Panes Toothache and Curious World Remedies
Fragmented notes recount toothache causes and a worm at roots as a cure, plus a mix of ancient remedies and exotic beverages. Also touches Marco Polo tales, Tartars, Mongols, and a lengthy glaze of historical curiosities including a strong Chinese wine, Laplanders, and a costly Sicilian luxury trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corea
Sexland
Staffordeai Wu
Pat
Virginia
Marco Polo
Carpin
China
Savage ad the Dirdcag and curious scene in Africa
A jagged account describes a traveler with Staines to Africa losing his cargo of birdcages. natives misused the cages as headgear while chiefs mocked the wearer. A later note mocks colonial pretensions and a quirky travel scene, ending with a cryptic joke about fare. The text then shifts to medical advertising and a claims page for a consumption cure by TA Slocum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staines
Mrica
Keown Medical Journal
Ignee Amd
Medical Tribune
Slocum Chemi Limited
Toronto
Remarkable Cure Story of Epilepsy in 1890s
A lengthy account from Victoria County describes Robert Metive, a 25 year old farmer, struck by epileptic fits for years. He credits Dr Williams' Pink Pills, starting November 1896, with a full recovery after months of treatment and a steady regimen. The piece notes community reactions and promotes the medicine, including a testimonial from a neighbor’s wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Metive
Peston
Victoria County
Ant
Lane
Fenlon
Exdy
Jorters
Williams
Willians
Mra
Moses
Xemedy
Williames
Pont
Atsea
Addressis
Dr Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills Promoted for Pulse Relief
An early 20th century ad urges immediate use of Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills to cure irregular heartbeat weakness and fainting. It claims the product strengthens the heart and nerves, improving pallor and nervousness after unsuccessful medical treatment. The text notes a Waterloo Street St. Jonan NB location and patient testimonials of relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Street
St. Jona
Milera
A Sudden Change in Thermometer Sparks Roxtoburn Fit
In a sun soaked scene Roxtoburn becomes irate over heat while a weary clerk intrudes with a harmless comment. The exchange escalates as Roxtoburn demands quiet and ice cold relief, a moment of comic tension amid a hot day. Also printed are stray ad lines for cold remedies and neuralgia liniment.
Paris Judgment Sparks Frugal Texan Dining Debate
A garbled note hints at a discussion of Paris judgment and bachelor habits in Texas, touching on frugal diets and practical dinners as men invest in a girl's cooking and fashion choices.
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Macgregor Herald
Henry
Weary Watkine
George
Solier
Catan
Italy
Prince of Patemo
Vigor
DR. Sanden
Nous
ST. James St., Mont. AL
Phoenix Assurance CO
Paterson & Son
The
Manitoba Assurance Co
Keeen
J. Jervenr
Hos. Meow Jonx Mackowarp, Pres A.M. Partox
H.W Brow
Crotty & Cross
Winzives
HS. Corry
Kort. Haut
Eyomit, A
Lon Parmer
Jack Taran
Avsailor
Jack
Milbern
Ea i É
Joven Caron
Lovera
Roxtoburn
Roxtobarn
Rogoburn
Mr Rowe Tebara
Rox
Earth
Lam
New York
Leur
Baddock
Jane
Richards & Co
Minand
A. & McDonald
Morsoon
Perial
Bovril
Myron M’bride
Winnipfg
Albert
Retotivo
Eee
Nerse
White Star Oo Health
Coffey
Gibson
Fonseca
Paris
Ises Pir
Faranves
Og Muert
Liumaat i Te Hoo
Thomas
WM. Harvey Winsiene
An Insurance
Fastert Awurence Co
Quebec Fire Insurance Company
London and Lancashire Life Ins
British Out Foreign Marine Inc. Co
Lloyd's Gran Tnauranos Company
Boeckh
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