves and deserve considerate treatment in the document. The exchange underscores sensitivity in student records within the school.
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Comeada
National Securities Corporation Ltd
Confederation Life Building Tarents
Shaw's Schools
National UG and Chemical CO
Off Conk Limited
THE
Canada Cancer Institute
Laura
Churchill
Ave
Toronto
F. L. Benedict & CO
Montreal
S. S
Canada
England
Continent
London
Royal
Royal Geeree
Halifax
Royal Edward
Royal George
Ratier
A. H. Davis
Main Street
Beecham’s
Egypt
Stow
Reneah
Farmers’ Information Department
Information Department
Canada Cement Company Limited
Herald
Postum
Brave Marmaduke
Summer Complaints
Little Ones
Linimert
Wes Step Setaly
Winchester
Ness
Clerk
Navy Plug Hewin Tobacco
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