Louis Cyr draws crowds at Ontario fairs in early days
The article notes Louis Cyr’s appearances drawing strong reaction in Ontario towns like Kincardine. Tiverton Scots compare him to their own agility after his feat of lifting many men, while a rival remarks Cyr lacks agility. An ancillary ad promotes Miller's Worm Powders for expelling worms in children with a caution about possible vomiting.
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Louis Cyr
Ontario
Bruce County
Tiverton
Helpful idea on women on the police force
A reader advocates including women on the police force and argues it would help women in town know where to borrow aid. The exchange presents a suggestion and a practical rationale without detailing any events or persons.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Testimonials
Read letters from women claiming relief from tumors and organic inflammation after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Conistuia Rigen of Peoria and Mrs Josery A. Lynch of Jessup share experiences of pain relief and avoidance of surgery. They endorse the product for female ailments and invite letters in reply.
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Peoria
Mra. ConisTuia Rigen
Mound St
Peoria, I
Lye E. Pinkham
Josery A. Lynch
Jessup
Ferale i
Pinkham
Ler
Turkish Consul Threatens Legal Action Over Postum Ad
The Turkish consul in this city denounces an advertisement by Postum as libelous and ridiculous. Officials consider possible court action and may issue a statement in a few days. The consul's office at Liberty Street declined to confirm any immediate filing.
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Postum
Liberty Street
New York Globe and Commercial Advertiser
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Claim Ad
A drugstore ad promises PAZO OINTMENT cures 77 cases of itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or money back. The text emphasizes rapid relief and a refund offer though it is an advertisement rather than a medical report.
Anonymous Letters Indicate Matchmaking Rumors
A flurry of anonymous letters sent to a sister suggests she is involved in arranging a match with a local bar patron. The letters imply social pressure and speculation about the pairing.
Minard's Liniment Cures Gargst Cous
A humorous exchange contrasts a father and son during a courtship. The father questions whether the prospective bride knows homemaking skills, while the son boisterously praises Mildred for mechanical prowess and car maintenance.
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Minard
Dodd's Kidney Pills credited for cure of Madame Dufault
Madame Ovi Dufault of 84 Victori a street reports three years of illness from diabetes sciatica backache and headache eased by Dodd's Kidney Pills. She took thirteen boxes and says she is now well with all ailments traced to diseased kidneys cured.
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Dodd
Madame Dufault
Parmelee's Vegetable Pills and Odd Testimony Fragments
A fragmentary clipping mixes courtroom dialogue about a witness nodding during cross examination with ads for Parmelee's Vegetable Pills claiming to cure indigestion. The text also notes old time grocer claims about prunes and a casual street encounter remark. No coherent single event emerges.
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Parmelee
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SANOL
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Vanitoba
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CIA
Pata
Theseynson
Moniteel
Dufault
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Yonge Street
Windsor
Sanford
Brand Clothes
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Walrday
Brurgery
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