A Jovial Ruler and a Razor Sharp Reign
Ivan the Terrible presides with cruel humor. He mocks nobles and punishes with a knife as courtiers react with fear and mock politeness. Boris Titof, staritsa’s waywode, loses an ear in a grim display before a startled court.
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Ivan the Terrifie
Lily
Pepes
Prince Grosdef
Co Ie
Arnolph
Sesibera
Ivag
Waywode
Staritza
Boris Titof
Tituf
Pearson's Weekly
Early Railways Rules From Tennessee and Georgia
Curio of mid 19th century railroading shows engineman must carry watch and schedule book. If stock risks safety, train stops until track clear. When trains meet, lighter loaded or worse grades may retire instruction. Backing requires lookout and cautious maneuvering.
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Tennessee
Georgia
Railroad Man's Magazine
Changeable policy lets silk return be exchanged
A Kansas City store upheld its exchange rule after a customer returned ten yards of two toned silk cut from the bolt. The clerk said the goods were not returnable once cut, but the customer cited assurances of a changeable fabric. The exchange was ultimately made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanaas
Keewatin Ontario Emerges As Early Canadian Frontier
Keewatin joins Ontario as a sparsely populated region of Laurentian rocks and muskeg. The area features potential mineral finds and distant prospects for mining camps, with future mining and limited farming unlikely to challenge plains’ wheat and beef in markets. Hudson Bay harbors Moose Factory and Port Nelson await dredging for modern ships.
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Keewatin
Canada
Ontario
Ygbatt
James Bay
Toronto
Cape Henrietta Marie
Hudson Bay
Moose Factory
Port Nelson
Hudson Bay Co
Moose River
New
Great Britain
Toronto Star
Energetic Mr Borden Showcases Civic Diction and Leisure
The article highlights Sir Robert Borden born 1854 at Grand Falls as a dynamic Canadian premier. It notes his 1907 Canada tour covering 15000 miles in twelve weeks with 75 speeches, and his command of press interactions. It mentions his love for poetry and memory for long verses, plus his interest in golf cricket and fishing.
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Borden
Canada
Grand Fre
Longfellow
Evangeline
Treasure Trove of Silver Coins Found Near Smiths Falls
A cache of 148 French and American silver coins dating to 1700s was found near Smiths Falls. One French coin dated 1812 bears Napoleon’s head. a five-franc piece is noted. The coins were arranged in a V shape and are held by Chief Phillips and Magistrate Sparham awaiting authorities’ guidance before disclosure. More coins may be hidden nearby, prompting expected treasure-hunter interest.
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Smith’s Falls
Napoleon
Phillips
Smith's Falls
Sparham
Ottewa
Clover nitrogen boost from long term Canadian trial
A 9 year Canadian bulletin reports clover grown on a tract to raise soil nitrates. Each acre added about 472 pounds of nitrates over 4 inches depth, valued at about $9.36 per acre per year for the period, totaling roughly $84.96 per acre over nine years.
Police Fitness and Morale in Urban Courts
A column argues police should be kept separate from politics and maintain peak fitness. It urges gymnasiums and team sports for officers, praising examples like Officer Cancy and stressing physical readiness strengthens public trust and deters cowardice. The piece contrasts strong conduct with the danger of political influence.
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New York
Chicago
United States Navy
Yogg
Cancy
Frank Gotch
Dysentery Cordial Promised Quick Relief
Dr J D Kelloge's Dysentery Cordial advertised as relief for acute summer dysentery. It claims immediate action on stomach and intestines to calm irritation and pain, with a trial convincing users of its effectiveness.
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J. D. Kelloge
Auctioneer and Yorkshireman Enter Auction Mart Laughter Stops Trade
An offeree in an auction house shouted to bid and caused a pause as the auctioneer misread him as a customer. The crowd laughed loudly when the bidder left, halting business for a time.
Nagy Perkata Council Votes Levy on Bachelors for Hospital
The Nagy Perkata town council in Vienna votes 15 to 1 to impose a special rate on bachelors to fund a children's hospital. The lone bachelor coun cil member opposes and appeals to county authorities, arguing the action is ultra vires.
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Vienna
Nagy Perkata
Hungary
Baby’s Own Tablets Suggested for Summer Child Care
Hot weather increases infant illness with diarrhoea dysentery cholera infantum and stomach disorders. Keep Baby’s Own Tablets at home for young children. a dose may prevent or promptly cure stomach and bowel troubles. Mrs Adelore Ouillette of St Bruno Que reports quick relief for her baby. Tablets sold by medicine dealers or 25 cents a box by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Bay
Adelore Ouillette
St. Bruno
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Walt Mason praised for sane guidance in election climate
A Bel fast reader thanks Walt Mason for his philosophy and humorous yet serious verse. The correspondent asks Mason to offer saner methods to end political din and provide a hopeful way into calmer times before election day.
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Belfast
Walt Mason
Kellogg Asthma Remedy Promises Lasting Relief
Dr J D Kellogg claims his asthma remedy gives prompt relief and guards future health. Systematic inhaling of the remedy’s smoke or fumes is said to prevent re attacks and sometimes provide a permanent cure.
Filies for fishermen use bear brows and mouse whiskers
The article explains fly tying materials for anglers including bears eyebrows and mouse whiskers used in grey gnat patterns and salmon flies. It notes whisker flies attract trout better than jungle cock dressed flies and mentions rare screamer feathers valued at about 15 dollars per bunch.
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh Containing Mercury
Beware of ointments for catarrh that contain mercury for they ruin the sense of smell and disturb the system through the mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo contains no mercury and is taken internally.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Toles Jhip
F. Hn
Druge
Ts. Price
Per Bottie
Dake Hall
Tomtit Lights Greenford Lamp, Stirs Local Mystery
A tomtit nested in a lamp at Greenford near Ealing has been turning the light on each morning. The lamplighter, aiming to catch a misbehaving youth, watched in disguise as the bird pressed the incandes cent by pass ring, relighting the lamp.
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Wrights
the Lambs
Eugene Walter
Husbaad
Greenford
Ealing
Dialogue on Scheduling and Courtesy Exchange
A quick back and forth reveals a hastily arranged appointment where one person apologizes for the missed hour and agrees any other time will do. The conversation ends with a casual farewell and a humorous aside about a dentist.
School quiz elicits quick response on Mary Queen of Scots
A school event features a young pupil answering a teacher’s question about Mary Queen of Scots. Grace replies Linlithgow as the birthplace, with the teacher probing the reason, while the pupil’s answer cuts off mid sentence.
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Grace
Mary
Queen of Scots
Linlithgow
Diggs Fires Back at Jones as Jones Deflects
In a sharp exchange Diggs questions Jones and Jones replies with a counter query. The clash highlights a tense rapport between the two figures as the debate grows heated.
Unlucky in Love and a Card Game Request
A playful line from a reader or column expresses a jokey complaint about love and a request to play cards, noting a reluctance to allow participation. The tone mimics a lighthearted, informal newspaper readers’ exchange.
Brave Challenge by 194-Year-Old Philadelphia Runner
Mrs Rebecca Kissick of Philadelphia aged 194 seeks to run a foot race against any woman over 60 in her city. She signs at General Delivery with the request for a match and conditions.
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Rebecca Kissick
Philadelphia
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