Dr Chase's Kidney-Liver Pills Promote Systemic Relief
Fatigue from poisons in the system and liver and kidney strain are claimed to be alleviated by Dr Chase's Kidney-Liver Pills. Advertisers cite customers Miss Julie Langlois and Mr John Guheen, praising improved liver function, biliousness, back pain, headaches, and overall energy after using the remedy. The copy asserts double action on liver and kidneys and claims wide success in curing diverse ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Chase
le Chase
Chace
Julie Langlois
Manor
Chase
John Guheen
Fie
Port Hope
Dr Chase
de Chase
All Healers
Fdmanson, Bates & Co
Toronte
Parmelee
Mapping the World Still Largely Unsurveyed
The British Empire holds vast unmapped areas including Canada Australia and India with only the Rajputana Desert survey remaining to complete one inch maps of India. Indian survey workers showed sacrifice as Sheikh Mohindin died in Seistan while aiding the effort and others faced desert and Cordillera hardships.
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Europe
British Empire
Canada
Australia
India
Indian Survey Committee
All India
Rajputana
Thibet
South Arabia
South Africa
Zambesi
Mohindin
Seistan
Persia
Service d‘Geographique de l'Armee
Peru
Cordillera
Africa
Rhodesia
Egypt
Westminster Gazette
Itch and Contagious Disease Cured in 30 Minutes
Wolford's Szlitary Lotion claims rapid cures for itch on humans and animals, including mange and prairie scratches. The article notes Isamiam and Hindooism meeting missionaries on their own ground and starting colleges to propagate their beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolford
Isamiam
Hindooism
Austria Blocks Public Protestant Baptisms and Lord's Supper
Public worship is allowed only after a congregation registers at a club. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union began in 1873 in Hillsboro Ohio with bands of women marching to saloons and praying there.
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Austria
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Hillsboro
Ohio
The Governor's Wife a Prisoner
A provincial note claims Mrs. A. Van Leven, wife of a county jail warden, suffered rheumatism. After doctors failed, a “South American Rheumatic Cure” was used to claim cure. The text also mentions a czar decree allowing peasants to leave communal land and become freeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. van Leven
On Peserner
Napaneet
Woods-Norris Sues for Advertising Balance in Ontario Papers
The Woods-Norris Advertising agency sues the Cobalt Silver Mining company and JH Jewell for a $1,500 balance claimed as due for advertising inserted in Ontario newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods-Norris Advertising Agency
Cobalt Silver Mining Company
JH. Jewell
Ontario
Protest in Naples Against Prohibition of Gorky Play
A demonstration occurred in Naples protesting the ban on presenting Maxim Gorky drama Children of the Sun. Police monitored the crowd as citizens voiced opposition to the censorship.
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Naples
Maxim Gorky
Missionary Committee condemns school discrimination against Japanese children
The Methodist General Missionary Committee declared it a shame for the school of San Francisco to discriminate against Japanese children, highlighting concern over age and racial bias in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist General Missionary Committee
Scho of
San Francisco
Bank Bills Prefer Old Notes Says Washington Post Quote
A Washington Post quote from a cashier reports bank officials favor not fresh notes. Cashiers dislike handing out cussed money as new notes stick and ink may not dry properly, posing risks to everyday handling.
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The
Washington Post
Agnew’s Ointment Promotes Rapid Skin Relief Claim
An advertisement touts Agnew Ointment as a healing balm for neglected running sores and various skin conditions. It promises instant soothing after first use, relief from itching and burns, and claims piles cure in 1 to 5 nights at a price of 3S centa.
Decline in Congregational Seminaries Linked to Calling Practices
A Massachusetts paper argues the drop in theology students stems from pastors moving from college to ministry and from strong churches avoiding seminarians who are seen as less spiritually minded than other Congregational preachers.
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Massachusetts
Wealthy Guggenheim Gives to Lyndenham Hospital
Isaac Guggenheim of New York donates 500000 dollars to fund a new hospital building at Lyndenham Hospital and an additional 10000 dollars for current expenses. The gift underscores strong Jewish philanthropy in support of medical care.
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Isaac Guggenheim
Lyndenham Hospital
New York
Dr Thomas' Electric Oil heals burns and coughs nationwide
A broad promotional piece states every person has a mission and claims Dr Thomas Electric Oil can heal burns and wounds and cure coughs colds croup and all respiratory ailments, portraying it as a universal remedy.
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Earth
Thomas’ Eelectric Oiia
Harvest
Mrs. Eddy reflects on her writings in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. She recalls that practical application in healing the sick and reforming the sinner revealed the truth of what she had written.
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the Independent
Mrs. Eddy
Pius X Praises American Church Liberty
In reply to Bishop McFall who described the church’s happy condition in America, Pope Pius X declared that it would be a blessing if the church enjoyed the same liberty everywhere as in the United States.
