Kamloops District Promises Fruit Growth Boom for Settlers
Earl Grey commends British Columbia fruit growing and Kamloops irrigation projects lure small farmers. A welcoming climate, early springs, long sunny summers, and a mature community offer attractive residential opportunities. Investors back large tracts for irrigation, while 6400 acres along the Thompson rivers will be divided into 5, 10, and 25 acre blocks for settlers and fruit growers.
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Barry
Kamloops
Okanagan Valley
Thompson Valley
Lord Aberdeen
Okanagan
Royal Horticultural Society
London
Kaiploops
Dominion
Kam
British Columbia
Zam-Buk Endorsed by Vancouver Magistrate in British Columbia
GoldSelds magistrate Perry of BC endorses Zam-Buk as a cure all, citing a five year skin rash relief after trial and urging households to keep Zam-Buk. The ad-like text claims cures for eczema, skin diseases, blood poisoning and other conditions with low priced items and additional notes.
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Perry
GoldSelds
B.C
Kaewa
Zam- Buk
Zam- Buk In His Home.” the Magistrate Is Queng
Greg
Rome
Lancet
South Africa
Zam-Bak Ad Warns of Blood Poisoning Dangers
A Chicago man’s death from blood poisoning after neglecting a small sore is cited to warn readers. The ad touts Zam-Bak as a safe antiseptic and healing remedy, claiming it prevents infection and offers three effects in one application.
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Chicago
Zam-Buk free trial offer from Cam Buk Co Toronto
A bold sales pitch promises a free trial box of Zam-Buk herbal salve to readers who mail a one cent stamp and their name and paper date to Cam Buk Co of Toronto. The ad states Zam-Buk heals skin issues in children and adults and lists price. 500 per box, 3 for 125.
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Cam Buk Co
Toronto
Spirit of the West Inspires Pioneers Toward Heart’s Desire
A fragment describes settlers finding inspiration in the West and believing they near a land of Heart's Desire. It notes initial discomfort but predicts they will refuse to return to cramped life. The spirit of exploration encourages perseverance among pioneers seeking a better future.
Pink Pills Promise Cure for Skin Troubles and Blood Purity
A 1900s style ad claims disfiguring skin conditions come from impure blood and cannot be cured by ointments. Dr Williams Pink Pills are advertised to purify, enrich, and build up the blood to heal eczema, salt rheum, and similar ailments. A Kensington reader testimonial praises seven boxes for complete cure and urges others to try. Sold by druggists or by mail for 50 cents a box, six for $2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co., Brockville Ontario.
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Williams
Elizabeth Gillis
Kensington
P.E.I
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
No waste in chatter as tradesmen trade barbs
A Louisville Courier-Journal snippet shows a pork packer boasting no loss beyond the squeal and a lumber maker replying that only bark is wasted, signaling sharp, dry business banter between tradesmen about efficiency and cost cutting.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Armellees Vegetable Pills Fight Melancholy And Stomach Ailments
An advertisement urges relief from moodiness and gloom by using Armelee's Vegetable Pills to improve stomach action and liver function. Cited testimonials claim widespread usefulness and quick relief for those who try the remedy.
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Armelee
Freshman Mockery Echoes Through College Hall
A freshman student jokes with the janitor about the campus elm trees. The janitor, William, responds with a measured reflection on nature, noting the trees’ blackened state and predicting spring’s green return. The exchange is cited from Youth's Companion.
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William
Magistrate Warns Prisoner Against Bad Company
Magistrate cautions the prisoner during discharge advising to avoid bad company. The prisoner expresses gratitude and says he will not return. Lip Pincott's.
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Pincott’s
Poem Idea Prompt From Kansas City Journal
A brief bulletless note from the Kansas City Journal quotes a speaker wishing for an idea to craft a poem and another asking why such an idea should be placed into poetry, reflecting on creative prompts and purpose.
Unc le Joe Cannon's Kansas City Dining Tale
Uncle Joe Cannon recounts an amusing Kansas City hotel dinner where he refused a menu, asked for a good dinner, and tipped a waiter in advance. The waiter later advised readers to ask for Toim when visiting Kansas City, as the anecdote ends with a humorous misread instruction. The clippings also advertise Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for persistent sores and share a rural boarding tale about bad food and bread provoking a boarder to leave.
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Joe Cannon
Kansas City
Joe
Toim
New York Times
Ken
Thomas
Windsor Lady's Home Cure Offer and Verbal Exchange
An advertisement from Windsor Ontario promotes free instructions for a home treatment claiming to cure leucorrhoea ulcers displacement and uterine issues plus menopausal symptoms. The cost is about 12 cents weekly and a free book titled Woman's Own Medical Adviser is offered. A separate Punch cartoon features Vera and a mock accusation of essay plagiarism.
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Windsor
Cleveland assault case tests witness memory
In a Cleveland court the prosecuting witness testified that the defendant knocked him senseless and kicked him for several minutes. The magistrate questioned how the witness could know the kicks while down, and the witness admitted he would have done the same to the defendant if he had him down.
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Cleveland
Circle Magazine
Murine Eye Remedy Ad Offers Free Eye Books
An old advertisement from Murine Eye Remedy Co promotes Murine for eye troubles with claims of relief and soothing effects. It invites readers to request free eye books and mentions the Toronto company location.
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Marine Eye Remedy
Murine Eye Remedy Co
Toronto
Sundry items blur family spending record
A Kansas City Journal quip notes that attempts to track expenditures fail when many purchases are listed as sundries. A Boston Transcript line adds humor about a football coach and an ambulance, illustrating light domestic witticisms in newspapers.
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Kansas City Journal
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Earl Grey
Kamloops District
Macistrate
Zam-Suk
Mr. Crabshaw
Minard
Dodds
Kidney Teumatie
N. U. No
Chicago Tribune
Vera
Macaulay
Spohn Medical
Osehen
Seshen
India
Spahns
Bor Amily and
Ste
Spahn Medical Co
Goshen
Indiana
Canada
Eddy
E.w.gillett CO. Ltd
Toronto,ont
Boston Transcript
Supreme Steel Range
Supreme Heating Co
Welland, Ont
Waldon Company
Princess St
Winnipeg
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