Taft Handshake Tallies Reach Amazing Heights
A reminiscence on President Taft's New Year handshake runs through a humorous calculation. It estimates the total inches of handshakes at about 10 023 inches, equating the combined reach to over 4 150 feet when compared with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Washington Monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
White House
Jon
Abe
Clap
Collowss
Eiffel Power
Metropolitan Life Tower
Blager Bulldog
Washington Monument
Bt. Peter's
Rome
Pereces
Eiffel Tower
Metropolitan Tower
Binger Building
St. Peter's Dome
D D D Prescription and Local Gossip Spark Reader Interest
A fragment lists a skin remedy claim for eczema and itching, praising D D D Prescription with thymol and wintergreen oil, offering a free trial bottle. The text also quips about Sanford’s Weekly editor and a local nursery ad, reflecting era gossip and product promotion in a small town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocklels
Lewis
Muskoka Banatorium Faces Reduced Operations
The Muskoka Banatorium records reveal a planned reduction in operations by twenty five percent, aligning with similar cuts seen at Pim Ume and other institutions. Officials cite budget constraints and ongoing maintenance as factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskoka
The Pulpit and Pew in Modern Faithful Practice
An old farmer and a young man discuss a hidden picture revealing how attentive pews shape pulpit power. The piece argues ministers must demand consistent effort and preparation, warning that neglect by congregations or preachers weakens faith and divine blessing.
Tanack Hined Bitterns Promises Relief From Dyspepsia
A testimonial from Mrs. B.C. Gross Bettia Out claims Tanack Hined Bittern cured chronic dyspepsia after four bottles. She says it enabled her to do housework and eat freely, with her son’s stomach pain and rheumatism improving after taking two bottles. Manufactured by The T. Milam Co. Limited Tarqaic Oat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Gross
Bettia
Eiting Woods
T. Milam Co. Limited
Tarqaic
Oat
Dickie’s Anti Goosamplive Syrup Advertises Relief
An old health ad explains cold causes from rapid temperature shifts and damp drafts. It promotes Dickie’s Anti Goosamplive Syrup as the best remedy for bronchial disorders and coughs, claiming notable relief and pricing it at 23 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickie
Parne Joe's Vegetable Pills Advertised for Fever
A quack remedy touts Parne Joe's Vegetable Pills as effective against fever and ague and digestive disturbances. It claims to improve blood quality and shorten attacks, urging relief for those repeatedly troubled by these ailments.
Couple’s Wedding Day Confusion and Irony
A couple married in a ceremony, the wife weeps while the groom jokes about cooking. The scene blends humor and domestic confusion with a quip about being an effltee and lack of cooking, reflecting a playful domestic miscommunication.
Household Medicine and Remedies Promoted in Ad
An advertisement extols Dr Thomas Kelecific Ol at home use as a cheap effective remedy for various ailments. It claims it is a true household medicine and urges keeping it handy for unexpected calls. It mentions Mothers and a worm expeller product and notes PortInadhy and stubbornness as minor themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Taylor
Blum
Texas
Miles
Tex
Thomas
Kelecifio Ol
Zac-Bok
Mr. Marsh
Dolorimler Ave
Montreal
Zam-Bok Company
Ccrama
Handa
Yam-Buk
Area Zam-Buk Co
Toronto
Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup Promoted For Bronchitis
An advertisement extols Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a cure and preventive for bronchitis. It cites a case of a seven year old girl recovering from a bad cold that worsened into bronchitis after trying the syrup, and claims the medicine cured her with further purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonl
John D. MacDonald
College Grant
N.S
Wood
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The
Acton Free Press
Erie
Rema
Dowd
Tafto
Warren JorEs
Springhill Tribune
Sanford
Sanfords Weekly
Ubis
N.S. Santford
Weg
Jordan
Nwe
Tribune
Uleo
Affrere Sanford
Nursray
Mearest
Canada
Weite
Heowa Bros .Co
Norserymen
Brown's Nurserlee
Welland Co
Ontario
Casodiza
Rae
Guania
Nim Owwmote
Zion's
td$Jeich Blu
Anan Ped
Hodak
Euine
Tle
Emil Ing
Phan
Kidnet
Coe
Booth
H. T. Booth Go, Ltd
Fort Erle
Acton
A. T. Brown
Fletcher's
Castoria
Warren Park
Emia Peery Ee Bie Sie
Bears
Ales
Fletcher
Gonle
Corus
Halloway’s Com Oure
Victoria City
London
Hong Kong
Mary Lebeau
Hilison
Milburn
Milbaro
T. Milburn Co
Eee Ta
Ont
Foundation
Princinisa Firat
Hou
Paine
A.T. Brown
Viattor
Atle & Liver
Ublg
Dr. Miles’ Nervine
Miles’ Nervine
Nervine
Wilms Medical CO
Teronts
Canae
Eprech
Robert
Richard
Hobby
Dicky
Elde
Cnoklog
Psile
Rocial
Alonry George
W. R. Fickding
PortInadhy
A. I. Brown
Mill Street
Victon, Ont
R. E. Nelson
Mitel
Siar
Tin Acton
Office of
Red McNabb
Mill St
Suse
Guelph Oe
Phignie
Storey
Urey
Storey’ & Son, Limited
Cansidas Oldest Glovers
GRAND TRUNK_RAILWAY
John Muilliaaks
Georgetown, Ont
INO
Wbualber
Tha Bertin
Jasper Braun
Wim. Hemstreet
Aurvoonding
Yonthill
Stone & Wellington
Everton
Eden Mills
Manitoba
Ny Eels
Hi Heat
Reen
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