Discovered True Remedy For Systematic Catarrh
A Montreal company promotes Catarrhezone for chronic catarrh with testimonial from Hi Webb of Woodstock. The narrative shifts to Jim Blaisdell and family life, detailing a book loving father, Benny, and a party scene. Mr Smith visits, observes the Blaisdell den and book collection, and notes Jim's dream of college and writing while Miss Maggie contemplates social tensions. To be continued.
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Hi. Webb
Woodstock
Mr Smith
Mr. Jim
Hattie
Jim
Mr. Smith
James Blaisdell
Benny
Maggie
Stanley
Jim Blaisdell
Mr Blaisdell
Pearl Gaylord
Pan
Fred
Miss Maggie
Miss Meilicent
Flora
Bessie
Gaylord
Hess
Young Blaisdell
Potatoes in a cellar and money talks in bright talk
A lively chat follows about money and spending as characters compare savings habits and the urge to splurge. Hattie and Mellicent appear as admired figures while a husband and wife debate thrift and luxury. The scene ends with a playful jab at a sister-in-law sailing into Jim's pile.
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Flo
Hattie
Lam
Mellicent
Mr. Smith
Jim
Man Recovers Health Strength And Happiness After Trial
A nervous wreck is restored to health strength and happiness through personal testimony. He recounts his own story in a candid letter detailing his struggle and recovery.
Bertha Kass Describes Cuticura Cure For Skin Pimples
A 1919 testimonial from Miss Bertha Kass of Russell Manitoba reports severe itching red pimples on chest face and arms cured by Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She notes the products cleanse and heal with Soap 25c and Ointment 50c and lists availability through the Dominanadian Depot Limited St Paul.
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Bertha Kass
Russell
Manitoba
Dominanadian
St. Paul Enon
Montreal Grain Exports Hit Record Seasonal Total
By season’s end Montreal will have shipped over 122 million bushels of grain, a figure near double any prior year and exceeding the total exports from all other Atlantic ports combined.
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Montreal
Atlantic
Farmer Auction Prompted by Traveler Inquiry
A brief note from the New York World shows a farmer offering a jug of cider in conversation with a tourist. The exchange hints at curiosity and exchange in a rustic setting.
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Thourist
New York World
Dr Hamilton's Pills Claim Rejuvenation Cure
An advertisement promises a cleansing medicine to restore vitality and mood. It touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as a remedy that drives away headaches and fatigue, tones the liver and stomach, and quickly restores strength. Sold by The Catarrhoezone Co. in Montreal for 25 cents.
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Dr Hamilton
Dr. Hamilton
Catarrhoezone Co
Montreal
The Winter Bed
Winter bed preparation guide advises housewives to inspect beds and furnishings for warmth and comfort. It covers mattress turning, sheet sizing and placement, blanket and hospital corners, pillow slips, and selecting silk floss or down comforters for warmth while emphasizing durable all wool blankets and stockpiling sheets.
Digestive aid promotes Mother Seigel's Syrup bottles
An old advertisement touts Mother Seigel's Syrup as a tonic for upset stomachs. It claims the herbal extracts restore tone and strength, help food nourish the body, and prevent illnesses from poor digestion. Bottles are sold at drug stores in 50c and 1.00 sizes.
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Mother Seigel
Manitoba Revenue From Taxation 1927 Estimates
The Manitoba government reports amusement taxes totaling 34 000 this year with prior year spending on amusements at 3 763 508 and soda taxes at 2 225 000. Projected revenue includes automobile licenses 600 000, corporation taxes 900 000, succession duties 400 000, marriage licenses 10 000, for a total estimated revenue of 9 770 172.
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Manitoba
Banana tree yields vast food per acre
The banana tree is praised for producing the most food per acre, yielding 44 times more by weight than potatoes and 133 times more than wheat. It is claimed to resist insect pests and be immune to disease.
Oldest Rio church dates to early colonial era
The Church of St. Sebastian in Rio de Janeiro traces its beginnings to 1567, begun two years after the city was founded, making it the oldest surviving building in the metropolis.
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Rio de Janeiro
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Mrs. Hattle
Fleanor HH. Porter
Ralph A. Roberts
Loverna, Sask
Dr. Chase
Edmanson
Bates & Co. Ltd
Toronto
Cuthura
BY Loretto C. Lynch
Stanfield’s
Stanfield’s Limited
Truro, N.S
MacDonald
Canadas
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