Zam-Buk Promises Cure for Fall Skin Diseases
A testimonial filled ad extols Zam-Buk as a universal skin remedy for eczema boils eruptions rashes and related ailments in children and adults. Mrs Levere of Prescott Ontario and Mrs Holmes of Hamilton recount dramatic improvements after using multiple boxes claiming cures and urging mothers to keep Zam-Buk on hand. Available from Zam-Buk Co Toronto at 50 cents a box or post free.
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Chas. Levere
Prescott
North Channel
Ont
Zam- Bok
Zam-Buk
Zam-Buk Co
Toronto
Jury pool questioned in murder trial for bias
Mike McGinnis faces voir dire where the judge asks if he has formed opinions on the prisoner's guilt and any scruples against capital punishment. McGinnis replies no to guilt bias and no scruples about the death penalty in this case.
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Mike McGinnis
Mr. McGinnis
Mike
Success Magazine
Dr Thomas selectric Oil for camp use
Explorers surveyors prospectors and hunters are advised to carry Dr Thomas selectric Oil. It helps when feet and legs are wet and cold by rubbing to prevent muscle pains and serves as an effective dressing or lotion for cuts contusions or sprains.
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Thomas
Head of the house laments limits on action
In a BaltimoreAmerican panel cartoon a man as head of the family mourns his wife's restraint on taking matters into his own hands. The caption frames a domestic dispute over authority within a marriage.
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Chum
Baltimore
Minard's Liniment Sells Widely Amid Finance Quips
The Washington Star quotes a trader remarking that experience is essential in finance. Mr Daatin Stax nods, saying the game lets others gain most experience. The line highlights the market's knack for learning through others.
Thoughtful Git Mixes Gifts in Soothing Tale
In a humorous mix up Thoughtful Git Tom buys gloves for his sweetheart and socks for his father. The young lady ends up with heavy woollen men’s socks bearing a playful note from Tom asking Helen to wear them and to blow into them if they are tight, as printed by Sueccess Magazine.
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Tom
Helen
Sueccess Magazine
Private Hygiene A Revolution in Living Habits
Drudgery of illness gives way to a simple life of fresh air outdoor living and rational diet. The passage cites tuberculosis risks from dirty milk and meat and praises exercise, normal sleep, and worry-free living as key to longevity. Irving Fisher notes Roosevelt and Cornaro as examples of personal hygiene's value.
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Trudeau
Jordan
Roosevelt
Cornaro
Irving Fisher
Artificial Coffee in Europe Reveals Harsh Manufacturing Facts
A Paris Daily Telegraph report cites 106 French factories producing 24 000 tons yearly and 56 Austria Hungary establishments with 412 for coffee from figs, plus 15 000 German workers and 100 000 tons output. It warns of cereals soaked in alcohol and other fillers like chestnuts and cod roe forming large European “fanciful coffee” production totaling over 257 000 tons annually.
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Europe
France
Austria- Hungary
Germany
Paris
French Convicts Run Secret Gold Mine in Guiana
Convicts in French Guiana reportedly operate a hidden gold mine by alternating escapes from the settlement and returning with nuggets. Warders cannot locate the claim, and returning prisoners face short terms for absence without leave. The scheme persists as long as the mine yields treasure.
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French Guiana
London Telegraph
A Tutti Frutti Cordial From a Summer Recipe Book
A summer cordial recipe blends oranges lemons pineapple berries and bananas with powdered sugar and ice. After three hours the mixture is served with ice water and optional seltzer for extra fizz, praised by readers of Suburbanite.
Millions From Hunters Drive Tourism Revenue
The article argues live deer attract tourists and sportsmen, boosting state income without cost. It cites Germany hosting 600,000 hunters annually and $32,500,000 in hunting licenses and rentals. It notes Maine draws 25,000,000 from 250,000 visitors, while Alabama collects 25,000 in hunters fees.
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Germany
United States
Maine
Alabama
Paul Jones Promise To Duchess Of Chartres Heroic Sword Exchange
The Duchess of Chartres fed Jones a watch after the Ranger voyage and he vowed to lay an English frigate at her feet. Two years later he sent her the sword of Captain Richard Pearson of Serapis as a token of honor and fulfilled his pledge in gifts.
