Pinkham Vegetable Compound Ad From Old Newspaper
An undated notice from a Illinois reader praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for nervousness backache and general ill health. The letter invites other women to write for free advice to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. mailbox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Washington Park
Mre Rost
Sturiet
Moore Avenue
Ilisois
Lydia E. Pinkhamn
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lyn. Mess
Potatoes from British Columbia Find Ready Market in Ontario
The Victoria Colonist reports strong demand for British Columbia potatoes in Ontario this year. London, Ontario consumes four to five carloads weekly, and local supply has run dry.
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Ontario
London
Victoria
Nova Scotia Man Persuaded by Dodd's Kidney Pills
Cornelia Hirtie, a farmer near Queen’s County, NS, credits Dodd’s Kidney Pills with ending four years of rheumatism and back pain. Dr. Mirtle notes kidney related symptoms including tiredness and poor appetite improved after six pills, with Hirtie praising the remedy over doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodd
Queen's Co
Cornelina Hirtie
Trtio
Fragmentary Ottawa Journal passage on war fatigue and casualty estimates
A fragmentary Ottawa Journal excerpt discusses nations capable of striking and aiding Germany, noting long distances and the potential for enormous German casualties. The tone questions exhaustion limits and warns against optimistic misreadings of the war’s trajectory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Verea
Peri Willy
Ottawa Journal
Crocodile at London Zoo Dies of Tuberculosis
A crocodile at the London Zoo died after contracting tuberculosis. The animal, aged 19, had been known to science for years and was a notable exhibit. The zoo staff reported the case as a veterinary tragedy with no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Zootog
A Strange Career Of Jean Kleber The Lonien Story
The French government announced the death of Captain Jean Kleber a figure of romance and tragedy in a century of border wars. Born to a weatherfast merchant he studied at Trinity College Dublin and served in the Foreign Legion in North Africa. He joined the Vereeniging treaty troops after resisting surrender and took part in notable actions. He later returned to France then served with the Alsier army after shifting allegiance amid rising tensions between Germany and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itu
Jean Kleber
Bame
Trinity College
Dublin
Germany
Ils
Britain
Alser
Kieber
Prench
Baby's Own Tablets Praised by Kingston Mother
Mrs Isbell of Kingston testifies that Baby's Own Tablets are a wonderful remedy for little ones. She says use proves superior and many mothers share the same view. The tablets are sold by medicine dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Isbell
Kingston
Isbell
Cassella
Canada
Cassell
Flowers and gardens inspire children in schools and homes
A late 19th century note highlights garden projects for kids, urging planting easy varieties like nasturtiums and cornflowers, plus a simple home garden to boost confidence. It also describes a new fly catching device for hotels, liver health linked skin care with Parmelee's vegetables, and a Vatican decree on mass readings in local languages.
Nerviline Promised Cure for Rheumatism and Lumbago
An advertisement touts Nerviline as a fast acting remedy for rheumatism and lumbago. It claims deep penetration, immediate relief from stiffness and pain, and presents large and small bottle options. The pitch urges families to buy the 30 cent family size or trial bottle from local dealers.
Australian Army Expansion Promised by New Prime Minister
New Australian prime minister William Hagnes pledges a fresh army of 50 000 men, bringing total Australian military strength by next June to about 9 300 000. The plan calls for voluntary enlistment across ages 18 to 44, with no imperial government demand yet made for more troops.
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Australia
Wm ‘M Hagnes
Commonwealth
Agid
Hughes
Prohibition era debates and Seattle economic effects
A fragmented report discusses opposition to a prohibitory law in Washington state, noting Seattle’s January boosts in bank deposits and retail activity. It cites alleged moral gains, increased grocery and dry goods sales, and shifts in spending from liquor to food and household items, with broader remarks on liquor prohibition. The piece also mentions asthma remedies and a comic exchange about domestic quarrels, reflecting varied items in the era.
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New York
Gpio Sey
Mont Grailiing Teauree
Wash
Faeton Baling
Ager
Ictus
Seattle
Lee Ahistian
Rapor
Jase Ontario
Toronto Globe
Fiendish Scheme of Austrian Airmen
A historical clipping notes enemy air raids along the Adriatic coast with bombs and supply drops. It mentions packages found containing contagious germs, attributed to Austrian aviators during the Ravenna Codigoro incursion in February. The piece ties the event to wartime letters and civilian appeals for overseas gifts and milk production guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hologns
Adriatic
Ravenna
Codigoro
Do Potatoes Run Out
Botanist H T Gussow of the Central Experimental Farm Ottawa argues potatoes should not run out under proper conditions. Deterioration arises in certain localities from poor seed selection and inadequate methods. He suggests choosing the best seed tubers from sound plants to maintain vigor, warning against using small tubers for seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Gussow
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Prief
Unable Juror Seeks Release Over Debts
In a courtroom scene a worried juror pleads for excuse, saying he owes five dollars and wants to catch a train after release. The judge responds tersely that he does not want any juror to delay the trial and orders him to stay.
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Nova Scotia
Sores Eyesiaced
Bbs Rehire
Cora
Parmelee
Benedict
Eld
Vatican
Murarascimiment
Saint Peter
Yale
Perkins
Fily
Wille
Wile
Arma
Rabbi
Tommy
Father
Havers
Neutrattty
France
Bambrick
Yarmouth
Rob
Minard’s
Linimen
N.S
Alfalfa
Wawnie & Sons
Carstairs
SONS
Rta
Roc Bay
Dr. Cassell
Harold F. Ritchie & Co., Ltd
McCail Street
Toronto
Manchester
Brg
Sse Farcan
Serie Ree Ee
Dr.Cassells Mee
Pia Ke
THE
Excelsior Life Insurance Company
Corner of Canada, Limited
Ree. the Wood
Mt. Caray Wate
Attra
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