Skin trouble for 25 years seeks relief in emollients
A reader from Canton Quebec recounts a 25 year skin condition and notes prospects of relief through emollients offered by a mail order advertiser. The brief states terms and the mailing address for a free sample program based in Boston.
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Taking No Chances In Heaven Promised By Colored Evangelist
A garbled speech from a colored evangelist pledges great banquets and sumptuous feasts in heaven. An audience member quips about who will wash the dishes, reflecting a cut of dialect and social tone.
Baby's Own Tablets Endorsed by Canadian Mother
Mrs Edmond Gagne of Thee Que praises Baby's Own Tablets claiming they cured her baby’s constipation and should be kept on hand for children. The ad notes mothers keep a box for constipation colic colds fevers and minor illnesses and lists a 25 cent price plus mail order from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Edmond Gagne
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
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Johnnie and Teather Shingle Question
A fragment shows a dialogue where Teather asks Johnnie about the first use of shingles. Johnnie declines to answer, Miles listed as part of the exchange.
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Johnnie
Teather
Miles
Grounding Fence Wires to Protect Livestock From Lightning
A farm journal writer urges grounding fence wires to reduce dips in cattle during storms. Ground wires should be placed about every 100 feet and stapled to posts to contact all line wires, extend above posts like lightning rods, and reach moist soil for effective protection.
Fragmentary note hints at import counts and names
A fragmentary line references import quantities and several proper names Awenes Saar Taba and others appear as part of an unclear list The text suggests a tally or procedure but lacks coherent context or complete details for a full summary.
Track Misread in Farm Incident Cited by Witness
A farmer recounts a collision on the track and contends that if someone had been warned earlier, a fatality could have been prevented. The fragment suggests a belief that immediate action might avert disaster on rural roads or fields.
Submarine Cable Relaying Mentioned In Historic Notes
The passage discusses strategic undersea cables and imperial actions, noting how nations expanded influence through geographic possessions. It mentions Germany acquiring Pacific islands and England's global presence, then shifts to an advertisement for Miller's Worm Powders promising quick relief and health benefits.
Germany's Future Seen Grim by Bavarian Leader
At a Munich Farmers League meeting Bavarian agrarian figure Dr Heim warned Germany faces a bleak economic future. He said cattle stock is depleted soil exhausted and prewar conditions cannot return. Rebuilding would take decades with limited exports. He urged balance between free trade and state control.
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Heim
Germany
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Germia
Dr. Heim
Western Members Drive Coalition War Effort Spotlight
The Western members are described as the driving force behind the new war effort, aligning closely with public sentiment. They place the war above party politics, insisting on efficient prosecution and mobilization of national resources.
Appetite Restored by Dr Hamilton's Pills
Useless appetite claims promise quick digestion and strong heart. Dr Hamilton's Pills are advertised to restore appetite, boost vigor, and combat stomach sickness. Priced 25 cents per box and urged as unsurpassed medicine.
War Women in Britain Exhibit Highlights Munitions Work
Frederick George Kellaway outlines Britain’s defense measures during a London exhibition on women in munitions. The speech underscores industrial effort and civil defense as raids on London are faced.
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Britain
London
Frederick George Kellaway
Fragmented OCR Note on Grace and Mind Conundrum
A garbled OCR fragment presents dialogue about Grace, a mind and audience reaction, and a claim that Minard's Liniment cures something. The text is unclear and includes stray phrases about a brother and payment, with disjointed lines and names.
Putnam's Corn Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad touts Putnam's Corn Remedy as pain free for corns. It claims minimal drops solve even tough corn issues and notes a low price at a druggist.
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Putnam's
Remedy
Unclear fragmentary text from Omaha News item
Fragmented OCR text shows garbled phrases about government action and profits. No clear events, names, dates, or organizations are readable to identify a specific news item.
Our Boys in Europe and Home Protection Report
A wartime note praises the men on the line as the country’s best youth. It notes many were rejected for medical deficiency and that blame falls on few.
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OUR
Europe
Honor Among Thieves and the Changing World Alliances
A Boston Transcript quotation reflects shifting loyalties as Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Germany are viewed with growing hostility. The piece notes the Austrians and Bulgarians facing disintegration and world disrespect while America’s corn cure headlines stand out in consumer results.
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Germany
Boston
Transcript
Government estimates large hay input for high explosive filler
A government representative states that five million tons of coarse hay will be required this year for filler in high explosive manufacture. The hay is macerated and about twenty percent of the explosive bulk will use resultant fibre replacing former cotton. The report notes hay sources and production directions handled by Head and the American process.
Man Fell From Building. Urges Ontario Liniment
An incident report notes a person fell from a building and injured an ankle. The warning mentions a medical remedy promoted by MINARD'S LINIMENT with red code 1 and references Star FE, LAUNDRY in Edmonton.
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Minard
Star FE
Edmonton
Real Poverty as a Variable Term Exposed in Atlantic
The passage argues poverty is subjective, distinguishing mere hunger from cold spirit. It notes poverty as a concept tied to birth and experience, referencing Laura Spencer Porter in Atlantic.
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Laura Spencer Porter
Atlantic
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