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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

November 26, 1870 – The Morning ChronicleLiterary and Historical Society – On Wednesday evening … Dr. Douglas gave an account of “A voyage to, and residence in India, fifty years …

November 20, 1820 – The Quebec GazetteInventionM. Salandiere, physician, has invented an instrument to serve as a [substitute] for leeches. It possesses considerable advantages; measuring exactly the quantity of blood …

November 9, 1820 – The Quebec GazetteThe Boundary LineIn the course of this week … those who have been employed in drawing the boundary line [with the United States] … …