Nerves Cured Nerve Food Claims in Ontario Letters
Local letters from Atwood and Burgessville describe severe nervous prostration cured by Dr Chase's Nerve Food. Wives of Mr William Graham and Mrs Alf Stevens credit six boxes with restoring sleep appetite and energy. Druggist certification noted and price listed.
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William Graham
Atwood
Ont
Chase
C. H. McFarlane
Alf. Stevens
Burgessville
Oxford County
Dr. Chase
Entertained Guests and a Glass of Wine Incident
In Cleveland Leader fashion a host and guests dine as Baptiste the waiter bursts in alarm asking for wine. He drinks a glass poured by the lady of the house and declares the wine revived him. He then reveals he has broken two Sevres dessert dishes.
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M. Jacques Bonhomme Et Sa Femme
Cleveland
Baptiste
Paper manufacture capital in Japan rises to 2.75 million pounds
A consular report notes capital in Japanese paper making doubled to about £2.75 million last year from under £1 million. It highlights optimism about a bamboo grass paper production scheme.
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Japan
Tuberculin Test Claim Scratching Skin Proved Latent TB
A French academy report asserts latent tuberculosis can be proven by scratching the skin and rubbing the incision with Koch's tuberculine. The text also mentions a corn cure claim and urging immediate relief.
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French Academy of Science
Koch
Minard's Liniment Cures Distemper? Motor Race Tragedy in Germany
One person was killed and several others injured during the Herkomer cup motor race in Germany. Witnesses reported crashes on the track as officials halted the event and started emergency response efforts.
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Germany
Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills Offer More Than Purge
Purportedly strengthens the stomach and stimulates organs rather than merely purge. The pills cleanse the blood by regulating the liver and kidneys and avoid injurious maturities or depresso effects common to other pill compounds.
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Parmelee
German police officers in Hanover face gambling sentences
Six Hanover officers have been sentenced for gambling on high stakes games. The case highlights military policing culture and disciplinary actions within the German garrison.
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Hanover
King of Spain’s eight metre cutter yacht by Fife built at Fairlie
The King of Spain is having a racing yacht built at Fairlie on the Clyde from designs by Mr William Fife. The yacht is an eight metre cutter type created under the international rule.
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King of Spain
Fairlie
Clyde
William Fife
Neighborly Quip Shows Doctor Father’s Privilege
A playful remark from a four year old at a neighbor's home highlights a doctor's family status. The child Jack asserts that Margaret is well behaved because her father is a doctor, implying the father's high status could secure the best for his child.
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Margaret
Jack
Chicago Tribune
Canadian Northern Railway Timetable Notes
Resumption between Winnipeg and Port Arthur of the Superior Express Leave Winnipeg daily 16.10k arrive Port Arthur 9.37k. Leave Port Arthur daily 21.20k arrive Winnipeg 15.00k. The Alberta Express runs Winnipeg to Edmonton daily 19.0k arrive 6.15k second morning. Edmonton to Winnipeg 21.10k arrive 10.25k second morning. Through sleeping car between Edmonton and Port Arthur. Dining car service offered. Connection at Port Arthur with Lake Steamers for the East. Reduced Summer Tourist Rates to many eastern destinations available from C W Cooper Asst Gen Pass Agt Canadian Northern Railway Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
Port Arthur
Superior Express
Alberta Express
Edmonton
C. W. Cooper
Canadian Northern Railway
Bandit leader captured after Smyrna kidnapping
The chief of the Greek brigands who seized Dutch Baron van Heemstra near Smyrna on May 16 and extorted 6000 pounds was arrested at Axar with 1080 pounds in his possession.
