Soothing medicines danger to children warning notice
A caution against giving soothing medicines to children warns they can cause insensibility and even death due to opiate content. The ad touts Baby's Own Tablets as safe and effective with government analyst approval and cites a parent testimonial from St. Giles Quebec. Sold by medicine dealers or mail order for 2 cents a box from The Dr Isqramaa Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Smith
St. Giles
Que
Dr. Isqraraa Medicine Co
Brockville
Old Hanks Interested in Lending Shadows
A fragment quotes a Chicago Tribune line about Old Hanks possibly becoming a loan shark. The brief exchange hints at what draws him to the illegal moneylending business and implies a predatory motive as the implied prey.
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Hanks
Chicago Tribune
Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Syrup Promoted for Colds
An advertisement claims some people are more prone to cold related lung issues and promotes Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Syrup as a sovereign remedy for coughs catarrh and lung inflammation promising a cure regardless of cold severity.
Modern Health Quip on Aqua Sanitas Revision
The Catholic Standard and Times quotes a Modern Health line joking that the phrase aqua sanitas should be revised to in boiled aqua sanitas. A plain citizen asks about the idea and receives this humorous corrective suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Standard and Times
Life in Every Dose Proclaimed a Great Medicine
A testimonial from JAS Stoliker of Ridgetown Ontario praises Psy chine as the greatest medicine, claiming full recovery in three months for throat lung and stomach troubles and general weakness. The note urges sick friends to try the prescription, available at druggists for 50 cents or one dollar, via Dr T A Slocum Ltd of Toronto.
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Jas. Stoliker
Ridgetown
Ont
T.A. Slocum, Ltd
Toronto
Burma's rice crop under cultivation reaches 7.3 million acres
Burma has under cultivation for rice nearly 7.3 million acres, which is less than one tenth of the total area under rice in British India.
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Burma
India
To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromide Quinine
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using l a xative bromide quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E W Grove trademark appears on each box. Price five cents after discount to 25c.
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E. W. Grove
Mind Reading Talk Ends With Homeward Plan
Miss de Borde at 11 p.m. asks if Mr. Stayonne knows she is a mind reader. He replies he does not, and she guesses he plans to start for home.
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Miss de Borde
Mr. Stayonne
Parmelee's Vegetable Pills Promise Clear Skin
An advertisement claims skin eruptions and blotches stem from impure blood due to liver and kidney action. It asserts Parmelee's Vegetable Pills cleanse the blood and restore organ function, erasing blemishes without a trace.
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Parmelee
Debt Burden Echoes in Owed Man’s Mind
A pithy reflection notes that the debtor worries far more about outstanding debts than the creditor, highlighting the psychological burden of debt on the borrower.
Recalled Quilting Parties Replaced Peace Congresses
A reminiscence notes elders speaking of earlier gatherings named peace efforts as quilting parties. The exchange contrasts past and present civic activities with gentle humor and memory of community events.
Quarrel over intrusion sparks threats of punishment
A tense exchange unfolds as Captain warns of a slap if the speaker appears in his house again, while Noble Foreigner insists the act would be punishable. The dialogue centers on trespass and the threat of action, reflecting a charged domestic confrontation.
Narrow Escapes From Death Tells Of Daring Childhood Perils
A Welshman recalls nearly dying as a child beside a vicious thoroughbred colt on a farm. A famed steeple-jack describes surviving a 150 foot fall after a failed boiler signal and a near slip from a hot chimney. A celebrated traveler recounts walking a rail line in Algeria and clinging between sleepers to avoid a passing train.
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Algeria
Highland Soldier Laughs Then Passes in Hospital
A Highland soldier ill in a ward asks to hear bagpipes one last time. A regimental piper plays tunes as the doctor warns the other thirteen patients have died. The patient surprisingly recovers, waking cheerful, while the rest of the ward is gone.
Ways and Means in a High School Gossip Exchange
In a St Louis Republic excerpt two girls discuss Clara and Charlie Blank. They debate charm and looks noting he is not handsome but has appealing ways. The dialogue hints at social judgment and youthful intrigue.
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Clara
Charlie
St Louis Republic
Zam-Buk Cures Piles Says Sufferer
Mr. F. Astridge of St. Catharines Ontario testifies after five years of agony from protruding piles that Zam-Buk salve gave relief and eventual cure following three boxes. He praises Zam-Buk for skin and rheumatic ailments and notes availability from druggists and Zam-Buk Co Toronto for 50 cents.
