Infectious Disease Notice and Penalties Under Public Health Law
The notice requires any householder to report infectious or contagious disease in a household to the Chairman of the Board of Health or a Justice of the Peace, with penalties up to fifty dollars for noncompliance. It bars exposure in streets or public spaces and outlines fines or up to three months imprisonment for violations including distributing contaminated bedding or clothing. BERTHAU, stipendiary Magistrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Berthau
Poor relief funds rise sharply amid fishing downturns
The article notes a large increase in poor relief spending across the colony, with the Legislature approving about two hundred thousand dollars annually for the needy. It links the rise to failing fisheries and a growing number of widows and elderly, while urging prudence to prevent abuse such as illegitimate-child support and coerced dependence, and explaining relief officers’ discretionary authority.
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St. Juhn’a
Anniversary at Change Islands Sparks Church Outing
On Tuesday 3rd, the Society of United Fishermen held a choir event at Change Islands, followed by a generous repast at Sebo House. The next evening a special service on social virtue was preached by Lord S. Chamberlain to a large loyal congregation.
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Society of United Fishermen
S. Chamberlain
Change Islands
Leby
Report of Judges Appointed to Award Prizes for Essays on Education
A notice from St. Johns dated January 28 1891 informs of government prizes for essays on education in Newfoundland. The Select Committee adds two premiums of twenty dollars, with awards listed: Rev J L Slattery $50 Rev H Lewis Brigus $30 Rev M F Howley Bay St George $20 Dr J Sinclair Pait St The awards and potential publishing of winning papers are outlined with thanks to the judges.
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Easuys
Newfoundland
J. L. Slattery
Bt. John’s
H. Lewis
Brigus
M. F. Howley
Bay St. George
J. Sinclair Pait
St. John's
Judges Letter Recommends Additional Prizes for Essays
A letter from judges rogesrt pinsend and colleagues to the education committee convener James Morear discusses selecting two prizes from four essays and recommends awarding two more prizes. The note notes merit among essays and offers to provide a general report during the legislature sitting.
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Joan's
Joe
James Morear
Reg
Mha
Prize Essays. Four named entries listed
The note lists four prize essay entries: Bonavista Alterbaran Tudex and Oriskas.
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Bonavista
Alterbaran
Tudex
Oriskas
Scotch Missionary's Australia? No Tonga Tale From Kansas City
A reporter details Rev. William Wats of the New Island Presbyterian Church visiting Kansas City. Wats describes Tanua Island in the New Labridas Islands with 18 missionaries and 140 native speakers in a 60,000 population, noting cannibal practices, early Christian influence, and local customs including polygamy and clan marriages. He recalls earlier shipwrecks and a harsh view of island life.
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William Wats
New Island Presbyterian Church
Tonga
New Labridas Islands
Kansas City
Watis
Ly A Journal
Tanua
Williama
Gurdon
Gordon
Minard's Liniment Heals Severe February Back Pain
Joan S McLeop of Lawrencetown reports a severe February cold that settled in her back and kidneys causing excruciating pain. After trying several preparations she used Minard's Liniment and found rapid relief after the first application and soon slept well and recovered.
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Messrs
Rioward & Co
Minard
Advice to Mothers: Searming Synor For Children
Distressed mothers urged to obtain Wixsnow Searming Synor For Children Taerning to ease night cries and teething pain. Claimed to cure dysentery diarrhea regulate stomach and bowels soothe wind colic and energize the system. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle.
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Mr. Wixsnow
Winston
United States
Mortons Harbor Lodge Anniversary Event and Local Updates
Local notices report Mortons Harbor Lodge L Q A members celebrate their anniversary on Tuesday if weather allows. Measles remain mild in Willingate with no deaths to date. A Patriotic Club meeting is set for Friday the 37th at the usual time to discuss urgent district matters. Weather has turned stormy and cold with recent snow. roads were shoveled to ease travel.
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Morton's Harbor Lodge
L.Q. A. Taten
Patriotic Club
Stony Competition Offer From Our Homes Publishing
Our Homes Publishing Company invites stories with 3000 to 4000 words set in Canada. Three prizes of 30, 20 and 30 dollars will be awarded for the best three tales submitted before March 15. Submit to Que Homes Publishing Company Brookville Out.
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Our Homes Publishing Company
Canada
Que Homes Publishing Company
Brookville
Vick's Floral Guide of 189L Showcases Fresh Illustrations
The last mail brought a copy of Vick's Floral Guide for 189L, larger and more handsome than previous years with colored plates of veritables, Mowers, etc. It includes planting and cultivation instructions and urges readers to secure a copy by addressing James Vick, Suvda man, douchester, N.
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Vick
James Vick
Suvdaman
Douchester
Simple remedy for deafness advertised in Montreal notice
A 23 year long deafness and head noises case prompts a Montreal notice offering a description of a simple remedy to interested readers. The ad invites applications to Nicaunsos at 39 St. Jobo Street for the method.
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thrRee
Perso
Nicaunsos
St. Jobo Street
Montreal
Colonial Legislation Protests U S Reciprocal Trade Delay
Telegraph reports strong public and legislative indignation over Britain's delay to sign a reciprocal trade treaty with the United States. Delegates were sent to Washington, the imperial government indicated approval, and a convention deemed satisfactory is sought for negotiation.
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United States
Befors
United States of America
Kingland
Washington
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Perry
Davis
Thaete
Surs
R . Spencer's
Allen
Lumbago
A.atica
Davis & Lawrence CO. Lin
Public Health Act
Che
Northern Weekly
Advertigar
Liertes Frou
Murear
St. Joan’s
Evening Telegram
Law, Dvargir
Star
J. Pinsend
KK. B. Yleming
Roby. E.holloway
Joan S. McLeop
Lawrencetown
Telegraph
St. Joans, Fed
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