A Mother's Message to Mothers About Zam-Buk Balm
A Montreal mother praises Zam-Buk after its use on her son Walter 9. She reports rapid healing of sores and recommends Zam-Buk as a safe balm for children, noting it is pure and free from animal fat and mineral matter. The product is available at 50 cents or six boxes for $2.59 from druggists or the Zam-Buk Co. Toronto.
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Zam-Huk
K. Watkins
Yorgue Avenue
Montreal
Walter
Tim
Zam-Buk Co
Toronto
Fat man wedged arch prompts Columbia chapel widening
A chunky visitor became stuck in a narrow chapel arch at Columbia University and was freed with effort. To avoid repeat incidents the builders enlarged the arch sacrificing symmetry to maintain equal width on both sides.
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Columbia University
Spring Health Tonic Claims and Fraud Warnings
An ad dense with claims for Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People touts spring health benefits and renewed energy after blood purification. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Joho ai auiey and warns of fraudulent imitations, urging buyers to seek the genuine product and mail order details. It also mentions Rev. R. J. Campbell on a socialist platform and promotes Dr Tomas Electric Oil for lumber workers injuries. It closes noting preparations for an Irish International Exhibition.
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Luce
Dave Lew
Willams
Joho Ai
Auiey
Louginstown
Que
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
London flower girls face end of credit system at street corners
A London note reports flower girls who sell cut blooms on street corners may lose their one day credit system provided by shopkeepers. The piece also mentions Hollo way's Corn Cure as a cure for corns and warts and cites a British Astronomical Association update predicting Halley’s comet may return around May 16 1910.
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London
Otrer Corners
The
British Astronomical Association
Inventive American Engineer Builds End-On Obelisk Dam
William Rittenhouse reports on Isham Rendolph’s audacious end construction in Niagara River. A seven foot high, fifty foot long concrete column stood on end to raise winter water levels for Niagara Falls town, with a central backbone and wooden wedges to fracture into blocks, successfully increasing depth by ten inches amid furious currents.
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Vatton
Isham Rendolph
Hts
Chicago
Niagara
Horseshoe
Randolph
Niagara Falls
William Rittenhouse
Wedding Superstitions From a Bride’s Guide
A colonial wedding note lists superstitions for brides and grooms. Spiders on the dress bring blessing, dreams of fairies foretell luck, four horseshoes curb misfortune, telegrams en route invite evil, dropping the ring harms luck, kissing before the groom brings good fortune, and coffins seen en route to the station demand a restart to avoid bad luck.
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St Tion
First New York State Prison and Early Mutinies
The first New York state prison was built in 1797 at West Tenth Street in New York City. By 1804 three prisoner mutinies killed keepers and set fires, yet the facility advertised near-prison lodging at Greenwich in 1811. Prisoners moved to Sing Sing in 1828 and the property sold in 1829.
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New York
New York State
West Tenth Street
New York City
Greenwich Hotel
Greenwich
Federal Hall
Sing Sing
The Law's Delays
A lawyer explains delays and adjournments in court. He says a strong case prompts eagerness to try it while a weak case benefits from time to strengthen or surprise outcomes. He notes lawyers rarely fully disengage from a case until required.
Judge Addison’s Quip on Egg Freshness and Elections
London jurist Judge Addison, famed for odd observations during trials, declared the test of an egg’s staleness is the moment it is fit for use at a contested election. His remark linked legal proceedings with political contests, recalling a close electoral contest from his memory.
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Addison
London
Timber and Timbre in a Philadelphia Record Run
A local music note praises a performer with a distinct timbre reminiscent of a timeless timber quality. The piece hints at a bold venture by an Philadelphia based label to showcase or release this artist.
Managing a Servant in Domestic Life
A Washington Star excerpt advises mistresses to balance supervision and trust in managing servants. It urges clear guidance on day one, learning from workers, and combining kindness with firm expectations. It notes servants face personal troubles and benefit from employer friendship and support.
