Vast Global Trade and Population Facts From 19th Century Text
The excerpt surveys global trade and demographics, noting gold production and mine capacity in Russia, Caspian sea dimensions, Britain and France alcohol consumption trends, tobacco and hotel profits in Switzerland, penal servitude trends in England and Wales, and per capita wheat consumption in the United States. It mentions England's duty changes and tourism economics, alongside language about American grain exports and population figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Russia
America
Caspian
Europe
Asia
Canada
Vera Cruz
England
Switzerland
Dri &E. Ite
London
Paris
France
Wales
United Som
United Kingdom
United States
Friction with Canada alters colony trade policy
The text explains a dispute between the colony and Canada over the reciprocal free trade treaty with the United States. Canada blocked ratification, prompting retaliatory tariffs on Newfoundland fish and resulting tax increases on imports. The piece questions policy wisdom while noting potential harm to the poor and pledges government vigilance to protect welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion of
Canada
United States
R. Bond
Dominion of Canada
St Peter's School faces challenge and new plan in Twillingate
Report from teacher Trompson shows 49 pupils and above elementary work, amid diphtheria disruption. He highlights orderly students, progress in arithmetic and language, and monthly exams with prize winners. New year fee scales and higher grade classes planned to raise standards and prepare for St John’s Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England Board of Education
Twillingate
Samunnt Thompson
St. Peter's School
Toomeson
Eleanor Peyton
Georgina Maidment
Frank Dove
Edgar Peyton
George Wells
Sarah Patten
Chesley Ford
Willie Manuel
Lauretta Blackmore
Bel Linfield
Trompson
St. John’s Academy
Unclear fragment hints at shipbuilding plans and arrivals
Fragmentary notes reference Arvéy & Co and shipbuilders arranging a new boat. Mentions a consignment or arrival and colonists with fear ahead. Details are obscured and names inconsistent.
Review of Reviews December issue highlights portraits and women’s topics
The December Review of Reviews offers concise articles on major topics with many portraits. Notable features include a full page portrait of Czar Alexander II and De Giers, plus pieces on the W C T U, Annie Besant, theosophy leaders, Lady Meath on women’s work in Germany and Sweden, Lady Aberdeen on Haddo House and the Scottish Mother’s Union, and a sketch of Mary Mapes Dodge. The Demow of Reviews leans toward a women’s number. the magazine publishes at 13 Astor Place, New York, for $2 a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T. U
Annie Besant
United States
Lady Meath
Ayomnen
Germany
Sweden
Lady Aberdeen
Haddo House Association
Mary Mapes Dodge
St. Nicholas
Astor Place
New York
Christmas Tea and Entertainment at Little Bay Hall
The Methodist Church friends hosted a public tea and musical program in Little Bay on Wednesday 30th to greet the festive season. A long list of solo, duet, and chorus numbers featured Miss Quinby Mrs Lumsden Mr Alex Whyte and the local choir along with recitations and dialogues in a lively community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Methodist Church
Little Bay
Quinby
Mrs. Moores
Tilley
Nannie
Mrs. Wallace
Mr. Langmead
Sue
Misa Annie Parsons
Mrs. Lunmeden
Killarney
Mrs. Lumsden
Forest Echols
God Save the Queen
Leopard's New Captain Chosen For Ice Run
Captain Robert Fowlow of Trinity will command the steamer Leopard to the ice this spring sailing from Greenspond or Pool's Island. He is brother of the late Captain Patrick Fowle of the Lion and a seasoned Labrador schooner master known as a fearless fish-killer. The Colonist notes it would have been better if the Leopard sailed from Trinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopard
Robert Fowlow
Trinity
Greenspond
Pool’s Island
Fowlow
Patrick Fowle
Lion
Pierce's Pellets Liver Pills Ad Claims Quick Cure
An advertisement extols Pierce's Pellets for indigestion biliousness and constipation. It asserts dramatic relief for a sick child and urges keeping the remedy at home. The copy emphasizes gentleness effectiveness and low cost with a single daily dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Copper finds in South West Arm and Lady Pond persevere
Local reports note copper discoveries still showing well in South West Arm and Lady Pond. A 1891 postal tally records over 12 000 letters posted at Twillingate, with 500 plus registered, while coast shipping and local society activity fill regional life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South West Arm
Lady Pond
Twillingate
Armway
New Bay Road Work Progress and Local Developments
A New Bay correspondent notes substantial fall road improvements including the line to Fortune Harbor and a complete link between Fortune Harbor and New Bay. They urge a $40 to $50 grant for the Cottle's Cove to South East Arm road to enable continued progress over years. A South East Arm school project gains community support with a committee formed and materials promised. Neighbors face ongoing dog disturbances despite law, described as a farce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bay
Fortune Harbor
Cottle’s Cove
South East Arm
Mr. Fraser
South East Arm Neck
Adolphus Yates
St John’s
Minard's Liniment Endorsed for Various Aches Across Regions
A list of names and places from Chatham to Sydney attests to the merits of Minard's Liniment. The unsigned notices claim benefits against rheumatism goitre neuralgia and local inflammations.
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Tical
Northern Weekly Advertiser
St. Peter'y School
Bt. Peter's Choir
Royal
the, Prince of Wales
Lear
Clara W.sttrong
Polley’s Island
Twillingate Sun
Dean Sin
Tilt Cove
Twilling
Sandy Gully
Jan
Walsh
St. John's
United Fishermen Society
Oxt
Bro. Ropert Janes
Joan Purcwasr
Elias Blackier
Wa. Hrroncoux
Frengree Newman
T. Youna
J. Lansen
Rev
R. Tamners
Masons
St. John’s Day
W.M. Rollings
Taylor
St. John’s
Griquet
Lizzie Tobin
Minnie Tobin
Fempleton
I New Bay
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