Mother and Daughter Praise Peruna Rites Mentioned
The reader quotes endorsements from Mrs Gertrude McKierran of Emporia Kansas and Mrs M F Jones Burning Springs Kentucky praising Peruna as a remedy. Additional testimonials from Mrs Anna Linder of Dasnell Minnesota claim it is a great tonic and essential in their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude McKiernan
Neosho Street
Emporia
Kas
Jin
Anna Linder
Dasnell
Minn
Change of Opinion From Cost of Clothes
A humorous quotation reflects a shift in thinking about women’s attire sparked by discovering how little men’s clothes cost. The passage also touts Holloway’s Corn Cure as a powerful, unique remedy with broad claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Peat
Salt Prevents Starch from Sticking When Boiling Sprinkles
The text states that boiling starch sprinkles with a touch of fine salt prevents sticking. It notes that sugar is sometimes used similarly but is not as effective as salt.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted As Constitutional Remedy
A 19th century advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It promises internal use, a cure guarantee of one hundred dollars, and urges readers to send for testimonials. Also recommends Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Drugests
Mrs Stubbs-Now Quip Highlights Women Word Measure
In a playful exchange from the Chicago News a wife tells her husband that women are careful with words while he sighs that some men might prefer shorter remarks. The remark contrasts gendered stereotypes with humor.
The New Empire Flora and Fauna of Fort Churchill Country
Explorers report flora and fauna of the Fort Churchill region. The list includes cranberries, blueberries, berries of many kinds, Saskatoon, wild onions, rhubarb, celery, mosses, ferns, and various trees such as jackpine, spruce, larch, poplar, willow, and birch. Fish species noted include whitefish, trout, jackfish, and sturgeon with other marine life. wildlife such as fox, wolf, mink, and deer are observed. The coast hosts migratory birds, owls, pelican, and divers, with aurora lighting the skies and mirage over distant hills and lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Churchill
Saskatoon
la Poire
la Loche
Cascade
The Canadian Girl Bridging English and American Ways
The Canadian girl is a blend of English upbringing and North American life. She calls England home yet embraces a freer country culture, remaining cautious with men and viewing them as companions in sport and social activity. English newcomers misread her approach until they grasp her shared, nonromantic camaraderie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Old
Apples Baked In Transit Palpably Dented by Delays
Exporters report the apple trade hurt this season due to fog and storms in the St. Lawrence delaying ships. Fruit bound for England arrived baked after long detention, while English crops were large and prices favorable to sellers. A winter stock response is anticipated, with hard varieties less affected than soft ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lawrence
England
Cood Shane
Big Potato Crop Shocks Fredericton Shippers
Estimates from Fredericton's largest potato shippers report over 15 000 barrels shipped this season. About 12 000 by CPR to Upper Canadian markets and 3 000 by water to Cuba via John. Sixty rail cars sent to Upper Canada. Yields average one barrel per acre with prices from six to one dollar per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericton
N.B
CPR
Quebec
John
Cuba
Foy Shippers
Newfoundland fishermen hail Dodd's Kidney Pills as cure
Fishermen in Garnish and Fortune Bay report Dodd's Kidney Pills relieve backache and rheumatism from exposure to wet and cold. Frank Banfield says two boxes cured five years of pain, and his father also found relief from a single pill. The ad asserts backache is kidney ache and promises nationwide proof from Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortune Bay
Dodd
Frank Banfield
Canada
Pillow Toward the Locomotive On Sleeping Cars
A New Orleans Times-Democrat note explains why pillows on sleeping cars face the locomotive. The porter says head toward the engine aids blood flow to calm the mind and promote sleep, while the opposite direction raises blood to the head and excites the mind, hindering rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Times- Democrat
Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Syrup Endorsed for Cough Relief
The advertisement claims Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Syrup soothes throat irritation and hacking coughs. It asserts the remedy breaks persistent colds and restores air passages to a normal healthy condition when used as directed.
