St Vitus Dance Cure Promised by Pink Pills
Dr Williams Pink Pills are advertised as a cure for St Vitus dance a nerve disease in children. The testimonial from Mrs Cameron describes her daughter Lena who recovered after seven boxes of the pills and she urges others to try them. The pills are sold by druggists or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vitus
Williams
Alex. Cameron
Summerside P. E
Aaper
False. Truth and quotes in a satirical misreading
A clipped, misreadable fragment features a moralizer and a demoralizer debating truth with garbled phrasing about truth rising and eggs, reflecting a damaged OCR snippet. The readable portion hints at a dialogue on truth being crushed yet resurging.
Splendid Prescription for Kidney and Rheumatic Ailments
An eminent physician praises a long used remedy for kidney liver bladder and urinary disorders and rheumatic pain. The formula blends sweet spirits of nitre compound Vimosa and syrup of rhubarb in dessert spoonful doses after meals and at night.
Wonders of the Body and its hidden mechanics
A historical essay extols the human body as a marvel of nature. It details composition, oxygen, carbon, and elemental content, organ distribution, blood flow, lung surface, and skin respiration, illustrating the body as a self regulating, efficient machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. C. Larson
New York Tribune
John Bull and His People in Merry Old England
In a brief look at daily life and traits of English society, John Bull and his circle reflect traditional customs and contemporary concerns shaping public opinion in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Old England
Home Employment Advertisement Offers Easy Independent Work
A Windsor Ontario notice invites ladies to write for an opportunity to earn a good living from home. The ad promises simple tasks anyone can do and asks applicants to contact Mrs M Summers in the Windsor correspondence department for details. The page also mentions a humor line about Benedick and includes an ad for Mother Graves Worm Exterminator claiming superior effectiveness against worms in children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Summers
Windsor
Ont
Mother Graves
Queen Victoria and historical aims to curb bullfighting
The article notes Queen Victoria of Spain seeks to abolish bullfighting, citing Isabella and Christina as precedents. It recalls Victoria’s earlier success in ending duelling in the army through her influence with her husband, which was later accepted in civil life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Spain
Don Jaime
Isabella
Christina
London Illustrated News
Queen Victoria
Grand Trunk brochure touts Montreal and Quebec
A decorative Grand Trunk pamphlet extols Montreal and Quebec as premier Canadian city destinations for travelers. The lavishly printed brochure features numerous photographs, offers mail order on request, and credits J. D. McDonald of Toronto for distribution details.
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Grand Trunk
Montreal
Quebec
Canada
J. D. McDonald
Toronto
Ont
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Nottingham
General Booth
South Africa
Canaan
Bristol
Duke of Beaufort
Badminton
Thomlinson Girls’ Grammar School
Wigton
Cumberland
Liverpool
Astley
Lancashire
Grimsby
Fulham
John
Bull
Playfair, Martens & Co
Toronto Stock
Canadian Northern Railway
Terents
Jane Dave
Wilson
Bruccists
Grocers
Ceneral
Benedick
Tommy
Parmelee
Singer ‘Sewing Machine Company
Farmer Barnes
Hannah
Sev Toronto
Manning Chambers
Ying Machine
Board of Trade
Company Wminnipeg
Main Street
ALL Crockers
LA Rose
A. J. Pattison & CO
Scott ST
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