Local disputes over child illness and physician blame
Anecdotes from Glenboro Gazette recount angry remarks about child illnesses, with claims of arrest threats against parents. The account contrasts treatment by Christian Seientiet and Dr Desem, noting a death after regular care and a pained response from Dr Dosem. A separate letter extols Minard's Liniment curing mosquito bites.
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Desem
Gebbh
Boy’s cat saved by Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
A nine year old boy injured his foot after a car strike on the street railway. Bathing the foot with Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil reduced discoloration and swelling and allowed him to walk in nine days. A bottle is kept at home for emergencies.
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Pi Bigion Es
Thos, Sa
Treet
Thomas
Liverpool follows Glasgow barmaid abolition debate
The magistrates will study whether abolishing the barmaid is advisable, following discussions in Glasgow. The issue centers on workplace roles and local regulations.
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Liverpool
Glasgow
Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Syrup Praised for Coughs and Colds
Advertisers claim the syrup relieves severe colds and lung inflammations with extraordinary penetrating healing properties. They say its agreeable taste makes it popular with ladies and children and that nervous individuals benefit from its restorative sleep effects.
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Bickle
Boy Mislabels Headache as Brain Stomachache
A young boy describes a headache by saying it is a stomachache in the brain. The odd analogy highlights childlike mislabeling of bodily pain.
New Woman Beats Old Girl Stereotype in Attitude
A shift is seen as the new woman appears to abandon strict old-girl rules. Observers note this change in approach, with younger dynamics influencing social circles and expectations. The trend signals evolving norms and continued conversations about gender and identity.
Holloway's Corn Cure Claims Versatile Corn Remedy
Holloway's Corn Cure is promoted as a reliable remedy for removing corns and warts. The maker asserts it never fails to treat even the toughest cases.
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Holloway
Memory of a Silent Bore Lingers in Victim
A troubling line recalls a predator who leaves no trace in the victim's memory. The remark suggests lasting impact without visible scars or explicit details, highlighting the hush surrounding the incident and its emotional aftermath.
Woman Listens Closely Before Expected Proposal
A woman tunes in and shows attentive listening while awaiting a marriage proposal, signaling anticipation and emotional readiness during the moment.
Amateur Poker Player Cited For Risky Simile Tactic
A local gambling den reports an amateur poker player using a bold simile as a bluff. The incident draws attention to unconventional talk during high stake rounds and sparks debate over fair play.
Overheated Rush for Cool Spot Highlighted
A short note observes how people rush about seeking a cooler area, noting the common heat stress in crowded spaces and the urgency to find relief. The remark implies a general pattern rather than a specific event or location.
Arithmetic Trials Frighten a Small Boy
A young student struggles with math as challenging arithmetic problems cause fear and frustration. Teachers advise steady practice and patient guidance to build confidence and improve skills.
Minard's Liniment Cares Lafirippe
A humorous note asserts Minard's Liniment helps Lafirippe and hints at punishment for those who fail to heed its aid. The playful line suggests consequences for wrongdoers while praising the product.
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Minard
Liniment
Lafirippe
Temperance and Humility as Personal Ideals
A reflective quote praises temperance purity and modesty as ideals. It extols a gracious temper and calm spirit, suggesting moral strength through restraint and humility.
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Ray
Quote on masters and ambition by Bruyere in political thought
A concise aphorism notes that a slave serves a single master while an ambitious man seeks the aid of many to advance his fortunes. The reflection highlights power dynamics and the role of supporters in climbing social or political ladders.
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Bruyere
Original Authors Speak What They Hate As If Unsaid
Goethe notes that true originality lies not in novelty but in voicing what writers detest as if it were unspoken before. He argues originality emerges from bold repetition of suppressed ideas.
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Goethe
Goose Breeds Valued by Farmer for Market Demand
The article notes that only three goose breeds meet the farmer's market needs: Toulouse, Embdens, and Africans. These breeds offer desirable mature weight, hardiness for reliable incubation and chick survival, and meat quality in demand at city markets.
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Toulouse
The Reason Why A Pa Says Lying Hurts Feelings
The Sydney Town and Country Journal presents a dialogue where a father explains why calling a man a liar is wrong. He notes that if the man is not a liar it wounds his pride, and if he is a liar he may wound others in return.
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Little Willie
Sydney Town and Country Journal
Washee Washee De Style-Have You Heard of Gunbusta
In a playful exchange Gunbusta is mentioned as a laundry source by Washee as the joke sets up a recurring gag about laundry and names.
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Gunbusta
His Epitaph Forged From a Dynamite Mishap
A stray epitaph notes a man named John Jones who died in an accident after a dynamite stick thawed, casting a somber pause on readers and hinting at a fall from a risky undertaking.
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John Jones
A Heroic Life of Eliza H Varney of Bloomfield Ont
The article profiles Elizabeth H Varney a 73 year old retired Ontario missionary honored for charitable work with the Doukhobors in the Canadian Northwest. It highlights her use of Dodd's Kidney Pills to treat kidney disease among her poor parishioners and cites her personal recovery fromDropsy and rheumatism as proof of its value. It notes her late husband and long ministry across the continent. It ends with a brief statistic that police costs at the Houses of Parliament in England last year exceeded £7000.
