How a Cold is Cured by Dr. Chase’s Syrup
An advertisement touts Dr. Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine as a remedy for colds that reach the chest. It claims the syrup prevents bronchitis and pneumonia, loosens the cough, aids ex p elimination, and purports to cure the cold itself. Testimonials from Mrs Geo Good of Ontario support its effectiveness. 2 cents a bottle at dealers, or Edmanson Bates & Co Toronto.
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Dr. Chase
Geo. Good
Tichborne
Addison Co
Ont
Edmanson, Bates & Co
Toronto
Stranger Abides at Bureau of Information
A Philadelphia Record vignette shows a weary stranger longing for home from ceaseless questions. The information bureau man smiles wanly as he replies that relief is scarce and he is the father of eight children.
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Bureau of Information
Philadelphia Record
Parmelee's Vegetable Pills Described as Effective Cleansers
The article highlights Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a well studied blend of roots and herbs with sedative and laxative effects. It praises their long standing recognition as premier cleanse agents and notes growing popularity over time.
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Parmelee
Riobbs and Stobbs Riot at a Ball
The Philadelphia Record quips about Mrs Buggins never having enough to wear. Stobbs recalls seeing her at a ball last night and appearing to be wearing it.
Keeping Children Well with Baby's Own Tablets
An advertisement urges mothers to treat minor child illnesses at home using Baby's Own Tablets. It touts benefits for stomach issues worms teething and colds and cites a testimonial from Mrs. Jos Levesque of Casselman Ontario. Available from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario at 25 cents a box.
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Jos. Levesque
Casselman
Ont
Not a Month Since Marriage Clara in Tears
In a Scotland Scotland American period voice, Clara laments a troubled marriage as Hilda and George loom in county politics. The excerpt hints at upheaval within a couple amid campaign opposition and public scrutiny.
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Clara
Hilda
George
Elgg A
Riot at Adappa opua sparks police clash in Gantur
Indian press reports a riot during the Sivatatri pilgrimage near Adappa opua in Gantur. Police say a constable was attacked after halting a bull. a mob of about 5000 attacked a temporary station, with rioters killed or wounded and several constables missing. A district police chief rode to the scene and order was restored by reserve forces.
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Adappa
Opua
Pear Gantur
Bayo
Pameccary
Arere
Widow-an absent minded husband stirs memorial quip
A wry exchange recalls a husband with no memory and a widow’s remark. The note mentions three more killers compared to Wilson’s Flys. Ex-President Roosevelt denies newspapers’ yarns about him and refutes claims of authoring Shakespeare.
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Roosevelt
Worm Exterminator Ad and Stage Rumor In Local Talk
Readable fragments show an ad for Mother Graves Worm Exterminator promising quick relief for children’s worms. A separate local chat questions whether Jones is now an actor, clarifying he has only gone on the stage.
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Spo
Gordon's Rose-Tree in Khartoum Palace Garden
A Sun day at Home account recalls Gordon's rose-tree thriving amid Khartoum ruins tended by an loyal Sudanese sergeant. The plant symbolizes resurrection amid a lush Nile valley setting near the site of Gordon's death. The piece notes the British assault on Omdurman and the solemn funeral service for Gordon.
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Gordon
Khartoum
Cornucopia
Abyssinia
Egypt
Omdurman
Charles George Gordon
Mr Sant and His Models in Royal Academy Portraits
The article recalls James Sant nearing his ninetieth birthday and his famous painting The Soul s Awakening born from a sudden studio inspiration during a niece s London visit. It notes his daughter Hilda as a model for Peaches at age two, linking the child s rosy cheeks to a fruit image.
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Mr. Sant
Hilda
Doctor Bell Taylor Restores Blind Boy’s Sight
A Scarborough boy blinded for a year and a half was helped by Dr. Bell Taylor who took him to Nottingham for surgery at his own expense. The oculist’s generous deed highlights his noted charity and goodheartedness.
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Bell Taylor
London
Scarborough
Nottingham
How to Darn Stockings
A short guide explains darning a large hole in a casen netting by drawing thread through the air and skipping every other mesh. This creates meshes to darn across and allows even, neat repair saving time.
Dysentery Cordial Promises Fast Relief
The article reviews remedies for cholera and dysentery indicating rapid action is needed to prevent severe bowel damage. It highlights Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Dysentery Cordial as an affordable ready remedy obtainable at drug stores or general dealers, claiming relief before a physician arrives.
