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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
6
Thomas Man, a well known resident, credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing his dropsy after two years of suffering from kidney disease. He describes swelling starting in the legs, spreading to the body, and relief only after using the pills. The ad-style testimony emphasizes kidney health and dropsy cure.
A French admiral Dupetit Thouars lands to demand reparation from a Bey in Africa. Diplomacy and threat of cannon fire yield a test of nerves as a trained lion intrudes at table. Pistols on display, sharp wit, and a virtuous exit end the standoff with the lion removed and tempers cooled.
A quirky quoted line repeats the claim Shiloh's Cure will always cure my coughs and colds. A conversational exchange follows about country life and curiosity, ending with a tired customer amusingly remarking at tortoises whizzing by.
Mrs T Osborn of Norton Allis VI testifies that Baby's Own Tablets saved her weak sickly baby who grew strong and lively after taking the remedy. She reports the child went from exhausted to thriving, with improved appetite and energy, crediting the product with curing stomach and bowel troubles and destroying worms. Sold by druggists and by mail at 25 cents from The Williams Medicine Co.
A Cleveland Leader excerpt criticizes labeling torture as hazing in a civil fine case. The fragment includes dialogue about Harold and his brother, with parental reassurance amid distress, reflecting family tension and unnamed events.
A sales conversation debunks cradle use, arguing cradles harm infants by lowering temperature and causing seasickness. The piece references Herodotus and Scythian slave rebellion to illustrate disruptive ideas about control and human behavior, concluding with a cautionary anecdote about rocking and obedience.
A naval officer recounted a cosmopolitan scam claim amid inn duties abroad. He described paying a bill without checking items after being asked to settle, then realizing he had overlooked charges and asked for another 1008 at the desk, recognizing the error in trust.
Ciesea confronts an offhand remark by Miss Peachy about impropriety. Jack notes, but stops as Tom presses why. Jack says he "took the words right out of the mouth" in a brief, terse exchange.
The piece frames a brief, wry dialogue about Willie's head as a phrenologist verdict returns money. A husband and wife respond with dry humor while a third party, Moshand-Well, is mentioned. The exchange hints at a literary or poetic motif rather than a factual event.
A Saskatchewan era advertorial notes J Edward James of Chiliwack BC praising Gin Pills as the sole remedy that relieved his chronic kidney and back problems after trying many treatments. He claims long relief from symptoms and offers free samples by mail before purchasing, with the National Drug & Chemical Co Ltd of Toronto handling sales.
A Washington Star item mixes quip and dialect from a dinner in Washington about kilts and a Peebles coal heaver Sanders McDowell who resists wearing a top hat at home. The piece blends humor with a jab at fashion, ending with a brief classified feel about prevention of disorders and digestive pills.
A London Mall piece satirizes the Parisian concierge as a bane to tenants. It describes rent collection on quarter day, mail duties, door opening after 10, and the demand for tips or “denier a Dieu.” The article notes concierges are often stout women who resist stairs and may limit late-night arrivals, making life uncomfortable for habitual latecomers.
A New York man sent ten dollars to a friend in England via a mail from Philadelphia in March last year. The letter vanished, and months later the dead letter office returned it to England, battered but with the money inside. The debtor then learned the strange journey saved the cash, prompting a humorous exchange about lending it briefly.
In a quirky town scene Uncle Shawn’s, Dawkins’ grocery, and Deacon Weatherby debate the world’s pulse. Simon Qa heads the study list as a “sesamologist” who knows what stirs tremblers, how long they last, and why everybody wants to bear witness.
Article promotes Dr A W Chase's Kidney Liver Pills as a remedy to keep the liver healthy and bile flowing. It argues bile neutralizes stomach acid, prevents fermentation, relieves gas and discomfort, and maintains regular digestion. Single box sold for 25 cents via medical suppliers and stores in Toronto.
A fragmentary remark cites historical women as examples of beauty flawed by features. It mentions Princess d Evoir of Louis XV era one eye, Montespan’s mouth, Mme de Maintenon thin and yellow, La Vallere lame, Gabrielle d Estrees one armed, and Anne Boleyn six fingered.
In a fragmentary dialogue Mr Mecx questions a tramp of an ace while Mrs M answers yes. The pair note that only their partner would benefit, as an opponent would have lost the trick. The moment implies a cautious, playful card game conversation.
Fragmentary quote shows a contrast between "the Smart ones" and "Smarter fellows" collecting debt for us. Text is garbled, lacks clear names, places, or dates to anchor a fuller report.
Fragmented feature item notes a horse trading bet with illegal delay and a spectator with a sawhorse, plus asides on luck in theater, a Jackson household anecdote with a missing pin, and a Denver area medical ad. The Rochester Herald fragment mentions the bet details and the crowd’s reaction, ending with a note on a training announcer from Chicago depots.
A fragment from the Philadelphia Inquirer notes a street piper and a boy asking why the piper plays long. The father replies the tune keeps people away from a brick range, a curious cultural vignette.
Dear sirs we consider your Min Liniment a very superior article and we use it as a sure relief for sore throat and chest. I would not be without it if the price was one dollar a bottle sincerely CHAS F TILTON
A humorous dialogue contrasts a philanthropist husband who spends others money with a philosopher who bears neighborly pain. The quip highlights differing views on virtue and tolerance in a playful exchange.
Mothers report Zam-Buk cured a three year scalp eczema in a Toronto boy after failed treatments. A Winnipeg case says a year of sores and hair loss disappeared in days with Zam-Buk, hair regrew, and child recovered. The product is sold by Zam-Buk Co in Toronto with free post.
A fictional dialogue reflects a billionaire’s stance on marriage and house help. Seni Binks notes he won’t marry until finding a woman who can cook sew and manage the home. Dustin Stax counters with a motto about forgiving rivals yet expecting others to forget.
A humorous exchange features a lovelorn suitor and a witty reply about proving love. The man’s proposal is framed as a long hypothetical question, while a frank suggestion to involve the father is offered as a quip. The quotes reflect lighthearted reader humor from two newspapers.
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