What Fools We Mortals Be In Medical Quackery Tale
A sensational lament on a dying man advised to take Paychine, which led to his death. The piece mocks unwise medical cures and promotes Paychine as the truth against misleading doctors. Testimony from Mrs. A Wells claims cure by Paychine, with pricing and pharmacist details at Dr. T. A. Blocum in Toronto.
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Paychine
Lyman
Rush Medical College
Chicago
Payaoe
A. Wells
Lyndall
T. A. Blocum
Mule debt leads to arrest for assassination claim
A neighbor asks to borrow a mule and a man replies he would not lend it out and later is arrested for assassination. The Washington Star report hints at a connection to an earlier family incident and notes the man’s responsibility for nets of his parent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rastus
Washington Star
Corn Cure Claim Cited by Sabin and Eglinton
Sabin and Eglinton quote Holloway's Corn Cure as the remedy they used to remove ten corns from their feet. The claim appears as promotional language urging readers to follow the same method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabin
Eglinton
Holloway
New Minister Faces Mixed Reactions in Parish
The Catholic Standard and Times reports local response as residents react to a recently appointed minister noted for his past as a school teacher. Some critics doubt his approach while others welcome change amid parish expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smase
Tee
Judge’s Sentiment Sparks Debate on Equal Standards
A quote from a judge argues that men and women should be judged by different standards based on character and conduct. The remark highlights a belief that a man is known by the company he keeps while a woman by the servants she keeps, signaling contested views on gender expectations.
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Giee
Wolferd's Sanitary Lotion Claims Fast Cure
Advertisement for Wolferd's Sanitary Lotion promises to cure itch in humans and animals, including mange and contagious skin conditions, within 30 minutes. The claim targets both people and pets, touting rapid relief.
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Wolferd
Tommy and Teacher Exchange in Classroom Snippet
A brief Chicago Tribune fragment shows Tommy asking to go out and a teacher remark about sneezing in the room. The dialogue highlights teasing and classroom banter without further context.
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Tommy
Tomami
Chicago Tribune
Aunt Cecelia Cromwell The Town’s Trusted Character
Richmond housekeeper suspected in a peculiar exchange with a house owner. The woman, well known as Aunt Cecelia Cromwell, had not been seen near the residence for weeks before a breakfast greeting revealed she believes she has forgotten her skill. The tale is drawn from a humorous citation in Lippincott's Magazine.
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Richmond
Cecelia Cromwell
Cecelia
Annie
Lippincott’s
Cleaning Lace With Gasoline At Home
The article advises using gasoline to clean lace and chiffon items at home. It describes soaking lace in gasoline, rinsing in fresh gasoline, wrapping around a rolling pin, and pinning points to dry. For dust or dinginess, use fuller's earth. air dry and perform in daylight due to flammability concerns.
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Havre
Effects of Fatigue
Noted physician Dr. Luther Guiick discusses fatigue in World’s Work, explaining it distorts proportion and focus. He describes difficulty leaving work, inability to differentiate urgent tasks from trivial ones, and a tendency to linger on minor chores.
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Luther Guiick
Household notes on stain removal and cleaning tricks
This note lists remedies for fabric color restoration with acid stains using hartshorn or sal volatile. It covers silverware stain removal with sulfuric acid, grease cleanup with ammonia and soap, cockroach control with flour and plaster of paris, mud stains with carbonate of soda or raw potato, and pane removal by soft soap softened putty.
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Plaster of Paris
General Purpose Farm Horse Breeding Opinions
George McKerrow of Wisconsin argues against buying coarse coach horses for general purpose work. He says only about 5 percent of such crosses are decent, while 50 percent fail. He favors using a finer compact stallion such as hackney or American trotter for better farm horse results.
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George McKerrow
Wisconsin
Notable Lives Across Years and Continents
Prominent figures include Lori Kelvin who tops chairs. General Booth photographed over 4000 times. Sir Thomas Lipton travels to Osidge for fresh air and gardening. Osler backs a campaign against consumption in Ireland. Stephen Dubois, 94, recalls the first Mohawk Hudson railroad ride. Peter Osterhaus now in Mannheim manufacturing. H M Fiegter’s fortune tied to oil sales. Wesley Markwood, 81, still serving after 56 years with the government in agriculture.
