Lydia E Pinkham Plant Medicine Cited By Women
Sidelined by medical failures women from Gardiner Maine and Glanford Station Ontario report relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonials claim cures for uterine ulcers fibroids and related symptoms with encouragement to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Glanford Station
Ont
Lydia E. Pinkham
Heer Craxx
Ontario
Gardiner
Lydia E. Bam
A. Williams
R. F.D
Maine
Perils of Lion Taming in the Cage
A trainer warns an attendant that an exhibition with a fierce lion will end his nerves. The attendant expresses fear of Reno and a dog while the trainer vents about droughts and the cold cage life as a near death risk.
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Louis
Reno
Braddard Medicine Parmelee’s Vegatable Pills Endorsement
Advertisement notes Braddard Medicine Parmelee’s Vegetable Pill s as a revitalizing digestives standard through years of use. Claims simple composition, easily absorbed, aiding sluggish digestive organs. A witty exchange from the Buffalo Express is included.
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Parmelee
Shilohs Cure Coughs And Odd Chicken Talk
Shilohs Cure claim appears amid noisy dialogue about chickens and money. Wobbles and Binks trade quips on earnings and business, with references to Harper's Weekly and Yonkers Statesman.
Food For A Year Ration For A Man
A fragment discusses a yearly ration including meat milk butter fees vegetables and 100 pounds seven dozen and 500 tablespoons of food. It notes some people eat heavily yet grow thinner due to defective digestion and unsuitable food. A large size bottle of unknown contents is mentioned.
Scott's Emulsion Ad for Savings Bank Child's Sketch Book
For sale by all druggists Scott and Bowne advertise Scott's Emulsion. The ad asks to send it the name of the paper and this ad for their Savings Bank and Child's Sketch Book. Each bank contains a Good Luck Penny and lists 499 Pearl Street New York.
Coronation Mantle Crafted By Fanmakers At Honiton
A ceremonial mantle for Queen Mary’s coronation is being produced by the Fanmakers' Company in Honiton Devonshire. The cloth of gold robe features the royal coat of arms and emblems of the four kingdoms, all embroidered with silver and gold threads. The mantle, mounted on a tortoiseshell handle, echoes priestly dress and was designed to glitter richly in any light. All materials are of British manufacture with the cloth of gold ordered from Spitalfields and made by Warner, Braintree, Essex, under the Royal School of Art Needlework at South Kensington.
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Fanmakers
Honiton
Devonshire
Eng
United Kingdom
Roys
England
Royal School of Art
South Kensington
Christian of
Schleswig-Holstein
Royal School
Spitalfields Association
Messrs. Warner
Braintree
Essex
Christmas Wags Test Neighborhood With Music Spectacle
A group of six men tried to stir trouble by playing music outside a wealthy home after a local wag lured them there. They hoped the homeowner would pay, but a night patrolman stopped events, revealing they were playing before a deaf and dumb institute.
Rice Cultivation in India Touts Glutinous Variety in Bamboo
India relies on diverse rice varieties with sizes shapes and colors. Over 70 million acres are planted yearly. A unique glutinous type is boiled inside bamboo tubes and eaten cold by travelers, revealing a bread substitute when peeled.
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India
Rhyming difficulty of the word girl across dialects
A London Chronicle note discusses the varied pronunciation of girl. It explains most speakers hear different endings from gall to gell and notes in Scotland it often seems two syllables gurrel. The anecdote about Burns highlights regional speech contrasts.
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Scotland
Ayreshire
London Chronicle
Quaker name origin linked to a Derby man and Lord justice
A London writer notes the Quaker name sprang from a Derby Bennett. The jibe referenced Craige Fox who said all should quake at God’s name in court. The Society of Friends themselves once called the group Seekers, a term seen as more plain.
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London
Sharow
One Bennett
Derby
Craige Fox
God
Society of Friends
Money to Burn in Town Purchase Raises Eyebrows
A local tale recounts an elderly man, Fodder, visiting the city and returning with a vast sum. He allegedly spent a thousand dollars’ worth of goods for a mere ten dollar bill, sparking questions about the transaction.