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J. D. Kellogg
When is a sailor not a sailor
A playful banter line about sailors and shore duty turns on the joke that a sailor aboard is a sailor, while ashore he is not. The quip hinges on the idea that identity shifts with location.
Charity Dance Prompts Indigent Aid and Pink Alsatian Band
A physician uses Minard's Liniment in a charity dance plan. The hostess entices Lady Jane to take tickets for hosted Punch and a Pink Alsatian Band for a good cause. The Duchess brings a party to support the effort.
Fly pads touted to stop disease spread at social
Government scientists label the common house fly as the main carrier of typhoid, diphtheria, and smallpox. Wilson’s Fly Pads claim to kill flies and disease germs. A church social featured an eloquent address praising such gatherings with a closing remark heard from a back seat.
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U. S
Wilson
J Keir Hardie a Scottish Pitman and MP
J Keir Hardie, a Scottish pitman who started underground at seven and rose to editor and parliamentarian, is noted for the distinctive old tweed cap that caused Belgian police to mistake him for an anarchist when he entered the House of Commons.
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Pit
J. Keir Hardie
Macdonald
L.L.P
M.P
T'O
Hardie
House of Commons
The Foxmaster’s Feint Ends in Regrouped Escape
A fox feigned death during a hunt in England as a master of hounds forced a noosed fox before a terrier. The animal appeared lifeless with eyes closed and jaw agape, then revived and sprinted away toward covert.
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England
Architect of his fortune builds additions for comfort
A Washington Star exchange notes that an architect of his own fortune seldom finds life comfortable, as Miss Cayenne observes he is too busy building additions.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
The Courageous Character
A brief humorous exchange notes a historian author and her publisher, with Miss Cayenne identifying the hero as the man taking on its publication. The Houston Post citation suggests a literary discussion framed by a newspaper opinion tone.
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Briggins
Miss Cayenne
Houston Post
Long Canoe Voyage From Pacific To Atlantic Planned
French Canadian Albert Chalivat plans the longest canoe journey from the Pacific to the Atlantic. He will navigate the Columbia River to Griscom portage then Fraser rivers to Great Slave Lake, winter there, then continue toward Hudson Bay with companions including Zin ta Lanuni whose name means Bird.
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Albert Chalivat
Pacific
Atlantic
Columbia River
Griscom Portage
Fraser
Great Slave
Athabasca Lakes
Great Slave Lake
Hudson
Chalivat
Portland
Ore
Zintka Lanuni
Marine Eye Remedy Co Illustrated Eye Book
Red weak weary watery eyes relieved by Marine Eye Remedy. Compounded by experienced physicians Marine a’t Smart soothes eye pain. For illustrated Eye Book write Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago at druggists.
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Marine
Marine Eye Remy Co
Chicago
Genius Rewarded By Astern Schoolmaster
A London Globe note recalls a schoolmaster who punished a boy by swiping a caricature drawn in class. He asked, in thunderous tones, if the drawing was meant for him. The frightened pupil pleaded that he did not intend the likeness to be so kind. The master destroyed the sketch and dropped the matter.
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London Globe
Abide with me Tract Provokes Cab Driver Moment
A London scene shows a woman handing a tract to a cabby near a cab stand. He politely declines, saying he is a married man. She glances at the tract title Abide with me and, flustered, departs, drawing amused reactions from onlookers.
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London
Cabby
Zam-Buk Cures Sunburn and Skin Ailments
Zam-Buk claims to ease sunburn pain prevent freckles and treats burns blisters itching and insect stings. The remedy is promoted for heat rashes eczema and piles with directions to take it to the country and to use on babies and for general skin care. All druggists and stores sell Zam-Buk.
Wreck Scene Man Climbs From Relieved Train
A reporter finds a claim agent at the railway wreck site. The first victim seen bears a slinged arm and dirtied shirt as he contemplates the scene. The survivor insists no one is hurt and hints at uncertainty about the wreck.
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Chicago Tribune
Fragmentary cry from era invokes curious schoolyard line
An unclear quotation from a 19th or early 20th century page references public desire and boys in a slow time. The readable bits hint at a newspaper fragment reflecting social dialogue without clear names or events.
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WN. UL
Mauretania
Tooke Bros. Limited
Montreal
Minard
Poblic
Macsongor Boys
Louisvilla Coorior Journal
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College OF Applied, Scienc
Queen's
Cot Ska
Canada
Eddy
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