Pilgrims Seek New Zion Amid Frost and Peril
In Archangel region a fanatical monk Innocentius leads about 400 followers including many women and children toward a new Zion after escaping exile in Bessarabia. He is wounded in a bayonet clash, and the group endures near zero temperatures, frostbite, and starvation with aid from rural guards and a Red Cross team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
Innocentius
Iliodor
Archangel
Bessarabia
Christ
Innocentus
Omega
Alpha
John
Zion
Red Cross
St. Petersburg
Forgery Fear Shakes Plans In Lady Martin Visit
Dora Wilton Miss Durand and Mayne discuss a convincing forged letter and a possible prank as they consider the danger it poses to Lady Martin’s ball invitation. Mayne vows to uncover the truth, tightens his safe, and the trio plans to visit furniture shops amid growing unease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rose
Miss Durand
Lady Martin
Wilton
Dora
Mayne
Geo
Dora R
Cuticura success on facial eczema and pimples
A Toronto man reports 10 years of facial eczema with pimples and sores around the chin. After trying many remedies, he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and his skin cleared, praising Cuticura for pimples, blackheads, and rough skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Toronto
Ont
MacBean
The House in Jermyn Gardens
In a bright room in Jermyn Gardens a grieving young artist sobs over an envelope seeking Mrs. Durand and Miss Durand, while her mother consoles her. The girl’s sketches signed “J.D.” reveal emerging talent as the scene shifts to a tender family moment and the likeness between mother and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jermyn Gardens
J.D
Joan
Torgeth
Moter
Lot
Family Bonds In Shifting Lives The Durands
Narrative contrasts between Mrs Durand and her daughter Joan, detailing their differing temperaments and the daughter’s protective role. Joan has steered their wandering life, while Mrs Durand laments, yet their bond deepens as Joan provides support and comfort. (To be Continued) Minard's Liniment Relieves Neuralgia. London. Jewish naturalization fee cut to 15 dollars after long agitation dating to 1886. A quip asks about stubbornness and horse sense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Durand
Joan
Mrs. Derend
London
Samuel Montagu
Tea to Postum Helped Woman’s Digestion and Nerves
A reader reports years of coffee-induced indigestion and nervous strain. After switching to Postum the stomach pain and nervousness vanished and did not return, while coffee caused symptoms to recur. The letter cites relief and credits Postum with stabilizing health, as discussed in The Road to Wellville.
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Wellville
Prss
Wounded Turkish Soldier Seeks Hope in Constantinople Streets
In a Turkish military hospital scene in Constantinople a wounded Turk, Mehmed, a three time shrapnel survivor with a broken leg and a ruined arm, laments his vanished family. He crawled thirty miles to reach a field hospital and now faces life as a cripple with no kin or home, uncertain of their fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Urkes
Lule Burgas
Tebatalja
Foragn
Chorlu
Mehmed
Kirk-Kilisse
Stamboul
Asia Minor
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh Containing Mercury
Warning against mercury based catarrh ointments and praising Hall’s Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. The internal remedy claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free and price six cents per bottle. Take Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hell
Toledo Ohio
Druag
S. Price
Ring Found After Twenty Years at Trouville Beach
A girl finds a wedding ring on Trouville beach engraved with F. de Beaumont and Charlotte Laboulaye dated 24th March 1892. The ring belonged to the Marquise de Beaumont who lost it while bathing over twenty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Trouville
F. de Beaumont
Charlotte Laboulaye
Marquise de Beaumont
Shackleton Plans Antarctic Scientific Expedition
Sir Ernest Shackleton announced a forthcoming Antarctic scientific expedition before departing on the Mauretania from Southampton for New York. He said he would visit several places in the United States and proceed to Ottawa after the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
Mauretania
Ernest Shackleton
Antarctic
Southalmpton
Ernest
United States
Ottawa
Minard's Liniment Cures Various Ailments Across Regions
Advertisements claim cures for acute bronchitis facial neuralgia and chronic rheumatism attributed to Minard's Liniment. Endorsers list Bay of Islands J M Campbell Springhill N S William Daniels Albert Co N B Geo Tingley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
Bay of Islands
J. M. Campbell
Springhill
N.S
WM. Daniels
Albert Co
N.B. Geo. Tingley
Cape department to protect Bushmen cave paintings in Polela
The Cape department of justice plans measures to preserve prehistoric mural paintings attributed to Bushmen in the caves of Polela, South Africa. The dialogue mentions a cousin in the regular army and a guardhouse in Capetown.
