Zam-Buk touted as cure for skin diseases and ulcers
Wel ington PEI Justice of the Peace J B Arenault credits Zam Buk with curing a four year old leg wound and eczema after failing with doctors and other salves. He says the purely herbal balm healed sores and prevented relapse, noting Zam Buk’s wide range of claimed skin remedies and availability.
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J. B Arenault
Welington
Prince Edward Island
Zam- Buk
Zam-Buk
Schox
Zain- Buk Co
Toronto
Dodd's Kidney Pills Help Gloucester County Woman
Paquetville New Brunswick special report describes Mrs Geo Butler of Paquetville who suffered four years with back pain tiredness and nervousness. After using Dodd's Kidney Pills she reports immediate relief and credits the medicine with improving her overall health, stressing kidney function as essential to pure blood and vitality.
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Dodd
Paquetville
Gloucester Co
N. B
Geo. Butler
Alarm Clocks Gift In Uganda Among New Mexico Debates
Governor W C McDonald criticizes extravagant giving at a Santa Fe dinner noting a rich Chamberino widow sent 10 000 alarm clocks to Uganda to aid sleeping sickness sufferers. The remark frames Christmas gift propriety and social responsibility in New Mexico politics.
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W. C. McDonald
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Chamberino
Uganda
Wise Carrie and childhood friends spark rumors of May’s kindness
Edith hints May must be kind to Jack due to age and social pressures as Carrie notes their past playmates. An advertisement touts Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills as a universal remedy for indigestion and related stomach, liver, and kidney complaints with numerous testimonials.
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Carrie
May
Jack
Kedith
Edith
Parmelee
Clean Living Tampo A Bath Bun and Two Sponge Cakes
The order requests a bath bun and two sponge cakes for a patron with the Waitress confirming two sponges and a bath for the gentleman. The playful exchange hints at a restaurant service scene with modest humor.
CURED OF EPILEPSY BY Dr Williams Pink Pills
A letter from Mrs. John Mather of Bancroft Ontario recounts how her five year old son Clive suffered daily spasms for years. After trying multiple doctors he used Dr Williams Pink Pills and the seizures gradually ceased. The pills cost 5 cents a box or six boxes for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario. In Paddington London a council rule requires daily floor sweeping weekly washing and sleeping room ventilation to avoid fines.
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Williams
John Mather
Bancroft
Ont
Clive
Dr. Williams
Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Clark
DR. Clark
Minerds Linkrent Cures Colds and Burns Oil Claims
An advertisement touts Kr Thomas Electric Oil as a self proving remedy for coughs colds cuts contusions sprains burns and pains. It asserts the product requires no testimonial or guarantee and claims widespread use based on its own powers.
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Kr. Thomas
High Finance and Household Struggles in a Funny Ad Column
The piece plays with a comic office satire about a man awaiting his salary while his wife and mother-in-law grip his funds. It also promotes Hamlins Wizard Oil as hospital trusted and urges readers to keep a bottle at home. Kymer and Muntoburn provide quips on business success and selling to educate customers.
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by Ointment Claim
Advertisement claims a hemorrhoid cure in 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee if not effective. The piece also notes the Central London Railway Company plans a ventilating system to supply 86 million cubic feet of ozonized air daily in its tunnel stations.
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Central London Railway Company
Navy Yard Reform Cited by Van Buren 1840
In 1840 President Van Buren established the 10 hour workday system in United States navy yards marking an early labor reform.
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van Buren
Navy Yards
United States
The Substitute Kitty
Daisy asks about sending many items this year. She replies she sends only picture postal cards.
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Daisy
Scotsman recalls Nelson signal bias toward England
A Scottish laird recalls Lowland cattle dealers discussing Nelsons signal England expects that every man will do his duty. The patriot says Nelson meant the English and that the Scots would do theirs, not forgetting Scotland.
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England
Britain
Nelson
Scotland
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Megistrate
ALL Drugg. Sts
Paddington
London
Minerd
Reginald
Neal Institute
Thirteenth Ave
Calgary
Broadway
Winnipeg
Smith St
Regina
Diesel
Kidne
SOS
THE
Martin, Bole & Wynne Co
Canada
Adam
Eve
Garden of Eden
Cain
Kymer
Muntoburn
Minard
Lewe
Fraser Ave
John Hallawr
Marine Eye
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Peter
Johneee-Richardsca Co., Limited
Ysa
Rik
International Stock Feed Co., Limited
Harness
the Imperial Oil Co., Limited
Eddy
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