Angelic Child Rites Recalled In Humble Obituary Note
The brief notice honors Sister Smoot-Po and little Claudie Shinpaw as angels. It mentions Brother Digger-Yas'm and a quirky detail about poison fly paper and a child’s flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smoot
Claudie Shinpaw
Digger
Puck
Baby's Own Tablets Promise Easy Teething and Health
An advertisement urges mothers to give Baby's Own Tablets to babies and children to cure stomach troubles soothe teething and prevent worms. Mrs W E Stewart of St George NB endorses the product as reliable in emergencies. Sold by medicine dealers or mail order at 25 cents a box from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario. Quizzing Bess joke from Puck appears after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Stewart
St. George, N. B
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Repetition and Sage Musings in a Detroit Free Press Clip
The excerpt presents a tongue in cheek line about Shiloh's Cure and its claimed effect on coughs and colds. A sage states that generosity increases wealth, paralleled by a listener's remark about kisses. The Detroit Free Press framing suggests a casual observed dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator Promises Child Health
An old notice warns that worms in children can cause convulsions and death and promotes Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as a remedy to protect children from these afflictions.
Devotion to Mother Delays Georgia Marriage
A southern Congressman recalls a Georgia man named Pete who never marries to care for his elderly mother. Pete explains that if he married he would need to buy shoes and stockings for his wife, depriving his mother of essentials. The anecdote appears in Harper's Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Pete
Harper's Weekly
The Lord's Prayer Through English History
Compilation shows variants of the Lord's Prayer from 1158 to 1711, tracing language shifts in English. The examples record religious phrasing, spellings, and theology across centuries, noting changes in vocabulary and syntax while preserving core Christian meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bete de
Heven
Earth
Heaven
Fyrthyne
Pointed Paragraphs on tact and self restraint
The passage offers aphorisms on tact and modesty. It warns that genuine judgment comes from others and that pushing opinions alienates people. It cautions against airing private matters and against quarrelsome behavior masked as politeness.
Anonymity and Accountability in Press
Schopenhauer condemns anonymity in journalism arguing articles deserve authorship, editor responsibility for signatures, and pressure to curb press freedom to deter cowards who hide behind masks. He calls such behavior ungentlemanly and likens it to scoundrelly conduct.
Why Books Are Gilt Edged
Explains gilded top book edges protect pages from dust when shelved. Gilding keeps the top edge from becoming sullied and preserves appearance.
A Tutor Steals Apple to Teach Thievery
A child walking with a tutor steals an apple from a stair to the street. The instructor, witnessing the theft, administers a harsh lesson by snatching the apple and eating it himself. This vignette is presented as an abridgment of much of history.
The Post of Being a Man
A compact moral exhortation urges steadfastness in adversity. It argues the natural duty to endure oppression and fight, asserting the essential role of a man in bearing hardship and maintaining stance despite violence.
Mystery Cake and Keyhole Corner Scene
A tossed line hints at a playful scene where Marie shares cake and wine with a sweetheart, while hiding a keyhole to keep a secret. The dialogue implies intrigue and a lighthearted, romantic mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Meggend
R. Fer Bletter
To Strengthen the Nerves Make a Nerve Force
An old health column urges building nerve strength by boosting red blood. It promises relief from nervous disorders through daily routines and tonic ideas, framing a regimen as a remedy for fatigue fears and frailty.
Dr Chase Nerve Food Promoted as Nerve Disease Cure
An advertisement extols Dr A W Chase's Nerve Food as a blood builder that strengthens nerves by improving blood. It cites a Halifax testimonial from Mrs Nooran about her daughter’s recovery, praises prevention, and offers the product for 50 cents at dealers including Edmanson Bates & Co Toronto with the portrait of A W Chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
Sugar burn turns into antiseptic gas says scientist
A Pas teur Institute scientist in Paris reports burning sugar produces acetylene hydrogen, a strong antiseptic. In a closed vessel with putrefied meat or rotten egg contents the offensive odor vanishes immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasteur Institute
Paris
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Heals Persistent Sores
Advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a remedy for persistent sores. It claims the oil stops sloughing draws out pus promotes new skin and is a recognized healer among oils with many attestations of success where others failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
One Word Epitaph in Worcester Draws Holiday Visitors
An undertaker recalls a Worcester epitaph reading Gone in a town famed for its single word memorial. A dying Worcester auctioneer whispered Going going, soon to be Gone, and his wife later inscribed the word Gone on his tombstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Philadelphia Bulletin
Shiloh's Cure Mentioned in Washington Herald Excerpt
The Washington Herald quotes a claim that Shiloh's Cure will always cure coughs and colds. The fragment then shifts to a anecdote about a man discussing a fall gown made by a woman whom the wife knew, followed by a remark about a man who earned a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Washington Herald
Imitation Minard’s Liniment Seen in Toronto House
A druggist can obtain a greasy imitation of MINARD'S LINIMENT from a Toronto house at a very low price and label it as his own product. The fake is the poorest of many attempts to market such imitations. Ask for MINARD'S and you will get it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
Toronto
Tom, Dick and
Harry
Oil Magnate's Daughter Draws Attention in Society
In Gebhart-Gushing Young’s Magazine, society circles note the oil magnate’s daughter has captured interest from leading social figures, described with hints of charm and prominence.
