Two and a Half Hours on Operating Table
Albert Lessard of Joliette recounts a bladder stone episode in Montreal where surgeons could not remove the stone despite two and a half hours of effort. After using Gin Pills, the stone passed and the patient credits the medicine with relief. ad notes price six for $2.50, sample box free, National Drug and Chemical Co. Toronto.
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Joliette
P. Q
Montreal
Albert Lessard Soc
National Drug and Chemical Co
Dept. N.U
Toronto
National Drug and Chemical Co. of Canada Limited
Parker’s Reputation Examined as Trust and Trial
A compact, period tone exchange questions Parker’s character. The dialogue contrasts trust with trial, noting the contrast between being trusted and being tried. The piece presents a wry, reflective comment on reputation.
Dysentry Cordial Aids Children In Summer Illnesses
Baltimore American notes indiscretion with green fruit can trigger cholera morbus in children. It cites Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Dysentry Cordial as the safest remedy to stop inflammation and save the child's life. It also records a household authority banning smoking and extending the ban to stoves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kellogg
Minard's liniment cited by physicians in old notice
A Washington Star quip recalls a boyhood belief in a pot of gold at rainbows then shifts to mining stocks. A separate witticism notes that a girl removing a ravelling from a young man's coat is akin to proposing. The items reflect humorous quotes in a society column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Hiram Carpenter's Wonderful Cure Of Skin Disease
A long testimonial from E Carpenter of Henderson New York describing a twenty year struggle with a severe skin disease. After trying many doctors he reports dramatic improvement following use of Cuticura products and baths, with a certification from local merchants and others. The piece notes dates from 1880 and 1910.
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Hiram Carpenter
Sol
Lansing
Ali
E. Carpenter
Henderson
Hiram K. Carpenter
B. Zimmons & Bon
Thompson
A. Davis
E. Joiner
Nott Carpenter
M. Leffingwell
Andersea
N.Y
Saepennen
Mich
Nave
Pessey
Calica
Lighting Memories of Quick-Study Thespians
The article praises swift memory in theatre, citing Miss Dorothy Grimston who learned Lady Isabel in 48 hours, and Mr Arthur Denonis who studied Dick Wharton in about seven hours across two to three days. It also mentions Mr Ashley Page who mastered Khamid in under a week and Mr Ollie Seymour who learned a forty five page role in two and a half hours before curtain.
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Emerg
Dorothy Grimston
Mas Grimston
Arthur Denonis
James Welch
Dick Whartlen
Ashley Page
London
Wwe
Page
Ollie Seymour
Mr. Seymour
Seymour
Sir Edward Helped Him and the Rise of Mr Duke
A historical note recalls how Sir Edward Clarke mentored Mr Duke who, after a dramatic law court recount, became M P for Exeter again. Duke, a Plymouth journalist who read for the Bar while serving in the Gallery, was called in 1585 and built a large common law practice. His 1900 Plymouth bid set a record for votes. Duke supported protectionism and was among Chamberlain's early whole hoggers.
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Duke
K.C
Law Court
Exeter
Edward Clarke
Plymouth
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Coronation Firework Spectacular Promises Kid Delights
Messrs. Joseph Wells & Sons, the country’s oldest firework makers, report high demand for daylight fireworks shells packed with toys and sweets. Expect toy guns eddy bears mouth-organs dolls postcards and surprise packets as shells explode with family friendly novelty priced to suit all pockets.
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Messrs
Joseph Wells & Sons
Messrs. Weldp
Saskatoon church leaders eye growth to sixty five thousand
A Saskatoon committee on union and location of churches predicts the city will reach at least sixty five thousand by 10 years from now, comparing with Salkttoon’s fifteen thousand current population and noting western Canada peers.
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Saskatoon
Sask
Western Canada
Salkstoon
A Costly Pauper Died After 74 Years at Steyning Workhouse
A man who died at Steyning aged seventy six had spent seventy four years as an inmate of the local workhouse, costing the guardians five thousand five hundred pounds. The record notes his long service in the institution and the financial burden on the guardians.
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Steyning
Guardians
Zam-Buk Herbal Remedy for Outdoor Life
Outdoor enthusiasts are urged to keep Zam-Buk for cuts burns bruises and sprains. The ad touts antiseptic soothing healing of wounds insect stings skin conditions and sore feet with Zam-Buk and Zam-Buk Soap sold by druggists and stores at 25c per tablet.
Dressing Not On In Kitchen Exchange
A woman questions her new servant about salad dressing. The girl answers that the dressing is still in the nude, using a playful reply to indicate it has not yet been put on.
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Mary
Neo
Holloway's Core Cure Promises Quick Relief from Corns
Nonchalant chat fragment notes a humorous exchange about a costly meal and simple fare at a country place, with a tangential reference to Holloway's Core Cure as relief from corns and a dinner costing over $200. The dialogue mentions Bronson and a self-sustained meal of potatoes and chickens.
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Holloway
Bronson
Puck
Invaluable Baby's Own Tablets Earn Praises
Mrs W Arnold of Edmonton endorses Baby's Own Tablets noting her sick infant improved digestion and constipation relief. She cites this medicine as essential, claiming it makes her child healthy and content. The company sells boxes for 25 cents through medicine dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
Early Start at Irish Hotel Sparks Witty Exchange
A tourist and a waiter spar over what counts as early after a six o clock start. The waiter jokes that five thirty is early, prompting a light punchline in this humorous Punch-like vignette.
