Zam-Buk credited with curing leg ulcers and eczema
J E Arsenault of Wellington Prince Edward Island reports a four year battle with a leg ulcer and eczema that worsened despite medical treatment. After using Zam-Buk for a year the condition improved and did not return, with the balm advertised as purely herbal for skin diseases and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Arsenault
Wellington
Prince Edward Island
Zam- Buk
Zam-Buk
Zam-Buk Co
Say Grandpa and the Book Worm
A brief exchange defines a book worm as either a person who reads more than eats or a worm that would rather eat a book than read. The dialogue frames reading as a valued pursuit across generations.
On the Trail Fiancees Question AGI in Exchange
A brief mention notes a curious exchange about an fiancé knowledge of AGI. The line appears in Fliegende Blätter and hints at humorous or satirical intent without further context. The source provides no additional named individuals or events for fuller detail.
Fragmentary Pennsy spectacle sparks strange exchange
Readable text shows two University of Pennsylvania runners guiding a scarred occupied professor and a small child through the gardens. The professor jokes about cold weather and stockings as he contemplates the fourth dimension, prompting a puzzled reply about leaving them off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Pennsys
Vania
Winard's Liniment Cures Dandruff
A fragmentary reader text mentions a plump elderly woman known for helpfulness to neighbors. It describes a neighborly request for a couple of pounds of lard delivered by a messenger seeking assistance from the elderly woman who declines in a brief, broken narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mma Ain
Man claims gin pills cure decades of kidney illness
Daniel F Fraser of Peria c gville Nova Scotia says twenty years of kidney and bladder trouble were cured after four boxes of Gin Pills. Advertises cure with guarantee, price sixpence per box, six for two dollars fifty, sample offered by National Drug & Chemical Co. Canada Limited, Dept. N.U. Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Periaggeville
N.S
Daniel F. Fraser
National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, Limited
Dept. N.U. Toronto
Prize Puzzle Turns Tariff Speech Into Riddle
A Washington Star quip compares a long running tariff speech to a conundrum. Senator Sorghum jokes the speech remains unclear and once solved, it loses its edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Parmelee's Vegetable Pills Offer Digestive Relief
Advertisement proclaims Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a sure cure for digestive disorders. It credits long study and promises relief for those plagued by indigestion, claiming other remedies fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmelee
Propriety What are the proper calling cards
The Louisville Courier-Journal notes that threes or upwards are considered very good in card play and discusses proper etiquette for calling cards, emphasizing measured signals and respectful conduct in social games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Minard's Liniment Cures Burns Not Too Fast
A court session features a remark on damages as two partners discuss a verdict. The junior asks about amount, the senior cautions delay and proposes a $50 settlement. The Washington Herald records the exchange as a quote in a legal-tinged anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Herald
Soothing mixtures dangerous to children warning
A public health notice warns that so called soothing mixtures are dangerous to children due to opiates and narcotics. It promotes Baby's Own Tablets from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont as a safe alternative claiming no harmful drugs and benefits for infants and growing children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Missing Parishioner Causes Clergyman’s Objections
A rural clergyman confronts a parishioner who has avoided church for weeks. The man offers a humorous list of objections, including disbelief in the singing and a punchline that the church is where he met his wife. The exchange highlights old time speech and local humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Passing it Along by Jonathan Biggs and the Mad Setter
A chaotic tale recounts Jonathan Biggs owner of a valuable setter. His wife bursts in crying the dog has gone mad snarling and foaming at the mouth. He instructs to take the animal to town before it bites anyone and to sell it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Biegs
Jonathan
Ola Jonathan Higes
Mrs. Biggs
Praise for Dr J D Kellogg Asthma Remedy
A grateful user calls Dr J D Kellogg Asthma Remedy the only relief after thirteen years of seeking help. The ad claims prevention of years of suffering if begun at first warning, noting simple use and low cost available almost anywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kellogg
Why a Republic Endures, a Chinese Exchange
A Chinese citizen asks why a republic is deemed permanent. The other answers that it uniquely allows replacing all leaders and institutions without changing the nation’s name, a view attributed to the Washington Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Minard's Liniment Tops Local Trade in May
Marion Bridge C T May 30 02 locals note Minard's Liniment as the leading line of medicine over the past year. It is the first liniment asked for and the best seller among all liniments in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Bridge
C. T
Minard
The Voice of Experience Cartoon Exchange
A cartoon panel shows a young wife asking if it is justifiable to take money from her husband. The older wife replies that the issue is not justification but finding any money to take.
Piles Cured in Sixteen Days Claim by Drugstore Ad
PAZO OINTMENT promises cure of itching bleeding prodruding piles in six to fourteen days or money refunded. Ad cites pharmacist guaranty and price sixty cents.
Old Beau and Cupid Debate Divorce Rumor in Arkansas
In Little Rock a satirical exchange unfolds as Senator Davis discusses a divorce suit, an old millionaire derides a young bride idea, and a playful jab about Cupid and age shifts through social commentary amid early spring chatter about robins and strawberries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Little Rock
Lippincots Magazine
Mrs Flatt and Janitor Heated Exchange Transcript
A Boston transcript records Mrs Flatt asking what was said to the janitor and Mr Flatt replying that the janitor could make warm friends if he turned on some heat. The dialogue suggests a light, humorous exchange on hospitality and warmth.
Mean Suggestion Echoes Price Rise Across Goods
Fragmentary report notes rising prices with suggestive remarks about a person named Belie and a social dynamic. The text hints at color and value changes, implying broader costs affecting items and people.
Yeast Comment Sparks Personal Exchange
A brief exchange quoted from a Statesman feature shows a light banter moment between Youberg and a speaker about appearance and success in business. The dialogue hints at social interaction rather than a formal event.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fliegende Blaetter
Atlantic
Liverpool
Great Britain
Ireland
Scandinavia
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewa
British Columbia
Calder
Winnipeg
Dyola
Joknon-Rmicherdson Co
Winard
Mooney
Mooney’s
Beltine
T. Eaton Co. Veo
Eddy
Crimsonhbeak
Youberg Statesman
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!