Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Restores Health for Washington Park Woman
A Washington Park Illinois mother of four describes relief from female trouble backache nervousness and blues after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills Her letter praises the remedies and invites other women to write for free advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts
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Washington Park
Ill
Lydia E. Pinkham
Rost
Storre
Moore Avenue
Illinois
Potatoes From British Columbia Find Demand in Ontario
British Columbia potatoes have found ready sale in the Antipodes this year and now there is a demand in Ontario. London, Ontario consumes between four and five carloads weekly, and local supply has been exhausted.
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B.C
British Columbia
Atien
Ontario
London
Victoria
Dodd's Kidney Pills Proclaimed Helpful by Nova Scotia Farmer
Cornelius Hirtle of Queen's County Nova Scotia reports four years of rheumatism relief after using six boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills. He cites back and hip pain stiffness fatigue poor appetite dizziness and low spirits as eased by the remedy and recommends it to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hirse
A Strange Career of Capt Jean Kleber in War and Romance
The French government announced the death of Capt Jean Kleber, killed in direct circumstances. Born to a Belfast merchant, he studied at Trinity College Dublin, served in the Foreign Legion, and accompanied Major Marchand on the Fashoda mission. He captured Lord Methune and cut up General Gatacre’s force at Stromberg, then served with the Boers before joining the Kaiser's army and later rejoining France at the outbreak of war.
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London
Jean Kleber
Belfast
Trinity College
Dublin
Germany
Foreign Legion
North Africa
Marchifid
Fashoda
Boerg
France
Lord Methune
Gatacre
Stromberg
Various Home Remedies and Domestic Tips Featured
Short column lists Baby's Own Tablets praise from Mrs. L L Isbell of Kingston and pricing from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. It also notes other items such as Holloway's Corn Cure, Minard's Liniment, Parmelee's Vegetable Pills, and a fly catching device. The piece touches on a papal decree blessing mass readings in vernacular and comments on educational flower programs for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ll. Isbell
Kingston, Ont
Dr. Cassell
Canada
Cassett
Nerviline and Kellogg remedies advertised in old edition
An assortment of patent medicines promises to cure rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and asthma using Nerviline a potent liniment marketed as five times stronger than standard formulas. Kellogg's asthma remedy is extolled for wide relief and enduring reputation amid sensational testimonials. A joke about pest control and a doctor patient exchange conclude the snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kellogg
Kellogg's
Lesson From Jonah Teaches You Cannot Keep a Man Down
A gentleman asks about the Jonah and the whale story and Johnny replies that it teaches you cannot keep a good man down. The exchange reflects a practical view on perseverance and resilience.
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Johnny
Hughes Announces Fresh Commonwealth Army of 50 000
Prime Minister William Hughes states Australia will raise a new 50 000 strong army as a voluntary contribution to reach about 300 000 total by next June. He says the offer is spontaneous with no imperial requests and that the new units will be independent of the monthly reinforcement quota. An appeal will be sent to all military age Australians 18 to 44.
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Australia
Wm. M. Hughes
Commonwealth
Mr. Hughes
Imperial
Fiendish scheme of Austrian airmen alarm Bologna coast
The military governor of Bologna warns Adriatic coast inhabitants after enemy air raids at Ravenna and Odigoro on February 15. Austrian aviators reportedly dropped small parcels containing sweets that tests showed carried millions of germs of highly contagious diseases.
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Bologna
Adriatic
Ravenna
Odigoro
Soldier's Letter Seeks Minards Liniment Gifts Overseas
A Canadian soldier in France writes to Mrs. Bambrick in Yarmouth asking for Old Minard's Liniment to gift overseas. He reports good food and shelter but trouble keeping uninvited guests away and seeks a patriotic druggist recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
R. D. Bambrick
Yarmouth
N.S
Minard
Liniment
Rob
The
Minard’s
Liniment Co
Yarmouth, N.S
Cockney Angier Claims Armorial Status As Boatman Brags
A cockney angier tries to enforce noble standing with a claim of 200 years of entitled arms. The boatman retorts with a far older boast that his ancestors bore legs for 2,000 years, highlighting a clash of status.
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Angier
Naething
Jury Excuses Over Five Dollar Debt Case
A worried juryman asks to be excused explaining he owes a man five dollars and fears the debtor will leave town. The judge coldly dismisses him, saying he does not want a juror who can lie and orders the man removed from the jury.
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Kendall
Geo. R. Steele
Garden Plain Alta
Keedall
B. J. Kendall Co
Enosburg Falls
U.S.A
Nova Scotia
Dodd
Pam
Marine Raked
Ak Rye Remedy Co
Ciicage
Havers
Holloway
Benedict
Vatican
Ason
Parmelee
G. Minard
Nitre
Saint-Peter
Yale Record
Nature
Creation Company of Canada, Limited
Casemve
Toronto
I Canada
Therapion
Areceste
Ebayer
Harold F. Ritchie & Co., Ltd
McCaul Street
Sele Proprietors
Dr. Camis Co. Ltd
Manchester
Eve
Autakis & Co
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