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Elizabeth H. Varney
Levi Varney
Society of the
Old Orthodox Friends
Canadian Northwest
Dodd
England
Penny X-ray finger bone instruments for sale in London
Curious buyers can purchase penny x ray instruments in London stalls that let them see their own finger bones, a novelty item attracting visitors to the market.
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London
Monkey Brand Soap Ad Claims Clean Kitchenware
An old advertisement for Monkey Brand Soap touts cleaning metal utensils including steel iron and tinware and cutlery. A separate proverb suggests a wife critiquing another woman reflects poorly on the accuser.
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Monkey Brand
Woman Debates Proposals and Pride in Rejection
A writer argues that a woman should not propose citing pride being crushed by a single rejection and the burden on a man facing multiple refusals, reflecting on gender expectations and social norms.
Dyspepsia relief claim for Parmelee's Vegetable Pills
Mr. Thomas Ballard of New York writes that after a year of dyspepsia and sleepless pain he tried one box of Parmelee's Vegetable Pills and is nearly well. He says he would not be without them for any money and believes they will cure him.
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Thomas Ballard
N. Y
Young men travel first class as fathers pay freight
A proverb notes many young men ride in first class because their fathers cover the costs. It reflects family support shaping opportunities and mobility without detailing specific events or individuals. The saying emphasizes parental financial backing as a driver of early advantage.
Men Seek Distant Work Opportunities Despite Remoteness
Some men say they are pursuing employment far from home, showing willingness to take jobs regardless of distance or location. They emphasize eagerness to find work despite travel challenges.
Pele Advocates Worm Exterminator for Sickly Children
A claim urges using Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator to purge worms believed to cause illness in children, promoting a remedy as essential for relief and health. The text emphasizes worms as primary sources of suffering and calls for their expulsion from the system.
Temporary Insanity Reframed as Temporary Cussedness
A historical note argues that many cases labeled temporary insanity reflect temporary cussedness rather than genuine mental disorder. It questions the legal and medical weight given to mood and behavior during brief conduct lapses.
Some Men Volunteer for Benedick Ranks or Drafted
A brief stately note contrasts voluntary enlistment with conscription, highlighting that some men join the Benedictine ranks willingly while others must be drafted into service.
Curious apothegms hide germs of morals in philosophy
A quotation reflects on how brief maxims conceal the seeds of moral theory later expanded by philosophers into full works. It attributes the idea to Plutarch and frames early aphorisms as precursors to broader ethical discourse.
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Plutarch
Wheat harvest and prices amid wet weather and world trends
The Western States face a wet harvest with poor quality wheat and scarce feed grain. Prices for No 1 hard and No 1 northern wheat in Fort William are listed, while flour, millfeed, oats, barley, hay, poultry, dairy products, eggs, dressed meats, and livestock markets show firm to risen prices and steady demand amid exports and domestic consumption.
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Australia
Argentina
Manitoba
Fort William
Ogilvie
Glenora Patent
Alberta
Shorts
Speltz
f.C.b
Canada Springs Offer Cure for Rheumatism and Diseases
Promoters tout springs in Canada as best and most effective for rheumatism kidney or liver troubles with unmatched medicinal water. Describes splendid hotel accommodation fine fishing and hunting making it an ideal spot for the invalid.
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Canada
Quote by Gail Hamilton on duty and ability
A reflective line asserts each person bears responsibility for all the good within their abilities and for no more, without dictating whose sphere is largest.
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Gail Ham
Sunlight Soap May Be High in Oils Says Official Analyst
Prof W Hodgson Ellis official analyst to the Dominion Government reports that Sunlight Soap contains a high percentage of oils or fats essential to a good laundry soap. He notes common soaps often carry adulterations that price the user for oils and fats. Try Sunlight Soap Octagon Bar next wash day and see.
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W. Hodgson Ellis
Dominion
The virtue of the soul lies in orderly walking
Quoted reflection from Montaigne on virtue focusing not on soaring but steady, disciplined conduct. The note emphasizes moral steadiness over dramatic ascent and values measured progress.
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Montaigne
Emerson Quote On Dissatisfaction As Proof Of Immortality
The fragment states a quotation attributed to Emerson asserting that discontent with other solutions proves immortality.
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Emerson
Shortest path to truth, Colton quote on knowledge
The remark notes that the deepest knowledge is the simplest route to truth. It emphasizes conciseness as a guide to understanding and insight in inquiry.
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Colton
Marcus Aurelius on Acting Like a Good Man in Practice
The quote urges practical virtue over ideal talk, urging readers to embody the standards they say a good man should meet. It emphasizes concrete behavior as the measure of character.
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Marcus Aurelius
Fragmentary Thought on Eden and Loss
A brief, poetic reflection compares choosing the one unknown over all familiar fruits of Eden, implying a desire to preserve mystery rather than disclose. The excerpt speaks to curiosity, knowledge, and loss in a compact moral image.
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Moore
Education rings and wrist sinew cuts quoted by Sterling
A quotation attributed to Sterling laments modern education covering fingers with rings while cutting the sinews at the wrist, suggesting a harsh critique of contemporary schooling methods and their impact on discipline and effort.
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Sterling
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