Fragmented Prose From The Gilenboro Gazette
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Liniment credited with saving children’s lives
Adelbert Lefedvre of Mair's Mills writes that using Minard’s Liniment after a priest advised it relieved three children from diphtheria within two hours and fully recovered in five days. He attributes the cure to the liniment and expresses gratitude.
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Mesers
C. Richards & Co
Adelbert Lefedvre Mair
Brokers Fight to Save Patrons as They Go Broke
A columnist argues some brokers cause patrons to lose money while families face strain. The piece contrasts a single father supporting many children with many grown children supporting a father, highlighting economic tensions and family dynamics.
Minard’s Liniment and Other Odd Claims
A fragmented piece mocks consumer ploys such as a wife ordering a stove without a man’s consent and jokes about Mookey Brand Soap producing copper like god tin like silver and crystal windows. It notes lawyers dragging out cases to boost income and comments on river banks failing under long runs.
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Mookey Brand
Hamburg Drops praised as blood purifier and health restorer
August Koenig's Hamburg Drops are extolled as a trusted blood purifier and remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles. The ad claims it leads similar medicines in sales and confidence among the German population. It notes the product is longstanding, over sixty years old.
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August Koenig
Hamburg
Wives Fear Burglars and Babies Amidst Insecure Nights
Wives fear burglars will break in while husbands worry the baby may break out. Hops are described as a sedative though most frogs suffer chronic insomnia.
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement claims $100 reward
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio declares the firm will pay $100 for each case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice dates December 6, 1886 and promotes Hall's Family Pills as the best remedy, with testimonials available.
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Frank J. Cheney
F J
A. W. Gleason
Notary Public Hall
F. J. Cheney , CO
Toledo
Hall
Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator Advertised
An old boarding-house advertisement touts Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as the era’s best worm destroyer. The copy likens the product to a syrupy medicine and claims remarkable effects despite listing no verifiable details.
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Mother Graves
Man Without Hands Faces Ongoing Health Struggles
A man missing both hands contends with persistent health issues that affect daily living and comfort. Medical experts note challenges in mobility and self-care, highlighting resilience and ongoing treatment efforts.
Minard's Liniment Cures Diphtheria Rumor Sparks Debate
A sensational claim from a rural shop ad credits Minard's Liniment with curing diphtheria. A dismissed bachelor asserts honesty policies fail in policy shops while claiming feminine beauty is on the decline amid social gossip.
Kidney Trouble and Cure Claim by Pink Pills
Lussier of Sorel recounts severe kidney troubles with back and loins pain, variable urine, and dropsy that improved after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He credits the pills with lasting relief and stronger health, urging readers to ensure the package bears the full name.
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Bright
Willigins
L. Lussier
Sorel
Que
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Counterfeiting Caution: Easier to Make Money Than Avoid Arrest
A reflective line notes the temptations of forging currency compared to the risks of being caught. The quote emphasizes crime as a trap where illicit gain outlasts the consequences. It contrasts ease of producing fake money with the vigilance of law enforcement.
Wheat and oats markets show cautious movement and firm prices
Market review notes interior shipments at about 500 cars daily, with railroads prioritizing fuel and freight. Manitoba wheat moves in bond to Minneapolis as big mills buy. oats scarce due to car shortages. Prices vary by grade and location with weaker holiday activity, while hay, flaxseed, barley, and dairy products show mixed demand and steady to firm quotes.
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Fort William
Port Arthur
Manitoba
Bond
Minneapolis
Canadian Northern Railway
Duluth
Banket
Dovers
Winnipeg
Diet of Garlic Shown To Aid Complexion
A dietary practice involving garlic is presented as beneficial for skin appearance. The article notes garlic’s possible effects on complexion and general health, suggesting regular inclusion in meals may yield a healthier look.
Man Agrees With You As Arguments Wear Him Down
A reader notes that persuasion can occur when opposing views become tiring. The remark suggests that fatigue, not conviction, drives agreement in debate.
Al men have their troubles Many a man who is seemingly happy is wearing a shirt made by his wife
A terse aphorism notes that male happiness is often belied by domestic life with wives making their shirts, hinting at hidden domestic burden and marital strain.
Bacteria Levels Differ Between Paris Homes and Mountain Air
A historical note records over 80 000 bacteria per liter in air of old Paris houses, while mountain air contains only six bacteria per liter, illustrating stark environmental contrast.
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