Kidney Disease Patient Credits Chase Pills For Recovery
L D Griffin of Bulwer Compton County Quebec reports restoring his kidney health after failing hospital care. He attributes relief to Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills, noting 20 years of symptoms, a year in bed, temporary improvements at Sherbrooke and Montreal hospitals, and full recovery after using the pills. He states he is 68 and a traveling salesman, endorsing the product and inviting inquiries. Pills priced 25 cents a box, available from dealers or Edmanson Bates & Company Toronto.
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L. D. Griffin
United States
Griffin
Sherbrooke
Montreal
Chase
L. D. Grfhn
Bulwer
Compton County
Quebec
Sherbrooke Hospital
Dr. Chase
Edmanson, Bates & Company, Limited
Toronto
Saskatchewan grower wins top wheat prize again in El Paso
Mr Seager Wheeler again carries off the highest wheat prize at the international exhibition of soil products in El Paso. The Regina Leader notes Saskatchewan remains a world renowned wheat producer with Wheeler's repeated triumphs showcasing the province's farming prowess.
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el Paso
Seager Wheeler
Miller's Worm Powders Best Remedy for Child Worms
An age old medicines advertisement extols Miller's Worm Powders as the best treatment for worms in children. It claims the powder drives worms from the system and provides soothing and stimulating effects, ensuring painless progress after use.
Two Identity Discs for British Army Officers
The army plans issuing each officer and soldier two identity discs to hang from the neck. No official reason is given, but the second disc is likely for preserving a body’s identity after the first is removed for casualty lists. The first disc is red and the second green, hanging from the upper neck by six inches of cord.
Global Chinese Diaspora Report Reveals Vast Populations Abroad
A new census by China's Ministry of Commerce and Agriculture tallies nine million Chinese subjects living outside China. India hosts 1.9 million, Cochin China 1.74 million, Siam about 1.74 million, Siberia 500 thousand, Malacca Peninsula 500 thousand, Hong Kong and Canada Mexico together about 1.5 million, with 500 thousand in the United States and Europe. exact U.S. figures not given.
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Chinese Ministry of Commerce and Agriculture
India
Cochin-China
Siam
Siberia
Malacca
Hong Kong
Canada
Mexico
United States
Europe
Breakies’ Summer Move Routine Explained
In remarks from the Somerville Journal, Lawson asks how the Breakies manage a three month summer break and Dawson answers by noting they vacate their old flat in spring and secure a new one in fall.
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Lawson
Dawson
Somerville Journal
Remedy Promises Rapid Asthma Relief
Dr D Kel loga's Asthma Remedy is advertised to erase the cause of asthma with smoke or vapor. The ad claims the remedy provides quick relief after long study and testing before being released to the public.
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J. D. Kelloga
Bishop Questions Maid Between Cook and Housemaid
The bishop shows personal concern for his staff and asks a new maid where she is. She curtsies and replies that she is between the cook and the housemaid, prompting the bishop to remark heaven help you before continuing on his way.
Imitation Minard’s Liniment Sold From Toronto House
A druggist can obtain a cheap imitation of MINARD'S LINIMENT from a Toronto house and label it as his own product. The greasy substitute is described as the poorest of many imitations seen. Consumers are advised to ask for MINARD'S to avoid counterfeit versions.
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Minard
Toronto
Tom, Dick
Harry
Peace River District Seen As Canada’s Future by Naismith
Miss Beatrice Naismith of the Alberta government in London describes the Peace River region as the coming section of Canada. She traveled about 1,000 miles by rail and 300 by car through the area, praising parks, jack pines, and abundant fruit and vegetables. She notes many Canadian women in England accompanying their husbands, who spent money freely during their stay.
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Peace River
Canada
Beatrice Naismith
Alberta
London
England
Naismith
German subterranean siege works beaten at the front
The London Times notes that vast German underground defenses at Combles and Thiepval required two years of planning and troops. It states the enemy’s large artillery and stubborn defense were overcome, with the advance costing heavy losses but delivering the capture of guns and stores.
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Combles
Thiepval
London Times
Nerviline Promises Quick Pain Relief For Backache
An aggressive advertisement touts Nerviline as a universal cure for backache lumbago rheumatism and related pains. The copy claims deep penetration rapid relief from stiff joints strained muscles and sore throats with 50c family size and 25c small bottles available from dealers.
Duke of Connaught Misses Wide Then Hits Bull at Range
A humorous tale from Manitoba tells how the Duke of Connaught fired at a new rifle range. A misfire appearance led to a bad miss but inspection revealed the bullet hole landed in the bull. The Duke laughed after discovering the range had prepared the target the night before.
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Duke of Connaught
Manitoba
Minard's Liniment Cures Distemper
A fragment mentions Minard's Liniment as a cure for distemper. A dialogue echoes family plans with a humorous exchange about past jobs and a joke about marriage. The text mixes product reference with light personal banter.
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Minard
Pa's Temptations and a Family Car Purchase
The Louisville Journal notes Pa's wealth as a temptation to social mischief within a family. A new automobile prompts debates over rightful social standing and the lure of paid rides around town.
