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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1910
Page
3
A Brockville area farmer, P. P. Quinn, details a sprained right ankle and left wrist relief after using Nerviline. He swears it reduced swelling and pain, urging readers to keep Nerviline at home for emergencies. The Catarrbozone Co. of Kingston sells Nerviline in 50¢ and 25¢ bottles.
Astronomer Royal William Christie retired from Greenwich Observatory after forty years noting progress from photography. He said eighteen observatories mapped 26284 stars in a catalog section, while Greenwich counted 719088 stars using photo tech. He cited the discovery of Jupiter's outer satellite in February 1908 via photography.
South American birds gather in a common space to dance with singing or instrumental accompaniment. A brilliant orange and scarlet Seer-like species leads the circle by stepping to the center with courtly motions, performing a minuet before leaping and whirling to exhaustion.
A reader from Altamahan shares relief from acne and scarring after using D D D Prescription. The ad touts D D D as a penetrating, safe remedy for eczema and skin impurities, claiming root-cause action and quick results. It invites readers to request a free trial bottle from D D D Laboratories in Toronto.
A detailed survey of Empire frock silhouettes in ninon and satin with intricate embroidery. Describes hats, bonnets, and caps in velvet, satin, and Japanese brocades, plus coiffure trends from curls to center parts and the rivalry of bonnet versus hat for autumn.
Dr. D. K. Pearsons of New York once earned a modest living as a doctor and built a $10 million fortune from real estate and timber. Now at ninety, he still has $5 million to give away and believes he may not be able to die poor. He admits receiving 5,000 begging letters, mostly from those seeking funds for marriage portions, and notes his philanthropy has funded 47 colleges and institutes across 24 states as his surrogate offspring.
The article reviews two odd patent ideas. One uses a chain on the horse’s forelegs to trip it if it bolts. The other conceals the animal under the wagon, lifting it with a windlass to shield from weather and prevent obstruction. Both aim to save energy and protect riders and horses.
The piece surveys the rise of the picture postcard as a commercial instrument. It notes fast photographers and agents behind rural images that capture quaint clapboard architecture and tranquil landscapes. It questions motives behind postcard use and its social utility in summer correspondence.
A lad from Tantallon Saskatchewan writes to the Detroit Front Press editor seeking publication of a matrimonial plea. He describes a club of American members with various professions seeking marriage opportunities and promising support for a new home. The letter requests publication to receive timely and respectful consideration.
When Holloway's Corn Cure is applied to a corn or wart it kills the rooth and the callosity comes out with out injury to the flosn.
A wartime style testimonial claims severe illness and constipation were cured by Fruit-E-tives. The letter signed Mare Joseph Leritta promotes a tonic sold by Ottawa dealers, citing a dramatic life saving cure after long suffering.
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A historical note touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil as alcohol free and lasting in effect. It argues the blend of six essential oils provides superior preventive and healing power with no alcoholic content.
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