County Councillor Speaks His Mind on Recovery Claim
Bryce Allan a long time county figure and council member credits Paychine with his recovery from a winter illness. He describes weakness, lung involvement, and relief after two treatments and urges others to try the remedy. Paychine advertised as strengthening digestion and the entire system with prices 50c and 1.06 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryce Allan
Jarvis
Dr. T. A. Slocum, Limited
King Street West
Toronto
The Major's Pur and a Bastinado Joke
An officer who began as a private rose to the rank of major. While abroad he was captured and punished by bastinado. Returning home a lady asked if the tale was true and whether it hurt. He replied it was painful on his sole.
Husband fond of horses sparks debate over betting
A Washington Star passage notes a wife’s disapproval of betting and her husband’s fondness for horses. The discussion voices mixed views on gambling, forgiveness, and personal habits within a marriage.
Parmeece's Vegetable Pills Promise Gentle Cleansing
The advertisement asserts that Parmeece's Vegetable Pills thoroughly cleanse stomach and bowels of bilious matter. It claims impurities are expelled from the blood into the bowels and removed from the body with no pain or inconvenience. The pills are said to work quickly and carry strong recommendations from diverse users.
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Parmeece
Docking an Ocean Greyhound Cartoon Provokes Debate
A Chicago News cartoon titled Docking an Ocean Greyhound shows Mrs Stubb opposing clipping a dog’s tail and urging a law against it. The panel features Mr Stubb with an illustrated weekly responding to the humorous scene.
GNOCLION GSPAVIN LINIMENT Claims Horse Cure
An advert touts GnoClion Gspavin Liniment as a remedy for blood spavin ringbone and other leg and throat ailments in horses. The label promises relief from coughs and swellings, selling at 3 50 per bottle with high praise for its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ell Bartlecoft
Clarice on Gunson and a stingy tale in Harper’s Weekly
A fragment from Harper’s Weekly questions Mr Gunson’s reluctance to tell a story, noting stinginess and personal expense as barriers. The lighthearted quip hints at a broader satirical image of behavior and storytelling humility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice
Mr. Gunson
Harper’s Weekly
Mother Grave Worm Exterminator Proves Popular with Children
Ad claims praise for Mother Grave Worm Exterminator highlighting taste and effectiveness. Children reportedly enjoy using the product.
Rose on me song hints at early morning mix up
A brief, domestic snippet shows Willie singing to his mother as she dresses him. The humorous line about wearing stockings inside out and a playful tone mirror a light local-paper moment from Evelan Leader.
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Little Willie
Alphabet lesson sparks student response from Harry
The classroom Titters as teacher asks what comes after G. Silence follows. Harry raises his hand and says, We do. Whiz. Gee Whiz.
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Harry
Just the Thing That's Wanted Parmelee's Vegetable Pills
A pill affecting the stomach and preserving ingredients to act on the intestines clears excreta and relieves retention. Parmelee's Vegetable Pills are described as a scientifically prepared laxative and alternative in one, the result of expert study.
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Parmelee
Yearning in a Domestic Dilemma
A romantic girl asks about yearning while a tactical married woman cites pressures at home. John is away on business a week, the cook quit, the baby teething, coal low, and someone must shovel the walk, justifying a longing in her situation.
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John
Philadelphia Ledger
Minard's Liniment Cures Garget in Cows
An old fashioned ad-like note promotes Minard's Liniment as a cure for garget in cows. It includes a humorous exchange about dyspepsia from a Pa and son quip attributed to Puck and then advertises Holloway's Corn Cure as a pain free remedy when other corn preparations fail.
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Minard
Holloway
Young girls shift from love to money in marriage
A witty exchange compares youth and age in choosing a spouse. The first speaker claims girls swap love for wealth as they age, while the second retorts that they simply grow wiser rather than older.
Dr Williams Pink Pills Claim Cure for Rheumatism
An advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood building remedy curing rheumatism and related illnesses. It cites testimonials including Ravel Montigny of St Jerome Quebec, claiming full recovery after three months of use and notes sales through medicine dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Ravel Montigny
St. Jerome, Que
Dr. Williams
Oranges From Full Bearing Orange Tree Recounted
An orange tree in full bearing has produced as many as 15,000 oranges. The note highlights exceptional yield from a single tree observed in cultivation reports.
Wolford's Sanitary Lotion Clears Itch Quickly
A claim for Wolford's Sanitary Lotion promises relief from itch in humans and animals including mange and prairie scratches within 30 minutes. The notice presents the product as a universal cure across contagious skin conditions.
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Wolford
Wicks Couple Walks After Engagement Carriage Recalled
A Pittsburg Leader quip notes Mrs. Wicks laments walking now that a carriage is no longer available. Mr. Wicks explains the change, saying the couple must walk. The page also features a humorous Office Boy exchange about an editor and drawings.
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Mrs. Wicks
Mr. Wicks
Pittsburg
Pimple
Hair Tonic Recipes and Care Tips From Historical Advice
A historical guide outlines two hair tonics using tincture of wolf vomica and Eau de cologne with cantharides and lavender oil. It advises daily application and scalp massage, careful washing with pure soap, and rinsing with warm water. It warns against metallic brushes and explains proper combing to avoid damage.
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Eau de Cologne
CATTLE SHIPPING IN HAWAII DESCRIBED AS BRUTAL
A Leslie's Weekly account describes the loading of cattle at Kawaihae with horses, ropes, and native boatmen. It notes the fear and suffering of the animals, laments the cruelty, and mentions the rough passage and high costs. The piece also comments on the roles of Japanese sailors, natives, and Hawaiians in the operation.
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Kawaihae
Honolulu
Molokai
Leslie’s Weekly
A Quick Witty Exchange On Music and Riding Schools
The scene features a speaker recalling a pianist who rose and fell in scales. A sharp remark asks about the pianist’s school of music, followed by a hush-timed tease that it resembled a riding school. Many attendees deem the quip fitting.
Prize for the Worst Face Game Stirring Party
At a recent gathering a game rewarded the person who made the worst face. Players contended with their best efforts, then a gentleman approached one guest and declared you have win. The guest replied that she was not playing.
Forgery Room At British Museum Kept Secret from Public
A room in the British Museum is set apart for forgeries. Many spurious articles have entered the collection and some were shown before being identified. Public access to the room is denied.
Peruna touted to prevent lung tuberculosis risk
An article promotes Peruna as a remedy for catarrh of the throat bronchial tubes and lungs. It claims sound lungs resist disease germs and tuberculosis and cites Mr Wickcliffe R Smith of The Potlatch Herald praising Peruna after his recovery from catarrh. The piece references the Peruna Almanac for 1908.
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J. Cy. Hervus Pelletier
Peruna
Wickcliffe R. Smith
The
Potlatch Herald
Cameron
Idaho
Peruna Almanac
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Washington Star
Ms & Newspaper Umorist
Evelan
Dodds
Ney
N U. No
Puck
Cattle Shipping
Hawaii
Causind
J.c.hervus Pelletier
Kendall
Des Tale
Hansen
Benrro
John McKenna
See
Deais
Vermont
U.S A
Or. B. J. Kendall CO
Elmira
Lion
R. J. Whitla & Co., Ltd
Winnipeg
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