Dr Chase’s Nerve Food Promises New Energy
An advertisement for Dr Chase’s Nerve Food touts it as a blood builder and energy booster. It cites testimonials from Mrs H A Toynes and others claiming renewed strength and vitality after taking the product. The item notes a price of 50 cents a bottle and lists dealers including Bates & Co. in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
H. A. Toynes
Philips
Bedmont
Chase's Nevew Food
Tom
Bmanton, Bates '& Co
Toronto
Parmelec Vegetable Pills Prominently Promoted
An old advertising snippet touts Parmelec Vegetable Pills as a simple remedy for indigestion liver and kidney troubles. The copy appeals to regular and irregular habits alike and claims suitability for delicate constitutions. It references a Cleveland wireless telegraph company and a local reporter.
Windsor reader seeks constitutional aid for bedwetting
A letter to Mrs M. Samsers in Windsor Ontario argues spankings fail to cure enuresis in children. It claims a constitutional cause underlies night urination and urges alternative approaches while noting adults can be troubled by urine issues as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Enitaren
Wilson's Fly Pads Lose Gnat War in Side Effect Debate
A dubious claim about Wilson's Fly Pads killing flies and germs faces scrutiny amid questions of safety and efficacy. The ad style message reading like a product pitch raises concerns over health impact and regulatory standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Father's Approval Grading Essay Among Siblings
Miss Clarissa Comtesse asks her father for feedback on her graduation essay. He compliments her clarity and notes she is ahead of her brother Josh. He adds the piece is easier to understand than four college yells in the Washington Star column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarissa Comtesse
Josh
Washington Star
Canadian Envoys Signal Imperial Defence Coordination
The article notes Sir Frederick Borden and Hon. L F Brodeur outlining Canada’s intent to coordinate with British ministers on imperial defence. It mentions responses from Australia New Zealand and Victoria and the Dominion’s aim to maintain independence in administration while aligning with imperial needs. The piece cites Canada’s active role and the expected military responsibilities in future conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Borden
F. Brodeur
Ministre Hialtia
Marine
Cron
Commonwealth of
Huwtrain
Admiralty
New Zealand
Victoria
New South Wale
Brg St
Haldane
Boren
Brodeur
Canada
Evan
London
Gypsy Smith at Toronto Meeting Sparks Theater of Critique
An evangelist staffer clashed with ushers over seating rules at a Toronto gathering. Gypsy Smith objected to segregated doors for women, then added a retort about married women, prompting mild rebuke from officials as the crowd watched the clash unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gypsy Smith
Sizesmuth
Hon. Blake
Elmore Harris
Toronto
Amafer
Wonman
Gypey Smith
Evangelist
Telegraph Charges Spark British Canadian Rail Inquiry
The Times protests high rates charged by Canadian telegraph firms for short items and seeks Railway Commission intervention. Judge Mabee defends telegraph condensation, while The Times warns firms may switch to per word pricing, risking uneven access.
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the Times
Telegri
London Times
Canada
Marconi
Cana Feien Fund
Thunderer
Glace Bay
Mar
Coni Co
Times
Railway Commission
Mabee
Evie
Ee Sali Times
Wheat and oats yield records in High River district
The province leads in wheat and oats with 33 bushels per acre and 49 bushels reported. High River farmer D C McDonald claims the record fall wheat yield at 8012 bushels per acre from a six acre field. RD Bowar also reports a high yield from a one acre plot, while season total under cultivation reached 319000 acres.
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Tifty
High River District
High River
D.C. McDonald
Blood and health promises from Dr Williams Pink Pills
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a cure for anemia and related ailments, citing personal testimonial of improved strength and blood quality. It claims usefulness for headaches, digestion, rheumatism, heart palpitations, and female health, with price details and availability from Brockville, Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Snell
Hanson
Lloyd George in Canada and Winnipeg Snow Insight
The text portrays Lloyd George in Canada noting differences between Britain and Canada as forerunner to a fresh national approach. He observes how snow in Canada brings road and market advantages, contrasting with Britain’s typical winter troubles. His curiosity and unconventional views impress observers in Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
Britain
Canada
Western
Invoking the Spirits of Vedda Beliefs in Ceylon
Dr. G. Seligman explores Vedda death beliefs. The yaka spirit passes to kin after death, with offerings of cooked rice and coconut milk to avert anger. A kapurale or dageanna calls the yaka, who possesses him and guides the hunting party's direction.
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G. Seligman
Ceylon
Sir John Lubbock, Bank Holiday Pioneer and Society Leader
A brief profile notes Sir John Lubbock, known as Jong, as a prominent president of many learned societies and public institutions. It highlights his banking and early scientific interests and the irony of his being too busy to follow foxhounds on his own land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avebury
John Lubbock
Exibrace
Garden encounter recalled in Sirdar’s Cairo rounds
A fragment recalls a quiet garden scene in Cairo where the Sirdar, annoyed by a caller, met a lady with her marriageable daughter during his routine rounds. The gardener is challenged to record names, while another observer hides nearby awaiting the ladies' departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Pleaded Guilty in Tral for Some Leaded
Fragmentary dialogue shows a defendant admitting guilt in a trial facing a jury while a lawyer and others discuss innocence and motives. The text features garbled names and phrases suggesting courtroom chatter and a plea influenced by saving a soul, with side remarks about fishing and clever talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bn Tishman
Beng
Marine Eye Relief for Weary Sufferers Promoted in Boston Ad
An illustrated Boston ad touts Marine Eye Relief, claiming soothing relief for red weak weary watery eyes. The copy cites Pi llans and a druggist household help, with a quirky call on Hungry Higgina and mentions Ghicago as a publisher.
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Marine
Ghicago
Higgina
Boston
Minard’s Loan Prompted Memory in Noisy Exchange
Fragmentary dialogue recalls a ten dollar loan and a tense household moment involving Minard and Tomkins. The speakers debate memory and time as one insists the debt is owed while the other hints at settling thoughts and duties. The garbled OCR preserves a casual, domestic dispute tone.
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Marion
Wee Mauber
Ewes Magazine
Cleve Wireless Telegraph Company
Gynman
Chicago Tribune
Dodds
Kidney
Herr Rosenthal
Ning “Tam
Pittsburg
J. D. Kellogg
Louisville Courier- Journal
Washington Herald
Layren
BLACK
Tome
THE
Carbon Oil Works
Lim
Tun
Peing
Willie
Minard
Tomkins
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