Exhibition Attractions Highlight Glenboro Event
F W Heulech Winnipeg Industrial exhibition manager returns east after three weeks. He reports a nucleus of top attractions secured despite Pan American fair commitments. The lineup includes four Lockhart elephants from Crystal Palace London, bicyclist Charles March, high wire duo Jean and Milo Weitzman, Faust family acrobats, clown Frank La Mondue, and continent wide artists. Pyrotechnics will feature the Siege of Vien Tsin in a dazzling display.
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F W. Heulech
Winnipeg
Heubach
Lockhart
Crystal Palace
London
England
Charles March
Jean P. Weitzman
Milo Weitzman
Faust
Frank la Mondue
Vien -Tsin
Minard's Liniment Endorsed for Colds by Josiah Hart
Port Mulgrave June 5 1897 Josiah Hart endorses Minard's Liniment as his remedy for colds calling it the best liniment he has ever used addressing Company C Richards & Co Dear Sirs.
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Port Mulgrave
Co. C. Richards & Co
Minard
Josiah Hart
Don’t Despise Little Things And A Quart Jug
A brief reflective line notes that small items can hold more than expected, suggesting value in modest capacities and overlooked details.
Sozodont Tooth Powder 25 Band Organ Grinds On
A fragment notes a mill may be unable to grind with past water while a band organ plays the same air repeatedly. The lines suggest a periodic mechanical cadence amid a changing water supply.
Keep MINARD'S SINIMENT in the House
A brief reads Keep MINARD'S SINIMENT in the House with a grim warning that only the grave deserves the monument, conveying a somber memorial sentiment.
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Minard
Woman Laughs and Weeps as He Makes Move
A woman laughs when he can and weeps when she will, capturing a tense exchange amid uncertain romantic pursuit. The scene emphasizes contrasting emotions and the unpredictability of affection.
Holloway's Corn Cure Sought by J W Brows Reader
A reader, Mr J W Brows, seeks Holloway's Corn Cure to help cure his corns and asks where it can be obtained for himself and friends.
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Holloway
Mr. J. W. Brows
A Dollar in the Hand Is Worth Two in a Will
A proverb-like saying contrasts immediate cash value with future bequests. It humorously emphasizes practical gain from present funds over distant inheritance. The line frames financial prudence in everyday life.
Abuse Allegation Sparks Domestic Discord
A woman confronts ongoing tensions as she abuses her husband, prompting a tense domestic dispute. Authorities remain involved as neighbors report the encounter. No injuries are confirmed and the couple seek resolution through counseling.
Paresta Buys Mosher Graves Worm Ex Terminator
Paresta purchases Mosher Graves Worm Ex Terminator claiming it is a safe medicine for children and an effective expeller of worms. The claim centers on a product marketed for pediatric use and parasitic treatment.
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Paresta
Mosher Graves
Fine feathers may not make fine birds
A lighthearted note suggests that while plumage might not improve performance, it could yield a comfortable pillow. The remark underscores the contrast between appearance and function in birds and bedding.
Thieves Honor Bonds Amid Adversity
A terse reflection notes admiration for thieves united in action and contrasts adversity with austerity. The lines imply praise for solidarity among wrongdoers and warn that harshness amplifies hardship, ending with a moral about sour uses of asperity.
Shilohs Consumption Cure Claims Century of Curing Colds
An advertisement touts Shiloh’s Consumption Cure as curing coughs and colds instantly and permanently. It claims the remedy has been effective for half a century and has saved hundreds of thousands.
Mr Gagnon’s Cured By Dodds Kidney Pills
Special notice from Quebec dated May 6 reports Henry Gagnon’s recovery from a long kidney illness after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims permanent relief from kidney trouble and other urinary ailments, praising the medicine as a universal cure.
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Point du Pic
Quebec
Henry Gagnon
Gagnon
Dodd
Mr Gagnon
Somrave
Dodds
Mr. Gagnon
Blood Pill Advertisement Promises Vitality and Purity
An 1890s style ad extols blood as the life current nourishing every organ and nerve. It cites Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a cure for anemia and nervous debility, recounting a testimonial of renewed vigor after use and urging readers to demand the genuine full name on wrappers.
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Joseph Herbert
St. Germain
Hermoine
St. Sauveur
Herbert
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Ancestors Resemble Potatoes Yet Some Remain Hidden
A reflective line compares ancestors to underground potatoes noting the best qualities stay unseen beneath the surface. The statement presents a playful meditation on heritage and growth.
Borrowed Coat Sparks Mixed Reactions in Town
A local saying warns not to judge a man by appearance as some residents note that borrowed attire can mask identity. Citizens debate the fairness and impact of judging others based on clothing during social events.
Minard’s Request Prompted Charity Insight
A brief note requests Minard’s involvement on a matter, reflecting on charity and tailoring as metaphorical covers. It asserts honesty need not come from poverty, while acknowledging poverty might tempt it. The quote suggests moral complexity in practical life.
Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Syrup Promoted for Throat Ailments
Advertisers claim Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Syrup eases coughs colds and lung troubles and is preferred by families and children alike as a palatable syrup compared with other remedies.
Untitled Fragment Hints at Parade and Giving
A fragment notes a theme about giving being more blessed than receiving though the text is garbled and mentions a parade or ceremony context with partial phrases. It lacks clear names, places, or dates to specify.
Why do girls spend so much wine and money
The excerpt shows a candid remark on female spending and display. It notes a tension between attracting attention and causing concern among peers, reflecting social expectations and pressures in a historical context.
