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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 07, 1911
Page
3
An advertisement claims Dr Hamilton's Pills cure bad color tongue furred eyes dull appetite poor digestion and weak liver tone and enliven the system. It promises renewed strength clear complexion and ro bust health after one night with a 25 cent price at all dealers.
In Virginia Sallie the cook welcomes attention to her cooking prowess with chickens in castor oil. Marjorie minds her grandfather, asking her mother to handle letters to her travelling father while she weighs what her parent hears about God.
The article extols Kendall's Spavin Cure as an effective urgent treatment for ringbones spavins curbs and other equine ailments. It notes J B Kendall Co发布 a booklet Treatise on the Horse and His Diseases freely through druggists and by mail from Dr B J Kendall Enorburg Falls VT.
A reflective piece on house design during the building season contrasts practical layouts with neglected servant quarters. It argues for humane servant living spaces, fair hours, and respect, noting class tension and inconsistent attitudes toward domestic workers. The essay touches on color in decor and includes recipes for Peach Rice Meringue and Apple Charlotte.
The passage notes how F. G. Ireland admits to misspelling Stevenson and includes an excerpt from Stevenson's rebuke about the mix up of Stephenson and Stevenson. It questions the identity of the American publisher responsible and ponders consequences and judgment from Stevenson.
An article notes the shift toward large factories but shows a small portable ice machine using evaporation cooling. It explains latent heat, an evacuated chamber, a rotary pump, and an absorber with sulfuric acid to remove vapor, enabling ice to form in a carafe or wide mouth vessel.
The article recalls Paris bouquinistes and the honest dealer Xavier Marmier who bought a book for two pence and later gave five francs, plus a tale of a dealer dinner funded by Marmier. It notes the quayside stalls, their social role, and the aura of old books.
An advertisement touts Holloway's Corn Cure as removing corns rapidly by a simple route. It urges readers to try the remedy and be convinced of its effectiveness.
George Pulos of Ont reports severe cold turning to catarrh in 1903. After four doctors failed, a friend recommended Catarrhozone in 1910. He bought the outfit, was completely cured, and endorses it as the grandest medicine. He warns against substitutes and notes sales in multiple sizes.
A poetic line describes a silent river winding toward the sea, existing long before Cadmup’s first reed and promised to keep flowing even after every reader has finished. It frames a timeless, enduring image of nature beyond human span.
The Amedian discusses removing stamps as mail traffic grows. Bavaria already stamps large consignments with postmarks, saving paper and printing costs. A machine stamping letters could act as receipt and date record, with periodic post office inspection and regular billing.
The Washington monument shows slight shifts on hot days as the apex shifts north due to stone expansion. A copper wire 174 feet long with a plummet in water records movement at noon and under high winds. Subtle crust vibrations are detected by the instrument, revealing measurable but minor activity.
The text notes Africa as home to typical vipers while no true viper species lives in the New World. It groups North American venomous snakes as a sub family Grotalinae including rattlesnake copperhead water moccasin bushmaster and ferderance. The world embraces losing money.
Advertisement touts Dr Thomas' Kelectric Oil as a magical cure for sores and similar troubles. Claims it drives away sores swiftly and urges all afflicted to apply soon. Describes the remedy as cheap yet powerful, with no equal at any price.
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