07 Apr 1894
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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 07, 1894
Page
1
An 19th century patent medicine claim from Lowell Massachusetts touts Aoyers Sarsaparinla prepared by Dr J Ayer & Co as a universal cure all for illness. The advertisement lists chemical tonics and family remedies promising rapid relief.
The advertisement extols a new dictionary as a comprehensive household and teaching resource. It claims extensive editorial work and expense, offering histories, spelling, pronunciation, translations, and biographical notes. Canada’s Globe and Times praise call it the best and cheapest reference for homes and schools.
A message urges not to buy low cost photographic reprints of ancient editions. It promotes requesting a free prospectus with specimen pages and illustrations to verify quality before purchase. The note emphasizes legitimate sellers and careful selection.
An advertisement notes Mark Chaplin of Water Street St John Outport and City offering tailoring services. It mentions measuring, precision fitting, and sending standards by post for customers seeking a well made, proper suit or outfit.
Members presented petitions from Jogegh vEvilly and others for restricting use of enpbtays and codi-nets. A request from Thomas Sparkes and others sought road work from Stoley's Cove to Lead Cove. Moses Cratch and others urged a new bridge over a brook near Bpillar's Cove and a public wharf at Pilley's Island to ease local trade.
Mr Exiant to ask for a detailed statement of spending totaling 211,606.83 under the St. John's Rebuilding Act. He seeks names of arbitrators, all awards, and all arbitration fees paid, with the information to be laid before the House once prepared.
Parliament debates postponement of Supply to study detailed expenditures from January 1 to February 28 on main and local roads rail connections and city projects. Petitioners from Harbor Grace and Bonne Bay push for road and sewer improvements with small sums requested, while notices hint at contracts with Mr Nielsen and Adolphe Nissenau.
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