The Pigtail Debate and Chinese Modernization
A London Daily Mail columnist argues China must shed the queue to join modern nations. He satirically contrasts Western fashions with Qing era headdresses, notes the public dissociation from pigtails, and recalls Cromwell and Prince Charlie to illustrate attitudes toward imperial change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosy
Arket
William Maxo
London Daily Mail
Cromwell
Europe
America
Ile
New Republic
Etlae
Chine
Dhe
Poanoas
Antonophor
Ganton
Barbara
Ues
Baga
Nankinig
Weil
Dygentory Cordial Promoted For Dysentery Relief
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Dygentory Cordial as a cure for dysentery and intestinal inflammation. It claims the remedy fights germs and restores health, urging those affected to purchase the product despite questionable claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kellogg
Muet Birlears
Milburn Laxa-Liver Pills and Holloway Cure Ad
An old-typed advertisement promotes Milburn Laxa-Liver Pills as a gentle cure for constipation. It cites Mrs J Hubbard of Port Colborne and touts 25 cents per vial, with five vials for a dollar, mailed on receipt. It also extolls Holloway's Corn Cure as a simple public offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milbusa
J. Hubbard
Port Colborne
Cot
Roy
Milburn
Ee T. Milburn Co. Limited
Holloway
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Offer Relief After Years of Pain
A man named Jacob K Herr of 111 Grange St describes two years of nightly agony from unspecified illness. After trying four doctors and various patent medicines he finds relief with Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills, noting improvement after one pill and full relief after three boxes. The ad also touts Parmeloc's Vegetable Pills as inexpensive trial remedies for digestive disturbances and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob K.herr
Grange St
Milburn
Contagion Warning Dropped Into Households
A fragmented notice warns residents to guard against contagious disease by screening doors keeping flies out and covering food and water. The advisory urges personal vigilance for family safety amid a health scare.
Dramatic Cure Claim From Dr Fowler’s Extract
A reader from Prepant River Nova Scotia reports a child fell suddenly ill with stomach pains vomiting and cramps. After unable to get doctor help they bought Dr Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry and recovered quickly.
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Acton Free Press
Olaf
Bile
Milwaukes Henthel
Childrex
Fletorer
Cape
Nadruco
Mayredat Dave
Thomas’ Kelectris
Castoria
Mapdoella Schog
Ingham
Biljah
Biamantla
Queen Elizabeth
Pitt
Fou
Marke
Moceo
Great Britain
Theen Pilla
Parmelos
Aliceta
What
Caert& 7
the Merchants Bank *of Canada
Acton
F. A. MacLean
Fletcher
Sammy
Tommy
Waasblagton Times
Minister of Education
Germany
Public Boards of Health
Jett
Lydia E.pinkham
Glanford Station
Lydia EE
Piskham
Mru
Hamer
Glenford
Mr. C. Grace
Hasailton
aTvl
Tim
Mise Hagley
Vishtace
Misa Hagley
Mies Hagley
Mies Bagley
Hidh
Nise Hagley
Reynalde Arcade
Teto
Witnesers
Aght
Giet
Mest Hla
Wat
Wilson
Sugars & Canners Limited
Montreal
Fred Smith
Quebec St
Guelph
Storey
Ford Motor Car
Cockshutt and Dain
Fleury
B. B. Caldwell
THE
Grand Trunk Railway
Pabeeng
Thaing
Waine Call
Deton Kumar
Vate
Ghe
Excelsior Bakery
T. Statham & Son Bakers and Grocers
Berlin
Vee
Wee Eee
Wm. Hiemstreet
Ficron
Rockwood
Sue
Harris & CO. Limited
Toronto
Shaw-Overland Sales Co
Adelinda St
Marion
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