Zam-Buk praised for blood poison and wound healing gains
A testimonial from Mrs. Rott Patterson of North Pelham Ontario praises Zam-Buk for curing a finger wound after three operations failed. She notes rapid healing of diseased flesh and a finger that would not close, with further benefits in a child’s mangled hand. Zam-Buk advertised for 66c box and 5c Zam Buk Soap.
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Rott. Patterson
North Pelham
Welian Co. Ont
Annie
Pirot
Zam- Bok
Zam-Bok
Toronto
That Elusive Line in Courtroom Banter
In a light moment during proceedings Judge remarks on a familiar exchange between Mrs Crabshaw and Crabshaw about holding and distance. The judge notes the couple’s playful tension as they navigate propriety and affection in the courtroom setting.
Then She Hit Him Mr. Datus I’ll Not Be Home Tonigo
A fragment from a domestic scene describes Mrs Datus denying being home and Mr Datus reacting with surprise as an artist friend asks him to pose as a henpecked husband for a picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Datus
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Relief Claims
An advertisement promises lasting relief for suffering children as mothers turn away anxiety leaving Mother Graves Worm Exterminator. The copy asserts sure effects and enduring results.
Eph Hoskins in New York Spending Spree Rumor
The dialogue claims Eph Hoskins writes $100 checks in New York and lights his pipe with them, sparking chatter about how long his spending will last. Eben doubts the pace and warns Spendthrift Uncle Ezra about the rapid expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra
Young Eph Hoskins
New York
Young Eph
Puck
The King Owns Sandringham Estate
The Gentlewoman notes that Sandringham is not the Queen Alexandra’s absolute property. Edward’s will left the estate to King George with life use to the Queen Mother and a wish it become the Queen Consort’s dower house. George may dispose of it when he sees fit and currently controls all expenses and income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandringham
Alexandra
Edward
George
Cuticura Remedies Praised by Sufferer in 1911 Letter
A 1911 testimonial from T William of Winnipes detailing relief from severe skin eruptions after using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent. He describes itching rashes, sleepless nights, and rapid cure within ten days, endorsing Cuticura as a quick economical treatment. The ad notes availability from Potter Drug & Chem at 51 Columbus Ave Boston with a free sample offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. T. William
Pactic Ave. Winnipes
Potter Drug & Chem
Columbus Ave
Boston
Orange iv
Frances E. Curwmah
Going Back to the Soil Requires Grit and Balance
A piece on returning to farming notes that rural life demands grit and patience. The city dweller may miss urban conveniences but finds independence, health, and a sense of belonging by embracing seasonal work, neighborliness, and the slow pace of country life.
Deafness Cure Claim By Catarrh Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes a cure for deafness caused by catarrh through Huels Catarrh Cure. It explains the Eustachian tube inflammation leads to rumbling hearing and notes restoration requires clearing inflammation. The note offers one hundred dollars for any case cured by the product and mentions free circulars from F J Chenry & Co Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uel
F J. Chenry & CO
Toledo
Thedase Hall
The Dutch at Church and Its Comfortable Form
A London Chronicle visitor notes Dutch Protestantism as comfortable. Hats stay on in worship, smoking is allowed when not in progress, ministers indulge, and a Dutch church scene includes a neat servant maid, bare pews, and a two deck pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
London Chronicle
Alum Baking Powder Questioned in Advertisements
A teacher questions alum in baking powder ads and suggests buying Magic Baking Powder as an alum free alternative. The dialogue notes packaging ingredients and grocers’ guarantees that Magic contains no alum, while a judge defines a suburbanite in a humorous exchange.
Getting Rich Safely: Save Within Means and Plan Ahead
The piece warns against get rich quick schemes and urges living within income and gradually saving. It cites the Suckers List losses, quotes Micawber, and promotes Canadian Government Annuities as a secure path to old age comfort. It notes eligibility for purchases if residing in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of New York
Iire
Ottawa
Jewish Population Figures Across Regions
The article notes that about 11,482 Jews exist globally with 376,299 in Europe and 1,88457 percent in America. It cites the Russian empire hosting the largest Jewish population at 3,215,505, while the United States follows with 1,800,000. New York City is highlighted as having a Jewish population density likened to a Jerusalem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Russian Empire
United States
New York City
Jerusalem
Baby’s Own Tablets Helped Ill Infant Grow Strong
Mrs Videric St Georges of St Matthias Quebec writes that her baby, previously very thin with no appetite and poor sleep, improved after using Baby’s Own Tablets. By eleven months the child could walk and was strong. Tablets sold by medicine dealers or mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Videric
St. Georges
St. Mathias
Que
Dr Wilhams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Parisian gentleman shoots self after wife calls to lunch
A Parisian man cleaning his revolver was told to join his wife for lunch. He joked about starving himself and then fired the gun, dying instantly. His wife warned the weapon might be loaded.
Secret Patent Elixir Claims One Day Cure by GROVE Signature
An old advertisement touts a bromine quinate laxative branded as Laxativid Browo Quinine. It cites a signature by KE W. Grove and promises a world‑wide cure for a “Cord” in a single day, with price noted as 2$¢.
