Zam-Buk Night Application For Skin Spots
An old advertisement touts Zam-Buk as a nightly remedy for spots eruptions and sores. It promises wonders from applying the salve at night, claiming quick relief and clear skin.
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 11, 1912
Page
3
Diamond cutting grows from Antwerp to global craft
The diamond cutting trade expanded from Antwerp to a Belgian workforce of about sixteen thousand, earning an average 40 francs a week. Workshops and tools mostly belong to the Syndicat Universois. Many workers hail from Holland, Germany and Switzerland, with Dutch houses employing about 8,000 cutters and Germany 4,000. Switzerland 40, America 300, while Paris and London need only modest labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Belgium
France
Paris
Unversois
Holland
Germany
Switzerland
America
London
Weather Signs for Storms and Fair Skies
When clouds grow larger and precede a storm the sky darkens and rain looms. As clouds shrink and melt away a period of fair weather follows with calmer skies and lighter air.
Minard's Clinment Cures Candruff
Over a hundred thousand pedestrians pass London Bridge in one day while more than twenty thousand vehicles cross the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
London Bridge
Cay
A Remedy for Earache and Paris Seamstresses Strike
A simple earache remedy using Dr Thomas Electric Oil is described with drops on lint to relieve pain. The text notes Paris seamstresses striking for higher wages, earning under fifty cents a day for ten hour shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Paris
Thes
Shilohs Cure quintis the throsi image in Pittsburgh visit
A Pittsburgh man on his first trip to New York describes the city as gay in contrast to the Broadway image. The exchange includes remarks about “gay New York” and its supposed inhabitants as seen through a Post reporter’s lens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Post
Livestock Famine Threatens Canada Beef Supply
Dr. Rutherford, Veterinary Director General and Live Stock Commissioner, warns of a serious fall in Canadian beef production amid rising consumption and population. He cites western ranching shifts, imports increasing from the United States, Argentina, and Antipodean nations, and calls for an energetic, funded campaign and new beef Commissioners to restore livestock production and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dr. Rutherford
Globe and Canada Farmer
Rutherford
United States
Argentine Republic
Australia
New Zealand
British Columbia
Washington
Oregon
Alberta
Atlantic
Toronto
Montreal
Uafalo
Chivaso
Hemilton
Messrs
Dryden
Ritch
Oider
Dairy and livestock markets spark debate on milk cattle and hogs
The discussion centers on milking Shorthorns and other cattle’s merit for milk and beef, with Rutherford criticizing the lack of full fair study. He notes potential for Canadian swine recovery, exports from Quebec and Maritime Provinces, and great room for hog farming in western Canada if markets improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urutherford
Ontario
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
Rutherford
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Humorous Anecdote
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars for catarrh cured by Hall's Cure from J Cheney & Co Toledo with endorsements Walding Kinnan Marvin and statements about internal action and testimonials. A second item notes Archdeacon Fisher’s vanity and a quip from a constable about a sermon he heard before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding Kinnan & Marvin
All Druggiste
Archdeacon Fisher
Constable
Fisher
Unusual French Bakery Rules In Wartime Cities
In large fortified towns bakers must keep a stock of bread for war and deposit money with municipal authorities as security of good conduct. The law also fixes bread prices, extending beyond weight and measure regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Relief Warns of Delays
Warning against delaying treatment notes asthma can worsen if left untreated. Promotes Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a preventive measure to stop incipient conditions from becoming chronic and to reduce suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kellogg
Labouchere and London Truth Libel Actions Record
Labouchere of London Truth faced hundreds of libel writs in his long career as editor and publisher. The highest damages against Truth up to 1910 reached £600, and the paper had only lost six or eight actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labouchere
London
Truth
Camphor Imports Reported at 2 to 3 Million Pounds Annually
The United States imports between two million and three million pounds of camphor each year. This figure reflects ongoing demand and trade in camphor products at a national level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
German postal authorities test three wheeled lever carrier vehicle
German postal authorities experiment with a small three wheeled automobile designed for lever carrier duties. The prototype aims to improve delivery efficiency in congested areas.
Kansas judge rules marriage bans for four dollar wage earners
A Kansas judge holds that a man earning four dollars weekly has no right to marry unless his bride is a stenographer or manicurist. The ruling echoes social norms and the era's wage based marriage standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Grand Rapids Press
Cuticura Ointment Cures Eczema Say Reader
A Quebec reader reports two years of eczema starting on one arm that widened with itching and burning. After trying other treatments, a small amount of Cuticura Ointment improved the condition and a full box led to complete disappearance. Reader recommends keeping Cuticura Ointment at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Ossiguy
Marieville, Que
Frivality Theatre
Fisgraves
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Promoted for Skin Ailments
A generation of success touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment as the speedy economical treatment for itching burning scaly and bleeding skin and scalp humors for all ages. A single set often suffices. Samples and a 32 page book on eruptions available by mail from Potter Drug and Chemical Corp Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Drag & Chem. Corp
Ouumous Ave
Boston
Whales C Ght Last Year In North Pacific Fattest On Record
Blubber measured fifteen inches deep marks the fattest whales recorded in the North Pacific last year. The finding highlights exceptional whale body fat levels and may impact insights into marine ecosystems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pacific
A Sluggish Torpid Liver Cleansing Remedy
A fragment mentions a sluggish torpid liver and a statement that the whole system is cleansed. The text reads like an unidentified health claim with no clear author or date. No verifiable entities beyond general medical language are present.
