Indians in Oklahoma show parity with Vermont in vehicles
The article notes that in the old Cherokee nation area now in Oklahoma there are as many planes and cars per capita as in Vermont or Delaware. It cites about 200 Seminoles remaining free in Florida’s Everglades, isolated from whites, and not citizens or wards of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Vermont
Delaware
Florida Everglades
Big Cypress Morass
Ponce de Leda
de Soto
Atlantic
United States
Mississippi
Dr Chase's Ointment Said to Cure Eczema in Night
A reader claims Dr Chase's Ointment cured years of eczema after trying many treatments. The letter praises quick relief from stinging and itching and notes a rapid apparent cure with patient care. Mrs Clements of Strange Street, Forgato Ont, endorses the product and urges others to try one box at 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clements
Strange Street
Forgato
Ont
Unases
Onur
Edmanson, Bates & Co, Limited
Toronto
Downtown Confederate Note Scam Ends In Lunch Rebuff
A man entered a downtown restaurant at noon and ordered a substantial luncheon. After eating he slapped a fine bank note on the cashier’s desk, claiming it was Confederate currency. The cashier rejected the note and the meal, stating the bill is no good, while the man said to keep the change and departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eale
Aston Rment
Peter Powell
Briscoe
Bilscoe
TenYearOld Makes Speech for Birthday Gift
A wife receives a birthday gift from her husband and three children. The youngest child, aged ten, is chosen to present the gift after careful preparation. Her speech begins with Dear mamma and acknowledges the husband and three children who contributed to the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamma
Not labeled but famous oil compound travels world
An odd text about Pr. Thomas of Helectric Oil not being born in Canada yet its product gains fame worldwide. It notes its sale and demand in Central and South America the West Indies Australia and New Zealand. A garbled exchange follows about a colored man and a chicken and references to Ham and bees with light dialogue about fame.
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Canada
Pr. Thomas
Central
South America
West Indies
Australia
New Zealand
Pepsin and Thyroid Glands in Medicine Then and Now
The article traces early beliefs about digestion and nutrition from ancient ideas about ostrich stomachs to the modern use of pepsin and thyroid extracts. It notes iodine content, thyroid impact on nutrition, cretinism in parts of Europe, and the therapeutic roles of thyroid extract and adrenaline in surgery, highlighting rapid medical advances over twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Switzerland
Italy
Man Credits Minard's Liniment For Chest Injury Recovery
Dear Sirs I fell on a fence this fall hurt my chest so I could not work and it hurt to breathe I tried many liniments none helped One bone of Minard's Liniment warmed on flannels and applied to my breast cured me completely Signed C HM Collaboom Rossway Digby Co NS
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inard
Lin!ment Co., Limited
Minard
Silly Exchange and Questions in Quiet Street Scene
Muted knocks echo as Mrs. Rawler objects to touching her dress while Mr. Smyler declines to stop smoking in the house. Old Scout gets praise for a good game when bets align. Qutsomehurst residents debated propriety, and Mrs. Jordie invites a boy to Sunday school hoping for good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Mr. Lee
Cautions on Canned Goods Handling and Spoilage
Warning readers about risks of spoiled canned foods. Do not purchase bulging or dented cans as contents may be fermenting or spoiled. If can bulges, dented, or shows signs of gas it should be discarded. Empty contents promptly after opening and inspect seals to avoid poisoning from tainted goods.
Doctor-Mrs Brown hurry to see boy’s illness
The Doctor says he must go at once after Mrs Brown sends for him. Wife asks what’s wrong with the boy. The Doctor mentions a book titled What to do Before the Doctor Comes and hurries to act before it’s read.
Exposed: Suffragette Expulsion Over Weight Loss Motive
A veiled claim says a suffragette was expelled after authorities determined her participation stemmed from hiking to shed weight rather than genuine zeal for the cause. The piece casts doubt on the loyalty and motive within the movement.
Brigandage in North Manchuria Drops Local Stability in 1913
British Acting Consul at Harbin reports unrest in North Manchuria during 1913. Bandits known as Hunghutzu or red beards terrorized the countryside, forcing higher transport costs and lower cereal exports. By April 1913, military actions restored order within 100 miles of Harbin, raising life and property safety.