Memoir of a Memorizing Official and a Colquhoun Muddle
An official of the Department of Commerce and Labor, tasked with summarizing engineering authorities, misreads Colquhoun's credentials. He remembers M I C E as mice but later miswrites the sequence as KR A T S, revealing a humorous mix up in professional initials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce and Labor
A. R. Colquhoun
Colquhoun
M.I.C. E
Institute of Civil Engineers
Empire Builders by Robert J. C. Stead
A new poetry volume The Empire Builders by Robert J. C. Stead of Cartwright Manitoba has been issued by William Briggs Toronto. The west’s realist depiction and Western Canada’s literary allure frame the collection as rooted in western life and experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. C. Stead
Cartwright, Man
William Briggs
Toronto
West
Western
Canada
Empire Themed Poems Highlight Stead's Canadian Verse
The review praises Mr. Stead for vivid portraiture of Western heritage and imperialist themes in his poems The Home-steder The Prairie The Empire-Builders and others. It notes strong patriotic tones and calls The Empire-Builders likely to become a leading piece in Canadian literature. Stead editors the Review Cartwright Man and the Courier Crystal City Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charity Ward
Greater
Britain
Charity
Men of the West
Stead
Review
Cartwright, Man
the Courier
Crystal City
Man
Bible Gift Notes Mother Birthday Biblefront Dedication
A small boy buys a Bible as a birthday present for his mother. He chooses to inscribe the front page with a humorous line about the author’s compliments, as noted by the Independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Scott's Emulsion Household Remedy Promise
Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites is urged as a must keep at home. It claims to cure hard colds, strengthen delicate children, restore flesh in parents, and serve as a standard remedy for throat and lung ailments.
Complete Handy Runs of the Works advertised by Scott & Bowne
A vintage advertisement asks readers to mail four cents and their address plus the newspaper name to receive a publication titled Complete Handy Runs of the Works from Scott and Bowne of 126 Wellington Street West Toronto Ontario.
A Queen of Clubs Keeps Card Club Prize Streak
A card club winner boasts a fourth consecutive prize at the club while rivals joke about luck and hand holding. The scene turns playful as a rival quips about boredom, and the winner replies with a witty remark about cardboard cards. The exchange captures lighthearted era humor in Harper's Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Weekly
Bulldog Incident Spurs Quiet Domestic Warning
In a Washington Star anecdote Plodding Pete warns of a near encounter with a bulldog. A woman vows a harsh beating for the dog, but pleads for mercy noting shared hunger and difficulty finding food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
Washington Star
Conversation on a marriage proposal and politics
In the dialogue the woman asks if the father wanted to discuss politics when asked for his daughter's hand. He confirms he talked politics after initial questions. The exchange centers on parental approval and political topics during a marriage inquiry.
Talking about inventions cash register tale
A businessman boasts of a coin operated device that could make him a millionaire if it ran constantly, calling it a cash register. The remark appears in the Catholic Standard and Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Standard and Times
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peruna
Holloway
Ayer
Lowell Masa
Fort William
Union Bank of Canada
Manitoba Commission Co. Grain Exchange
Winnipes. Man
Feet
Churchill Country
Newfoundland
DOD
Pillow
Bess
L.d
Tom
Beatrice
Hisister
Black Watch
Schopenhauer
Rascal
A.W. Chase
R. J. C. Stead
Elmira
Beglers
Throughuide West
Scott
Queen of Clubs
Card Club
Papa
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sheffield
RyrRiet Bros. Limited
Yonge St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!