Dr Chase Kidney Liver Pills Promises Quick Liver Awakening
The ad hawks Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills as a cure for a torpid liver and deranged kidneys. It claims relief from backache, indigestion, constipation, and skin issues, with a price of two shillings and sixpence a box and availability through Edmanson Bates & Co Limited in Toronto. It also includes a brief dialogue between a Young Author and a Miss Society figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Chase
Edmanson, Bates & Co. Limited
Toronto
Dysentery Cordial Promoted by Dr Kelloge
A vintage advertisement touts Dr J D Kelloge's Dysentery Cordial as a cure all for dysentery. It claims the remedy clears the intestinal canals of germs and protects the lining from further lavacy restoring health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kelloge
Ship tonnage by vessel type built at British yards last year
Of the S22 vessels with a tonnage of 2,054,650 built at British shipyards last year, practically all were of steel, and per cent of the tonnage consisted of steam craft.
Sash Lock Substitutes for Bolt in Flush Door Casing
A sash lock serves as an effective substitute for a bolt when the sash and casing sit flush. The lock engages the door edge for security without protruding hardware, keeping the fit tight and low profile.
Time as a scarce resource and its proper use
Analysis of how people squander or invest time and the value of a half year well spent. The passage argues that using time rightly prevents ignorance and narrowness from arising from exclusive focus on one’s calling. It urges prudent time stewardship to improve personal and intellectual growth.
Worm Exterminator Praised For Helping Children
A noted worm control service called Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator is hailed as highly effective against worms and described as a boon to children suffering from infestations. The claim highlights strong success with little failure.
King Georges Private Smoking Room and Office
A description of King George’s private smoking room and office in the palace. The space is a small, well-appointed private suite used for informal visits and chats, featuring shooting trophies and a personal touch from King Edward. The King rarely smokes heavily, preferring cigarettes, with briar pipes used only during special occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Edward
Lord Stamfordham
Sir F. Ponsonty
Medina
Sardonic Smile Myths Debunked by Sir Ray Lankester
In a recent publication Sir Ray Lankester distances the term sardonic from Sardinians, sardines, or sardonyx, tracing it to a Greek root meaning to snarl. He explains a sardonic grin is a malicious snarl, not a benevolent laugh, with repeated comparisons to Owen and Rowley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Lankester
Corn Cure Relief Promises Quick Foot Comfort
Advert says only the uninformed endure corn pain while the knowing apply Dolloway's Corn Cure for relief. It asserts fast comfort for irritated feet and urges readers to use the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolloway
Dont Wet the Cards Card Handling Tip
The article advises avoiding wetting the thumb when dealing cards to prevent spoiling the deck and hygiene concerns. It suggests using a rubber ring, like those from aerated water bowls, to aid dealing without moisture. The ring should fit loosely enough to be comfortable but functional.
One hotel bill leads to a bold awakening
A hotel landlord recounts a stubborn guest who avoided paying his bill for nearly two months, claiming the guest refused to settle. In a separate anecdote, a Russian train guard enforces the law with a swift on-the-spot fine, and a Viennese society promoting curiosity about large feet is noted as a curious trend.
Humorous Recollection of Hats and Politics in Puck Parody
The passage recalls a satirical jab from Puck on a female presidential candidate and fashion. It notes evolving gender equality, a candidate toppled in a dignified manner, and public reaction including friends defending outraged style choices. The excerpt frames gendered critique and political climate of the era.
Piles Cured In 6 To 14 Days
An advertisement claims Pam Ointment cures itching blind bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days with a money back guarantee. The piece includes a dialogue about speed and Mercury but rejects a religious symbol in an ad by the Philadelphia Ledger.
Congress to open with overseas delegates in Lethbridge
The International Dry Farming Congress will be held in Lethbridge next fall with more than a thousand overseas delegates from nearly all European countries. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught are expected to open the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Six Languages Spoken in the British Isles
The article notes six languages present in the British Isles English French Manx Gaelic Welsh and Irish. It highlights linguistic diversity across communities and regions. The piece emphasizes cultural variety and language endurance amid changing social dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Isles
Parmelee's Vegetable Pills Promise Yearround Aid
An advertisement touts Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a dependable remedy for dyspepsia in all seasons and latitudes. It claims they resist climate, stay fresh, and never go stale, urging travelers to carry them at all times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmelee
Kittens and a Death by Own Action Cat Mentioned
A fragment mentions Georgie with uncertain kitten counts and describes a cat as a “no race death by own action” feline. The passage reads as a quirky local dialogue note with incomplete context.
Train delay confusion at the station
A man argues with the station agent over a late train. The agent confirms the train was 29 minutes late but says it has not arrived yet, while the man refers to a recently passed train. The exchange ends with the judge's remark highlighting the mix up.
French racer praises American car in candid remark
Victor Hemery, the French racing driver, lauds an American automobile calling it under-rated and well suited to performance. He jokes that it should advertise more and recalls a child’s quip about a bed-warmer during a wintry night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Hemery
Tommy
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Catarrh
Grippe
PT Sou EN
Ww. N. U
King George’s Work-Room
Sardonic
JR. Clark
DR. Clark
the Martin, Bole & Wynne Co
Winnipeg
Liverpool
Great Britain
Ireland
Scandinavia
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Boca
J. S. Carter
College St., Torontna
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Canada Cancer Institute, Limited
Churchill Ave
Beechan's
Vienna
Mohu
Everett Wrest
Felix Kawsted
John D
Puck
Mercury
Olympus
Philadelphia Ledger
Washington Star
Georgie
Reyguest
Berg Machinery Mfg. Co
Mite
Dominion School Telegraphy
Winslow
MC Pherson
Cannada
John McPherson CO. Ltd
Hamilton, Ont
FREE
Emivenir
Canadian Novelty Supply House
Ont
Europe
Lta
Dept. N.u.naetional Drug & Chemical Co
S.orpnte
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