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Newspaper
Glenboro Gazette
Location
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
7
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Deafness Cure
A mailer claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure deafness caused by catarrh, offering $100 and a circular. It asserts deafness results from inflammation and mucus issues, and promotes related pills from F J Cheney Co with a free pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. CHENEY @ Co
Men Too Quick to Judge a Pretty Face
A dated remark notes men habitually judge women by appearance. The line critiques superficial assessments and calls for deeper evaluation beyond looks.
French Millers Association Lowers French Crop Outlook
The French Millers Association reports crops backward and prospects more unfavorable. It estimates the French harvest at 16 000 000 bushels less than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Millers’ Association
Strenuous Efforts Noted When Probing Others Affairs
The remark suggests that hard work by some becomes evident only as they expose or pry into the matters of other people. It highlights scrutiny and the attention drawn to such interference.
I Believe Minard's Liniment Cures Diphtheria Promoted
An advertisement touts Minard's Liniment as a universal cure for diphtheria in Riverdale. Mrs Reuben Baker promises hair growth and Mrs Chas Anderson and Matthias Poley are associated with the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
Riverdale
Reuben Baker
Chas. Andrson Stanley
E. I
Diary Keepers Sell Time Fragments for Profit
A rough note suggests individuals log personal days and sell diary fragments. The text hints at timekeeping as a marketable artifact, implying sellers monetize reflective entries and memories.
Quinine Wine Hailed as Superior Health Tonic
Northrup & Lyman of Toronto introduce Superior Quinine Wine as a remedy for a range of chronic illnesses. They claim gradual use restores strength and improves vitality by supporting nervous and digestive functions, with expert opinion praising its near-perfection among market options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cesh
Northrup & Lyman
Torsato
High Livers Struggle With Ground Floor Rents
Some men are described as high livers due to their inability to pay ground floor rents, indicating financial strain among tenants.
Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Syrup Promoted
An advertisement argues against couch dangers and promotes Bickle's Anti Consumptive Syrup as a tastily pleasant remedy. It claims the syrup relieves throat and lung conditions including coughs colds bronchitis and other affections.
Floating debts may sink a corporation
A concise note warns that floating debts threaten corporate stability. It emphasizes liquidity risk and the need for prudent debt management to avoid insolvency and potential business failure.
Minard's Liniment Lumberman's Friend Ad
An old advertisement touts Minard's Liniment as the lumberman’s friend. It claims the product helps the average man recover, stay busy, and forget his past acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
Liniment Lumberman
Wealth Brings Unhappiness After Loss of Fortunes
A man finds his riches bring turmoil and distress, and misfortune follows as he loses his wealth. He faces social scrutiny and personal doubt, realizing money cannot secure happiness or peace of mind.
The Bass Drum Drowns Out Bad Music
A compact opinion piece argues the bass drum can overwhelm poorer music choices in bands and venues, noting its loud presence and potential distraction from melodies. It emphasizes sound balance and audience experience over technical tone.
Women forgive or forget what they once could not forgive
A reflective line about memory and resentment suggesting women hold enduring grudges tied to past hurts. It presents a general behavioral claim without specific events or sources.
Foolish claim about possession of assurance and distance
Fragmentary line discusses a fool and assurance, contrasting possession with absence. The readable words hint at a moral about risk and distance but lack clear names, places, or events for full factual summary.
Deafness Restored After Ear Oil Remedy
A patient recounts contracting a severe cold that led to partial deafness in one ear. After trying various remedies with no relief, Dr. Thomas prescribed a warmed oil treatment. Half the bottle restored hearing completely, and the user notes other cases of deafness cured by the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plete
Ely Sear
Crande
Port Berry
Thomas
No one heard of love giving the locksmith the laugh
A quirky aphorism about love and marriage ends with the locksmith winning the joke, suggesting humor prevails over romantic ideals in domestic life.
Local Man Praises Dodd's Kidney Pills Cure
Joseph Hamel of Nicholet Quebec recounts years of kidney disease and persistent fatigue. After using three boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills he says he was completely cured and encourages others to consider the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholet
Dodd
Joseph Hamel
J. Hamel
Hamel
Frugality and the Art of Getting Others to Supply Wants
A compact thought on frugality emphasizing how prudent living hinges on leveraging others to meet one’s needs. It argues that smart resource use includes seeking assistance and maximizing surplus through social exchange.
Parmelees Pills Laud for Kidney and Liver Ailments
A Columbus reader Mr J Humes endorses Parmelees Pills as the best remedy for kidney and liver complaints. He states they do not cause rain or griping, aid when a cathartic is needed, and have a pleasant taste due to gelatine coating and Fleur of Liquorice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Humes
Columbus
Ohio
Parmelee
Milk Processing Methods Mixed Sterilized and Water-Cured
A note describes two milk treatment methods, one portion sterilized to kill bacteria and another cured with water treatment. The distinction highlights variability in dairy processing practices observed in the source.
Woman's Bravery Cited In Trap Story
A brief item highlights a woman's courage in a situation involving a captured mouse, noting her calm handling and quick action.
