Great Agriculturalist Literary Competition Advertised
The Agriculturalist announces a large prize competition with $3500 in gold and silver rewards including 892 prizes. Entrants must form words only from the letters of THE AGRICULTURIST using Webster’s unabridged terms and include a $1 subscription to the Agriculturalist. Judges named from Canada and the United States.
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Arly
Ibiterary
Erien
Waring
Agriculturist
Warramiru
Rand
Acti
J. G. Mappon
Clerk
Peterborough
Canada
Ommodore Gaccrrr
oost-Couperrtros
M.M. Brandon
Vancouver
B.C
G. W. Conting
West Superior
Wis
G. W. Robertson
United States
A Dangerous Dole Promotes Grim Grip Epidemic Remedies
A fragment cites fear of the grip epidemic spreading through society and cites quack cures. It mentions Lancet era tonics like Antipyrine and a Liniment named Anodyne as preferred remedies. The text notes large medical costs and US industry workers affected, tying to a treaty ratification context.
The Trinity Disaster and Aftermath in the Colony
Tragic storm near Trinity on the 27th ult stranded twelve seamen and killed six frostbitten survivors. Over two hundred men set sail for seals, four boats vanished, with extensive aid and stark sympathy flowing from St John’s to England. government actions followed, and parliament adjourned in sorrow for Trinity’s bereaved families.
Remarks on the occasion noted with pleasure
A fragment notes approving remarks made by a speaker at an occasion, expressing pleasure at the sentiments conveyed and the manner of presentation. The text emphasizes the tone and reception of the remarks rather than specific details of the event.
Calamitous Newfoundland Weather Disaster Moves Trinity Bay
The Honorable Colonial Secretary reports a severe incident in Trinity Bay where about two hundred people faced exposure over the weekend. Twelve dead men, twenty four rescued at Heart's Delight, and seventeen found at Tickle Harbor Point. A steamer Labrador with a medical officer was dispatched to aid the missing and relief efforts. His Excellency the Governor offers to lead a subscription for the bereaved, and the House is urged to adjourn until Thursday to show support for Trinity Bay.
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Conontan
Trinity Bay
Trinity Harbor
Tickle Harbor Point
Labrador
A.S
From Safety to Danger on Labrador Passage
A Greenspond man ill in hospital sails home on the 5.5 Labrador but heavy ice forces a turn. The vessel nears a Trinity Bay sealing boat near Salmon Cove and the passenger boards Nurse's boat to reach Greenspond. The captain notes no distress signals and fears for the steamer's safety remains.
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Greenspond
Labrador
Trinity Bay
Salmon Cove
Nurse
St. John’s
Hann
Foxy Firing Fellow at Tilt Cove Angers Editor
A reader letter from Tur Cove on February 27 describes a master who fired at English workers after ejecting a nurse who had come to Tilt Cove to work as a nurse. The nurse alleges she did not neglect the child, while the master faces possible charges and summonses for the incident and firing a rifle. The letter calls for official action to address the abuse.
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Tur Cove
Twillingate Sun
England
Tilt Cove
Newfoundland
Tilé Cove
Court House
Lacey
W. A H. Eaton
J. P
Nippers Harbor
L. N. Gill
A. P
Eaton
Atlantic
Queen's sympathy for Trinity Bay disaster sailors
Telegram from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Newfoundland colonial secretary conveys the Queen's condolences over a fishing float disaster. It requests full particulars for official information and expresses sorrow for the injured and the families of the deceased.
Sympathy Offer From State Official for Fishermen Families
A State official on 1 March expresses condolences to families of fishermen who died at sea and offers ten pounds to support relief funds. The payment will be made through the Union Bank of Newfoundland.
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Union Bank of Newfoundland
500 Dollars for the Trinity Sufferers
The Evening Telegram reports a telegram from Austin R. Whiteway in London announcing a fund raise of 590 dollars for the Trinity disaster. Sir W. W. Whiteway and associates authorize contributions from London and friends to support relief.
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Trinity
W. W. Whiteway
Austin R. Whiteway
London
William
Self
Whithway
North overland mail from St Johns sails. seals killed
Local and General reports note the sixth overland mail left St John s on Tuesday and arrived back. three schooners, two from F Dutler and one for J B Tobin, were seen near Long Point. The North mail arrived Sunday. Correspondence says more old seals were killed in Green Bay this spring than in fifteen years.
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St. John’s
St. John's
North
F. Dutler
Exq
J. B. Tobin
Green Bay
Vessels Visit Sound Island as Herring Season Winds Down
About 6500 local and foreign vessels worked the Sound Island herring fishery this season. Some 30000 to 35000 barrels, frozen and salted, have been shipped to market. The constables stationed there have been ordered home.
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Sound Island
Two Boys Die in Pond While Rabbit Snaring in Trinity Bay
Reports say Butt and Howell, youths from Carbonear, went rabbit snaring and did not return. A search recovered both bodies in a nearby pond. Also noted is the death of five sons of William Nurse of Salmon Cove in a night tale of tragedy and a son dying in his father's arms.
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Carbonear
Butt
Howell
Telgram
Trinity Bay
William Nurse
Salmon Cove
Thomas Butler
Robin Hood
Miss Georgenia Stirling Rising Star in Opera
The Sun notes Miss Georgenia Stirling, daughter of the late Dr. Stirling, rapid progress in music with a superb voice. She studies with Madame Marcheii, Europe’s premier singing teacher, and is expected to debut again in the Operatic World within a few sentences.
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the Sun
Georgenia Stirling
Dr. Stirling
AG. Stirling
Madame Marcheii
Europe
Trinity Bay Disaster Relief Appeal Gains Support
The Trinity Bay disaster draws aid from near and far. Rev EB Botwood reports a telegram from England noting a £25 gift to the relief fund and a New York firm sending 169 dollars 75 cents via the Commercial Bank for relief.
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Trinity Bay
EB. Botwood
England
Messrs
Minard's Liniment Praised By French Village Parent
A letter from Jenny D. Bourmier of French Village asserts her daughter recovered from diphtheria after using Minard's Liniment. She urges others in need of a family medicine to consider the remedy.
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Gents
Minard
Jenny D. Bourmier
French Village
Ben Johnson Pun On Life Value And Remedies
An antiquated ad uses a pun on life and liver to compare two outcomes. It promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a mild permanent or temporary cure and contrasts them with harsh overdoses, then touts Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy at 50 cents. The copy targets readers with health concerns and offers two products with price points.
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Ben Johnson
Mallock
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le Grippe
Poe
Loda Johnson
Boston
Boston Mass
Sing
Puillingate
Pan
Northern Weekly Advertiser
Pathetic Speecch
Lion
North Side
Old Perlican
Heart’s Delight
Hearts
Luc
House of Assembly
Bond
Foxy
Secretary of State
Colonial Secretary's Office
R. Bond
Long Point
Pierce’s Harbor
C. CG. Rienard’s & Co
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