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Yonkers Statesman
Best Medicine and Language Gaffe Flash in Paris Styled Show
A scrambled clipping recounts Armend Guillenant praising French cooking while criticizing American cooks. It contrasts old world and new world tastes, with comic quips about dance, language, and a stray talk about therapy and daily fixes from household remedies to shoemaking tips.
Minard's Liniment cures diphtheria claim noted
A brief note cites Minard's Liniment as a diphtheria cure. The Pittsburgh Leader quotes a wary resident who recalls being labeled an idiot and rejects endorsing schemes, reflecting local skepticism about medical cures and public trust.
Shilohs Cure Quick Claims From Old Text
A fragment from London Tit-Bits mentions Shilohs Cure as a remedy for coughs colds and lung threats priced at 25 cents. A character names Donal and Dovald discuss taking the other note amid mentions of sudden deaths, reflecting a dated sensational tone.
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Dovald
Donal
London
Cuticura Remedies Promised To Cure Eczema
A household claim touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as prevention and cure for infantile skin diseases. The ad cites long success, a Toronto birth case, and urges readers to use Cuticura products for baths and treatment, promising relief from itching and disfigurement.
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Robert Mann
Proctor
Minnesota
Toronto
Duluth
Cathursa
Druggts
Potter
Wim
Boo
Chance for a New Rectory Near Church
Yeu acknowledges Rex W M. Washington of Cuyabesa Falls that a rectory nearer the church would be convenient though property values are high. He says they have hopes and expect a new set of chimes in the church, which could affect surrounding property values.
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Yeu
Rex W M. Washington
Cuyabesa Falls
Zam-Buk and common pains in daily life readers discuss
A column promotes Zam-Buk ointment for minor injuries and skin problems with user testimonials. It claims fast pain relief and healing for cuts burns and sores and lists various conditions it treats. The ad-style text urges keeping Zam-Buk at home and notes its herbal composition and 40 cent price.
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Chas. H. Barrett
Harmony Road
Truro
N.S
Zam-Buk Co
Toronto
The Laugh of a Child Song Recalled by Elderly Boarder
An elderly boarder recalls a now obscure song The Laugh of a Child described as popular fifty years ago though no one else has heard it. He sings a snippet about a child so wild and free and the group notes dinner arrives early.
Signature Proven Cure Claim in Historical Ad
An old advertisement claims Laxanne Bromo Quinine as a single day cold remedy. It urges readers to look for the signature of E. W. Grove and promotes the product as “World over” effective.
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E. W. Grove
Emile Augier’s Smoking Habit Shortens Life
The dramatist Emile Augier habitually smoked twelve pipes each morning while writing Le Gendre de M Poirier. After eight pipes his mouth burned, yet he smeared butter on his tongue to finish the session. A doctor warned he would die of nicotine poisoning within a year if he did not quit. He did quit, but his life remained shortened by the habit.
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Emile Augier
le Gendre de
M. Poirier
le Gaulois
Judicial Critique of Expert Witnesses by Justice Marchauser
A Supreme Court Justice from New York voices strong skepticism about expert witnesses. He argues many experts bias testimony to suit cases and questions their reliability across cases.
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Supreme Court
Marchauser
New York
Constance Sibell Shaftesbury Lady of the Bedchamber
Constance Sibell Shaftesbury known as Cuckoo serves as Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Victoria, former Lady of the Bedchamber to Princess of Wales, noted for acting, culture, and a jewel collection including sapphires and diamonds. She is daughter of Lady Grosvenor, sister to the Duke of Westminster and Lady Beauchamp, with two daughters and a son, Lord Ashley.
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Riends
Shaftesbury
Princess of Wales
Countess of Shaftesbury
Lady Grosvenor
Duke of Werminster
Beauchamp
Constance Sibell
Cuckoo
Lord Ashley
Lady Shaftesbury
Duke of Westminster
Thomas Linton
Royal Aster Yacht Club
Half of people judge smartness by style not merit
The text argues smartness is often misread as cleverness, while politeness consistently leaves a favorable impression even when honesty and fairness are imperfectly perceived. It contrasts appearances with substance and suggests manners trump blunt candor in social perception.