Fraud scheme targets Bank of Nantes in Italy
The Bank of Nantes in Southern Italy suffers a $160,000 fraud using altered checks. The counterfeit checks were cashed at branches in Turin Florence and Rome through a single coordinated scheme. The perpetrator remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Nantes
Italy
Turin
Florence
Rome
Shilohs Gure Quick Cure Claims Quick Cough Relief
The Prairie Farmer excerpt notes a claim about Shilohs Gure curing colds and healing the throat. It contrasts with a humorous regard to farm life and mentions a carbon dioxide output fact. This item reads as a sensational claim with a mix of rural social commentary.
Hard Work and Heirs Fight Over Money
A Boston Transcript quip recalls a dispute over inheritance fought through lawyers, noting the speaker earned the money by effort while critics claim it was left by an uncle and tied up in legal battles.
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Boston Transcript
Stone Library of Ancient China in Peking
A public library carved in stone in Peking is linked to the Kuo Tse Chien school of the empire, an ancient university dating back a millennium. The site contains stone tablets of the Thirteen Classics, reflecting the culture’s essence, and the imperial hall hosted annual lectures where the emperor received counsel from the institution’s leaders. The Peking library is a copy of the Shi An Fu library in Shen si, former empire capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Kuo Tse Chien
School of the Sons of the Empire
Kuo Tze Chien
Shi An Fu
Shensi
A Saying About Truth and Lies Flies Far and Wide
A proverb notes that a lie has no legs yet can spread quickly with wings. It contrasts falsehoods and truth by highlighting how rumors travel beyond their origins. The expression cautions against believing or sharing untrue statements.
Two of a Kind On a Washington train Sydney Mudd meets drunken man
The Mary land man Sydney Mudd travels from Washington to his home when a drunken passenger sits beside him and asks his name in a slurred remark The exchange ends with Mudds witty reply I stand by the double meaning of the scene while noting the quirk in the encounter The other note mentions Canada printing Scriptures in seventy languages for its mixed races.
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Sydney Mudd
Maryland
Washington
Mudd
Shay
Dennis
Canada
Readin' Is the Power of Hearin’ with the Ears
A Southern congressman meets his former servant in a long overdue reunion. The elderly man reveals, in a playful twist, that he has learned to read, prompting the master to declare that reading is the power of hearing with the ears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darky
Sam
Great Western Railway Records Britain with 75 1-4 Miles Line
The Great Western Railway claims a record for Great Britain by holding a corridor of 75 and a quarter miles of railway. The feat underscores the company's expansive network and historic reach across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western Railway
Quebec farmer touts Dodd's Kidney Pills cure
Marie East reports Peter Bernard, a Bonaventure County farmer near Quebec, claims six years of cramps and kidney disease ended by Dodd's Kidney Pills. He urges others to try the remedy, citing relief from rheumatism lumbago and urinary issues linked to kidney disease.
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Mr. Bernard
Dodd
Plowman Drives Through Measured Stone Bound Field
A rural scene describes a plowman starting work in a side hill, easing the team through smooth furrows. He follows the steady rhythm of his work, turning soil until the daily task is completed amid willows and flowing water.
Long-Lived Musicians and Wind Instrument Lifespans
A "Family Doctor" study finds wind instrument players average 68 years, others 62. About 34 percent reach 79. Flute players average 61, haut bois 63, buglers 63, clarinetists 60, cornet players 67, ophicleide artists live 75 to 80.
Iron-eating worm may explain rusting ancient coins
Italian engineers report a microbe feeding on iron after studying frequent railway accidents in a district. A hollow rail yielded a grey threadlike worm about a third of an inch long. Its head glands secrete a corrosive fluid that softens iron, enabling the worm to devour it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Tribune
Dat man and candy bite in old Washington Star quote
A Washington Star excerpt portrays Pickaninny Jim recounting a man who offered candy then struck him across the ear. Mammy Brown reacts with shock, suggesting the man belongs to a secretive Ananias Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickaninny Jim
Mammy Brown
Ananias Club
Washington Star
Dress Warmly To Avoid Colds
In a public health advisory, experts warn that 80 percent of colds are linked to inadequate clothing. They urge layering and outdoor protection to reduce illness risk and emphasize practical, seasonable precautions for all ages.
Dr Chase's Linseed and Turpentine Advertisement
A Toronto notice promotes Dr. Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine as a preventive and curative cold remedy. It claims thorough action beyond cough relief, loosening coughs and soothing bronchial inflammation. Sold in 25 cent bottles and 6 cent family sizes by Edmonson Bates & Co. Limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Chase
Chase
Short Kings and Tall Queens in European Monarchies
European rulers show notable height gaps with their consorts. George V is shorter than Queen Mary, the German Empress stands above the Kaiser, and the Russian czar trails his wife. Alfonso of Spain sits below Queen Victoria Eugenie while the Italian king barely reaches his Montenegran wife, and Belgium’s king towers at six two.
