Five Years of Suffering and Kidney Pills Cure Mrs Brady
Mrs Margaret Brady of Pimlico describes five years of kidney and liver illness, rheumatism, and nervous debility. She credits Dodd's Kidney Pills and Dismond Dinner Pills with restoring health, claiming they cured diseased kidneys and related ailments. A separate item notes a blind teacher advancing through a hospital setting, praised for navigational skill and guardian support. A Baltimore father scolds his 6 year old, then smiles at his wife as he asserts a correction.
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Margaret Beaty
Green's Brook
Pim Co
Dodd
Margaret Brady
Mrs. Brady
Mallock
England
Hazysemi General Hospital
Hampet
Hampatesd Hospital
Lundry
London's Lord Mayor and his unusual privileges
Fragmented notes describe the Lord Mayor’s limited perquisites yet numerous year-long duties including secret audiences and access at St James’s, along with drawing on personal funds for official needs. The text references the Mansion House, salaries, and a long line of historical residence claims tied to Henry Haviland and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nous
St James Ce
London
Distemper Cures By Ainard's Liniment Mentioned In Ancient Text
A fragmented ancient text describes Ainard's liniment as a cure for distemper. An Arab guide refers to a mummy and a cook figure found near utensils, noting she has remained in place for two millennia as the discovery context remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hook' Coffe
Shiloh’s Cure and a Curious Conversation in Ad Copy
A garbled dialogue references Shiloh’s Cure as a cough remedy, a waiter debating authenticity, and a claim that Exterminator best destroys worms. The text notes Philadelphia Public and mentions a Saskatchewan fish export issue with Chicago shipments, plus a Battleford sale linked to Reid and Had Jock of Reeina and a Chicago firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Chicago
Battleford
Reid
Jock
Reeina
Harpers Weekly Weather and Winter Chats
A jumble of old quotes sketches weather talk and city scenes. It mentions Clydebank, shipbuilding, a tramp at the quay, a diner memory, and bitter cold as policemen and teamsters endure frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme de Navarro
Mary
Rochester Herald
New York Doctors Said to Overrate Patents in Medical Record
A fragmentary note suggests doctors in New York are accused of inflating patent counts and indulgent patient care. The text references a medical record and claims about 200 patents and easy access, with family context mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckenie
New York
Zam-Buk touted as relief for chapped hands and wounds
A Montreal boy and Salisbury, Ont, residents praise Zam-Buk for healing severe hand and arm chapping. Advertisements claim the salve soothes cracks, speeds healing, and helps with burns, cuts, ringworm, and piles. Boxes cost 0c or post free from Zam-Buk Co. Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers Street
Montreal
Zam-Buk
Harry
Rouen
Ani
Zasriuk
Bundy
Bertrand
Salisbury
Ont
Haute
Zamrouh
ZamBuk Co
Toronto
Identifying the Girl in a Domestic Social Scene
A fragment recalls a domestic social incident involving a servant and a flirtatious exchange with a remark about a kiss at about four o'clock. The passage interleaves a dismissive quip from Uncle Goshall Hemlock and an advertisement for Bic kle's Anti-Consumptive Scrap, all presented in a dated Courier-Journal tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Punch James
Baby's Own Tablets Promised To Soothe Children
A testimonial advertisement claims Laughing baby behavior indicates health and happiness. When fussy or sleepless, Baby's Own Tablets are said to quickly convert the child to a content sleeper, aiding teething and stomach issues and promoting natural sleep. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Octave
Pauli
Caraquet
N. By
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockalle
Ont
Fragmented plea in a neighborly quarrel overheard
A garbled exclamation expresses concern about a boy's growth and fate while accusing another of harsh punishment. The text suggests tension between family or neighbors with references to trousers and a possible shameful act. The fragmentary speech hints at moral scrutiny and potential embarrassment.
Josiah and Obediah Heal Marital Strife
Minard's Liniment is mentioned in a quirky note about Josiah and his newly wedded neighbor. The speaker wishes them a long, happy life and suggests they could work things out as a steady team, implying reconciliation.
