Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Story and Rise
The article recounts Lydia E Pinkham’s life from an Indiana farm family to founder of Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. It notes her early work using roots and herbs, the 1873 financial crisis, and how the remedy grew through kitchen labs, pamphlets, and newspaper ads. It highlights her meticulous records of women’s cases and the ongoing work of her daughter, now continuing the advisory network “Yours for Health.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seana
Isaac Pinkham
Pas Teal
Chhildren
Lydia E. Pinkham
York
Brooklyn
Boston
Lydia
L. E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lydia i Brother
Pink
Lydia E. Pink
A Vespra Colony in Alberta
A letter from Killam Alberta dated December 28 1907 reports weather crops and settlement progress in the Vespra Colony. It notes a cool wet growing season followed by a good harvest, minimal snowfall, and bright conditions since September. It lists local businesses schools and multiple settlers and firms including McGowan Carson Stewart Massey Harris Crown Hill and Cotton Bros with prospects for growth and a confident outlook for settlers and infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killam
Barrie
Messrs
W. R
O. E. McGowan
Simcoe
Nimeelf
Forbes Wattie
Chas, Stewart
Massey-Harris, Company
William Grant
Crown Hill
Cotton Bros
Finlay Bros., Coutts
Key Bros
Dalston
O. Wright
Minesing Station
J. B. Graham
Loonsdale
Vespra
Alberta
Christmas notices and deaths upset Bella Ewart
Dec 80 villagers mourn the sudden death of Mrs Emma Bear of Bella Ewart on Xmas morning. John Doolittle is poorly but recovering. Elwood Sheldon returns from Cobalt for the holidays. Xmas tree events at Churchill and Duntroon church services report good turnout and proceeds over 40 dollars. A wedding by Rev L McLean unites Norman Wilson and Lydia Rogersop of Townemp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Bear
Bella Ewart
John Doolittle
Elwood Sheldon
Cobalt
al Wood
Churchill
Duntroon
Rev. L. McLean
Santa Claus
Norman Wilson
Lydia Rogersop
Thorafay
Minard's Liniment Endorsed by Halifax Doctor
G Dustan of Halifax N S, a chartered accountant, writes that after twenty years of use Minard's Liniment is highly recommended by a prominent Montreal physician as a great Nova Scotia liniment. He notes its effectiveness for rheumatism and sprains with a strong endorsement from 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
Liniment Co., Limited
Montreal
Nova Scotia
Co. G. Dustan
Chartered Accountant
Halifax
N. 8
Gilchrist Area Christmas Social and Visits
Decembers news notes from Gilchrist describe Munroe visiting from Portage La Prairie and Archie Pue and Martha Day visiting relatives in the area. The Caldwell couple celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on December 24. Martha Brown returns from Markham, and several Toronto figures visit relatives here. Leonard Caldwell recovers from illness. Local entertainment on Christmas Eve raises proceeds of 21 dollars. Minard’s Liniment is advertised for cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Munroe
Portage la Prarie
Archie Pue
Toronto University
H. Gilchrist
Martha Day
Toronto
R. Gilchrist
Martha Brown
Markham
Dr. Gilchrist
George Gile
H. Christ
Guthrie Baren
Leonard Caldwell
T. N. Caldwell
Queen's University
Kingston
Tom
Joseph Wear-dng
University
Archie Gilchrist
Toronto Medical College
Doctor Wanted To Amputate A Monti
A reader describes severe toe infection after corn removal and a failed healing, then credits Zam-Bak with rapid relief and full recovery. The testimonial claims Zam-Bak heals cuts, wounds, eczema, ulcers, boils, sores, and related conditions, priced 50 cents per box or 8 boxes for $1.25 from Zam-Bak Co. Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zam-Bok
Zam-Bok Co
Toronto
Christmas gathering at Methodiat church entertains visitors
Utopia Christmas event drew guests despite a stormy evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Tupling Honeywood J Foster and Master T Siddle Mr and Mrs Cross son of Hanteville Mrs J Fellows and two daughters Hawkstone Misses Tarley Toronto Mr and Mrs Cuthbert and Mrs W Dobgon Barrie Mrs Allen Creemore and child visiting Mrs John Bell. J Bell recovering after long illness Mrs M Bell visiting Ivy with daughter Mrs D Jennett. Mr and Mrs Cook Barrie visiting James Beckerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utopia
Methodiat Enarchast
Tupling
Honeywood
J. Foster
T. Siddle
Cross
Hanteville
J. Fellows
Hawkstone
Tarley
Toronto
Cuthbert
W. Dob‘gon
Barrie
Christmas Activities and Visiting Residents in Craighurst
Mrs Bailey and her son visit relatives in the area and note changes since leaving eleven years ago. Jas Morrison spends Christmastide with family near Winnipeg after eleven years away. A Sunday School cantata Santa Claus Visit at Public Hall raises funds for the church. A list of relatives and travelers from Barrie Kenora ColdwaterCollingwood Wabaushene Toronto Yellow Grass Sask to spend holidays at home. Mr and Mrs Dunn from Yellow Grass attend church and plan a wedding tour in Ontario.
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Craighurst
G. C. Caston
John Caston
Kenora
Coldwater
G. Morrison
Collingwood
M. Morrison
Waubaushene
Mildred Hart
Toronto
Raby Hart
Pearceley
K. Hart
Barrie
Higman
T. Higgins
J. Gray
E. Gray
John Thornton
E. Dunn
Ethel Ford
Yellow Grass
Sask
Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Dunn
Ontario
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Globe
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Examiner
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Gilchrist
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Edison Phonograph
Edison
Sree Par Rs National Phonograph Co
Lakeside Ave
Orange
N. J
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Cowan
Maple Leet
the Cowan CO. Limited
Brick
Otter
Caste Se
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