Canadian politics and party lines in the Dominion
A Youth's Companion analysis outlines Canada as a British possession with substantial independence. It describes the Governor General, Parliament, Senate and House of Commons, and explains Conservative and Liberal leadership, tariff policies, railways debt, fisheries, and debates over ties to Great Britain versus possible closer ties with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
England
Senate
Governor-enell
House of Commons
Dominion
Gene
Ula
Canasta
Fabry
Nef
John Macdonald
Fairwant Blake
Ue Cavill
United States
Wood as a Fuel and Comparative Values for Dry Woods
A historical snippet explains wood fuel value versus coal. Dry wood yields about 24 pounds per 1 pound of soft coal, with moisture reducing value. Weights per bushel vary by species, and cords of wood equate to coal amounts differently across Hickory, White Oak, Beech, Oaks, Poplar, Chestnut, Elm, and Pine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Pungent Paragraphs and Quotations Parade
A digest of clipped quips and brief humorous items from various papers. Snatches lampooning manners, industry, and life include lines about coal dealers billing, marriage certificates with coupons, a revenue cutter joke, marital squabbles, lying and beauty, empire of knowledge, and workplace anecdotes from cities like Chicago Philadelphia Detroit and Boston presented in a pithy, retro style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
Chicago
Duleth Paragrapher
Sun
London Lancet
Detroit Free Press
Ruskin
Norristown Herat
Menophis Avalanche
Beauty
Deserters From Malta Stymie Naval Officers Abroad
A Boston Tribune account recalls British and American naval crews during a Mediterranean voyage. Desertions at Malta spark diplomatic back and forth as governors cite treaties, while eight deserters slip away in Alexandria after the ship declines to pursue returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diala
Mediterranean
Malta
Great Britain
United States
States
Alexandria
Boston
Farm and Fireside tips from the era
A digest of housekeeping and farming notes including hog feeding, bee hive care, roof leaks, macaroons, Angora goats in Texas, bread padding, fig pudding, wheat stock use, ashes as fertilizer and corn and grass crops. The piece cites Chicago Times and Boston Bratget as sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Arnold
Uvalde County
Chicago News
Boston
Methodist Magazine
Timothy
Chicago Times
Wonderful Changes Warn of Shifting Industry
A fragment discusses sweeping economic changes across the United States, noting shifts from Pittsburgh to Birmingham and from Pennsylvania to the Midwest. It highlights rising medical and industrial scrutiny, kidney disease links to consumption, and promotes Warner's safe cure, urging proactive health measures amid a broader theme of accelerating transformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Birmingham
Alabama
Cincinnati
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
New England
American
Brompton Hospital
London
England
Warner
The Coming Comet and Domestic Health Claims
A fragment mentions a future comet as a “huge” form and hopes it will be verified. It also discusses Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s health, marketed by manufacturers with a satisfaction guarantee and a claim of curing irregularities and weaknesses unique to women. The text references housework, health, and the duties of a housekeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aman
Pierce
Tee
Wales
Codeteah
MEO CO
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George
Thare
Puck
Omaha World
Tam
St. Louis Republican
Fairfield
New London
Connecticut
Fairfield County
Christian
Ake
California
Signal Service
Lipston
Dru Ck
Wire
Kentucky State Journal
Sac Ieee
Sailora
Pittaburg& Chronicle- Telegraph
Sworex
Can Ge Ee AsarLon
Teras Siftings
A.goop
Burlington Free Press
Merchant Traveler
Monet
Boston Commercial Bulletin
Hotel Mail
Pacific
Acifig
ST. Lebis
Ckle Fess
New Haven News
Ivy
Isaac Thompson
Merrells ‘Tonic
Herrell
Nature
ALL Druggietr
Merpett Henrad
SoleProp
St.louis
Priscy
Dueus
Upa
George C. Osgood & Co
Mass
Lewis Dean Moody
Orrin
Grantville
Dennis
Lowell
Orrin Rison
St Jacobs
George C. Osgood
Ely
eUmEs
ELY Bros
Goodyear Shoe CO
Electmieitt
Pampabes
Chicaeu
Wizard Oil CO
Ragei
Eand
Neon
Bent
Jones
Cesare
Durand
Michamond
Ratard
BeLock Mra
St Lowiite
Revit
Tirushen
Watuml
Electric Diormetn Wales
Rterme
Scott
Oldiers
Jay Brunson
Detroit
Mich
Honey Beall
Cire
Thoroughy Tau
Lars Free
Batants College
Batele
Piso
C. JO
Hen Whiting
Proprietors
G, de Saces Crane Kemeny AX
Pruge
Taearwenr
REL
Uw Panies
Sage
Rogeiss
Amabin
Bate
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Burraco
N.Y
Ative
Pell
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