The Erotetion of Warships in a 19th Century Inventor Address
A Glenboro Gazette summary notes an eccentric early inventor who praised the so called “largest kind that ever sew” and mocked mental faculties. He described currents of sir as stretchums and was a pioneer balloonist and advocate of iron sheet war vessels with cannon balls failing to wound them. The piece links his ideas to the Merrimac and to the evolution of ironclad naval architecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Accise
Lalicons
Fie
Baby Sills Help Mothers Relieve Minor Ailments
This notice advises that mothers should have Baby Sills products on hand to promptly relief common minor ailments in infants. It emphasizes convenience and readiness for caring for a child’s health needs.
Baby's Own Tablets praised as safe natural remedy for children
An advertisement extols Baby's Own Tablets as a natural, gentle cure for diarrhoea constipation colic fever and teething irritation. It claims they are safer than sedatives, cites Mrs Ben Seward of Forfar Ontario praising their effects on teething and sickness, and notes they are available from druggists or by mail for 25 cents from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Ben. Seward
Forfar
Ont
Dr. Wiliams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Mirror In Sight Makes Personal Reflections Unavoidable
If a mirror is visible a woman cannot escape seeing herself. The statement implies unavoidable self review when mirrors are present.
Diary Fragment Aims at Purchases and Honest Loneliness
A reflective diary line considers a man praising his intended purchase and listing faults of what he means to buy. The tone suggests honesty and a sense of isolation in an old world.
Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator Shown As Blessing
An old advertisement extols Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as a powerful aid for children, claiming it expels worms and improves health in a miraculous way. The text presents a parent’s testimonial tone praising the product and its effects.
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Mother Graves
The Average Man's Guardian Angel Has No Vacation
A humorous column argues that a guardian angel watches over all men constantly, offering wry observations on duty and fatigue without worldly breaks. It reflects on everyday risks and the idea that vigilance never sleeps.
Echoes of Agreement Hold No Truths
A reflective line notes the futility of chasing constant agreement and suggests listening to dissenting voices for clarity. It frames agreement as hollow when perspectives are never challenged.
Man Lacking Virtues Boasts Ancestors' Qualities
A proverb notes that a man without virtues may claim virtue through his forebears, suggesting vanity in inherited honor. The saying emphasizes personal character over lineage.
Sozodont Tooth Powder Ad Declares Wealth as Sea
An old advertisement proclaims wealth as a bottomless sea where honor and consciousness may be drowned, illustrating a moralizing sales pitch tied to consumer goods.
Wise Man Enjoys Little, Fool Seeks More
A proverb contrasts a content wise man with a fool chasing excess. It labels diplomacy as the polite term for international lying.
Holloway's Corn Cure Claims Complete Corn Removal
Advertisement text asserts Holloway's Corn Cure destroys corn and wart tissue entirely and promises lasting relief with an effective remedy within reach. It presents bold claims without specific evidence or details.
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Holloway
Marriage License Promise Receipt Quote
A marriage license is described as a receipt in full for the promises a man makes during courtship. The remark frames the license as a formal acknowledgment of vows and commitments between partners.
Minaré's Liniment Cures Barus and Other Excesses
A parable from about 30 years after date cautions that youth excesses are debts to aging. It references Minaré's Liniment as a remedy and moral reminder across generations.
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Minaré
Saddles in the Sixth Century Featured Extravagant Ornaments
In the sixth century saddles were so lavish that Leo I banned pearl and gemstone ornamentation. Emperor Mauritius ordered large fur coverings for saddles. The hook for the punishment bearing the saddle originated in the Middle Ages.
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Leo I
Mauritius
Imecontrovertible Evidence
A humorous dialogue riffs on steam engine origins with a pun about watched pots never boil. The exchange contrasts child curiosity with a teacher's evasive claim, ending in a playful quip about boiling pots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Watt
Valned Head Anecdote of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour
After Jane Seymour's death Henry VIII faced a marriage dilemma. His first offer went to the duchess dowager of Milan, who reportedly replied I have only one head. If I had two one should certainly be at this service.
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Fleury VIII
Jane Seymour
Douwager
Milan
Out of Sorts Symptoms and Early Remedies
The piece urges early attention to headaches tongue symptoms and general indisposition and recommends Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a preventive cure. It advises taking two to three pills at bedtime and one to two for three nights to effect a cure, framing prevention as cheaper than doctors' bills.
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Parmelee
Name the German minister on Gretna platform
An English speaking Mennonite asks a German Lutheran minister on a Gretna railway platform for his name. The minister replies Aksim in a curt exchange highlighting miscommunication over names.
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Gretna
Aksim
Ves
Northwest Review
Ingenious Hamilton Daughters Create Lamp Shade
A Hamilton family with six daughters is described as thrifty and clever. The eldest crafts a piano lamp shade from a pink evening dress, trimming it with roses from a hat, while a visiting young man teases with a remark about the shade’s prior use on the dance floor.
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Hamilton
Dr J D Kellogg Dysentery Cordial praised as cure all
Advert claims Kellogg Dysentery Cordial is the best remedy for dysentery diarrhoea summer complaints sea sickness and teething pain. It supposedly gives prompt relief and always cures, urging mothers to keep a bottle for children.
Newry Cheese Factory Wins Gold at Ottawa Fair
The Newry Ontario cheese factory captured the gold medal at the Ottawa fair, highlighting standout regional production and recognizing the quality of local dairy.