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George V
Mary
William
Rusias
Alfonso
Spain
Victoria Eugenie
Italy
Denmark
Norway
Europe
Harper’s Weekly
Whistle-Driven Door and Savage Etiquette Narratives
A London man creates a bed breakfast door system using an electromagnet and tuned wire to open the door on his whistle. The Chicago Tribune notes a South American tribe restricting women from public amusements while detailing intertribal marriage and alcohol production practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chicago Tribune
A Tribute to Birds and Their Clever Homes
A tribute describing birds as wonders of beauty and skill. Their nests, food gathering, and shelter show architectural talent. They travel long distances and return home on a straight course, rebuilding quickly for mating. They fly swiftly and navigate with keen sight and intelligence, especially among high branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ural
Conjuror Challenges Beetleman In Village Schoolroom
A rustic volunteer in a velveteen coat challenges a magician in a village schoolroom. The conjuror asks him to pull a rabbit from his coat, while the rustic warns of ferrets in his pocket, hinting at a trick or danger.
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Ruscle
Duano
Never meddle with another man's business says father
A table conversation reveals a father advising restraint while noting his new confidential clerk is his intoxicated eldest son. The men acknowledge the harsh judgment of trust and propriety as they endure an awkward, tense moment.
Bad Name for the Boss Dodgin Becomes New Manager
A biscuit factory hires Dodgin as the new manager. A factory worker, found in a shed smoking and reading the afternoon paper, challenges Dodgin’s identity. Dodgin confirms his role, and the worker humorously replies that he is also the manager, inviting him in for a smoke. The scene ends with mutual amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodgin
Mab
France to possess 344 aeroplanes by year end 1912
France will own 344 aeroplanes by the end of the year and plans total expenditure on airships and aircraft in 1912 of 6,400,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
German Navy vessel tally from battleships to torpedo boats
A German naval report counts twenty two ships including battleships armored cruisers cruisers and torpedo boats built and under construction as of the report. The fleet combines completed vessels and those still being built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
The Wrong Answer Lesson from Col Callwell Reminiscences
A reminiscence in Blackwood's Magazine recalls an irascible admiral apologizing to a junior officer. The officer pretends generosity, then questions the admiral's claim of indifference, prompting a sharp rebuke and a harsher reckoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Col. Callwell
Blackwood
Subaltern
Army and Navy Journal
Persistence lesson from a joke in Young Magazine
The piece cites Wilton Lackaye on persistence in career and marriage. It recounts a joke where a wife whispers to her husband in a Pullman car that she has found what she sought for years, declaring, A man under my bed. The anecdote underscores stubborn pursuit and marriage themes with a sharp, humorous edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton Lackaye
Young Magazine
UK Imports Goill to Oranges and Lemons Value
The United Kingdom bought oranges totaling 11.8 million dollars and lemons totaling 2.02 million dollars in the prior year. The adage warns that it is wiser to miss fire than to hit the wrong mark.
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United Kingdom
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promoted for Teething Relief
An antiquated health ad asserts Nes Wisstow's Soothing Syrup has soothed millions of mothers' teething children for sixty years. It claims to calm the child, ease gums, relieve windcolic and diarrhea, and to be harmless. Sold for twenty five cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisstow
Cured by Gin Pills Offer From Canada Firm
Bridgeville resident Daniel F. Fraser reports kidney and bladder relief after using Gin Pills and urges free samples. The ad promises 30c a box with six for $2.50 and a money back guarantee if not effective. National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada Limited, Dept. N.U., Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeville, N
National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada
Limited
Dept. N.U. Toronto
It Is Never Too Late to Mend
A tired mother trims the midnight lamp and prepares a reinforcement for Hite Johnny's trousers, reflecting domestic routines and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hite Johnny
Diet Change Amid Heartache for Patient
A doctor urges a strict diet change for a patient described by a fond mother, noting emotional distress and imprudent eating as the cause of her illness. The medical professional states the need for dietary adjustment to aid recovery.
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Boston Transcript
Railways seek men skilled in Telegraphy and station work
Dominion School Telegraphy in Toronto advertises positions for men with knowledge of telegraphy freight ticket and baggage duties. High demand due to ongoing construction. Offers good starting salaries and practical on the job experience with future qualification prospects. Free Book 19 explains how to apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion School
Toronto
Agents Wanted for Tailoring in Our Town
Advertisement offering agency work for tailoring services with a promise of profit. Contact John Dawson Ltd at Church Street, Toronto for commissions and partnership opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dawson, Ltd
Church St
Toronto
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Winard
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Ant Wonder
Shilohs
Kimberly
China's
Quebec
the Plowman
South America
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Peter
Canada Cancer Institute, Limited
Churchill Ave
St. John
Lake Manitoba
Empress of Britain
Lake Champlain
Empress of Ireland
Slingiverpool
Montreal - Gueb
Britain
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Lake
Manitoba
J. S. Carter
Portage Av
Winnipeg
Ite
Daniel F. Fraser
Murine
Patent Mead
Mi 8
Murine ‘Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
M‘pherson
Leading Desk
John McPherson Co., Ltd
Hamilton
Ont
Iseases
DR. Dean
College St
Perioubarr
National Securities Corporation, Ltd
Confederation Life Bldge
DR. Clark
Martin Bole & Wynne CO
Sion
Eddy
E. B. Eddy Company, Limited
Hull
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