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Manchuria
A. B. Eastes
Harbin
Cartiers
Chinese Eastern Railway
Dr Williams Pink Pills Endorsement Sparks Woman Health Item
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic for women to combat pallor wrinkles and headaches. A testimonial from Mrs. William Jones of Crow Lake Ontario claims the pills restored health and color after severe fatigue and pale appearance. The note invites readers to buy by mail if not available locally. A separate brief scene mentions a mother stopping a child from hurting kittens as Henry shows them visitors.
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William Jones
Crow Lake
Ont
Dr. Williams
Vuntitl
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Pastor Ryder sermon praised for timing and wit
After Sunday services Deacon Bosworth comments on the pastor’s well timed sermon while Mrs Jwickembury notes Rupert of Hentzaul’s debonair manner. The exchange highlights a crowd admiring punctuality and style as congregants check their watches.
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Ryder
Deacon Bosworth
Rupert of
Marine Eye Remedy Promoted by Drugstores in Chicago
Marine Eye Remedy offered for red weak watery eyes and granulated lids with soothing pain relief. Marine Eye Salve sold in aseptic tubes. Eye Books Free by Mail. Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago advertises products and mail offer for eye care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Swear Said The Bishop On A Joke In A Sea Voyage
A Cork bishop recalls a voyage where a captain’s oath prank tests crew obedience. The bishop’s consent yields a comic ritual that escalates into a storm and a fatal warning about mutiny, ending with the captain swearing to appease the men. The piece shifts to a Gypsy life portrait describing Romany camps, language, customs, and family life, including betrothal rites and superstitions, followed by a courtroom coat theft anecdote and a mock advertisement relic.
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Cork
Elevation of Earl Spencer to Garter Knight
The elevation increases the Garter Knights to thirty, up from twenty five, to meet George III's family needs. The origins of the order are debated with two theories: romantic legends involving a Countess of Salisbury and Edward III, or a prosaic vow to St. George tied beneath the knee. The blue silk strip with diamond border is tied to the honor.
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Earl Spencer
George III
Salisbury
Edward III
Richard
St. George
The Spy Problem and Youth Groups
The World's Work notes that gangs form in schools and places boys gather. It states that while gangs threaten morals and order, guidance by Scouts YMCA Salvation Army and other bodies can channel energy into constructive outcomes that help boys grow into responsible adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scouts
Y.M.C.A
Salvation Army
Boy Scouts
Edmonton Journal
Mount Desert Bans Automobiles Within Town Limits
Mount Desert Maine reaffirmed a ban on all automobiles inside its corporate limits. Advocate John D Rockefeller Jr said he chose the village for a family getaway to avoid cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Edward Island
Mount Desert
Maine
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Worth That Much Anyway At The Exhibition Frames Worth More
A dialogue depicts Mrs Exe How and Mr Dauber debating the value of an exhibition picture and its frame. Mrs Richquick John comments on need for a new parlor while Mr Richquick resists changing clothes and rooms, reflecting household pressures and social banter.
Why He Was Dejected at the Suffrage Parade
A renowned university professor active in the women's suffrage movement carried a banner in a New York parade. His wife urged a stronger display, but he explained the banner read Any man can vote Why can't I revealing his quiet protest. The text also touts Miller's Worm Powders as a trusted worm destroyer with swift relief for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Not Half Enough Kitty Love Makes The World Go Round
A playful note on romance and social life, contrasting grand statements about love with the speaker’s difficulty finding suitable suitors. The line hints at social expectations and humorous self awareness in dating among young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Appearances Deceptive Aunt and Niece Dialogue
A dialogue reveals Aunt fretting over her niece’s associates. The niece retorts that the smooth-faced Thorpe isn’t as charming as appearances suggest, hinting at misunderstandings about youth. The exchange reflects themes of trust and appearances versus reality.
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Thorpe
Judge and Witness Exchange on Visible Means of Support
A humorous exchange unfolds as Sambo challenges the concept of visible means of support. The judge clarifies it means something observable, prompting a quip about his wife weighing 3805 pounds. The dialogue hints at comic misunderstanding and a mention of an investment in a flying machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sambo
Lawdy
Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills Claim Time Tested Formula
Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills are said to be made by a formula used a century ago by the Indians and learned by Dr. Morse. The pills are promoted as a world widely used household remedy for constipation and kidney and liver troubles. They are claimed to act promptly and effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
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Harry
England
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Rawny
Tye
Winchester
Eddy
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Temperance Street
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