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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
7
An advertisement touts Dr Chase's Ointment as a cure for eczema and itching. It explains causes, praises soothing relief and healing, and recounts a testimonial from Mrs F Clarke of Belmont Manitoba. It lists price at 60 cents a box and distributors Edmanson Bates Co Toronto.
The account reflects on a Chartres surrender to Henry IV with a royal quip about cannon law. It then touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a potent remedy from six simple ingredients promising relief for various ailments, and ends with a caution about domestic disputes.
Promoters claim Hall's Catarrh Cure cures a constitutional disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. They offer 100 dollars to any case it fails to cure and urge readers to send for testimonials. Also mentions Minard's Liniment for cattle. A railroad conductor reports striking a bear. the bear was found off the track in the woods.
The Canadian Pacific Railway announces low rate excursion tickets valid in December from all North West points to Eastern Canada. The promotion targets travelers seeking economical rail options across regional routes with the season’s travel demand.
The piece notes England faces clergy shortages with only eight more deacons ordained than last year. It promotes Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a mild, pleasant remedy for dyspepsia. A London scene reports a burglary case where a man denies disturbance. Worm Exterminator claims to ease worms at 25 cents. A quip contrasts father and son in a noisy family moment.
A fragmentary exchange shows a speaker defending Beasley, arguing trust based on risking life for him, while another questions the claim of Beasley as a killer. The dialogue hints at loyalty and suspicion surrounding Beasley.
The excerpt presents a brisk exchange centering on Mrs. Gossip and Mrs. Ricaleigh with sharp remarks about appearances, implying social scrutiny and wit.
Mrs Isabella Thompson of Hammer smith petitions to remove her name from the electoral list claiming she will not vote for council or Parliament. The revising barrister orders removal noting the request is unusual, and she argues only men can properly study and decide voting. She says many women feel the same and oppose suffrage for now.
Contagious skin complaints on humans and animals are claimed cured in half an hour by Wolford's Sanitary Lotion. A cartoon shows a man with a looking glass boasting to a newsboy, who replies with a sharp retort in Tit-Bits.
Denbich Ontario man Julius Glacier describes relief from persistent bleeding piles after using Zam-Buk. He claims rapid improvement and lasting cure, urging others to consider the remedy. The ad touts Zam-Buk for sores eczema skin eruptions ulcers ringworm itch and other skin injuries. Available at 50 cents per box or 3 for 1.25 from Zam-Buk Co Toronto.
A Philadelphia Press quip recalls a boy asking if vaccination is healed and another replying that the doctor said no bath until recovery, highlighting a humorous wartime style exchange about medical cures and hygiene.
The North-Western Line offers a December excursion to Ontario and Quebec with a round trip from 49 dollars. Tickets are valid for return for three months from sale and may extend with a small extra cost. Inquiries go to Geo. A. Lee at 215 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg.
The Washington Star quotes Mark Twain describing a Hannibal resident who sold his son-in-law the front half of a cow and refused milk. The son-in-law supplied fodder and water, then the cow butted the man through a barbed wire fence and he sued for fifty dollars.
A Philadelphia Record column ponders wordplay about Tommy and war themes. The piece questions if a standing army can fill a wartime seat when troops grow tired, reflecting on language and military service.
A busy citizen comments on the crowd or event with a curt remark described as mostly sad and feminine, as a man who had attended the races offers the remark. The exchange appears in the Washington Star.
The article advocates forest fire prevention as essential to forestry and highlights Canada’s early and extensive fire protection system. It notes fire rangers patrol districts, can call for help, and operate mainly along railway belts in British Columbia and the eastern Rockies. It emphasizes education, shared costs with private timber limits, and the high value of prevention backed by lumbermen.
An列ed ad items promote Parme lee's Vegetable Pills for liver and kidney relief, with claims of no testimonials and benefits for dyspeptics and bilious individuals. Also features English Spavin Liniment for horse ailments and a quip about a doctor landlord case. Canadian Pacific offers low rate winter excursions to Vancouver and Victoria for North West residents.
Mr Jones tells his wife her mind is like a wireless telegraph system used in the navy. She questions the comparison and he clarifies the joke, saying it is after completely at sea. The light exchange ends with mutual amusement.
Postpaid 4c sent item from N. W. Hide and Fur Co. Minneapolis presents a gun and trap catalogue featuring a color plate of 46 wild animals along with prices for raw furs hides and skins.
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