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F. Astridge
St. Paul Street
St. Catharines, Ont
Zam-Buk Cc
Toronto
An Imposing Family in a Small Town
A humorous exchange between a canned goods drummer and a grocer portrays the Swelltons as maintaining an imposing establishment. The grocer confesses to being among those they impose upon, underscoring a playful dynamic in a community.
Parmelees Vegetable Pills Aid Eye Inflammation
The advertisement claims Parmelee's Vegetable Pills reduce inflammation of the eyes by regulating the digestive organs and affecting the nerve centers and blood. It cites letters of recommendation from sufferers who found a cure and notes the rapid, noticeable results.
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Parmelee
Child's Quiet Observation Sparks Odd Warning
A boy named Arthur comments on his baby sister's near sleep state and amid the nurse’s singing warns not to sing further or she might kill it. The scene captures a grim, darkly humorous moment from Lippincott's magazine.
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Little Arthur
Lippincott’s
Minard’s Liniment Cures Dandruff Gossip
At Azcarraga station a husband and wife quarrel over a rushed departure. The husband blames slow dressing for losing the train, while the wife counters that his hurrying caused the wait. The exchange appears in the Philippines gossip column.
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Azcarraga Station
Phillipines
Cures Claimed by Minard’s Liniment Adverts
A series of testimonials claim recovery from acute bronchitis facial neuralgia and chronic rheumatism using Minard’s Liniment. Locations cited include Bay of Islands Springhill Nova Scotia and Albert New Brunswick with names J M Campbell WM Daniels and Geo Tingley attached to each claim.
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Minard
Bay of Islands
J.m.campbell
Springhill
N.S
WM. Daniels
Albert Co
N.B. Geo. Tingley
Gas Bill Cited As Metrical Romance In Cleveland Leader
A humorous exchange in the Cleveland Leader frames this month’s gas bill as a metrical romance, illustrating the paper’s playful tone. The quote contrasts poetry with utilities, reflecting light editorial wit.
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Cleveland
Wolford’s Sanitary Lotion Cures Itch in 30 Minutes
Advertisement claims quick relief for human and animal itch and mange including prairie scratches using Wolford's Sanitary Lotion with a 30 minute cure window.
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Wolford
Talking Machine Joke Goes with Comic Cuts
A brisk gag shows a salesman urging a talking machine and Mr. Grouch quips he already married one, a witty exchange captured in Comic Cuts.
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Grouch
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by Paz0 Ointment Ad
An advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding and protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or a money refund. The ad lists a 60 cent price and guarantees effectiveness.
Wood Ashes Boost Tree Health and Fruit Quality
Wood ashes deter borers at the roots and promote healthier robust growth, leading to sounder fruit production in trees.
Auto mobility versus horse a nervous debate
The dialogue weighs whether automobiles will replace horses and hints at uncertainty about the future impact if such machines become commonplace. The exchange centers on technological progress and public hesitation.
Caution Urges Care in Buying and Wearing False Hair
The article warns readers to be cautious in purchasing artificial hair during fashion’s surge for elaborate hairstyles. It emphasizes sanitation, reliability, and proper placement, advising lessons from a skilled hairdresser to avoid unflattering contours or health risks.
Habits to Acquire for Personal Grooming
The article urges women to adopt grooming habits to save on salon costs. It recommends pushing back cuticles after washing to keep nails neat, rubbing ears with powdered chamois for shine, and shaping eyebrows for a refined look, noting Consuelo, Duchess of Marlborough, as an example of cultivated brows.
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Consuelo
Beauty Hints For Hair And Facial Styling
Massage the scalp daily to loosen and nourish roots and promote growth. Splitting ends signal poor nourishment, solved by massage and proper digestion. A long narrow face suits a low pompadour and puffy side hair, with wide hats for balance.
Odd Sofa Cushion Hides Needlework Tools
A girl's boudoir cushion hides a pocket containing scissors needles silk skins and a thimble. The flap on the wrong side reveals the kit tucked beneath the main fabric. The scene imples no immediate danger from a sudden scream when sat upon.
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Minard’s Liniment
Dodds
Matey
W. N. VU
Zan Buk
Metallic Roofing Co
Winnifeo
Western Canada Factory
Notre Dame Ave
Winnipeg
Windsor
West
L. Darbvshire
T. Rochester, N.Y
Nell
Star Mfg, CO
Oy &T
Providence
Absorbine, JR
F. Young
P.O F
Monmouth St
Springfield
Mass
Lyman Sons & CO
Montreal
Martin Boie & Wynne Co
National Drug & Chemical Co
Calgary
Endercontros. Co. Ltd
Vancouver
Tooke Brothers, Limited
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