Marvellous Mysteries of Sudden Disappearances Told
A study of stranger vanishings in history notes London cases like the 1804 Bathurst disappearance and the Sofia to Vienna case, then details two Surrey and Sussex events where individuals vanished without a trace. The article weighs motives from political plots to unexplained captive-like transits.
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London
George Jitch
Fitch
Foreign Office
C. Fitzgerald
Sofia
Vienna
S‘itzgerald
Benjamin Bathurst
Lord Bathurst
England
Austria
France
Perleberg
Brandenburg
Etl
Bathurst
Prussia
Fitzgerald
Haslemere
Surrey
Williamson
Gambles With Death on the Castria Afloat
Aboard the liner Castria a cargo fire broke out after a gale left lifeboats damaged. Passengers, mostly French and Italian, were kept below as crew fought the blaze for days and the ship neared port, where the danger became clear.
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Castria
New York
Baby’s Own Tablets Promised to Ease Infant Ailments
Advertorial note touts Baby's Own Tablets as safe, effective remedy for infant stomach pains, colic, and constipation. Claims mother testimonials, no narcotic ingredients, and universal suitability for infants. urges purchase from Dr Williams Medicine Co., Brockville Ontario via druggists or mail order at 50 cents per box.
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Alex. Lafave
Copper Cliff
Ont
Dr. Williams’Medicine Co
Dept. T
Brockville
Entertaining Notes From Mafeking's Festive Scene
The fragment mentions Mafeking with lively scenes of joyous music and celebrations including sing songs gymkhanas and game parties showcasing local merriment and communal festivities.
A Walk to the Moon Experience in a Lunar Walk
A descriptive account explains how a moon walk would feel with compressed air and provisions. It notes extreme lightness, enhanced strength, one sixth gravity, long day and night, intense cold, and a gigantic moon resembling Earth's orbiting body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Express
Nansen
Earth
When Sentries Doze At Four A.M In Sleep
A dated contemplation notes the mysterious four o clock hour when most awakenings fail and sentries doze. It links sleep depth to danger, cites mid night and early morning physiology, and suggests soldiers exploit the weakness for surprise attacks.
The Size Of Soldiers And Their Frailties
A compact analysis argues that stature and weight do little to determine soldiering fitness. It cites Romans, Sikhs, Ghoorkas, and European regiments to show that endurance, nerve, and daily marching ability trump height. City dwellers and countryside men alike prove capable under fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Rome
Europe
Palestine
Jena
Sobraon
Rifle Brigade
London
Roman Republic
Bethnal Green
The Epidemic of Imitated Crimes Across Generations
A historical discussion on crime contagion noting cases where imitation spurred further killings and self harm. It cites 1885 Geneva wife Lombardi who killed her children after reading about a murder and a Hamburg doctor’s astonishment at a student replicating a suggested method of suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Lombardi
Oppenheim
Hamburg
Talking the Thing Over
A young suitor tells a practical father he can marry his daughter but won’t take on her traditional duties. He promises to provide for her while she enjoys Greek readings, piano, theatre, and outside sewing, arguing the wife’s role should change after marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Jones
Treated in Vain by Five Doctors for Kidney Trouble
Waterside New Brunswick September story of W C Anderson who endured kidney trouble for years, seeing five doctors and trying many medicines. He finally found relief with Dodd's Kidney Pills after six boxes cured all symptoms, marking a remarkable recovery and gratitude to the remedy.
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Waterside
N. B
W. C. Anderson
Canada
Mr. Anderson
Dodd
W.C. Anderson
New Brunswick
Doda
Weather and Diamonds Shape Change With Light
A diamond expert notes weather changes how diamonds look. On overcast damp days the pure white diamond can appear straw colored, influenced by surroundings like walls and ceilings. He warns that only clear days reveal true color and cautions buyers to avoid misjudgment under murky conditions.