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Jipes
Fle
Capetown
Cape Department of Justice
Polela
South Africa
Cycle Ahead or Behind Sparks Gentle Irony
The remark plays on the paradox of being outpaced yet gaining a perk. It notes that outdated humor can feel fresh to contemporary ears, turning lag into a surprising advantage.
Parmelees Vegetable Pills Promise Relief From Indigestion
A promotional claim describes Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as treatment for indigestion. The copy asserts the pills will relieve distress, improve concentration, and prove their great excellence with a course of use.
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Parmelee
Idle wisdom and city life collide in quotes
A collage of aphorisms on work and leisure from Jim Brown and others. It contrasts taking time off with busy tears and hints at social advice about truth and romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Brown
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days byPAZO Ointment
The ad claims PAZO OINTMENT cures blind, bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee. It mentions 6 90c pricing and compares to vacuum cleaners and Miller's Worm Powders as other products. The copy touts efficacy and digestive benefits from worm powder with child friendly one dose claim.
Dysentery Cure by Injection Described in Paris
Professor Chauffard described a new dysentery cure using injections of emetine at the Academy of Medicine. He gave six injections over four days in a severe case and achieved a complete cure after several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Academy of Medicine
Chauffard
Excelsior
High Prices for China Porcelain Groups in London Auction
A Vienna porcelain lot depicting Ferdinand IV and his wife sold for 260 guineas at Puttick and Simpson, while a peasant couple brought 130 guineas and a gardener couple 105 guineas. An old Dresden group of King Frederick and his jester realized 240 guineas in London auctions.
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Vienna
Ferdinand IV
Puttick
Death of Lionel Caro ties to Anglo-German Union founder
The Berliner Tageblatt reports the sudden death of Lionel Caro, founder and longtime secretary general of the Anglo-German Union. He collapsed of heart failure while speaking during a telephone event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Tageblatt
Lionel Caro
Anglo-German Union
Sheriff felled by litigant in Linlithgow incident
Sheriff McLeod was struck with a stick by a labourer whom he had ruled against in a compensation case. He was rendered unconscious and transported by motorcar to Edinburgh for treatment.
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Cardiff
McLeod
Linlithgow
Edinburgh
Women in Politics Voice and Vote Debate
A dialogue on women's political role, arguing for both voice and vote. One speaker asserts women should participate fully, while another tempers the idea, suggesting limited voice. The exchange reflects evolving views on gender and civic rights.
Defeated Candidates Ignore You. Winners Watch Fence Lines
The remark notes that defeated candidates no longer recognize you while successful ones keep a wary eye on their fences, implying heightened vigilance among those who won. The line suggests political aftermath and security concerns following an election.
Travel Broadens a Man Yet Fails to Enrich All
A brief saying notes travel expands horizons for some men but does not guarantee material gain for every journey. It contrasts broadened outlook with uneven financial benefit.
German Foreign Office Foresees Austria Move Toward Montenegro
Officials say Austria will dispatch another troop to Montenegro to pressure diplomacy before activity shifts to offensive action. Russia counsels Montenegro to yield. Friday sees no relief in sight as plans stir speculation.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Austria
Montenegro
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Steele Bik
Winnipeg
J R Biue
Miss Thomson
Belmont
Man
Frank J. Moore
Conn
Www. Switzer
Brandon
Johnson- Richardson Co. Limited
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Montreal
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N.Y
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M.D
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