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McFall
America
Pius X
United States
Editor forecasts perilous liberal theology and a topless heaven
De T. T. Eaton of the Western Recorder argues that so called liberal thinkers imagine a religion of the future with a topless heaven a bottomless hell and a reeking cross. He says such beliefs render the faith powerless for good and too fragile to endure any wind.
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de. T. T. Eaton
The
Western Recorder
Multilingual gospel preached by Hawaii travelers
A traveler in Hawaii notes the islanders' polyglot character, reporting sermons heard in English Japanese Korean Spanish Chinese and Hawaiian reflecting a diverse religious landscape.
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Hawaii
Mixed signals on Puerto Rico land division dispute
Fragmented wording suggests a clash between federal and insular authorities over public land division in Porto Rico. A note hints at possible amicable adjustment or delay in relief for residents, while an unrelated sales pitch for "Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator" promises a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Tunnel plan paves two 84 mile subsea routes
A proposal outlines two parallel tunnels 84 miles long under the Channel linking England and France at a total cost of 9 million dollars. It notes Sir Matthew Nathan, governor of Hong Kong, as the sole Hebrew ruler among English colonies, with a salary of 20 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channel
England
France
Matthew Nathan
Hong Kong
Dahomey King Behanzin Presents Royal Sword to French Minister
Behanzin king of Dahomey presents his royal sword to the French minister of the colonies in a formal gesture. The act underscores tensions between Dahomey and France as political relations unfold.
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Behanzin
Dahomey
Artificial warmth and the human need for heat
A National Magazine excerpt discusses the persistence and cost of artificial warmth in winter. It argues humans rely on fire due to an inherited habit while noting animals cope better without it, and recalls a traveler’s exchange about cold weather contrasted with an Indian’s hardy response.
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Askea
National Magazine
Copper as a disease preventive and superstition
A irrigation expert extols copper vessels as disease barriers citing a copper cent’s apparent sterility under a microscope. He claims copper kills cholera and diphtheria cultures in under two hours and notes Chinese towns using copper water vessels resist outbreaks, though villagers shun selling them.
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China
Joke Prank On Dartmouth Students Delighted President
A group of Dartmouth students once hid Dr Nathan Lord's old fashioned calash as a prank. They planned to drive it miles away but the president appeared as they prepared to depart and calmly demanded they return him.
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Nathan Lord
Dartmouth College
Dr. Lord
Lebanon
Jst
Lord
Salt district land sinks in Cheshire towns
Brine pumping in Cheshire's salt district causes substantial ground subsidence in Northwich with houses sinking underground yet inhabited. Many homes have added upper stories for light and air while roads also subside but are maintained at correct levels by the government.
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Cheshire
England
Northwich
Obedience Praised In Simple Woodman Tale
A woodman tells his son to lay the axe at the foot of the tree and not clip branches. The son complies dutifully, then goes fishing, amid a folkish celebration of obedience.
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Strand Magazine
Not for Me Aims at Dressmaking Wife, Reader Comment
A reader questions a woman who makes all her own dresses, calling her industrious and sensible while another voice notes the cost, saying it reflects poorly on her father and the suitor. The exchange centers on practicality versus social judgment.
Bronze medallion unveiled for Archibald Lampman at Trinity College
The bronze medallion of late poet Archibald Lampman, a Trinity College and Canadian literature figure, was unveiled during the annual corporation service. Prof Pelham Edgar led the ceremony praising Lampman's spirit and duty driven poetry, while Rev Dr Du Jinn preached on religion and national life. Clergy and university leaders—Clark, Win, Jones, Duckworth, Street Mack, and the Lord Bishop of Toronto—attended as the convocation closed.
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Archibald Lampman
Trinity College
Pelham Rbdgar
Toronto University
du Jin
Chicago
Manhoond
Clark
Win, Jones
Dean Duckworth
Mack Fet Ale
Lord Bishop of
Toronto
Portuguese Cattle Herds Reported in 1553 Newfoundland
The article notes that Portuguese explorers attempted to establish cattle herds in Newfoundland in 1553, but all traces of the cattle have vanished.
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Newfoundland
Boudoir lore and tonic pills in a stray 19th century note
The clipping references boudoir as a sulkery, mentions Thackeray's My Sulkery door, critiques certain nostrums like Dr. Von Stan's Pineapple Tablets and Parmalee's Vegetable Pills, and notes General de Negrier’s stance on French cavalry. It also reports the Pushkar lake near Ajmer being silted up, a Hindu pilgrimage site.
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Thackeray
Meny Caucus Noustroume
Dr. von Stan
Pushkar
Ajmer
India
Dr Agnew Catarrhal Powder Breath Relief Claim
A historical blurb touts Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder as instant and permanent relief for catarrh hay fever colds and related ailments with a painless puff of breath. It notes the powder spreads over nasal passages and costs 41 cents. The second snippet mentions French officers duty to guard sanitation and health of soldiers.
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France
Parmelee's Vegetable Pills Promote Health and Prevent Ills
A promotional notice extols Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as preventive medicine for digestive irregularities and skin clarity. It claims timely use cleanses the blood, avoids sickness, saves doctor costs, and serves as a valuable corrective when directions are followed.
