Centenary of John B Gough
A report commemorates the centenary of John B Gough born in England and later an American temperance reformer in the United States. It traces his troubled youth in New York Boston Worcester and Philadelphia and his ultimate conversion after embracing total abstinence under Joel Stratton. Gough’s forty year platform career is noted including his death in Philadelphia in 1886 with the line his body lies mouldering in the grave, but his soul goes marching on.
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John B Gough
England
United States
New York
John
Boston
Worceater
Maks
Jandsman
Ife
Joel Stratton
Gough
Frankford
Philadelphia
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria and Echoes of Advice
A fragmentary ad style piece links children and parental warnings with a quip about an empty elevator shaft. The text echoes moralizing tones and a reminder that a person behind a message matters, ending with a note on discipline and bad habits.
Saved From An Untimely Grave
A young woman endures the loss of her entire family to consumption and struggles to earn a living alone. Her brothers and sisters have died, leaving her to face hardship with resilience amid ongoing danger of illness and poverty.
Memorial service honors elder church member
An elderly pastor long faithful to the church is mourned in a tender tribute. Attendees recall his quiet devotion, patience, and influence, noting how his words and prayers inspired both young and old during a long and modest career.
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Ang Ae Ba
Mint
Othara
Dr Woods Norway Pine Syrup touted for bronchitis cure
An old promotional note claims Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup prevents bronchitis and pneumonia. Mr E Jarvi of New Vinland Saskatchewan reports long bronchitis relief after using the syrup, praised as the best medicine for bronchitis with a distinctive yellow wrapper and price of 50 cents.
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Wood
Norway Pine
E. Jarvi
New Vinland
Sask
Dr. Wood
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Ont
Short Furrows and the Road to Wealth in Rural Life
A collection of rural proverbs on debt, mortgages, and frugality. It muses on the risks of gold brick deals, the strain of farm mortgages, and the value of kindness, sensible building, and hard work. It notes domestic strains, pension misfortunes, and the link between gentleness to animals and to family.
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Hemo
Neil
Naturalization Application Amid Clerk's Blank Form
An applicant named Bard presented to the clerk of the office seeking naturalization. The blank form elicited a list of names and phrases including Naty, Jacob Levinsky, Bora, Yeu Husinons, Rotrog, with scattered words about business and lines of the blank, suggesting incomplete OCR text from a historical record.
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Analigy
Min
Naty
Jacob Levinsky
Bora
Yeu Husinons
Rotrog
Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills Promote Relief
An 1880s advertisement urges readers to treat heart weakness early with Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills. It claims prompt, permanent relief and shares a testimonial from Mrs. Ferrier of Kilbride, Ontario, who reports improved health after three boxes. The price is 6 shillings per box, with order details provided by The P Milburn Co. Limited of Toronto, Ontario.
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Milburn
Ferrier
Kilbride
Poison gift and a stern silence in a railway tale
A curious old gentleman questions a young flying officer in a crowded carriage. The exchange centers on a deadly poison named Alp Lang Napoleon. One drop could kill a person. A stray ad promotes Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy amid a gambler’s musings on luck.
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Leon
Isat
Alplang 'Poleon
Bb.c. Taan
B. F.C
Milburns Laxa Liver Pills Claim Cures for Liver Trouble
An advertisement claims Milburns Laxa Liver Pills relieve sour stomach and liver issues. Testimonial from Mrs Joseph H Therieau of Lauber ville NB credits five vials with cure, noting her mother also improved after four vials. Pills priced at 25 cents per vial, available through The T Milburn Co. Toronto Ontario.
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Joseph H. Therieau
Lauberville
Milburn
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Ont
No child suffers worms with prompt relief from remedy
An advertisement features lines from Mother Graver Worm Exterminator urging quick relief for children with worms. It also promotes Holloway's Corn Care claiming root action against corns. The closing exhortations reference a dead boat and a man who may not be as dead as he appears.
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Totati
Cow license expiry notice from Hayville official
An official of the Board of Health in Hayville notified a Frenchman his cow keeping license had expired and the reply mocks the notice, claiming the license has long expired and that the cow will beat the board.
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Hayville
Holt
Wartime notices and political shifts across Canada and allies
A wild collage of wartime updates from Hamilton to Kitchener outlines retirements and nominations in Unionist and Liberal circles, election chatter, and soldier conscription plans. Reports include Canada’s military service push, penalties and exemptions, premiers and governors, and international notes on battle outcomes and aid to Belgium.
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Armenia
Armerican
Hugh MecGougane
Thamesford
Ont
Port Arthur
Kitchener
Borden
Aomee
Sarah Bernhardt
Montreal
Roosevelt
Ulamattan
Toronto
Theodore Roosevelt
Vrederick Goltz
Bracebridge
Musquash
Wala
Military Service Council
Quebec
McAdoo
United States
Belgium
Purported Blood Purifier and Worm Powder Ad
An old Canadian advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters to clear skin by purifying the blood and claims a Trenton, Ontario user saw boils and pimples disappear after three bottles. It also promotes Miller's Worm Powders as a quick remedy for intestinal worms and digestive issues in children.
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Burdock
Roy A. Rovay
Trenton
Ont
T. Mikburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Fletcher's Castoria Ad Nonsense in Old Column
An old editorial style fragment touts Castoria with references to Dr Thomas, oil brands, and warnings against other remedies. It mocks buyers who rely on popular oils while noting that caution and thoughtful consideration vary by person.
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promises Hopeful Relief
Advertorial letters praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female weakness irregularities and recovery. Personal testimonies claim improved strength back pain relief and regained health after months of use with references to multiple U.S. cities and households.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Toon
Hell
Lydia E
Toelke Oyttia
Phara Tao
Troy Hill
Pittubuay
Poon
Training of Bors and the Value of Character
Dr McIntyre argues skill and knowledge are essential for craftsman success. He emphasizes patience and social graces as keys to national strength, urging the boy to be kind and disciplined. The passage also promotes Parmoles Vegetable Pills as a remedy for debility and poor digestion amid business stress.
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Ibis
Avery
W. A. McIntyre
Willoipes
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