Parmelee's Vegetable Pills Tackle Fever and Ague
An advertisement from Shoals Indiana promotes Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a cure for bilious conditions and fever and ague. A customer from Martin County asserts the pills are the best medicine for fever and ague he has used.
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Parmelee
J. L. Pree
Martin Co
Ind
Donkey Tale Recalls Mr Griggs and Tosm Incident
A short odd exchange recalls a humorous donkey story involving Mr Griggs and Tosm, with a remark that a future donkey sighting will remind the speaker of a listener.
Minard's Liniment Featured in Social Scene
A witty social note describes a doctor or physician using Minard's Liniment as a favored remedy while a suitor’s plans are checked by his father. The vignette hints at courtship and parental oversight in a domestic setting.
Love's supposed blindness costs gas firms dearly
A cryptic proverb about romantic misjudgment causing financial losses to gas companies hints at broader caution in market dealings and partnerships.
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Love
Mr. Enos Born Recommends Dr. Thomas’ Ecuecritic
Enos Born of Tuscarora endorses Dr. Thomas’ Ecuecritic, stating it has benefited his family both internally and externally over many years and serves as their family medicine. He expresses pleasure in recommending the product.
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Enos Born
Tuscarora
Thomas
Bride and Hungry Husband Trade Quips Over Meals
A light exchange frames a new marriage as a bride jokes about the meals while the hungry husband says he has closed both eyes but still finds nothing tasty. The banter highlights domestic life and playful marital tensions.
Minard's Liniment Lumberman's Friend Ad
Superstition would soon die out if it had few nurses to minister to its Wants. Lumbermen seek relief from pain with Minard's Liniment advertised as a trusted remedy in rugged work settings.
No suitable place found for unwilling workers
A compact aphorism emphasizes that those unwilling to fill an appropriate role will struggle to find a fitting position, underscoring the link between readiness and opportunity in career or civic life.
Deafness Cure Claim and Catarrh Remedy Ad
An advertisement from Hall's Catarrh Cure promises to cure deafness caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube. It offers one hundred dollars for any case of deafness (from catarrh) not cured by the remedy and asks readers to send for a free tree.
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Hall
Ei . Tree
F.J Cheney & CO
Toledo
Toronto school authorities drop vertical writing style
Report notes that the Toronto school authorities have abandoned the vertical writing style as impracticable. The shift reflects changing classroom practices and curriculum adjustments.
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Toronto
Berlin Doctoral Aid Society Supports Members Family Relief
Berlin physicians pay a 5 percent income tax annually into the treasury. The fund yields about $12,000 a year and is distributed to members and their families in need.
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Berlin
Physicians
Power Palmer Named British Commander in India
The new British commander in chief in India is Sir Power Palmer an imposing figure at six feet four inches tall and widely known among Anglo Indian circles as Long P.
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India
Sir Power Palmer
Saxon pupil required to learn 291 scriptures and 143 hymns
Emperor William orders in Saxony schools that a pupil must memorize 291 biblical verses and 143 hymns in addition to the catechism, outlining a strict religious instruction requirement.
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William
Province of
Saxony
Parmele's Pills claim sweeping health relief
An 19th century testimonial touts Parmele's Pills as effective against severe colic and kidney issues. The writer asserts the medicine cleanses and purifies the body, driving away diseases better than other remedies and calls it the best medicine used. The note mentions J W Wilder and J P Lefargeville.
Countess of Warwick Creates Garden of Friendship Corner
The Countess of Warwick devotes a garden corner to the Garden of Friendship planting flowers she associates with dear and near friends. The niche reflects personal bonds and memory through blooms chosen for friendship.
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Countess of Warwick
The Modern Typewriter Evolution and Inventor Stories
A city expert discusses the evolving history of the typewriter and its many offbeat predecessors. He notes over 300 models built and abandoned, 100 in use, and explains how modern machines are mainly evolutions crafted by many brains. A young inventor earned 40,000 dollars for a wire type cutting device.
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Geenius
Lig
The Many Smiths On Long Island A Storied Lineage
A humorous Long Island tale traces the numerous Smiths across Brookhaven and nearby areas. It recalls several surname branches from Tangier Smith to Weight Smiths, with colorful nicknames born from work, tools, or incidents, including Wheelbarrow Bill and Submarine Bill, ending with a misheard coin slip at church.
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Ste “Llessmel
Squire
Fulman
Tangier Smith
G¢ Wieh
Brookhaven
Ball Smith
John Rock
Becuse
Jonathan Black
Weight Smiths
Patehogre
Smith
Paris Theatre Claims Size as World’s Largest
Report notes a new Paris theatre described as the largest in the world covering about three acres. The remark foregrounds a provocative quote about women and money as a cultural aside.
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Paris
France
Flower and Tree The World’s Tall Eucalypts and Nebraskan Greenhouse Studies
The record notes Australia’s eucalypt species yielding the world’s tallest trees, some exceeding 400 feet. It also mentions Nebraska experiments on nasturtium in greenhouses, and care tips for cut flowers with mignonette and heliotrope water.
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Australia
University of Nebraska
Tales of Cities and Public Works Quirks
London has the poorest water service among large cities. Costen spends 106000 dollars yearly on schoolhouse janitors who think the city is cheap. The oldest U.S. waterworks is South Bethlehem Pennsylvania where cedar main lines from the original setup have been reeled up in good preservation.
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London
Costen
Bethlehem
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