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Duchess of
Chartres
Paul Jones
Captain Jones
Frince
France
Etritain
Mme. de Chartres
A. A Buell
Hans Jones
Paris
Lorient
Richard Pearson
Doctor Plays Cucumber Catcher In London Street
A doctor waits for his first patient and shadows a cucumber buyer he follows home. Four hours pass before midnight when the man exits and asks if a doctor is needed. The reply is short, with a humorous demand for more cucumbers.
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Mahomet
Mahonet
London
Linen room needed for bride's linen storage tradition
From the Atchison Globe a note urges grooms elect to provide a dedicated room for the bride’s linen. It lists towels, napkins, sheets and other items and argues the motherly duty to do the right thing for the girl even at a financial cost.
Couldn't Forget It The Lost Chord Stirs Memory
A man recalls a theft of a cord of wood and tries to forget the incident. He visits church on Sunday hoping to clear his mind but the choir begins singing The Lost Chord, triggering his memory and ending his attempt to forget.
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Silas
Finding His Level
A brief archaic note from the Wasa luxtoe Star on a man named Eben and a remark about being set down by experience rather than arriving with a joy. The fragment hints at wisdom about status and learning through life’s trials.
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Alius
Eben
Old Couple in the Tennessee Mountains
An elderly couple in Eastern Tennessee endures grief after their son dies. The wife consoles her husband as they return to their cabin, remarking that they had warned they would not raise the boy. The passage reflects a sentimental tone typical of Success Magazine.
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Tennessee
Astate
John
Success Magazine
Hen Finds Eggless Nest After Walkabout
Mrs Hen after laying an eggeous function takes a constitutional walk around the yard. She returns to an empty nest and clucks in frustration. The rooster asks what ails her and she laments she cannot locate things where she places them.
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Boston Transcript
Fly Pads and a Dining Table Banter
A humorous note on Wilson's Fly Pads sold widely by druggists grocers and general stores. A waiter teases a patron at a fourth table about a cantaloupe and the man plans to protest a good fruit.
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Wilson’s
Chicago Tribune
Shipboard proposal joke yields brisk nods at sea
Clarence suggests a proposal during a steamship voyage at 20 knots. The response comes quickly, described as a rapid, humorous burst of "sixty 'nots' a minute." The exchange is captured in a light Chicago Tribune quote.
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Clarence
Chicago Tribune
Farmers Buy Autos Sparks Speeding Jest
A Kansas City Journal excerpt shows Farmer Whif fletree admitting farmers are buying cars with humor about his hired man being energetic enough to be pinched for speeding. The light exchange highlights rural adoption of automobiles and a comic claim of speed.
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Whiffletree
Kansas City Journal
Roman swimmer shames timing with Tiber trip tale
Jimmy giggled as the teacher reads of a Roman swimmer crossing the Tiber three times before breakfast. The pupil asks why not four trips to return to the clothes on shore, revealing a child’s humorous take on training and effort.
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Jimmy
Tiber
James
Success Magazine
Umpire Joke and Patent Remedy Quips Highlighted
A Washington Star quip jokes Briggins prefers umpiring to playing baseball. Sample text extols Dr Kelloge's Dysentery Cordial as a safe remedy for infant bowels, claiming it could save many lives. A Chicago News humor exchange ends with a marriage remark about growing dull.
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J. D. Kelloge
Minards Liniment Cures Burns and More
A satirical exchange contrasts an idealist urging accountability with Senator Sorghum defending immediate defense of remarks. The brief dialogue appears in a Wash column framing public reaction and political rhetoric.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Murine Eye Remedy Ad From Toronto Promises Relief
An old advertisement touts Murine Marine Eye Remedy Co. Toronto as a solution for red weak weary watery eyes. It claims soothing effects and urges readers to consult their druggist and request eye books free. The piece also mentions fly control products and a comic exchange from Jersey City Journal.
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Marine Eye Remedy
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Toronto
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Carbon Oil Works, Ltd
Winnipeg
Canada
N. U
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Ethel
Minard
Briggins
Chicago News
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Wilson
Owdr
E. W. Gillett CO. Ltd
Toronto, Ont
Royal Household
Ogilvie Flour Mills Co., Limited
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