Dread disease cures and curious vine tales in one page
A Toronto home remedy claim promotes a mixture of Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Sarsaparilla Syrup to relieve rheumatism and kidney issues, touting relief after few doses and druggist availability. The page also shares anecdotes from Chicago Tribune and youth’s companion lore about violinist Paganini and a mock legal exchange, plus brief notes on Mild Parmelee pills and other assorted items.
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Toronto
Green China Craze Colors in Collecting Fad and History
A historical survey details rising interest in green china as collectors expand beyond blue and white. It notes green as fashionable yet unlucky, with makers like Sevres Chelsea Serres Worcester producing coveted pieces in grass, apple, and chrome greens.
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China
Serres
Chelsea
Sevres
Chelsea Green
Worcester
Applying Lace Incrustation Stitch For Edges And Insertions
The article teaches incrustation lace application to fabric such as a handkerchief. It explains basting lace to the edge, drawing tight stitches, and finishing with a hemlike edge. The backing linen is cut away to a quarter inch, producing a strong, launders well raw edge. Frenchwomen favor this raw edge for grace.
To Build Artificial Island at Chesapeake Bay Entrance
The war department outlines open plans to construct an artificial island at the entrance to Chesapeake Bay. The island would rise from a submerged ledge and house a battery, quarters and barracks, a parade ground, and storehouses for provisions and ammunition for a prolonged period. It includes building an artificial harbor to accommodate boats and submarines as part of the coast defense system.
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War Department
Chesapeake Bay
Defense Gyxtam
Harper’'s Weekly
Virgin Oil of Pine Promises Quick Cold Relief
An old advertisement promotes Virgin Oil of Pine as a internal remedy to break up a cold in 24 hours and cure coughs. It claims pine-based active principles permeate the system, soothe mucous surfaces, aid kidney function, and relieve rheumatism due to uric acid. Sold by Leach Chemical Co. in 02 vials only through druggists, with authentic preparation and directions.
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Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Shutting Off a Supply
A citizen asks if ex presidents deserve generous incomes and secure positions. Another replies that such measures would be a serious blow to literature. The exchange appears as a brief quotation from the Washington Star.
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Washington Star
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promise Quick Cure for Anemia
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for anaemia in young girls and women, claiming to restore red blood, ease fatigue, and improve health. Testimonials from Mrs. Lepage of St Jerome, Quebec, describe daughter's recovery after using the pills. The ad lists ailments linked to poor blood and notes sales by dealers or mail order from Brockville Ontario.
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Canada
Dr. Williams
Joseph E. Lepage
St. Jerome
Que
Emilia
Dr. Williams’ Mediocne Co
Brockville
Ont
Lumber King Praises Minard Liniment
A Nova Scotia reader known as the Lumber King thanks the product in a letter, saying he jammed his foot but bathed it with Minard's Liniment and recovered by the next day, signing T G McMullen.
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Nova Scotia
Minard
T. G. McMullen
Quaker Parental Anecdote Sparks Laughs At Club
A parent at the Mug House Club recounts a story about his child’s composition on Quakers. The youngster quips that Quakers never quarrel or fight, and jokes about his mother’s name, eliciting laughter from the audience.
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Mug House Club
New York Press
Something That Should Be Rubbed In Dr Thomas Electric Oil
Pain in limbs or back alleged to be relieved by applying Dr. Thomas Electric Oil to the surface beneath the pain. If initial rubbing fails, continue to rub. oil is said to penetrate to the affected part for relief.
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Thomas
Looking Ahead And Names Seeding A Future
Senator Bailey jokes with a Texas father about choosing a distinguished yet uncommon Christian name for his son amid many babies sharing names. The exchange lightens while a street wise man questions the value of public advice.
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Bainey
Texas
Mr. Bailey
Minard’s Liniment cures Distemper and disappearances teased
International detective Mr Hartley discusses disappearances in London Paris and New York noting women often vanish due to love affairs or scheming partners. He cites cases of theft or family pressure causing men to disappear and describes private investigators handling sensitive family matters to avoid police involvement.
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Mr. Hartley
London
Paris
New York
Marylebone
Eagle on the ten dollar gold piece draws pajama jokes
The Chicago Post notes humor about the eagle on the new ten dollar gold piece wearing pajama like pantalets. Ornithologically the bird is described as nearly perfect, with the pantaletted look attributed to artist interpretation rather than nature.
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Chicago Post
New Thackeray Story Emerges From Supper Tale
A newly surfaced Thackeray anecdote recalls a supper with Low ell where the author declares he can drink anything that may become a man and claims a famed château claret as his favorite. A guest quips it will take long to become a man, but Thackeray says it is already turning into one as he finishes the wine.
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Thackeray
Lowell
Shiloh's Cure Promoted for Cold and Cough Relief
An old advertisement touts Shiloh's Cure as the fastest remedy for severe cold and cough with a money back guarantee. It claims safety for all ages and lists prices of 25c 50c and $1 with 34 years of success.
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Shiloh
Not a Labor. Indignant remark over kiss sparks clash
A fragment from Chicago Tribune shows a heated exchange where a woman defends herself against a kiss as inappropriate while a man asserts it was pleasure not business. The dialogue includes Mrs Droppyn and Mrs Stayham remarking on piano playing.
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Droppyn
Stayham
Chicago Tribune
Psychine cures when doctors fail claim boosts
A reader testimonial from Arthur Ontario July 14 1907 urges trying Psychine for a TB afflicted child claiming it cures when doctors cannot help. Ad notes medicines priced 50 cents and 190, the distributor Dr T A Slocum Limited Toronto and includes a generic mosquito malaria joke and Bickle Anti Consumptive Syrup praise.
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H. Stephens
Arthur
Dr. T. A. Slocum. Limited
Toronto
Lime to Protect Oysters from Starfish Barricade
Popular Mechanics reports a method to curb starfish, a major oyster threat. Lime carried in paper bags is dropped along bed boundaries to create a barrier that prevents starfish from crossing into oyster beds, with improvements under development for delivering lime to the seabed.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Walford
Mr. Newnan
Imogene
Manchester
England
Joachim
Hs Side
Paganioi
Dodds
N. U. No
Albert
Fred
Annabel
Pittsburg
Mother Graves
E& Weason
Bickle
Seigelsee
A. J. White & CO
Montreal
IFREE
Oshawa
Winnipeg
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