Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills End Patient's Grippe Aftermath
A testimonial from T Barenicott of Aylmer Ontario credits Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills with restoring strength and nerve stability after a severe La Grippe. He notes improved energy, sleep, circulation, and overall health after using the remedy bought at Richard's Drug Store.
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Milburn
T. Barenicott
Aylmer
Ont
Richard
Grippe
M.P. Campbell
the Baptist Church
Essex
Doan
Sharon
Blood Pure Promise in Burdock Blood Bitters Claim
A vintage remedy blurb asserts that pure blood keeps the body healthy and impure blood corrupts the system. It promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as transforming impure or watery blood into rich pure blood and claims disease germs cannot lurk in the body when B B B is used.
Joshua the Great Leader and the Sun That Stood Still
A Washington despatch recounts Rev. Dr. Talmage praising Joshua as a divinely favored leader. He narrates the Jordan crossing, Jericho’s fall, Ai’s capture, and Gibeon’s defense, framing Joshua’s victories as guided by God while noting the sun and moon halted to aid a final triumph. Rahab’s mercy stands as a counterpoint to Israel’s conquests. The sermon culminates in Joshua’s valedictory at age 110 and a final imagined headstone bearing sun and moon achievements.
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Washington
Dr. Talmage
Joshua
Moses
Jordan
Mount Lebanon
Jericho
Gibeon
Ajerlon
Saimedad
Joshimas Reiied
Ajalon
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Cure Ad
Reprint advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal teething remedy for crying children. Claims quick relief, cures diarrhoea and stomach issues, softens gums, and provides overall energy. One bottle priced 25 cents, sold by druggists worldwide.
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Mrs. WiNsLow
Winslow
United States
England Makes Gold Dear and Hedges Reserves
A London paper notes the Bank of England raises the gold price to attract gold deposits, making gold dear in Britain. It contrasts with France’s use of silver payments and mentions foreign gold recoinage concerns. It also cites French and German banks storing foreign money for profit as exchange rates move.
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Great Britain
Bank of England
London
England
Bank of France
France
Germany
Painter Lynn C Doyle Keeps Silent Vows in Violet
A quirky verse tells of a cheerful painter who teases a sleeping girl with colors yellow ochre and umber. He vows never to abandon her, toiling for love, keeping his pledge in violet under the name Lynn C Doyle.
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Sienna
Violet
Lynn C. Doyle
Good Credentials Amid Kidnap Fear Sparks Social Debate
A distressed mother laments the danger to her child in the hands of kidnappers while a sympathizing friend urges concern for social prestige. The exchange explores fear, reputation, and public response to a troubling incident.
Interesting Items About Our Own Country and Allies
A digest of items notes the Welland Canal opening on April 22, a general marine engineers strike across lakes, and Yukon liquor intake last year totaling 71,635 gallons. Ottawa adds five policemen, London plans to recruit the Ronald Engine Works relocations, and Brantford seeks a 1-cent drop-letter rate. Edmonton cites a Nahdis outbreak of grippe near Fond du Lac, Kingston voters to fund a $60,000 by-law for a $200,000 smelter by a Chicago firm, while Hamilton merchants urge Court reforms to collect debts under $25.
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Wellend
Marine Engineers
Yukon
Ottawa
Society of Engineering and
Apee Science
Lonon
Sault Ste. Marie
London
Ronald Engine Works
Brantford Board of Trade
Edmonton
Fond du Lac
Kingston
Chicago
Hamilton
New British Titles and Plans Stir Public Interest
Grand Master title conferred on the Duke of Connaught. England prepares for a census on March 81st. British naval estimates total £1,200,000. Lord Lister gazetted as Queen Victoria’s sergeant-surgeon to King Edward. A national memorial to Queen Victoria will be a personal monument. An American railroad man seeks approval to build an electric road London to Brighton. House of Commons backs an eight hour mining workday bill. The vast steel trust draws London attention and unease. War Office contracts an American merchant for 8,000 felling axes for South Africa. Lancashire firm makes fire and burglar proof glass with strong commercial prospects.
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Order of Bath
Duke of Connaught
England
Lord Lister
Edward
Queen Victoria
London
Brighton
House of Commons
Steel Trust
War Office
South Africa
Lancashire
Capital of US Steel Co set at 1 154 billion
The capital of the United States Steel Company is reported as 1 154 000 000. A police court in Chicago hears a dog respond to its name in a case. A Missouri bill seeks a whipping post. John Hemmerling, a Cleveland City Railway car starter, was shot by his wife after a quarrel. The Rivers and Harbors bill in Senate authorizes over 50 million. A mob in Mateawan New Jersey tortures a man to force a confession about a fire. Ex Governor John P St John of
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United States Steel Company
Chicago
Missouri
John Hemmerling
Cleveland City Railway Co
United States Senate
Mateawan
N. J
John P. St. John
Currie Nation Crusade Defended in Kaiasss Interview
Kaiasss defends Mrs Currie Nation's course in Kansas battle against saints. The interview portrays her crusade as necessary action amid ongoing religious and social tensions influencing the state's civic scene.
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Kaiasss
Currie Nation
Saints
Kansas
Plague and political moves sweep early twentieth century press
Reports from across the world note rinderpest in the Philippines and bubonic plague spreading in Cape Town with 400 of 800 Bombay deaths. Marseilles docks strike by 3000 workers and denmark selling West Indies to the United States. Other items include wireless plans between Paris and Brussels and new electric streets in Cardiff Heim Auckland. A girls scholarship is founded in Cape Town as a memorial to Queen Victoria.
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Philippines
Cape Town
Marseilles
United States
Denmark
West Indies
Bombay
Paris
Brussels
Cardiff
Wales
Manheim
Germany
Auckland
New Zealand
The Trail of the Vandal Sacking Pekin Palaces
A Bavarian paper quotes a military writer detailing the loot during the Pekin palace sack. Walls were bare and furniture scarce as heavy items like clocks statues and gilded ornaments were seized or smashed. Emperors apartments and private mansions suffered extensive pillage.
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Pekin
Imperial Summer Palace
Lotos Lake
Imperial Palace
China
Conversation as Small Talk in Social Encounters
A reflective view on conversation argues that small talk, though often dismissed as trivial, serves a social function. It eases initial acquaintance by allowing individuals to gauge each other before discussing weightier subjects.
Boldness in Asking About Personal Finances Shown Offensive
In a discussion about etiquette, the writer notes that probing questions about rent and salary irritate friends of short acquaintance. A Canadian stereotype is cited, stressing conversations should stay general. Older relatives overstep boundaries with young friends, making such inquiries inappropriate and intrusive.
Army officers to wear uniforms in public nationwide
A London despatch reports a new army order requiring all officers to wear their uniform in public and at theatres or entertainment venues starting April 2. The rule covers Household regiments foot guards and cavalry and is seen as a move to boost recruiting though it is unpopular in smart society. Earl Roberts and the King have discussed the subject extensively.
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London
Earl Roberts
King
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DR. Wood
Canaan
Rahab
Barcheler Rose
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