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Stephen Dubois
Long Island
Mohawk and Hudson
Albany
Troy
Peter J Osterhaus
Sherman
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Mannheim
Germany
Henry M. Fiegter
Standard Oi
Republic, O
Cleveland
Rockefellers
H. HM. Rogers
Thomas Lipton
Osidge
Old Southgate
Middlesex
Wesley Markwood
War Department
Forest Service Department of Agriculture
Seone
Value of home Rheumatism remedy prescription
A Montreal newspaper article presents a home made Rheumatism remedy using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. It claims regular use after meals and at night eases pain and swelling without stomach harm and notes ingredients are inexpensive and available at drugstores.
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Montreal
The Plumber Man La Touche Hancock in New York Press
A humorous verse from the New York Press mocks a recurring winter plumbing problem. The speaker personifies the plumber as promising a proper fix while admitting leaks persist after every rain or snow. The piece critiques seasonal home repair cycles with witty cadence.
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la Touche Hancock
New York Press
Liza Refuses Winter Cooking for Germantown Family
In Germantown a long established family calls for Liza the cook when summer gatherings occur at the shore. Liza replies coldly she takes winter rest and will not cook for anyone, saying she has worked and rested through the off season.
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Germantown
Liza
Masson and Newman Clash Over Magazine Notice
A tale from Macmillan's Magazine era recalls Professor Masson seeking Newman’s reaction to an article on the Kingsley Newhuisu pamphlet dispute. Newman’s terse reply mocked the magazine, saying he had not heard of it and the editor’s name left no impression on him.
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Masson
Macmillan
Kingsley
Newuisu
Newman
Westminster Gazette
Lord Carrington Makes First NSW Appearance at Mayor’s Dinner
At the Sydney mayor’s dinner Lord Carrington, serving as governor of New South Wales, gave a prepared reply to a health toast and sat down noting satisfaction with his address. Opposite him XI. P. sang from the eloquence of the former governor as Carrington ended. The host filled his glass and Carrington quipped that the Lord cannot speak.
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Lord Carrington
New South Wales
Sydney
XI. P
Two Kinds Vege Tarian Joke From Washington Star
A Washington Star quip notes two kinds of vegetarians. The comic line says some avoid meat by choice, others cannot afford it, reflecting a humorous social observation.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Temperance Town Rumor About Patent Medicine
In Temperance Town rumors spread that Mr Perkins-Yew can obtain a pure fair jag of hard cider and Mr Celery-Yew bets you can. A sort of surprised nobly figure is said to have never given hard cider as a patent medicine.
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Perkins
Celery
Puck
The Harvesters Quote on Youth and Parental Threshing
A Catholic Times aphorism notes that youth sow wild oats and must reap the consequences while a father should also mete out discipline. The quip frames parental responsibility alongside youthful actions.
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Promoted as Superior
Advertisement touts Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as unbeatable for destroying worms in children and adults urging buyers to seek genuine products.
Notable Cricket Teammate Proposal Delights Bride
A Telegraph item recalls a groom recounting his cricket team mates including Brown who would soon be best man. The bride reacts with delight at the playful way of asking.
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Brown
Jack
Weekly Telegraph
Minard Linimen Cures Garget in Cows
A Manchester Guardian correspondent recalls a weekend in south Scotland praising a hostess maid's beauty. The eldest daughter of the farmer asserts local young men vie for a Sunday walk with her, while cautious answers hint at no favored suitor.
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Minard
Scotland
Manchester Guardian
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Tre General Pu-pese Farm
Horsa
Sires and Sons
Lori Kelvin
General Booth
Salvation Army
Sbr
Osler
Lady Aberdeen
Ireland
Windsor
St. George’s Baking Powder
National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, Limited
Catholic Times
Shiloh
Shiloh's
Elmira
Calgary
Tees & Persse Limited
Acenis
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Canada
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