Weathering the Cold Tops Talk of Fancy Celestial Garments
A brief item notes practical care over rhetoric, urging warm clothing for a few instead of grand talk about celestial garments for many. The tone emphasizes frugality and common sense over speculative fashion.
Conversation Snippet Between Mr Highcotlar and Johnnie
The dialogue shows Johnnie teasing Mr Highcotlar about a sister's words prior to his entrance. Mr Highcotlar denies knowing what was said and concedes Johnnie guessed correctly. The exchange is short and humorous with a hint of mock secrecy.
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Mr. Highcotlar
Little Johnnie
John
The Difference in Compliments Across Genders
A brief note contrasts remarks to women and men. It suggests praising a woman's face as her fortune and encouraging positive looks. It hints that a man’s cheek is his valuable asset and that such flattery may attract interest.
He who reads only what pleages ov er grows very learned
A compact saying notes that reading only familiar material may inflate knowledge in a narrow way, urging breadth to gain true learning. It emphasizes cautious study and exposure to diverse topics rather than repetitive familiar texts.
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Lampman
Bileans Claim Liver and Digestive Relief
A reader from Earl St Kingston credits Bileans with curing sluggish liver and indigestion. He details energy loss and constipation improving after use. The ad touts herbal tablets easing headaches biliousness wind pains and dizziness by correcting liver stomach function. At six pence per box or three for two dollars, orders and free sample offered from the Bilean Co.
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Frances Greene
Earl St. Kingston
Bilean Co. Torronte
Battle of Redonda Near St Thomas Reveals Granite Mirage
In a distant naval clash the Dutch fleet engages an unseen foe as mist shrouds the sea. After hours of cannonade the fog clears to reveal a rock resistance off Redonda, misnamed by the Dutch as a rock fortress now known as Redonda.
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St. Thomas
Redonda
Parliament voting roles in House of Commons and Lords
In the Commons the speaker has a casting vote if needed while otherwise not voting. In the Lords the lord chancellor may debate and vote but has no casting vote and the "noncontents" prevail in ties.
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House of Commons
House of Lords
Peanuts Buying Guide Highlighting Shells and Meat
Advice on choosing peanuts notes that longer shells do not guarantee quality. Peanuts with three divisions may not have three perfect meats, while a shorter plumper type with two compartments can contain two full meats. Recommend selecting light colored shells.
Famous Prison Writings Across English History
The piece notes Bunyan wrote Grace Abounding and The Holy City during his Bedford jail term 1600s. It mentions Raleigh’s seven years in the Tower shaping History of the World, James I of Scotland composing The King’s Quail at Windsor in 1423, Swollett and Defoe producing works during prison detentions.
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Bunyan
Wilgrin
Bedford
Holy
Raleigh
James I
Scotland
Windsor Castle
Swwollett
King’s Bench
Launcelot Graves
Newgate
Defoe
Doctors condemn day naps as harmful to sleep cycle
The Loudon Telegraph notes that physicians oppose prolonged daytime naps arguing they disturb the body’s natural rhythm. It cites vitality peaks from 10 p.m. to 2 p.m. and a low period from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. and warns long daytime sleeps may trigger headaches, while a forty-wink nap can refresh without ill effects.
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Loudon Telegraph
Divided Russian Clergy Names White and Black Orders
The clergy of Russia are split into two classes the white village clergy who may marry and the black works who vow celibacy. Higher church dignitaries are always chosen from the lower class.
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Russia
Laborers of Servia Prosaic Yet Dignified Across Danube
Descriptive sketch portrays rural workers near the Danube in southern Servia, detailing their coarse clothing, simple routines, and daily grind. The piece paints a rustic, nearly primitive countryside where laborers rise early, work until sunset, and return meals at noon and evening.
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Bervia
Bekis
Roumanta
Kolgarnoa
Rerom
Swiss Fourth of July Celebration Details Recap
A historical piece recalls a Swiss Fourth of July celebration at a Vedais center with a bonfire and fireworks. An unnamed Swiss president is noted as less known than the lieutenant governor among visiting dignitaries.
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Angus
Eotine
Senet
Asoone
L Notanty
Switzerland
Bnuliness
Painter Seymour and the Duke of Sussex Tale
A historical tale recounts painter Seymour earning the duke of Sussex’s favor through portraits. A tavern clash over portraits leads to a royal rebuke and an artist’s claim of royal kinship amid declining commissions.
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James Serign Tie Oethet
Try
Vadivedene Fy
Graces
Seymour
Hagland
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LA Grippe
AUD
Wilson-Fyle CO. Limited
Niagara Falle CN
Jule
Gray’s Syrup
Red Spruce
National Drug & Chemical Co. Limited
Montreal
Eastern
Canadian Northern Railway
Canadien Northern
Agen
Elmira
Generve Milmira
Arma
Liege
Bestou
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