Narrow Escape Of Billi Henderson
Panthers Hill citizens gathered to string up Bill Henderson for murder, only to learn the alleged victim is alive. A crowd rolled him in a pork barrel for a mock punishment to end the dramatic scene, prompting Henderson to renounce such shows of “hangin’s” in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panther Hill
Bill Henderson
Joe Davis
Bill
Ex-banker seeks return to business world
A retiree ex-banker expresses keen interest in reentering the business sector, ready to seize any minor opportunity to return to commerce and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Keep Minard's Liniment in the House
A moralistic adage compares household remedies and gender rights rhetoric. The text frames self confidence as a trap, warning against overreach when pursuing personal ideas. It reflects a traditional viewpoint in language reminiscent of late 19th or early 20th century newspapers.
Clever Wit Confounds Readers in a Simple Riddle
The Chicago Post quotes a quip about concentrated wisdom and fame from confusion. It teases a pun on intelligence and self awareness, inviting readers to spot the smart man among paradoxical lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
It Isn't Always the Widow's Fault Says Community Leader
A local community leader argues that a widow's prolonged inconsolability reflects broader grief norms, not personal fault. The remark follows a recent domestic loss case and aims to shift sympathy toward support networks and mental health resources.
VWattoo Marks and Tattoo Removal Methods
A historical note explains tattoo marks called VWattoo can be removed using tannin and nitrate of silver. The tip outlines a chemical approach and mentions practical removal steps for faded or unwanted markings.
Lion Sea Bridge spans Yellow Sea arm at Sangang
The Lion Sea Bridge crosses an arm of the Yellow sea at Sangang and covers five and a quarter miles. It rests on just over 300 stone pillars supporting the massive span.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion Sea
Yellow Sea
Sangang
Cranberries Used In Erysipelas Treatments
The article notes the use of cranberries both internally and externally for erysipelas. The exact method and historical context are not detailed beyond the stated usage.
Chicken shows uncanny behavior at her place
Yonkers Statesman reports a humorous scene where a chicken reportedly perched on a chair and clucked like a human after seeing a mouse, prompting astonishment at the unusual animal behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers States
Royal Style Shift After Francis I Chin Injury
Francis I of France was struck on the chin by a sharp missile, leaving the wounded area unshavable. The incident sparked a fashion trend as the king’s suit beards returned after nearly a century out of favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis I
France
Asparagus and Cucumber Flavor Origins
The flavor of asparagus comes from a peculiar acid called asparatic acid and cucumber flavor from fungin a poisonous substance found in many fungi species.
Poodle Rescues Baby Doll From Paris Fire
In a Paris blaze on Rue Monsigny a family fled to the street while their poodle dashed into the flames and raced up the smoke filled stairs to bring back the baby's doll. The tale casts French poodles as brave helpers in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Monsigny
Old Gentleman Questions Dudleigh About Marriage
A scene from Medical Record where an old gentleman confronts Dudleigh asking if his daughter loves him and vows there is no insanity in the family. Dudleigh seeks the father's permission to marry, insisting on a serious conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudleigh
Wealthy hunter charms Miss Passay in antique chase
Miss Passay recalls a wealthy Mr Hun ter who expressed interest in her. Miss Sharpe reacts to the idea with disbelief noting the man is an antiques collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Passay
Hunter
They Were Seven They Married Dorkins Daughters
A Pittsburg Index snippet accuses Dorkins of using public works chair authority to push his seven daughters into marriages. He allegedly advertised for proposals to leverage his official position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorkins
Board of Public Works
Pittsburg Index
Clara Learns Lessons From A Day Of Fun
Aunt asks Clara if she was well behaved after a day with a neighbor. Clara replies she had so much fun she forgot to pay attention to herself. The tale from the Little Chronicle reflects on conduct and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Mammsa
Little Chronicle
One in a Thousand Thinker Ciphers Cited
The line suggests each man believes himself a standout cipher among many. The phrase implies inflated self-view within a crowd of indistinguishable counterparts. The text reflects vanity and the perception of unique intellect.
Cattle Kings and Millionaires Fade in Southwest
Misard's Liniment gains medical notice as physicians endorse it. The cattle king of the western plains nears death. A few years ago nearly 100 millionaires among exclusive cattlemen existed in the southwest. now only 26 remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Plains
Large lemon picked when test ring fits its size
A lemon is picked when a test ring fits two and five sixteenths inches inside the fruit. If the lemon remains green, it is stored to ripen.
Misard’s Request and Spring Poetry as Faith Guaranty
A brief note argues that Misard’s appeal should be considered and that much spring poetry, though not always intended for publication, serves as a guaranty of good faith rather than mere verse.
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Glenboro
Man
Matthias Poley
Ol City
Snir
BRUSH
Dept. W
Toronto
Robert M. Moore
Wiwnipec
Manitoba
YU. No
Mim
Billi Henderson
Vwattoo Marks
Canada
Philip Jamieson
Ont
Bik Va MG Rae My
Ogilviie’s
Royalty
Bis
Dick’s
Leeming, Miles & CO
Acents
Montreal
St.Jacobs Oil
Trace Mary
Wanda
Ecean
P.O
Ross
Winnipeg
Misard
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