Blowing His Own Nose Prince Se Digress Doncaster Visit
During George IV s Doncaster visit as Prince Regent he suffered a cold. A royal balcony appearance drew an excited woman asking to see the Prince. A bystander pointed to the crowd and the remark Him! cried the old lady. That the Prince! Why he blows his own nose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George IV
Prince Segent
Doncaster
Yorkshire
Europe
The Cook Quits Over Spite Of Fine Feasting
A household cook resigns after months of service saying the master does not appreciate her cuisine. The mistress asks for details and the cook explains past masters praised the meals, while the current master has remained healthy, leaving her unable to justify staying.
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Jane
Most Wonderful Baby At The Booth
A loud showman invites crowds to see the most wonderful baby for sixpence. An ordinary infant is paraded as the “most wonderful,” with the putative claim backed by the mother’s word as the audience questions the feat.
Adjuncts to Bargaining Enlist Family Talent
Judkins questions how bargains were secured so cheaply as TFoxley reveals his household talents. His wife is an elocutionist, daughter plays piano, George cornet, he violin, Bob banjo, Charley bones, and little Johnnie drums.
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Judkins
Tfoxley
George
Bob
Charley
Johnnie
Dialog Frays Nerves As Strangers Exchange Barbs
A brusque exchange unfolds with Dudely accusing the other of treating him as an idiot and Stranger replying you cannot be such a fool. The terse dialogue hints at an underlying tension and a test of wits between the two men.
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Dudely
Minard’s Liniment Restores Use of Arm in Ontario Note
Glamis Ontario resident R W Harrison reports partial paralysis from a sudden strain improved by a sample of Minard’s Liniment. After continued use his arm is completely restored. Co Co Richards & Co notes “Dear Sirs” authenticity and recommendation.
Child Observation Teaches Pancake Method
A three year old girl named Alice watched her mother cook pancakes then spoke a concise cooking sequence. She advised to put on back turn over on chest then eat, reflecting a practical grasp of cooking steps from a child's vantage point.
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Pekin
Alice
Hinard’s Liniment Cures Dandruff in Soup Incident
A humorous note recounts Hinard’s Liniment claimed to cure dandruff when an old gentleman named Waller spills soup on his back and remains silent, insisting the fault lies entirely with him. The quip reflects a dated newsroom tone and a light human moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller
Minard's Liniment Cures Burns and Perpetual Motion Talk
Weary Willie comments on perpetual motion schemes while Tatterdon Tone questions the purpose. Willie insists such ideas never work, illustrating a humorous exchange about useless schemes and common skepticism.
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Willie
Deafness Cure Claim From Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad
Advertisement from F. J. Cheney & Co claiming deafness caused by catarrh can be healed by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It asserts inflammation of the Eustachian tube causes hearing loss and offers $100 for any incurable case, with circulars free and product sold by a local druggist for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Glove Fit Sparks Breathless Caricature Exchange
In a light moment, Briggs jokes that the woman nearby is not dancing but struggling with new gloves. Griggs questions the scene, and the quip underscores a playful interaction likely from a social or theatrical setting.
Minard's Ointment Sale Across Town
A fragment notes Minard's ointment available widely and questions about Wheeler after his bicycle purchase. It mentions he is on crutches, indicating ongoing mobility issues and a humorous or local-interest tone about recent events.
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Wheeler
Advertiser Notice from The Paper
Reader asks advertisers to note he saw their ad in this paper and that local folks are treated honestly and served with the best.
Unreasonable world gossip stirs a vivacious woman
A vivacious woman laments the world’s unreasonableness. Her husband asks what the difficulty is. She explains that sharing what one hears sparks accusations of gossip, while staying silent leads to being called stupid and commonplace.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
A vintage ad proclaims Mars Wixatow’s Spormine Syrup as a long trusted teething aid for children, claiming soothing gums, pain relief, wind colic relief, and stomach support, priced at twenty five cents and sold by druggists worldwide. A mother recalls a child’s coughing mix mix up at school, trading treats with a friend over the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Wixatow
Minard's Liniment Relieves Neuralgia in Witty Banter
Dialogue notes Tom declaring sentiments and recalling a costly diamond gift to Maud. He asserts medicine eased neuralgia with Minard's Liniment while Maud retorts with a playful quip. The exchange highlights romance and humor over material gestures.
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Hall & Ruckel
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D. Torrance & Co
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New City
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Toronto Street
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