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Pat
What sort of a man is he and his ticket
The speaker questions a man's character, noting his pride in avoiding a minor title yet eager to claim a first with a third-class ticket. The dialogue hints at pretentious behavior and inconsistent self-importance.
Woman Targets Holmes in Detective Championship Bout
A woman enters a contest against Sherlock Holmes in a high profile detective championship. The rivalry centers on cunning strategies and public intrigue as Holmes faces a new challenger seeking to prove superior deduction skills.
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Sherlock Holmes
Irate Bus Passengers Clash Over Noisy Child
An irascible man with a white beard on a bus voices harsh remarks about a loud child. The mother retorts that the child should be muzzled or gagged while others snicker. The elderly man insists again the child is disturbing people as tension rises.
A Cure for Rheumatism Promoted by Parmelees Pill
An advertisement claims a persistent rheumatism stems from impurities in the blood due to liver and kidney dysfunction. It asserts uric acid taints the blood and causes joint pain, and promotes Parmelees Vegetable Pill as offering remarkable cures and urges trials to prove their value.
Plague ta ke that woman and second base view
A fragmented dialogue mixes flirtation and humor as characters clash over affection and baseball sightlines. A judge figure interjects with a wry closing remark about church socials, highlighting the town’s social circularity.
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Plague
Minard's Liniment and a Lumberman's Survival Tip
A short editorial cautions readers not to rely on friends in emergencies for livelihood and urges practical resilience beyond informal help. It stresses self-reliance and prudent planning for workers like lumbermen.
Gloucester King's Pie Tradition Through the Diamond Jubilee
The English city observes a royal loyalty custom by sending a large lamprey pie to the King. In 1897 Gloucester created an elaborate twenty pound pie for the Diamond Jubilee, decorated with a royal crown and lions. The tradition includes Yarmouth delivering herrings in pies for the lord of East Clareton to present to the King.
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Gloucester
England
Almoral
Yarmouth
Norwich
East Clareton
Harper’s Weekly
Plea For Reasonableness Dialogue
A domestic exchange unfolds as John and Joan debate telling a guest to leave. Mary frets about a burglar, while the maid and her rough companion linger in the kitchen past midnight. They clash over how soon to act, urging reasonableness and patience.
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John
Joan
Mary
Eczema Worsens in Spring Yet Relief Is Possible
Readers learn eczema often flares in spring and can be managed. The article outlines relief methods to ease itching and heal sores.
Dr Chase's Ointment touted as cure for eczema
An advertisement claims Dr Chase's Ointment cures eczema salt rheum psoriasis and itching skin diseases. It cites rapid relief from itching and healing of sores including a case from Mrs Nettie Massey of Consecon Ontario after three doctors failed. Product price 60c per bar and distributor addresses in Toronto.
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Chase
Nettie Massey
Consecon
Ont
Oyster Rat Trap Used by Pearlers at Broome
Pearlers near Broome, West Australia, employ a novel rat trap using a large oyster left on the cabin floor at night. The oyster opens for air and its scent lures rats, but when they approach it, the shell closes trapping and killing the rodent before it is thrown overboard at dawn.
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Broome
West Australia
Suburban Promoter Promises Rail Access in Real Estate Pitch
A buyer recalls being promised a railway boost for a suburban land deal. The promoter touts a siding, a double track and a switch as proof, raising questions about the promised transport infrastructure.
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Beott
Golfer's Shot Kills Skylark on Warren Links
While playing at Woodham Walter in Essex England Mr F Durham struck a golf ball that killed a skylark about 200 yards away. The incident occurred on the Warren links during a recent round.
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F. Durham
Warren
Woodham Walter
Essex
England
Sunday Food Debate Sparks Moral Contrast
Many argue that Sunday rests sacralize leisure while others claim no dietary restraint should apply. The remark notes a tension between religiously inspired work bans and personal eating habits among observers.
Willis Bump Elegance Noted for Travel Comforts
A brief Puck remark extols Willis Bump as an elegant bam with comforts for traveling, naming Gillis Yea and highlighting travel ease.
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Willis
Bump
Gillis
Puck
Dodd's Kidney Pills Claim Cure for Kidney Disease
Special report profiles Renie Moulaison of Surette Island Yarmouth who credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing his kidney disease after two doctors failed. He took six boxes and reports full recovery. the piece warns readers that symptoms like backache dizziness and fatigue signal kidney issues.
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Renie Moulaison
Dodd
Surette Island
Yarmouth
Mr. Moulaison
Bright
Young Mr Highup Going Abroad You Say
Miss Blase quips about visiting almost every spot in New York while considering travel abroad, a light exchange captured by Puck.
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Highup
America
Miss Blase
New York
Puck
Hotels to Avoid and Cautionary Advice
The excerpt lists avoiding certain hotels and offers general musings on patience and reason. It includes a quip about a woman’s reason, a sales line for Hamlins Wizard Oil as a trusted liniment, a playful question about cows and bees going to heaven, a Boston Transcript joke, and a note that honest effort can surpass trickery in earning money.
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Boston Transcript
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Europe
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Hamlins
Baystreet Toro
Nealth
Liberal Commission
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