Private secretary’s smile starts a fortune and friendship
A wealth magnate’s will reveals a private secretary who rose from clerical work to trusted aid. The rising youth earned a $25,000 legacy, but valued friendship more, sparked by the employer’s kind, winning smile during a distant tour across the United States and Alaska. The tale ends with a life lesson about fortune and character. Doan's Kidney Pills ad follows, praising relief from kidney pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan
United States
Alaska
Easter Man-Considering the Price You Ask
A garbled excerpt notes a discussion about a small Western town property. The speaker questions the asking price and mentions a growing, young lot in a new town context. The fragment implies a property or land deal discussion with local growth concerns.
Unclear OCR Folk Ad Nonsense About Castoria
Fragmentary ad style text mentions Fletcher's Castoria and a prize draw. The passage includes garbled phrases about a tailor, money, and a boss offering chances to try. No clear event or persons are identifiable beyond Castoria mention.
Women workers and beauty trends in wartime America
Television claims women beat soldiers while American women spend over one million dollars a year on beauty. The nation shows skewed widows to widowers, Mary Pickford subscribes ninety thousand for Liberty Bonds, and women’s hands appear on the northern Pennsylvania Railroad division. Since the war began British metal industry jobs for women rose eighty four percent, with over twenty five thousand of Birmingham district workers organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mary Pickford
Ator
Liberty Loan
Pennsylvania Railroad
Birmingham
Bay
Conceit does not sustain effort in workers
The text argues that conceit inflates a person but cannot support them in failure. It asserts only those who strive achieve good work and take pride in it. It notes some people rush tasks, then doubt if the result remains, revealing instability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thora
Royal Road
Feola
Knowlediza
Helicon
Panman
Ortakabl
John Godfrey Saxo
Kidoeya
Doan
H. M. Janeen
Pathlow
Sask
Sa 'O Cosuro
Dean
Eco
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Effective cold remedy urged for swift relief
A reader touts Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as the best cure at first sign of a cold to prevent bronchitis or pneumonia. The ad claims long use, quick cures for adults and children, and warns against substitutes, noting 25 and 60 cent sizes and the Toronto manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wood
Theen
T. Milburn Co. Limited
Toronto
Struggle for Life Highlighted by Muskoka Free Hospital
Wartime era appeal details a consumptive family found in a store attic room. The father’s illness forced sale of furniture to buy food, but Muskoka Free Hospital intervened to restore health and relocate the family away from disease risk. Contributions sought via Toronto addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. x
Maskola ‘Free Hospital
Toto
TTA
Spadina Venn
Toronto
Gov. A. Reid
College St
It Bida Pain Begone Uses Liniment Claims Curative Powers
The advertisement touts a liniment for neuralgia and back pain claiming rapid relief and a calming effect. It asserts the product rubs in well and provides ease and rest, urging trials to build faith.
Cryptic Ad Copy on Worm Exterminator and Marriage
Vague lines tout a “Mother Gravee” worm killer for children and Hallo way a Carn Cure for mood and satisfaction. The passage hints at fear of command before marriage to a suffragatto, mixing strange product claims with social satire.
