Drop Drunkards and Cuspidors in Church
A ragged compilation of overheard bits and moralizing ads. It centers on Tim the drinker’s downfall, Irish banter about “Take A Drop,” and a country church joke proposing two men be appointed as cuspidors to curb spitting during services. The piece blends sensational quips with cautionary tales about whiskey’s ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Mike
Flaherty
Tim
Reenay Shannon
Mae
Ontario
Bro. A
Bro. BR
Wonders of the Business World and Market Snippets
A humorous slice on business roles and quirks features a tailor of workplace foibles, from a cautious painter to a shrewd cargo porter. It highlights sales managers who watch costs, stenographers mindful of language, and purchasing agents who see no favors in price quotes. The column name drops several notable officials and historical names, weaving misprints with iodine-scented moral cues about patience, prudence, and integrity in commerce.
Fragments reveal conflicting views on Nimwelf incident and a wedding joke
An incoherent report discusses alleged nautical maneuvers and a controversial theory about winged devices paring a vessel, with expert counterpoints from Mr Allingham. It also mentions a patent medicine claim and a street scene where a man explains his “golden wedding” status, ending with a wife joke about being the third.
Free Press Offers $500 Cure Trial To Sick Readers
James W Kidd of Toronto offers to give away a $1.00 treatment to five hundred Free Press readers as proof of his claimed cure for rheumatism kidney trouble bronchitis liver and blood disorders among others. Readers must mail in a coupon with no charge and no money will be asked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Free Press
Scientia
Julia W. Kidd
Humber
Stecuran
James W. Kidd
Toruste
Canada
Unch
Gin Pills Claims Cure All Aches Suffering
A fragmented ad cites Gin Pills promising swift relief for back pain rheumatism asthma and urinary issues. It touts testimonials like Tyons Brook Nova Scotia editor and mentions Dr Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as another claimed cure with broad success.
Fragmentary note on street cross and test wording
A partial, unclear text fragment mentions Post Office Street and a cross at Ne. and an implied test. The source is damaged with garbled bits and no clear event, date, or identifiable entities beyond generic street names.
Fragmentary chant at service mocks pilgrim wordplay
Fragment describes a church service where playful mispronunciations of "pilgrim" and a chaotic scene cause amusement. The text notes a singer’s high key cry and a caller's mockery, with the crowd reacting as a decoration and response disrupts gravity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirgen Wong
Tellor
Walter and Ale Face Punishment in Household Spat
A messy, OCR style passage shows Walter eight, Ale mischievous with red ink on his mother’s pomerinian. The father intervenes as Lucy, Walter’s sister, stands by in the room. A punishing scene unfolds with a clumsy, tense exchange over misbehavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Lucy
Uline
Slo
Vegetable Pitta and Public Notice of Market Value
The passage notes many pills marketed as Parma’s Vegetable Pitta, widely valued and gaining public attention. It mentions long endurance, substantial advertisement, and recognition without extra promotion, indicating a shift in perceived worth among readers and sellers.
Zam-Buk Healing Claim Ad Put To Test
A vintage style ad extols Zam-Buk as a magical wound and skin cure. It cites a Montreal man named Mr. Marsh, says Zam-Buk cured twenty two years of eczema in months, and claims universal antiseptic action with trials offered by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiha Allegtad
Seb
Allingham
Poamen
Wave Bla
The Cobbler Moves From Dry to Wet Town
A cobbler relocates from Ohio to a nearby town, opens a repair shop, and notes customers prefer buying new shoes and clothing in the dry town. He argues a dry policy harms his business while wet towns force patrons to spend elsewhere, shaping local commerce and footwear choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Nalpine
Trade mark bottle remedy promoted by The T Milburn Co
An advertisement touts a yellow wrapped bottle sold at 28 ned per bottle by The T Milburn Co United Toronto Ont. It claims to cure ailments from digestive issues to nerves with testimonials and an emphasis on relief for many conditions while urging consumers to try the product amid other dubious claims. A stray anecdote about a dinner table misunderstanding closes the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Milburn Co
United
Toronto
Ont
Millurn
Georgn Hound
Nan Wren
Stecht Milburn
Milbura
Milbusa
Neeve Ville
al Euler
T. Milburs Co, Limited
Taroala
Woman's Kidney Medicine Claim Promises Cure
A testimonial from Mary Daly of Weanfield TYkdge claims severe kidney trouble and back pain were relieved by Dean's Kidney Pills after years of illness and failed treatments. The letter advises ordering by mail from The T Milburn Co. and to specify "Woman's" when ordering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary ‘Daley
Weanfield Tykdge, Nla
Dean
Khi
Bon
Eld Bey
T. Milburn Co
United
Train derails on rough Dakota track near night crash
A wrecked Dakota railcar suffered a brake failure on a damaged roadbed. The car lurched and skidded in the center seat area as the train moved, then steadied on a smooth section and resumed travel. Local officials reported light conditions and gate proximity contributing to the mishap.
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Nlight
Meaparney
Anald bachelor seeks relief with healing oil claim
A damaged advertisement-style paragraph touts Electole Oil as a cure for coughs and bronchial issues. It promises rapid relief and urges readers to try the product to end ankle and throat discomfort, presenting a dubious medical claim with no credible evidence.
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Thome
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Acton Free Press
Dana
Fletcher
Cleveland Pialo
Wonders OF the Business World
Cales
Mann
Balter
la Holloway
Cres
John. A. Macdoushh
Alexander Mackensle
John Abbott
John Thompeor
Sir Mackensie Bowell
Charles Tupper
Wilfred Laurier
Borden
Iit
Kor
Houndness Fe
Castoria
Tyons Brook
N.S
Back
Jamhs L. Nauss
Jas. W. Kidd
Post Office
Maka
Cross
Tage
Ninany
Old George
Asiage
Tal
Georges Veven
George
Ron
Ances Hort
de. Wood
Grace
John
Peoria
Lydia E.plukhin
Lydia EL Pinkham
Poorla
Jeusup
Lydia
EK. Pinkham
Jouxri A.’ Lynch
Jessup
Theim
Wwe
Tutilawen
Acton
Gobe Guelph Electric Works
Geo
E. B. Gringer
W. Markel
Guelph. Ont
Emall
F. A. MacLean
Storey's
Storey
W. H. Storey & Son, Limited
Pred Smith
Plumber
Quebec
Guelph
Grand Trunk Railway
Pabyenoer Trains
Ghe
Excelsior Bakery
Utc
Meinz
Finn
T. Statham& Son Bamers and Grocers
Rockwood Chopping Mills
Harris & CO. Limited
Co. Symons Baner
Jamas Goldis Co
Manitoba
T. Statham
Adonias
Clarah
Georgetown
Lawson
Stewarttown
Wells
Rochwood
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