Post Offer Regulations on Parcel Post Rates 1891
Newfoundland implements new parcel post rates to the United Kingdom and Canada effective July 1, 1891. Rates: up to one pound 18 cents to the UK, 15 cents to Canada. increases per additional pound. Maximum weight nine or ten pounds, with compensation provisions for partial payments and losses, under Postmaster General authority. Dated June 25, 1891 by J. O. Fraser, Postmaster General.
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United Kingdom
Canada
Deparbount
Mogland
Governur In Council
Gav “ Varyueau
Idan Wingden
Dritisa
Salien
Vuat
Postmaster General
J. O. Fraser
Australia labor unrest seen as potential revolution
W A West Erskine of Adelaide says the labor question will bring big trouble in Australia. He cites Queensland shearers strikes as a precursor to upheaval and claims the colony’s color line and agitators harm development. He warns of debt, public works borrowing, and future economic ruin in a tropical, wealth-rich yet desolate landscape.
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Australia
Galeaco
W. A. West-Erskine
Adelaide
South Australia
Durspa
Queensland
West- Erakine
Tropics
Moose
England
New Zealand
Tasmania
West-Erskine
Austral
Cours
Lean Sabaly
The World's Harvest in July Harvest Prospects
The Times summarizes world harvest prospects with famine in Hassia and India. Peasantry starve in Hassia, Madras, Ajapatha and Pap janb worst. Bengal drought and urgent rain need. Bombay looks promising. English crop must be strong as Indian and Russian supplies fail. Wheat regions Essex Norfolk Suffolk face above average prices. overall harvest late with high prices.
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the Times
Hassia
India
Madras
Ajapatha
Bengal
Bombay
Essex
Norfolk
Suffolk
Lightning and crowd panic mar Montana factory fire storm
An afternoon wind and rain storm with lightning struck underland valley causing door damage and injuries as workers fled a factory. A bolt hit the snow valley in the city while 399 workers scrambled for exits. several young female workers were injured and two may be fatally hurt, with six others seriously injured.
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Pauly
Uanderland
Yous
Spangler
Joanson
Cais Tims
Basils
Pioneer Press
Treatment of Diphtheria and English Postal History
Dr Guntz of Dresden reports potent diphtheria treatment using bichromate of potash in water with carbonic acid, dosed in multiple portions and with mouth rinsing. The article also surveys English postal system origins from Edward IV to the penny postage reforms of 1640, noting key stations, postmasters, and reforms through Charles II and Palmer.
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Guntz
Dresden
Aga
Gounts
Geant
Edward IV
Henry VIII
England
Mwisaoeti
James
Wiland
Charles II
Cromwell
Ament
Palmer
Great Magazine Word Prize Promises Cash and Gifts
A damaged notice describes a word construction contest using letters from "Howe Alagaziy" offering prizes from 1,522 to 30 dollars, including a grand piano and silver watches. It requests subscriptions and Canadian addresses, claims no local loyalty requirements, and promises free delivery in the US and Canada.
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Cawantan Aducult
Ganda
Howe Alagaziy
Canada
Advioa to Mothers for Night Disturbances and Pain Relief
The notice urges mothers to seek relief for crying infants in the night. It claims a medicine from Wisstown can cure dysentery and influenza, promising immediate soothing of pain and calmer sleep for suffering babies. It mentions ingredients and dosages in vague terms and urges action at Wisstown to obtain the remedy.
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Therata
Tad Gus
Akstivony
Wisstow
Uyvil
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Allen
Andy Goods
Tappeal
Gurranize
Lam
Uuth Bay
Poar Las LM
T. J. Daley & Co
Water Street
R. Bond
Insurance, & Co
Geyvunat
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Bill
Pano
Bruixes
Mont
Fae Dasperada
Joe Clanuy
Tom Taegrap
Lue Boty
Tae Corondt
Bini
Bela
Genta Oy
Parsons
Alfuir
Ulancey
Riale
Lue
Olan
Dusty Prasereen
Chauncey Vibbard
New York City
America
Ant
Egileorda
Macon
Georgia
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