Sunday School Notes Spoil Cake Trust
A boy reflects on trust after returning from Sunday school. He asks his mother why she keeps the cakes locked up as before, hinting at lingering doubt about his goodness. The mother reassures him but the humor centers on the boy’s perception of trust and rewards.
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Tommy
Guard the Children From Autumn Colds
The fall weather brings sudden changes and colds for children. Baby's Own Tablets are advertised as a gentle laxative and preventive remedy. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr. W. Co, Brockville, Ont.
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Dr. W . Co
Brockville, Ont
Visiting Cards at the North Pole Flag on distant Arctic claim
Fragmentary OCR notes recall M. Asaundsen planning to plant a silk flag at the North Pole if an opportunity arises. The piece mentions United States possession and Commander Peary in April, with various nations eager to leave a mark at the pole.
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North Pole
M. Asaundsen
London Observer
Lot Soreees
United States
Peary
Pole
Pigmy Elephants Found in Africa Bring New Dwarf Species
Two tiny elephants of a previously unknown dwarf variety have been observed in Africa and recently reached England. The animals stand about five to six feet tall at the shoulder, far smaller than typical African elephants, and show unusually dark tusks worn by a wet habitat. The female tusks weigh around one hundred grams each while the males’ tusks are about four pounds, far lighter than a full grown bull’s tusk of about one hundred ten pounds.
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Africa
England
Congo Forest
Dr Kellogg Asthma Remedy Said To Help Sufferers
An advertisement claims Dr J D Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy relieves restricted air tubes and prevents future trouble. It asserts sufferers gain strength and energy, ending a dreary life and invites readers to try the treatment.
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J. D. Kellogg
The King and His Cousin King George Grieves Ex Czar
The king, deeply affected by the ex czar's assassination, shared a close personal bond with his cousin the czar. He wished to offer hospitality to the deposed emperor but diplomacy made such a step impossible. His grief remains unalleviated and his warmth toward the Tsarina was limited to courtesy.
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George
Exczar
Europe
Czar
Catarrh Cure Claims From Old Proprietary Formula
The text touts Mall's Catarrh Care as a premier remedy from a long respected physician’s blend. It promotes internal treatment and centerusily effects to cure catarrh and related conditions, asserting strong results and wide reputation.
Dogs Wool Processing Initiative Expands in London
The spinning of dogs wool has succeeded with several London offices opening to receive and prepare the combings. The Ladies' Kennel Association in Belfast Chambers Beak Street RT Street handles washing sterilizing and cleaning before central work rooms produce wool calls. A Pekinese dog contributes wool along with a sheep dog and the wool and hair are used for pillows and padded jackets.
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London
Ladies’ Kennel Association
Belfast
Beak Street
R T Street
Iain
Ronald
Rheumatic Cure Claim For Minard's Liniment
Halifax resident Andrew King reports relief from Acute Rheumatism using Minard's Liniment. Lt Col C Crewe Read of Sussex says Minard's Liniment cured Acute Bronchitis. Markham Ontario authorizes the product as a remedy with testimonials from C S Billing at Lakefield Quebec in October 1907.
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Halifax
Andrew King
Minard
C. Crewe Read
Sussex
Markham
Poor Dog Under Shell Fire From a Soldier’s Letter
A soldier recounts a big black mongrel dog that sheltered in his improvised trench during ten hours of bombardment and gas. The animal grew inert and could not be revived by food as shelling worsened, and the dog vanished after an ensuing engagement.
Bad Luck Word Used On British Battleship
A visitor dining with officers heard a glass ring, the crew shouting Bowie to transfer bad luck to the enemy. An officer recalled a former ship where every rung glass meant a man fell overboard, explaining the table accident practice.
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Bowie
Eclectric O nto liniment offers relief widely advertised
The advertisement proclaims Dr Thomas s Eclectric O nto liniment as a remedy for all who suffer pain. It promises hope by alleviating suffering everywhere and claims broad sale reach across the continent, available wherever asked for.
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Dr. Thomas
Waiter Confronts Diner Over Obstructive Bag
A diner refuses help from a waiter who asks to move a bag out of the way noting people entering will trip. The diner's stubborn stance ends the brief exchange with no resolution.
Minard's Liniment Cures Colds and More
A witty saying proclaims it is easier to preach than to practice and implies clergy rely on belief over medicine. The line contrasts religious figures with physicians for humorous effect.
Saskatchewan Dominates Red Cross Donations for Year
Saskatchewan leads Canada in Red Cross donations for the year ending September, reaching 1.133 million dollars. The province is the sole contributor to hit the one million mark, outpacing 2.785 million across the rest of the country. Other provinces totals are listed with Ontario and Nova Scotia among contributors.
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Saskatchewan
Canada
Red Cross
Carters
Dominion
Bri Cole
Sakawan
Yiathat
Sayeumewack Schedh
Nova Scotia
Prince Seward Island
Ontario
Minard’s Liniment Cures Diphtheria and Bookkeeping Roots
A historical note traces diphtheria remedies to Minard’s Liniment and surveys double entry bookkeeping origins. It cites Luca de Burgo as an early promoter in 1494, noting the system's survival with changes over four centuries of commerce.
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Italy
Luca de Burgo
Paciali
Fenice
Sebastian Cabot
America
Luca de Bargo
Holloway Cure Endorsed for Corn Growth
Government experts estimate timber in the United States could last 444 years with proper use of Holloway's Cown Cure. The ad-copy style note presents the product as a simple, best cure for corn yield regardless of its age.
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New Rowth
Holloway
United States
Get Sloan's For Your Pain Relief
An old style advert promises Sloan's pain relief for stiff joints sore muscles and sciatic pain. It claims fast results and easy use with no staining or mess, noting it is available from druggists and made in Canada.
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Sloan’s
Canada
First Saskatchewan Butter Shipment to Russia
A two carload shipment of butter from Saskatchewan marks the first ever export to Russia from the province. The drive supports the Siberian force and aims to assist re use initiatives.
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Siberia
Saskatchewan
Siberian
Russia
Dr Chase's Nerve Food Promises Nerve Restoration
An old health ad claims sleepless nerves stem from anxiety and outlines Dr Chase's Nerve Food as a natural remedy. It promotes rebuilding nerve tissue through the product, priced at 20 cents a box and sold by local dealers and Bates & Co.
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Chase
Bates & Co
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