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van Heemstra
Smyrna
Axar
Minard's Liniment Cure Claim From Digby County
Dear Sirs this fall I was thrown on a fence and injured my chest so I could not work breathing hurt I tried many liniments none helped one bottle of Minard's Liniment warmed and applied to my breast cured me completely Co H Coslaboroom Rossway Digby Co Nova Scotia
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Minard’s
Liniment Co., Limited
Minard
Balloon strike at Rome kills captain in royal review
During a review at Rome in the presence of King Victor and Queen Helena a military balloon was struck by lightning and set on fire. The occupant, a captain, died from the fatal blaze.
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Rome
Victor
Helena
Richness of Cobalt In Ontario Quebec Gold Mining Report
A report from Gormaly-Tilt & Co. regarding the No. 2 shaft in Ontario-Quebec Cobalt notes a 50 foot depth with widening vein and very high values. Native silver strikes on adjacent properties support forecasts that the area will become one of the richest in the district. Plans call for sinking to 150 feet to seek still higher values.
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Ontario-Quebec
Messrs. Gormaly
Scrap Iron Query On Oregon Branch Line
A dialogue on a small Oregon branch line reveals a hobo questioning a section foreman about the next big influx of scrap iron, with the foreman confirming his role and answering the inquiry. The exchange captures rustic railroad life and the rusting rails.
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Oregon
Hobo
Keep Your Troubles to Yourself Proverb Reflected
An essay urges readers to keep personal troubles private and not share grievances with friends. It argues true heroism lies in enduring worry silently, and that confiding invites further trouble and harm, while compassion may soften offenders and ease collective distress.
Men the Better Cooks Say Escoffier Auth
An authority cites M Escoffier claiming men are superior cooks due to diligence with trifles and access to ingredients while women cook from duty with limited funds. He notes home cooks hide flaws and urges equal training and resources to show women’s potential. also offers ham and tongue cooking steps and salt timing.
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M. Escoffier
Indigo Seeds Germination Improves with Acid Treatment
The Java indigo seed often fails to germinate due to a water impermeable cuticle. Soaking the seeds for half an hour in concentrated sulphuric acid and then washing thoroughly before sowing yields up to 100 percent germination.
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Java
Definition extends Society of Automobile Engineers constitution
The Society of Automobile Engineers expands its scope by adding Article 1A defining automobile as any self propelled vehicle operating on or under land water or air. The new article clarifies coverage of existing and future vehicle types under the society's definition.
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Society of Automobile Engineers
Quaker Advice on Temperance Turns Man From Excess
A Minneapolis Journal retells William Penn’s simple method to avoid drinking. When offered liquor, open the hand before the glass and abstain, a method that reportedly leads to lifelong restraint. The piece frames this as plain wisdom from Penn.
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William Penn
Penn
Minneapolis Journal
Gen Billot Dies in Paris at 79 a fervent Dreyfusard
Former French minister of war General Billot died in Paris aged 79. He was noted as one of the most uncompromising Dreyfusards in public life.
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Gen. Billot
Paris
Dreyfusards
German Emperor Grants Honor to Tree Visit
A German emperor bestowed the Order of the Crown third class on Beerbohm Tree after his company’s Berlin visit. German councillor Rudolph Martin praises Germany’s army as thoroughly efficient and magnificently equipped, claiming continental Europe is dominated.
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Beerbohm Tree
Mr. Tree
Berlin
Rudolph Martin
Germany
Europe
Wellman polar expedition steamer sails with crew and gear
The Frithjof set sail from Tromsoe toward Svalbard carrying Mr Wellman and a 35 man crew with all expedition equipment aboard. A French bill on postal coupons and picture postcard stamps is soon to be brought before the chamber. Wolford's Sanitary Lotion claims to cure various forms of itch in 30 minutes.
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Wolford
Wellman Polar Expedition
Frithjof
Tromsoe
Svitzbergen
Mr. Wellman
Erkoweit Elevation Plans Include Golf Course and Motor Road
At Erkoweit high in the Sovdan region, elevations near 4009 feet with Sinkat at 3509 feet are noted for a hill station development. The plan includes a golf course and a motor road as attractions.
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Erkoweit
Sovdan
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