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Newspaper
Millbrook And Omemee Mirror
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
4
The article explains ancient fire tricks including mouth fire by Eunus and modern methods using burning flax balls, naphtha deception by priests, and protective pastes for hot iron. It notes experiments showing high heat endurance, such as a room at 260 degrees and Sir Francis Chantrey in a 320 degree furnace.
Hot weather remedies claim Baby's Own Tablets prevent and treat stomach complaints, diarrhoea, and cholera infantum in children. Mrs Edward Clark of McGregor Ontario reports quick relief for her daughter’s colic and bowel troubles, urging mothers to keep them on hand during hot months. Sold by druggists or by mail for 25 cents a box from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
The piece argues that Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil has stood the test amid imitators. It cites the enduring value of a good name and asserts that no imitation can sustain itself against the genuine product.
A sobbing child complains of not being invited to Mamie Jones's birthday party. The mother dismisses the hurt with a morbid quip about poisoned ice cream.
The prisoner responds to the sentence with a plea to inform his wife not to wait for him at dinner, saying to tell her not to expect him. The exchange takes place in court as the judge imposes the two-decade term.
A London case features Bertillon fingerprint testimony tying Sauzat to a Paris murder. Extradition orders were issued for Sauzat and Thirot for murder and accessory after the fact. A Rochester trial later confirmed fingerprint reliability, revealing Frank Cotton as the real identity of a suspect who admitted to prior offenses and received a ten year sentence.
The text describes Norway with social and economic details: saloons close on pay days while banks stay open. Servant girls hired by six month contracts at register offices. Telegraph boxes on streetcars. Citizens write messages and mail stamps from boxes. Farmers can borrow at 3 percent. Illiteracy is nearly absent and physical fitness high. Army service universal with 2.3 percent rejected for physical reasons. Death rates for men 18.3 and women 16.5 due to fishing, cost of living low, average earnings 83 dollars yearly. More reindeer than horses and more sheep than cows. Illiteracy levels: Sweden two per thousand, Norway three, Denmark three, Russia 78, England 13.6.
The Canadian Manufacturers' Association delegates and their wives toured Woolwich Arsenal enjoying the vast plants and famed gunworks. Guides highlighted the vast scale, yet idle machinery contrasted with optimistic talk of future orders as the group pressed for details in every department.
In a tense exchange Timkins complains about Plantem the undertaker who constantly asks after his health. Simkins confirms the sentiment and notes Plantem’s habit of talking shop whenever they meet.
Silver Water Manitoulin Island August 7 Special Every part of Canada testifies to Dodd's Kidney Pills healing work Manitoulin Island joins in praising the remedy Mrs Thomas Rumley reports years of illness improved after taking the pills She says her house is never without them and her husband uses them too The pills touted as safe for all ages and claimed to cure kidney ailments and related sicknesses
A London Daily Mail correspondent reports the Wattstown Wales mine disaster leaving 121 lives lost. Rescuers found 70 bodies by morning with scenes of silent processions, families awaiting word, and a sole survivor, Matthew Davies, detailing the blast and escape. The Rhondda Valley lay nearly idle as communities mourned.
Lena the elephant protected a three year old girl who wandered under the ring barrier. The animal lifted and gently tossed the child to a soft grassy spot, leaving the girl unharmed. Police later reunited the child with her father.
An overview of yellow fever describing its infectious nature and geographic prevalence in the West Indies, Africa, Central and South America. It notes the mosquito as the spreader, fever symptoms, possible mortality rates, and basic prevention through mosquito control and rest and diet as treatment.
An Ohio mother forwards a photo of her four year old son who has eaten only Grape-Nuts with milk since age two. She notes he refuses turkey on Thanksgiving and remains healthy with a fine complexion, praising Postum Company and its booklet The Road to Wellville.
A survey traces dolls from Babylonian terracotta and ivory figures to Greek wax and clay toys. Kids in Syria used mechanical pull-string dolls, and Greek children dressed their dolls and buried them with girls who died young. The piece links toys to rites and storage in museum tombs.
Thos Sabin of Sylington claims he removed ten corns from his feet using Hatloways Corn Cure. The note urges readers to try Mkewise and take action without delay.
A garbled excerpt presents scattered religious maxims and reflections on virtue hypocrisy and conscience. Phrases touch on faith fairness to men, self restraint, and the tension between zeal and sincere practice, though many lines are truncated and garbled.
Uncle Eben jokes on the value of action over noise while a bald dentist boasts painless work. A rival touts patient selfies during procedures in this humorous exchange from Issue No. 32-05.
June to September excursion fares offered by Chicago and North Western Ry from Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle Victoria Vancouver and Canadian routes. B H Bennett Toronto agent provides mates folders and full information. Also a brief humorous note sequence and dated oddities appear amid varied content.
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