Cure claimed for rheumatism on gin pills
A historical ad excerpt touts gin pills as a cure for rheumatism and related pains with a sweeping guarantee. The fragment includes unrelated anecdotes and a dated note about a shipping log mechanism.
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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
6
Fragmented Quote On Wealth And Purpose In London
A speaker discusses a man who made a fortune and carried his fortunes in a handkerchief when he went to London. The remark contrasts past success with present actions, noting how today he puts everything under his wife’s name. The exchange ends with a reflection on human purpose and betting on life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wall Street musings on money and merit in markets
A fragmented editorial blend discusses investing in stocks for moderate returns and the lure of prosperity. It notes the ongoing appeal of Wall Street, mentions speculative “glittering opportu nities,” and includes snippets about politicians and a poet editor. The text juxtaposes financial advice with casual banter about public figures and music.
Sudden Changes Many Colds and Early Diseases
A brief note links frequent colds and sudden health changes to potential serious diseases. It warns readers that colds could signal underlying health issues and advises paying attention to persistent symptoms. The fragment emphasizes early awareness and caution.
Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine
The ad touts Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine as a standard cold remedy. It claims prompt use prevents complications to kidneys and rheumatic pains, praises its simple ingredients, and notes widespread sales. Available 25 cents per bottle, 60 cents family size at dealers or Edmanson Bates Co Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Dr. Chase
Edmanson, Bates & Co., Limited
Toronto
Forestry in Europe and a manager named Dodging tale
The article notes 1902 forest area in Hesse Eur with 69 percent hardwood and 31 percent conifer. 1908 lumber yield totals 4 575 000 cubic feet and firewood used. Expenditures for salaries and road building reach about 754 000 dollars with gross income of 1 161 821 dollars. It argues better Canadian reserves would cut fire risk and sustain lumber supply. A separate anecdote tells of a joinery manager nicknamed Dodging who coolly asks a worker to stay for a smoke, revealing the manager’s identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Grand Duchy of Hesse
Eur
Fright Lady and Meandering Exchange over Soap
A fragmentary dialogue recalls a fear driven exchange. Mentions Fright Lady and Meandering, with quirky references to soap and cups. The text hints at nightly cycles of light and darkness and a general murky mood. Confusing phrasing suggests a poetic or odd newspaper snippet from an older piece.
Not Tender All Over Abergar Besieges An Old Gentleman
A cryptic historical line describes Abergar besieging a gouty, testy, limping gentleman who refuses a mite. The exchange includes ornate phrases about irritability and tender hearts and feet as a metaphorical clash over a small claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abergar
Fentleman
Open Letter Praises Dr Williams Pink Pills Healing Chronic Ailments
A clergyman recounts long battles with indigestion and related disorders. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength, appetite, and weight in a month, claiming lasting relief from dyspepsia and fatigue. He also mentions other remedies and endorses the pills professionally.
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T. A. Dru
Wiliams
Reminsi
Ote
William Brak
Holloway's Corn Cure and Daily Colds Cited
Fragmented dialogue notes daily remedies and family scenes with product mentions and casual musings. A mother figure, Tommy Jones, and a cemetery visit appear amid stray reflections on valor discretion and a Tripoli article.
Would You Line This Music It Offered Free
A playful OCR fragment promotes a piano piece by a famous composer J. ifson published by ZazrBuk Co Toronto offering readers a copy for 2 cents postage. The note mentions a planoforte piece, a serenade, and a stray line about life of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planoforte
J. i Fson
ZazrBuk Co
Toronto
Zam-Huk Co
Labor Sav Washing Compound Offered by Toronto Firms
Agents wanted to sell the greatest Labor Sav washing compound on the mark. Sold by Eaton and Simpson of Toronto. Send 1s for sample to Henry Aland, Berkeley Apartments, Toronto, Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton & Simpson
Toronto
Henry Aland
Berkeley Apartments
Minard's Liniment Praised as Unfailing Remedy
A reader testimonial extols Minard's Liniment as the steady trusted medicine in Robehold since memory, noting it has outlived many rivals and imitators. The passage reflects historical praise from a farmer's publication, highlighting durable reputation and consistent efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
Largest plant world may be seaweed giant grows to 300 feet
The text notes a giant plant, possibly a seaweed species, reaching about 300 feet in length. Stems are dried for use by South Sea Islanders as rope. It also mentions opals being sensitive to moisture heat or sudden temperature change and sometimes getting ruined by such exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comyns Beaumont
Herr Stefansson
Arctic
Britah Columbia
John Franklin
Beaumont
Bombay
Madrid
Marseilles
Beasdad
Bagdad
Remarkable 1699 Windsor Footrace Between English and Scotch
An eyewitness recalls a four mile loop run in a longer 22 mile course from Char ing Cross to Windsor Cross with five laps. The Englishman led early but the Scotchman overtook at the post. the Englishman fell near the finish as the Scotsman claimed victory. The account notes substantial wagers and sported admiration for both runners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest of Windsor
Charing Cross
Windsor Cross
Parson's Joke Splits Timson and Jenks in Courtship
Timson quips that after marriage he now feels they are ten while Jenks asks for clarification. Timson explains she is one and he is sought, revealing a playful domestic dispute or courtship in dialogue.
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Timson
Jenks
Eskimo Toothache Folk Remedy Brings Cures
A dubious Eskimo treatment described by an Eskimo physician involved slapping the swollen cheek three times and blowing on the face thrice to cure a toothache. The account recounts a surgeon and Captain Rose in the era, noting the method as an approved Eskimo recipe, performed without fees.
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Rose
Robbers Board Arizona Train Target Passengers
A train in Arizona was boarded by robbers who searched pockets of passengers including a New York traveling salesman. He produced $200 but slipped $12.50 into his vest, claiming a five percent discount for a strictly cash transaction, as the thief toyed with a revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
New York
Boundary dispute over Egypt extends between England and Italy
The long standing question of Egypt’s boundary remains unsettled between England and Italy. Italy asserts the coast to the Gulf of Sollum while the Turkish line at Ras el Kanais was once considered the limit, then Tobruk. Italy’s claims are not being fully granted by mere declarations. Do you have trouble when you are Tessons, Tommy.
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Egypt
England
Italy
Gulf of Sollum
Ras el Kanais
Tobruk
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Uae
Wall Street
Hom
Gladstone
Igen Draper
Tom Jones
Ainard
Sree
Fupil
Tommy Jones
Pupi
Jones
Holloway
Brown
Tripoli
Valor
Sta
Ephone
Nouse
Vir
Washington
Eer
Vre
Thom
Leen
England and
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Farearr
Womuieus Pench
Toronte
Winchester
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Winnipeg
Can
Eureka Harness Oil
the Imperial Oil Co., Limited
Farmers’ Tribune
West
The
Tribune
Bor
Eddy
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