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Louisvillce Journal
Farmers Should Keep Accounts
Farmers should maintain thorough records of all farm activity to assess profitability across crops and livestock. The piece notes neglect during busy summers and urges organized county agricultural groups to promote year end summaries. Breeders' Gazette.
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Breeders’ Gazette
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertising Prospect
An advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a 35 year trusted remedy. The copy claims blood action on mucous surfaces and quick health improvements, urging immediate use and free testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Census figures by occupation from 1911 Canada analysis
The latest official analysis of the 1911 Canadian census presents figures for men and women by occupation. It lists counts for various job categories and highlights workforce distribution across professions.
Hollo way Corn Cure Claims Root Destruction
An advertisement proclaims Hollo way Corn Cure defeats corns by reaching the root and stopping growth, implying complete removal. The claim presents the product as a direct solution to corn problems with a focus on root action.
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Holloway
Lightning Safety Indoors Outdoors During Thunderstorms
The article warns to avoid stoves chimneys phones and screened doors indoors during storms. It states no place inside is completely safe but indoors offers better odds than outdoors. It cautions against sheltering under trees or near fences and notes survival odds decline near trees.
Oil From Fish Waste: Port Dover Research Station
The Conservation Commission operates a Port Dover research station to study extracting oil from fish offal and eel pout waste. Oils may aid soap or paint manufacture, with residues usable as protein feed and fertilizer. Government aims to share data with fishermen and later close the station. J. B. Fielding leads the project with international expertise.
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the Conservation Commission
Port Dover
Atlantic
J. B. Fielding
Ontario Fisheries Department
Great Britain
France
Japan
Germany
Rheumatism After His Day's Outing
Charles Mullen of Philadelphia suffered a severe rheumatism attack after a rainy day outing. A friend urged Sloan's Liniment, which improved his condition enough to return to work. He reports never being without Sloan's Liniment since. Sold at all druggists in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles.
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Charles Mullen
Philadelphia
Sloan
Mullen
War price rise fuels street dispute over compensation
A motorist offers five pounds to settle a knock down claim, but the victim notes prices have risen since the war. The exchange contrasts a sovereign from earlier times with current costs, highlighting inflation in a London street encounter.
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London
Maine Records 6 222 Marriages Last Year
Yonkers Statesman notes Maine recorded six thousand two hundred twenty two marriages in the prior year while observing Maine as a summer resort.
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Ethel
Maine
Patience
Baby's Own Tablets Used Ten Years
Mrs. C. E. Stilwell of Winthrope Saskatchewan praises Baby's Own Tablets after ten years of use for her children. The ad claims they are free from opiates and harmful drugs and cannot harm infants. Sold by medicine dealers or mailed at 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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C. E. Stilwell
Winthrope, Sask
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
World Sunday School Assn Chooses Tokyo for Next Meet
The invitation from Japan to host the World's Sunday School Association convention in Tokio after the war was announced by the World Committee in New York. Marquis Okuma chairs the Japanese committee, B Okura delivered the message, and Thomas R. Ferens was elected president, succeeding Sir Robert Laidlaw. The body claims 304000 Sunday schools and 31million members and plans to send 1000 New Testaments to soldiers in trenches and hospitals.
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Tokio
New York
B. Okura
Marquis Okuma
Japan
Thomas R. Ferens
Robert Laidlaw
London
Son graduates with high honors and finds hammock position
A humorous exchange credits a son’s high honors graduation and his new job, described as a perfect fit in a hammock. The dialogue emphasizes a light, witty moment rather than a factual event. The tone mirrors a light newspaper caption style.
A Pair of Pities
A quip from Edith and Marie about marriage in which Edith laments that poor men lack judgment to stay single while Marie notes rich men do. The exchange reflects social humor on wealth and bachelorhood.
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Edith
Marie
Contrast in War Conduct Highlighted by English Press
The Philadelphia Public Ledger contrasts how English treatment of downed Zeppelin raiders and Captain Fryatt differs from German actions. It notes Fryatt was executed after a submarine attack while the raiders died or were captured humanely, with fallen Germans given church burials and military honors.
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Laeland
Fryatt
England
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Satisfactory Naval Recruiting Reported in Canada
Initial reports to the Naval Service Department at Ottawa show a satisfactory rate of enlistment for the British Navy in Canada. There are many inquiries and strong expectations from Sir John Jellicoe's appeal. The movement aims at two thousand enlistments by New Year’s Day.
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Navy
Naval Service Department
Ottawa
Canada
Sir John Jellicoe
General in Mufti at Station Adjudicating Maneuvers
A small in stature general, en route to command maneuvers, travels in mufti to the railway station. Staff awaits and a train departs with no knowledge of reserved compartments. A guard directs him to a compartment and dismisses the general’s staff to the hat rack, after a sharp tap with the cane.
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Mufti
From Tea and Coffee to a Growing Rise in Alternatives
The piece notes a shift as people increasingly abandon tea and coffee for healthier or varied beverages. It discusses reasons such as health concerns, taste preferences, and new product options shaping daily drink choices.
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Mrs. Winslow
Abberta’s
THE
Wood Readers CO
Gat
Winder
Otto Higel
Pte
B Westfield
38Rd
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Zam Buk Co
Alls Paiin
Baby
Royaln Yeast
Ali Dealess
Douglas & CO
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