Asthma Remedies Promoted By Dr Kellogg
An advertisement extols Dr Kellogg's Asthma Remedy claiming a long record of success across the continent. The copy emphasizes relief for asthma and urges readers to act for family members in distress, noting reputation and widespread use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kellogg
Peas
World War Era Notes From Toronto Dispatches
A wide range of wartime items includes Hoover calling for centralization of wine supplies, Gompers addressing Victory Loan support, and Canadian leaders discussing millions in bond drives. Reports cite fires, casualties, resignations, and political tension across Canada and Toronto with notes on labor, ballots, and military service actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Italy
Worbert
Hoover
Mupplion
John Shaw
Toronto
Lee
Gamuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Anals
Toronto Milita Veterans
Petrolea
Petrojom
Inuue
Ballista
Port Arthur
C. P.R. Tw
John Plombert
Gonmoo
Virdon
Man
Board of
Tradyhan
Kitchener
Unioniat
Petrograd
Times
M. Tehernoff
M. Avksontioff
Malakoff
Vorkhovak
Ivanoff
Samuel Gompers
Ontario
Board of Grain Supervisors
Montreal
J. D. McGregor
Brandon
Ofice of
Robert Helly
Vancouver
Federal Food Board
Innisfall
Afr
Mrn
George Oaks
Simcoe
Trenton
Marquis of Lansdowne
England
Germany
Harry Lauder
Dominion
Hope for the Chronic Dyapeptic
An advertisement touts Varmoloe's Vegetable Pills as a remedy for digestive disorders. It claims early consideration prevents chronic symptoms and promises fast relief, noting the pills are specially compounded to combat dyspepsia and follow a supposed successful track record.
Irish Soldiers' March During Rail Bombing Disrupts Laundry
A batch of Irish soldiers land at Baloniks and, with railways bombed, march a long distance. At a camp they inspect washing for cloth. Pat X criticizes a shirt as too clean until another recalls washing it on the wrong line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iriah Coldiers
Baloniks
Pat X
Pat
Liver Pills Promised Relief From Severe Headaches
An old advertisement touts Taxe Liver Pills at 25c a vial with claims they cure headaches and liver ailments. Customer Milburn of Halifax reports mood improvement after using several vials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mhublery
Halifax
B. Auilbum Ca
Millers Worm Powders Promoted for Digestive Health
An advertisement touts Millers Worm Powders as attacking stomach worms and improving digestion. It claims the product corrects unhealthy digestive conditions and promotes child growth, with phrases promising extensive distribution and trusted slogans.
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He Acton Hree Press
Rouen
la Renio
Fletcher
Egan
Milburn
Archie Heaumont
Fagott’s Landing
N.Y
Tha
Aubarn Co., Limited
Ont
Levin Brothers
Lianrep
Alata
Castoria
Book & Bows
Gal
Iteu
St. Hyacinthe
Folay
Fiuday
Prince Albert
King George
Canada
London
Toronto Women‘s Liberal Association
Porsanger
Abbo Tross
Notre Dame Cathedral
Io Canada
G. J. Doherty
G. M. Dobin
Nome Alxty
Robert Harden
Mewburn
Campalria
Cockburn
East York
Foster
A. J. Young
Indepande
Liberal
Wulfrid Gaurlar
Ikelr
British Chemical Company
Omsk
EL. Hanselman
D.C
National School of Advanced Chiropractic
Chicago
Brantford
Hamrelman
France
Newfoundland
St. John's
Oliver J. Wilcox
Chaston Gerbig
Quebte
Leonard Fa
Hitchener
Borden
Justice Datf
Tals -Tho
Thomas White
von Ludendorf
Copgreas
Han Boon
Great Britain
High Park
Chigtman
George Porter
H. H. Dowaurt
ILC
Frank Denton
K.C
Laurier
West York
Liberal Party
Jewish Correspondence Bureau
the Hague
Budapest
Jowa
Jerusalam
Horden
Mackenzie Bowell
Holleville
Silent
Col
Harriston
Joy
Winnipeg
Westhound
BETWE
THE
Merchants Bank
H. Montague Allan
D. C. Macaron
Coma Sound
Farmers
Acion Branch
L. B. Shorey
Grafonola
Columbia Grafonola
Speight - Acton, Ont
Toria Ta
Jan
Lliott
Gillet
Youge
Chartea
Loti
Huey
J. R. Livingstone
J. R. Livigstone Grocerie G and Provisions Acton
Halton County
Sham Nursery Co
N. B
ACTON
L. E. Atkinson
Harris & Co., Limited
Rockwood
W. Williams
Soviabie
Rot
Marion & Hamion
Universty
Monticeal
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