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Washington Star
Tinting Lace With Gasoline The Chicago News
Instructions describe tinting lace and flowers using oil paint mixed in gasoline, dipping, and drying in open air. To remove odor and ignition risk, heat briefly away from flames, and dry clean with fuller’s earth before tinting. The piece warns to perform outdoors due to flammable fumes.
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Chicago News
Culinary Conceptions Note on Cooking Techniques
The article discusses flavor and nutrition tips for common foods. It suggests nutmeg improves potato croquettes and that fish is tastier when roasted or baked. It advises not covering green vegetables while boiling and claims roasted meats are more nourishing than broiled or fried. Baked small potatoes suit breakfast, muffins cook meanwhile. Cup custards benefit from water bath and final oven browning.
Polishing and Repairing Fine Furniture Scratches
Instructions describe using pulverized rotten stone to fill fine pin like scratches on new furniture. Apply with a soft rag to chairs or tables to remove defects and impart a polish. Wipe with a damp chamois then buff with alcohol dampened cheesecloth to achieve bright luster, noting alcohol can scorch varnish if overused.
Frugal Housekeeping Aids Sundry Shopping System
A veteran homemaker explains a thrifty method to avoid poverty through a fixed weekly plan. She lists essential sundries such as coffee, starch, flour, salt, and vinegar, then allocates funds to buy one item each week. The system prevents running empty on basic staples and keeps expenditures predictable.
American Violinists in a Growing American Craft
The article surveys violin popularity in America with tales of land for violins in Pennsylvania, New York makers using old rafters, and rural fiddlers. It notes Boston’s Chadwick pairing students with pros to quicken progress, bank support for the Conservatory, and distributing fine instruments to players. It asserts American violins rival old masters and highlights growing school emphasis on Paganini-like players. quoted lines from Detroit Tribune dialogue about band attention conclude.
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Addie
Pennsylvania
Steiner
Stradivarius
Pittsburg
New York
St Matthew's
Boston
George W. Chadwick
Conservatory
Chadwick
Henry I. Higginson
Eben Dr. Jordan
School of Cremona
United States
Germany Introduces Public Marriage Notice Box
A German town announces a new marriage notice box at the town hall. The device displays forthcoming marriages as required by law, letting residents see planned unions before ceremonies.
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Germany
Burglary Ends With Irony Over Truthful Note
A burglar found a paper inside a safe declaring nothing valuable. He blew the receptacle open and read the statement, remarking that it was worth knowing there are still people who tell the truth as he gathered his tools.
The Separator for Dairies Citing Efficiency and Care
Professor W. J. Elliott extols a standard band separator for dairies as a labor saver and butter fat recovery tool. He advises sizing for ten to twelve cows, proper mounting, thorough washing with a brush and hot water, frequent bearing lubrication, and preheating the bowl before use.
Aroostook Dairying Practices Shared by Farmer
Aroostook County farmer V. T. Lundval describes milk handling from udder cleaning with clean water to drying with dry hands. He explains straining through cheesecloth and using a separator to save milk cans and feed warm milk to calves. He notes stable ventilation via a two inch vent, front traps for air, and regular cleaning twice daily in winter with pasture access in summer.
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V. T. Lundval
Aroostook County
Dairy Talk of Today on Milk Handling and Dairying
An article stresses milk handling in the first hours after harvest, testing of dairy cows, and the role of milking machines. It cites experts from Illinois and emphasizes culling unprofitable cows and sanitary practices, including boiling water cleaning and sun exposure for dairy utensils.
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Gairy
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Zam-Buk
R. J. Campbell
Liverpool
Tomas
Holloway
Dodds
Fren
Meaw
Susan Sunflower
Sam
Hannah Hamm
Detroit Tribune
Labor
Aeakciak
W. J. Elliott
Aroostook
Dairy
S. F. Emerson
W. J. Fraser
Illinois College of Agriculture
Eree
Inol
Reab
Uflfaob
OFLW
Cenedies Medicine Co
Igala
Leurce
A Yi
Eastlake
Western Canada
Notre Dame Avenue
Winnipeg
Canadian Shredded Wheat Co., Limited
Church Street
Willow Street
Paris
Arnott Institute
Berlin
Can
WN. U
Johneom & CO
Mass
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