What Did He Think X Beidler Would Do
John Xenophon Beidler known as X and Livereating Johnson, Montana pioneers, rode the plains when Indians chased them. Johnson urged Beidler to hurry, shouting to get a mare on. Beidler yelled Dodgast you Johnson, not trying to throw this rece.
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X" Beidler
John Xenophon Beidler
Montana
Plains
Johnson
Beidler
Philadelphia Record
Minard's Liniment Praised by Maritime Publisher
The publisher of the best Farmer's paper in the Maritime provinces writes that MINARD'S LINIMENT has stood the test of time. He calls it an unfailing remedy in his household and says it has outlived many competitors and imitators.
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Maritime Provinces
Minard
Miss Stella Campbell impresses in H. B. Irving production
Miss Stella Patrick Campbell, daughter of Mrs. Campbell, shines in H. B. Irving's Queen's Theatre show in London. She studied in Dresden and was presented at court in 1904. Despite her mother's opposition, Stella pursued acting during her mother's American tour, gaining early roles as Eilean in The Second Mrs Tanqueray and Marie in Magoda, at about twenty one. Her mother recalls choosing the stage only to be near her children, after considering a governess path.
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Patrick Campbell
H. B. Irving
Queen’s Theatre
London
Miss Campbell
Dresden
Court
Eilean
Tanquerary
Marie
Magoda
Mrs. Campbell
Dramatic Agent
Nothing is so terrible as a two fools
Quote from Chicago Record-Herald discusses a newly married couple living next door. The speaker argues that two fools are worse than one, invoking Charles Reade’s line to contrast wisdom and folly in domestic life.
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Charles Reade
Charles
Chicago Record-Herald
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promised Cure For Nervous Breakdowns
A broad advertising claim touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for fatigue nervousness indigestion and back pain claiming they build blood and restore health. A testimonial from Mr George Johnson of Lequille Mississippi describes long suffering after overwork and how the pills finally improved his condition enabling him to work full time again. The ad notes price 50 cents per box or six boxes for 2.50 and lists The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont as the source.
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Wiliams
Géo. Johnson
Lequille
Williams
Prayers and Comfort in a Family Moment
Violet asks if prayers are answered at bedtime and questions why Mama punishes her. Mamma reassures that prayers are answered but urges patience, noting the child’s desire for guidance and kindness.
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Violet
Mammia
Des
Mamma
Hipparchus and early astronomy achievements
The ancient astronomer Hipparchus proved the procession of the equinoxes about 150 years before Christ. He determined the sun’s drift westward yearly and is credited with recognizing a spherical Earth. He catalogued 1,000 stars and devised an instrument to measure latitude and longitude.
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Hipparcus
Atronomer
Christ
Coral Harvesting off Italian Coast Described
The article explains that most ornamental coral comes from Italy. Men fish coral by dragging nets and frames along stream bottoms, crushing delicate branches. Diving yields the finest coral.
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Italy
Henry VII and the origins of England's navy
The piece recalls Henry VII as the father of the British navy and credits 1488 with the start of English shipbuilding by launching the Royal Harry. It notes indifference among subjects to shipcraft, his import of Genoese workers, and the Royal Harry as England’s first real warship and a model for decades.
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Henry VII
Henry
Left Over Apples Create New Australian Industry Profits
Australian growers profit from discarded apples through a processing plant that cores and slices fruit into chips and dries it. The by products including cores and skins are exported to France for vinegar and sauces, contributing over 500000 dollars in the prior year.
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France
Death of Lord Borthwick Council Leader of Borthwick Firm
London stock scene loses one of its few peers with the death of Lord Borthwick head of Borthwick Wark & Co founded by his father the sixteenth baron of his line He joins a rare company as a titled member on the Exchange with many peers holding seats in both the Exchange and the House of Lords The Duke of Artyil and Lord Walter Campbell sparked attention when the latter became the first peer of his rank to join a city stock broker firm drawing posters reading Thy Lord is with us.
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London
Stock Exchange
Lord Borthwick
Borthwick, Wark & Co
House of Lords
Duke of
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