MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
February 15, 1821 – The Quebec GazetteQuebec Harmonic SocietyA few individuals resident in Quebec, but not subscribers, have contrary to the rules of the Quebec Harmonic Society, found admittance into …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
February 12, 1821 – The Quebec GazetteThe cold weather during the last month has extended to Georgia, where the thermometer on the 4th January was two degrees below zero. In …
MEMORIALS and THINGS of FAME
February 1, 1871 – The Morning ChronicleLac St. John Road – The arrival of a number of habitants in town yesterday by this road, must, we suppose, be taken as …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
Editor’s note: Starting in December each year, winter weather led to ice building up on the St. Lawrence River, making navigation difficult. Until 1909 the river would completely freeze over …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
January 20, 1871 – The Morning Chronicle Our Railways – A recent London journal commenting upon our system of railways gives the following description: – Quebec will soon be better …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
January 10, 1821 – The Quebec GazetteThe discovery ships Hula and Griper have arrived in England. The existence of a polar sea to the westward of Hearne’s River* is incontestably …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
December 31, 1820 – The Quebec GazetteHydraulic PressThe hydraulic press is a recent invention, and seems competent to produce great improvements in the labours of art. The action of this …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
December 26, 1870 – The Morning ChronicleThe Season – The streets on Saturday presented a gay holiday appearance, and were early peopled with eager purchasers of the good things necessary, …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
December 18, 1870 – The Morning ChronicleTo the Editor of the Morning ChronicleSir – The unhappy appearance of many young ladies, when they have asked me if we are going …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
December 4, 1820 – The Quebec GazetteCure For Tooth AcheTo a table spoonful of any kind of spirits, add the same quantity of sharp vinegar, and a tea spoonful of …