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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1911
Page
6
William Ragin of Brockville Ontario writes that eight years of catarrh left him a chronic sufferer who spent four hundred dollars before trying Catarrhozone. He says after six dollars for Catarrhozone he was completely cured and remains well, claiming the medicine gives lasting relief and permanent cure.
Rhyme about a farmer's bond with his cow My Bess. The speaker describes meeting at sunset near daisies on a grassy rise and sharing evenings while she provides milk. The poem notes they met in May and vows not to sell as long as she yields bright quarts of milk daily.
A young boy questions his minister's attire during a church visit while his mother urges patience. Across the world, a tale from Stuart Town recalls a long-lost father meeting a son after forty years, and a London slice notes large Italian communities with varied professions. Tips on cleaning glass with turpentine and alcohol end the excerpt.
A collage of old time quips and anecdotes features a boy’s name mix up with Nellie the cat, a cinch of a widow’s sigh over marriage, pithy classroom quips about Earth as God’s footstool, and little kids mispronouncing words. In New York a boy worries about a missing watch, a clever note in a barrel mocks the Black Hand threat, and a judge’s wit provokes a sharp retort from a young lawyer. A parade of humorous misunderstandings, dialect trials, and social quirks unfolds across parks, trains, stores, and the Tremont Theatre with neutral, non-graphic humor and gentle social color.
Canadian horses racing in Uncle Sam's territory gain purses as champions from Ontario and Chatham push hard. Ritchie 2:11 1-4 leads, beating Nut Noor’s 2:06 3/4 in Findlay. Canalinn sets 2:12 pace at Titville, Art Bedford’s King Reo places second in 2:17. Indian-paced rivals show strong mile potential amid midseason surge.
The remedy’s popularity grows as druggists and patent medicine dealers keep stocks to meet demand. It is described as pleasant to take and said to guarantee relief from throat and lung ailments caused by exposure, drafts, or sudden temperature changes.
A vintage ad touts Putnam's Dainless Corn Extractor as a solution for painful corns. It claims soreness ends in twenty four hours and full removal in a day or two, with the product sold by druggists for 25 cents.
At Corry Virginia the Canucks took two firsts and two seconds in a fast half mile pace meet. Mattie Chimes 2:07 14 driven by Toor won the free for all pace after eight heats and set a new eight heat world record on the half mile track. Hall won the 2:15 pace in straight heats with a 2:11 1 2 second heat record. Isa D ran lame after a Canadian circuit. Harry Hill from Toronto showed strong heat pace with a 2:12 1 4 heat and 2:13 1 4 full, while Dr Wilkes 2:17 12 from Brantford tied for second money. Uhlan equalled the world wagon record but fell short of a new mark on the mile.
Many horsemen await Ablan to challenge the world trotting record and possibly dethrone Lou Dillon before the racing season ends, as optimism grows for a new trotting champion.
The article recalls William Kemp the Elizabethan dancer famed for the Nine Days Wonder dance from London to Norwich in 1699 and his influence on stage roles such as Dogberry and Peter. It notes his self description of mad jigging and merriment, the reception by Norwich and London mayors, and mentions scarce extant copies of his pamphlet and possible later Alpine feats.
A study of the red-legged partridge introduced by Spaniards four centuries ago shows adaptive changes. The bird’s back has shifted from russet to gray to blend with gray volcanic rocks, while the beak lengthens and thickens by a quarter and legs grow longer and stouter to suit life among island rocks and mountains.
Delhi readies for King George’s December Durbar with extensive works on roads water supply railways and sanitation to serve up to half a million visitors. Overseen by Maharajahs of Gwalior and Bikanir with Sir John Jewett and General Cox as British reps, the visit runs December 7 to 16 and includes a state entry and meetings with rulers.
Worms intchildren cause convulsions and often death if untreated. Mother Graves Worm Exterminator offers protection against these distressing afflictions.
A letter from Thomas Goss of Paris Ontario claims 18 months of muscular rheumatism ended after using Nerviline. He says four bottles eliminated pain, praising Nerviline as the poor man’s best friend. Marketed in 26 and 60 cent bottles worldwide.
The article describes King George and Queen Mary’s ascent of royal pageantry in Delhi with a December 12 Durbar, jewel rich regalia, gold harnessed elephants, and a royal camp. A week of events follows including polo, investiture, troop review, and military races, as England detaches itself from criticism and embraces Indian opinion.
An item from Warper's Magazine presents a literary fragment with Montaigneesque reflections on suffrage and social roles, followed by a classical poem portion addressed to a Lady of Loves. The two pieces juxtapose social commentary and archaic verse in one trimmed excerpt.
A veteran claims parme lees vegetable Tilly pills work in all weather and latitudes from tropics to Arctic. The pills resist climate change, stay fresh, and retain strength unlike many pills now on the market. They are advertised as a reliable companion for the rider.
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