Pink Pills Promised Cure for Anemia and Weakness
The ad extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for anemia and related symptoms like headaches dizziness and pale skin. A testimonial from Miss Mary Pratt of Blyth Ontario claims dramatic improvement after four then six boxes. Pills priced 60 cents per box, six boxes for 250. A second fragment mentions Edison and a telegraph breakthrough prompted by Doctor Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Williams Pink Pitts
Mary
Pratt
Blyth
Oat
Mr. William
Dr. Williams
Miss Pratt
Dr. Willams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
High Church versus Low Church Question in Bishop’s Talk
A well known Episcopal Bishop with high church leanings hosted a clergy meeting. While arranging it with his English butler the servant asked about the distinction between high and low church. The exchange hinged on church etiquette and behavior.
Welectric Oil Gains North American and Global Recognition
Welectric Oil is popular in Australia Lent Central America Canada and the United States and its consumption rises yearly. The product has established its presence and all that remains is to keep its name in the public eye as merchants stock it in every store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thomas
Australia
Lent
Central America
Canada
United States
Edison’s Bold Claim Tests Western Union Tetetera
Edison pressed Norvin Green and Western Union officials for months to back his telegraph inventions. At a tense main office meeting Green challenged him to locate the problem quickly. Edison stated he could find the fault in two or three hours and earn serious consideration for his ideas.
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Edison
Poughkeepsie
Doctor Green
Se. Norvin Green
Western Union Telegaph Company
Tomas A. Edison
Wml
Ka@isan
Norvin Green
Edisom
Albany
Godis
Mr. Green
Rector Green
Egison
High Collars Cause Pain and Health Problems
A medical expert warns in The Medical Mirror that stiff high collars worn by both men and women can cause serious pains and disorders. Pressure on neck nerves, especially the pneumogastric, may lead to breathing difficulty, head benumbing sensations, gastric upset, and fatigue. Occupations requiring frequent neck bending increase risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Mirror
World's Longest Tunnel The Simplon Completed After Difficulties
Deshler Welch notes in the June Century that the Simplon Tunnel is the world’s longest, finishing despite unexpected problems for engineers. It runs from Brieg Switzerland to Iselle Italy, totaling about 12.25 miles or 21,576 yards. A comparative table follows.
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Simplon
Deshler Welch
Brieg
Switzerland
Iselle
Italy
Sun Spot Activity Linked to Spring Vegetation
Camille Flammarion notes twenty years of records on chestnut trees along Avenue de l Observatoire showing a strong link between sun spot cycles and spring vegetation. He argues sun heating peaks with sun spot maximum, supporting Abbe Moreaux’s view of solar activity indicators, while Moreaux discusses the long duration of the upcoming solar eclipse on August 30 noticeable in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camille Flammarion
Avenue de Y Observatoire
Abbe Moreaux
Canada
Eagles Mate But Once
A vivid note on baldheaded eagles showing they mate for life. If either mate dies, the surviving eagle remains single and solitary in the nest or tree dwelling, never taking another partner. The piece likens human life to bird behavior and underscores lifelong fidelity.
The Kitchen Fireer
A kitchen floor covering should be cloth or linoleum not scrubbed with a brush or heavy mop. Clean with soap water and a coarse sponge. rinse with clean water and replace muddy water.
Figure Trick Reveals Hidden Sum for Five-Number Police
A description of a magic number trick using five figures, where a helper places numbers 31 780 68 219 22 774 77 225 and the magician shows a prepared result. The method involves placing the figure 2 before the first five figures, subtracting 2, and aligning sums to reach a consistent final total.
How They Stood the Shock in Canadian Fire Insurance
An official Board of Trade report details Canada’s fire insurance in last year. Premiums totaled 3,932,264 with gross policies 25,074,666 and losses 19,633. Alphabetical companies include Anglo American, British America, Canadian Fire, Equity Fire, London Mutual, Mercantile Fire, Montreal-Canada Fire, Ottawa Fire, Quebec Fire, and Western.
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Board of Trade
Canada
Equity
London Mutual Fire
Mercantile Fire
Montreal-Canada Fire
Ottawa
Quebec
Western
Japanese Spies and their Elevated Status in War
The piece notes Japan’s view of espionage as an honorable profession rivaling the prestige of soldiers. It recounts incidents from early hostilities including officers disguised as Chinese aiming to blow up a Sungari bridge, and a captured Russian spy hailed by Japanese lines. This Eastern exaltation contrasts with harsher overseas depictions of spies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Sungari
Douglas Story
Kuropatkin
Red Cross
Liaoyang
Dr Chase's Ointment Sold As Sure Cure For Piles
Public testimonials claim Dr. Chase's Ointment cures piles. Letters from Joe Benson of Deerwood and F B Langan of Oliver praise relief after using the preparation, priced 60 cents a box with endorsement of Dr. W A Chase on every box. Edmanson Bates & Company, Toronto, distribute.
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F. B. Langan
Oliver, Colchester Co
Dodd's Kidney Pills Prove Effective for Simon Landry
River Bourgois July 10 Special report details Simon V. Landry's cure with Dodd's Kidney Pills after a year of back pain weakness and heart palpitations. He credits three boxes for his return to work and notes widespread local testimony supporting the remedy.
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River Bourgois
Richmond Co
C. B
Canada
Dodd
Simon V. Landry
Landry
Night talk sparks restless thoughts and love
A dialogue about sleeplessness and affection reveals Gerald’s insomnia is stirred by thoughts of Millie. He admits red eyes and wakefulness while Millie questions remedies, but Gerald says he does not want cure, preferring to lie awake and think of her.
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Gerald
Millie
Deafness and Ear Inflammation Remedies Proposed
An 19th century advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and links it to inflammation of the Eustachian tube. It offers a reward of one hundred dollars for a catarrh case not cured by Bell’s balm and details a proprietary remedy and dosing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pragati
Two Country Women Ponder Terra Cotta Relic
At an art exhibition two elderly country visitors inspect a terra cotta bas relief of a young Greek shepherd. They joke about Terra Cotta, then quip that it must be a dreadful place if they could be ex-harmless young boys.
Grandpa’s war stories of Cuba Philippines and a Chicago scar
A storyteller recalls two overseas campaigns in Cuba and the Philippines, claiming he survived both without injury. He adds a Chicago strikebreaking episode as the true war in his life, contrasting it with battlefield battles.
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Cuba
Chicago
Baby's Own Tablets Promote Child Health in Summer
Advert shows Baby's Own Tablets as essential for households with young children to prevent and treat diarrhoea and stomach troubles during hot months. Claims no harmful drugs, calls for proper labeling, and lists Brock Ontario mail order option at 25 cents a box.
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Joseph T. Pigeon
Bryson
Que
Brock
Ont
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Gee the Wizard
Telegraph President
Dodds
DR. Chase
Lever Brothers Limited
Toronto
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