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Newry, Ont
Bank of Montreal Declares 5 Percent Dividend
The Bank of Montreal announced a 5 percent dividend on its 12 million capital for the current half year. Minard's Liniment is advertised as for sale everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard's Liniment
Bank of Montreal
Ottawa Man Claims Pot of Gold on Templeton Farm
William Howard of Ottawa owns lot 14 in Templeton township and says he found a gilded pot on his farm. He refuses to disclose the value of the treasure.
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William Howard
Ottawa
Templeton Township
Toledo Remedy Firm F J Cheney Catarrh Claim
State of Ohio Lucas County December 6 185 A W Gleadson Notary Justice testifies that F J Cheney partner of F J Cuusey offers ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any case of catarrh cured by Hat's Catarrh Cure. Public notice describes the cure as taking internally and acting on blood and mucous surfaces.
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Crvy
Toledo
Lucas County
Feasx
Chewey
F. J
J Geeney & Co
Dramas Tee
Significance of Briggins Inference Cited In Star
A Washington Star quip notes Briggins appears gloomy and questions disinterested friendship. The commentator hints such mood may signal attempts to borrow money, implying financial strain behind the facade of trust. The remark frames money borrowing as a mark of unreliable friendship.
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Briggins
Washington Star
What bold headland is that on the Hudson
A stranger asks about a bold headland while traveling the Hudson. A frequent passenger answers it is St Anthony's Nose and a stranger muses how it would be if he blew it. The Chicago Tribune tone evokes a vivid coastal image and local color from a brief exchange.
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Hudson
St. Anthony's
Chicago Tribune
Ottawa Man Credits Dodd's Kidney Pills for Recovery
The article tells how Frank Chartrand of Ottawa believed Bright's Disease would ruin him until three boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills improved his condition. He describes years of kidney pain dizziness and fatigue and credits the remedy with restoring his health and aiming for a complete cure.
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Bright
Dodd
Ottawa
Oct
Frank Chartrand
Chartrand
Braimdon Creamery Produces 214000 Pounds Butter by September
The Braimdon creamery yielded 214000 pounds of butter from January through September. The peak month was July with 57000 pounds produced.
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Braimdon Creamery
Man’s testimonial touts Minards Liniment for ringbone cure
Daniel Murchison of Four Falls New Brunswick reports using Minards Liniment to treat a horse with ringbone. He claims five bottles blistered the animal but cured ringbone and prevented lameness within a month.
Care of Implements on the Farm
A warning about the importance of storing and caring for farm tools and machinery. The article contrasts provident owners who shelter and maintain implements with improvident neighbors who leave equipment exposed to weather, leading to higher repair costs and earlier replacement.
Minard's Liniment Cures Dandruff Rise of Rideau Canal Blockage
Minard's liniment touted as a dandruff cure. Ottawa reports partial blockage of the Rideau canal entrance from the Ottawa River due to sawdust. Government receives numerous complaints about the incident and its handling.
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Rideau Canal
Ottawa River
Public urged to trust Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
The public is told that Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is pure and effective. It relieves pain lameness stiffness of joints and muscles and heals sores. It also serves as a remedy for rheumatism coughs and bronchial complaints.
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Thomas
Alsike clover reaches five feet crowned by Wright
Alsike clover standing five feet tall was crowned by J. H. Wright of Red Deer Alberta, marking a notable achievement in field trials or crop display.
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J. H. Wright
Red Deer
Alta
Bell Telephone Company Bans Players From Football
Bell Telephone files and wins an injunction prohibiting its workers from taking part in football matches due to time lost from injuries, aiming to prevent further stoppages and ensure labor efficiency.
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Bell Telephone Company
Parmelee’s Pills praised for dyspepsia relief
Syracuse firm O W Snow & Co reports strong sales of Parmelee’s Pills for dyspepsia and indigestion. Customer Charles A Smith of Lindsay lauds the remedy noting his sister’s headaches improved by the medicine.
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O. W. Snow & Co
Syracuse
Parmelee
Charles A. Smith
Lindsay
Kimball farmer reports high grain yield
Mr. H. R. Sloan of Kimball Manitoba achieved an excellent harvest with wheat averaging 42 bushels per acre and his cats going 55.
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H. R. Sloan
Kimball, Man
Oak Wood Weight Per Cubic Yard Reported
A note states oak wood weighs about 11,100 in a cubic yard while coal weighs 3.054 percent per cubic yard. The fragment compares dense materials by volume and implies coal is lighter per yard.
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Minard
Ottawa Wan
Daniel Murchison
Four Falls, N. B
Dandru
Williams
Case
Eldredge
Forrester & Hatcher
Portage Ave
Winnipes
Oxford
Rance
Sues Mee
Ita Coast
Gurney Foundry Co., Limited
Winnipeg
Canada
Ryrie Bros
Col. Yonge and
Adelaide Streeets
Toronto
Sorodont
Hall & Ruckel
New York
Standard Hose Co. Dept. H
Vrite
Poppin ¢ Knitting Syndicate
Lunttet
W. G. Fonseca
J. Woodman
W. D. WG Fonseca
Higgins Ave
Crown Tailoring CO
Wellington St. West
Lewis Wilkins
Bank of Ottawa
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