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Josiah
Malah
Obediah
Why Electricity Is So Hard for the Layman to Grasp
The piece argues that defining electricity by its effects confuses lay readers. It explains the tension between common language and scientific definitions, noting debate over whether electricity is a substance, energy, or a work-bearing quantity.
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Sr Rancey
Diamond Fis As the Name Wernher and Sir Julius
Sir Julius He Diamond Fis As the name Wernher is German born at Darmstadt. The article recalls his career and his purchase of Luton Hoo estate for $130,000. It notes his taste for beauty and mentions his redecoration of Beth House in London. It recalls the Lemoine fiasco and a business agreement with Alfred Beit.
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Julia
Wernher
Ationet
Darmstad
Apottre Ean
Gene Friedri
August Werther
Amnd
Leigh Trustees
Luton Hoo
England
Tong
Tate
Madame de We ‘Tee
Beth House
Piccadilly
Bolton Street
Tondon
Sir Julius
Alfred Beit
Famous British officer's water discovery aids Egypt campaign
In recounting Lt Gen Sir George Murray's role in the Egypt expedition, the text notes his knowledge of Caesar's army facing water scarcity. Murray carried Caesar's commentary and used it to locate wells in the sands, enabling a fresh water supply that helped British troops endure the desert. The relief bolstered the march and aided the campaign.
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Helbeuw
George Murray
Egypt
Melandria
Caesar
Father of Triplets at Eighty-Two in Columbus Georgia
An eighty two year old man and his wife in Columbus Georgia welcomed triplets, making the couple parents to five children. Locals claim the feat is a world record and celebrate the unusual birth milestone.
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Columbus
Georgia
Pawnshop in Jebang Town Under Local Magistrate Office
A small pawnshop operates within the magistrates office in Jebang, China, overseen by the prison free authorities. The stated interest rate is about 3 to 4 4 per cent, or 6 pence per month, with a higher rate of about 12 pence per month during the last three months of the year due to policing.
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Jebang
China
Kaiser Ode and Stone Sitter in Berlin
A Berliner paper casts the Kaiser in a curious light after a theatre visit where he advises managers and actors while smoking a cigar. A Philadelphia visit is noted where a public speaker addresses mostly young hearers, beginning with an explanation of epitome as synopsis.
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Sory
Berlin
Paul
Philadelphia Ledger
Shiloh's Cure and Travel Valor in a Courier Journal Note
The note contrasts Shiloh's Cure claiming to cure coughs and colds with a European travel idea about tipping. It questions the difference between valor and discretion as a journalistic reflection. The Courier Journal framing contrasts bold action with prudent restraint.
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Shiloh
Europe
Ville Courier-Journal
Kidneys Hurdled Pain Cured by Gin Pills Ad Copy
Frank Trumper of Napanee Ont describes chronic kidney and nerve pain relieved by Gin Pills promoted by National Drug & Chemical Co Limited. The ad offers a sample box and a $2.50 treatment, urging relief from back and sciatica pains with testimonials and claims of positive results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Trumper
Fincher
Dept
National Drug & Chemical Co. Limited
Former customer recalls the pretty blonde linen counter worker
A fragment describes a former customer asking about a pretty blonde who used to serve at a linen counter and a dark-skinned waiter answering. The text also mentions a challenge phrase about drawing out a pangram with five liquor jugs, indicating a cryptic or playful note within the piece.
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Censel
Smi
Miz
Harper's Monthly
Ites
Westions
Pen
Buvel
Hove
Henry Hisviland
Hollis Street
TAM
Hollis Suez
Street
Haskins Street
Henry Haviland
Matha Street
Rarver Street
Min
Scott
Fred. R. Strongman
Bathurst St
Scott A Bowne
Wellingees
Ainard
Philadelphia Public
Clydebank
Harper's Weekly
Briges
Boston Transcript
Jane
Bickle
Goshall Hemlock
Courier-Journal Toussvile
Johnny
Eveland
Minard
Dodds
Ans Sota Eo
Electricity
Pawnshop Inc
Clase
Philadelphia
Canada
Eddy
Mull
McKenzie
Plan’ Et Jr
A.E. McKenzie Co., Ltd
Brandon
Man
Calgary
ALTA
Western Canada
Toronto, Ont
Elmira
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