Million Dollar Wish Awakens a Woman’s Dilemmas
Joanna, a society woman, learns an unknown benefactor has given her one million dollars with no conditions. She plans to spend wildly while wrestling with what kind of wife or partner she will be, recalling past loves, roses, and memories as she contemplates how to use the fortune.
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Joanna
Sapperist
Geetiy
Mnup
Gil Fe
Graydon
Kegleston
Brandon
Armand
Farriers
Mart Joanna
Howe
John
Ang
Job
Tung
Tier
Abe
Frank
Eithe
Xandier
Wall Street
Park Avenue
Alletels
Adams
Coben
Princes of Europe Remain Unwed Bachelors Rumor Swirls
The article notes the Crown Princes of Spain Italy Belgium Norway and the Prince of Wales are longtime bachelors. Rumors link marriages to fashion leadership and social pressure, suggesting none have confirmed wedlock. Ages cited range from 21 to 31, with speculation on whether the Wales will marry to influence others.
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Rinces
Europe
Prince of Wales
Spain
Italy
Belgium
Norway
Alfonso
Prince of
The
Austrias
Humbert
Clay
Leopold
Wales
Expectant Mothers Praise Pinkham Medicine in Ontario
A reader from Chatham Ontario reports relief from fatigue headaches and discouragement during pregnancy after using Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She notes improvement before the baby arrives and that she could resume work with help from the remedy.
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Chatham
Ontario
Anel
Pinkham
Joanna Adams and the rambling, money-driven escape.
In a fragment from a serialized tale, Joanna Adams schemes to help her mother by pursuing money and romance. A dramatic window scene reveals a landlady, a slain ruckus, and a limousine, ending as the chapter cuts off with Joanna asking a chauffeur to tell her employer she will be at church.
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Hamden
Joanna
Mrs Adams
Adame
Felt Like A New Person Since Dodd's Kidney Pills Help
Mrs E Franky of Bancroft Ontario reports relief from bladder inflammation and back pain after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She states one box improved her condition, and a second solidified her recovery. Her husband encouraged continued use and she now keeps the remedy in the house and recommends it to others. The product is described as a reliable Canadian kidney remedy known nationwide.
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Dodd
Canada
Unusual Roof Covering of Boston Penitentiary
Odd roof in the green house at the Dior Island Boston penitentiary prompts curiosity as discarded X ray plates and bone fragments are reportedly used as a covering. The piece notes sensational claims about Dr Thomas etre Of and a supposed remedy for sore throat and back pain, including internal usage at a penny price.
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Boston
Dior Island
Mass
Dauphin to Celebrate 25th Birthday with Old Home Reunion
Dauphin Manitoba marks 25 years since incorporation with an Old Home Reunion inviting all former district residents. An historical pageant is planned to illustrate local history from 1739 when Francois de La Verendrye named the lake to the present, highlighting explorers traders and pioneers. The event ties to the July cultural festival.
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Dauphin
Norern
Canadian National Railways
Manitoba
Sinc Dauphin
Winter Toll Thins Dowager Queens in Europe Nine Left
Deaths across Europe reduce Dowager Queens to nine including Olga widow of George I and Margherita of Italy with Empress Alexandra and others. Remaining Queen Mothers include Cristina of Spain Emma of Russia Sophia widow of Alexander and Amelie widow of Carlos of Portugal. Also references to explorers, camp cures, and a vaccination joke in a stray dialogue.
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Europe
Louie
Denmark
Olga
George I
Margherita
Italy
Cristina
Spate
Emma
Ma Mains
Russia
George Land Sophia
Amelie
Carlos
Portugal
Manuel
Reece
Teods Heine
Lengthy drought prompts Texas rain prayer tale
A farmhand on a Minnesota Texan tale endures a drought as Nervone prays for rain. Drops finally fall and the workers cheer, though the farmer scolds the dancing plea. The scene centers on longing for rain to satisfy the arid land and the farm’s laborers.
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Argonaut
Misneso
Texas
Dr Williams Pink Pills Restore Strength After Ill Health
A patient describes years of fatigue indigestion and weakness improving after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. After weeks of pills appetite and energy returned enabling hearty meals and overall recovery, with a recommendation to others in poor health to try the remedy. The ad notes availability from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Rockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams
Ives
Dr. Willams’ Medicine Co
Trockville
Out
Little Helps For This Week A Kind Voice Reminder
A short reflective piece compares a kind voice to light and a precious pearl. It cites a biblical line from Ezekiel and a Shakespearean sentiment, urging daily watchfulness over one’s tone in youth and life. The message links gentle speech to enduring warmth and value. It evokes Elihu Burr references and emphasizes inner gentleness as worth more than outward shine.
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Elihu Burr
Resigning rector of St George's Montreal
Dr Pater Smyth retires after nearly fifty years serving St George's Montreal. In bidding farewell he recalls Charles Kingsley praising friends, adding that true friendship requires deserving them and efforts to keep them. Kingston Standard cites the anecdote and tribute.
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Charles Kingsley
Pater
Yn Smyth
St. George's, Montreal
Kingston Standard
Caticare Soap and Ointment Trumpets Pimples Cure
A reader describes skin trouble with blackheads and pimples on the face and neck. After trying various remedies, a product called Caticare Soap and Ointment is claimed to have cleared eruptions in about a month. The note lists a postal address in Canton, China.
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Ivan Towrin
Frederick Se
Anbar
Cot
Carcara
Caticare
Typewriter Adapted for Eighty Languages
A typewriter has been adapted to write eighty languages including Gaelic Manx Ta kalog and five Philippine dialects Sizulu and three Kaffir dialects Taal Aztec and two American Indian tongues plus a variety of Japanese written in perpendicular columns.
Shell of Company secures Okanagan territory options
It is understood that the Shell of Company has secured options on territory in the Okanagan Valley with a view to boring far off. It will be some months before any definite results are obtained. It is estimated that 4,300,000 acres are under plantation rubber at the rent time. Minard's Liniment King of Pain.
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Okanagan Valley
Canadian Emigration Season Sees Record War-Time Growth
J Horace Walker director of European emigration for Canada states the current season shows the highest quality and quantity of emigrants since the war. He notes about 104,000 have left for Canada with ships now sailing directly to Quebec up the St Lawrence, boosting inland travel and expected to raise emigration volumes.
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Canada
J. Horace Walker
London
Walker
Atlantic Porta
Tam
England
St. Lawrence
Quebec
Asthma Remedy Promises Early Relief From Attacks
An advertisement urges early use of Dr J D Ketoees Asthma Remedy to prevent incipient conditions from becoming chronic dangers. It warns against waiting for symptoms to worsen and promises to reduce suffering through timely treatment.
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J.D. Ket
Oee
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Liniment
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Nabor Tea
Sparicove Uicera
Kansas City
Mor
Akers’ Ovens
Hubbard Oven Company
1100 Ques West
Toronto
Suande
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