Aunty Lil’s Tales and a Ringing Night in New York World
A reader recalls Aunty Lil recounting tales of Bouidlinas and Ddulél, interwoven with fears and songs about Puss-in-Booze and Jack and Jill. The narrative hints at memory, longing, and a looping confession as the night wears on in New York World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Jill
Ian
Aunty
Lil
New York World
Opie
Munn & CO
Broadway
New York
Living a Pure Life and Steadfast in Duty
A compact guide urges living a pure life and doing your level best by practicing kindness to the poor and hearing before judging. It calls for thinking before speaking, standing by principles, avoiding gossip, bridle of a slanderous tongue, fair business dealings, helping the unfortunate, keeping promises promptly, and restraining others from wrong acts.
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Miracle Cure
Medical advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a universal cure for suffering, citing Mrs. Hopper's testimonial of recovery from long debility after years of failed treatments. The ad urges belief in the remedy and claims it can transform a failing health into renewed vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Mrs. Hopper
Thornhill, Ont
Paince
Fof
Jen
John Beaumont
Wlora
Rheinmatig Cire
AY A Brew
Grace’s Ride Turns Graceful to Bicycle Face
A nostalgic verse recalls a maiden Grace and a modern shift as she takes to a bicycle. An old advertisement touts Dre Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a premier summer remedy for digestive complaints in all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Bert
Guy
Dre Fowler
Worm Exterminator Claims Quick Relief for Child Ills
If children moan in sleep and show appetite loss pale face and nose picking the likely cause is worms. Mother Graves Worm Exterminator allegedly removes the pests at once easing the child’s suffering. A burglar’s quip shows a lawyer’s name is no guarantee of law.
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President Polk
White House
Lowell
Docton Ayer
Mr. Polk
Ayer
T.trow
The
Acton Free Press
Edith
Aheo
le Fanu
George IV
Ireland
Dublin
Clude
Begorra
Caroline
England
Mr. Pitt
London
Sqehy
Eaya
Windom
Oe Dayaurinjoy
Mina Balin
Tommy Tucker
Mr. Tucker
Lisenaa
Strathalair
Man
Curus
Hoods
Hood
Ile
Pyle
Windunn
Indson Bros
Watford, Ont
Augus
Hamby
Belleville
Ont
Enya
Joas
Eppetite
Dopu
Sidney
Doan
Malban
T. Milburn ¢. CO
Toronto
Johnny
Wingham
Parmen
John Buell
Gaga
A. T. Brown
Jas. B. Crocker
South Farmington
Annapolis
Mrs. Mulcaly
Anner
J. Errolet
Smill
Merrickville
Buainosa
Hoe
Tsay
Ape
C. I. Hood & Co
Bobby
Scott
Anada
Davis & Lawrence Co., Ltd
Montreal
Bbdds
Victor Auger
Ottawa
Parmelena Piie
Haggard
Yellow
Prica
Perry-Davie
Parmeloo
rdgestsetZe
Barglara
Connecticut
Johnny Get Your Gun
Dr. Low
Norway
Fret
Scott & Bowne
Itelleville, Ont
B. B
Nat
Tila
Dean Bina
Lawson
Moncton
William
McKinley Blanks
Garret Hobart Dashes
Halpted
Rent
L. Brxottaat
Actos
March Loth
Castoria
Northrop & Iyman
Thomas
King
Hughson Sts
Hamileson
Crossley
Brussels
Marseilles
Gotton
Dresden
Ontario
Thomas C.watkins
Gents’ Furnishings’ Department
ACTON
Foot of Willow St
J. A. Speight & Co., Undertakers and
Acton, Ont
J. A. Speight & CO
Cto Ton
Bill Nye
Shorey
Rigby
Davidson& Hay
Best
Ory
Noy Apa
Aaa Pena
OL Sete
Grand Trank Railway
Cloniny Malls
Westeod Mill
OB Printing
H. P. Moore
Jakes
GE Jri
Brown's Drug Store
James Clark
Brantford
America
Maple Leaf
Eeve
Patent Keller
John Av’qugen
ALBO
Bristol
Ee Pra
Ray
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