Dr Williams Pink Pills touted as blood purifier tonic
The ad claims weak tired people suffer from impure blood and that purgatives fail. Dr Williams Pink Pills allegedly build new red blood, brace nerves, and restore health. A testimonial from Mrs Blackburn supports improved appetite and vitality after three boxes, with a mail order offer in Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
All Medicine
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Winnipeg 1905 Industrial Exhibition Race Card Detail
The Winnipeg Industrial Exhibition runs July 20 to 27 with purses totaling 13 060. Manitoba and western breeders receive weight allowances in many events. Races include 2.35 trot and 2.40 pace with purses 1200 to 400 and three extra $200 races. The Dominion Industrial mile handicap offers 900, plus a second free-for-all. Copies available from the Exhibition secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
We Territories
British Columbia
Exhibition Board
New Humorist Found By John Kendrick Bangs
John Kendrick Bangs hailed a new humorist during a luncheon remark. He recalled visiting a book shop on Forty-second Street last Saturday and finding a satire of Homer’s Iliad and the Odyssey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kendrick Bangs
Forty-second Street
Henry James Reference Sparks Translation Debate
A clerk notes the lack of an English translation for Henry James' Golden Bowl while contrasting it with accessible classics like the Iliad and the Odyssey. The exchange highlights transcription challenges and literary access in the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry James
Married Mystery Man Revealed By Wife
"Now," cried the amateur Sherlock Holmes to his lady partner, "it is easy to see that gentleman yonder is not married." "Pray, how can you tell?" "By his neglected air, his frowsy appearance. No woman would let a man go about like that. His coat lacks two buttons, you perceive, and he is not brushed." "Still," said the lady, "he is married." "You know him, then?" "I am his wife!"
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherlock Holmes
Whiting and Biting on a College Education
A playful dialogue about a college education. Whiting praises the learning as marvellous while Biting doubts lasting value, suggesting much will be forgotten after a few years.
Druggist and girl overheard exchange at store
A drug store overheard dialogue shows the girl asking for pills and the clerk clarifying with a puzzled word while she says her uncle is the one who takes them. The exchange captures a child's innocent mispronunciation and adult reference.
Baby's Own Tablets Promise Quick Little Heath
An advertisement touts Baby's Own Tablets as a cure for common childhood ailments including indigestion colic constipation diarrhoea worms and fever. It claims teething relief promotes sleep and contains no opiates or poisonous sedatives with a testimonial from Mrs Robt Dean of Tisdale NWT and mail order available at 25 cents a box from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby
Robt
Dean
Tisdale
N.W.T
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Laundering Fine Doilies With Fringe Care
A clever method for washing delicate linen doilies avoids fringe damage. After rinsing, each doily is floated in cool water, then placed on manila or blotting paper to dry. The fringe dries smooth and flexible, reducing later combing.
Perfumed Laces and Linens by Simple Drawer Method
Queen Alexandra's wardrobe items are scented using a home method anyone can replicate. Drawers are layered with fabrics, rose leaves, and rose petals, then covered with white paper and tissue powder. after twenty four hours the items emit a delicate fragrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Alexandra
Cream Cheese Making From Milk and Rennet
To make cream cheese follow an English dairy method using a quart of sweet milk, a cup of cream for richness, and a few drops of liquid rennet. Let the milk warm in a corner for a day, add salt, drain in a cloth, hang to drain, change napkins nightly, and it will be ready to eat in about twenty four hours.
Calling Attention and the Trump of Fame
A reflective note on fame, truth, and public notice that famous men often amplify their own renown. The passage suggests ego and display accompany notoriety, with the crowd responding to the loudest voices.
The Baby's Bath Prices Stir Domestic Gloom
A London magazine tale notes a man asking price of bath tubs at a hardware store. The clerk names two seventy five, prompting the shopper to lament that until prices drop Canadians may wash a baby in the coal scuttle.
The Rouge Question and a Candid Chemist
Dr. W H Wiley head of the Bureau of Chemistry at the Agriculture Department explains he does not study rouge. He argues rouge would have caused many deaths if poisonous and recounts a pharmacy tale about a clerk guaranteeing rouge will not rub off under the harsh kiss of investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Dr. Wiley
Catarrhal Powder Promises Quick Relief in Nose Colds
Catalog ad for Dr. Agnew Catarrhal Powder claims relief for catarrh colds and related head and throat ailments. Uses a blower to diffuse powder with each bottle and promises rapid, painless relief though the text is promotional and not clinically substantiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Agnew
Doctor and patient in a quirky hotel exchange
A doctor tells a patient to stay in bed for two weeks and notes he is a friend of the hotel proprietor who runs a Your-dollar-a-day establishment. The exchange highlights a humorous, offbeat conversation between doctor and patient.
Parents Buy Mother Graves Worm Exterminator
Parents purchase Mother Graves worm exterminator for their children citing safety and effectiveness in expelling worms.
Meet and drink joking exchange on old schoolmate
Mr Goodfellow and Mrs Goodfellow swap a pun about meeting and drinking with a playful exchange. The dialogue hinges on wordplay about meat and drink and social remarks from an old schoolmate.
Governor's Wife Found Healed by Rheumatic Cure
Mrs. Z A Van Loven, wife of Naparee County Governor, suffered rheumatism and sought various doctors. She purchased South American Rheumatic Cure and two bottles reportedly cured her, ending her illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. A. van Loven
Naparee
Ont
Overtime Dispute Between Patron and Plumber
A wrathful patron questions a bill alleging overtime. The plumber calmly explains that ten minutes waited while the patron criticized his full day's work on a two hour job justified the extra charge.
Horsemen Endorse Minard’s Liniment for Horses
GEO Hough of Livery Stables in Quebec writes that he has used Minard's Liniment for over a year and calls it the very best for horse flesh, strongly recommending it to all horsemen. The note lists his stable at 95 to 103 Ann Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
Geo. Hough
Quebec
Ann St
All Night Work Dispute Sparks Free Country Snappish Exchange
A heated exchange unfolds as a customer asserts willingness to stay up all night to complete a job while a dealer retorts that staying up was not necessary. The dialogue highlights tension over effort and personal rights in a free market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country
Dr Agnew's Ointment Promise Heals Sores Fast
Runing sores and bad blood find a balm in Dr Agnew's Ointment. It soothes irritation instantly and relieves itching and burning within a day. Piles are cured in 3 to 5 nights.
Barrister Learns About Jack-leg Carpenter
A brief courtroom anecdote shows a novice lawyer questioning a Negro witness. When asked his occupation the carpenter testified he is a jack-leg carpenter, meaning not a first-class tradesman, and the witness compared the difference to that between the speaker and a first-class lawyer.
To Know is to Prevent in Mining Regions
Warns that miners in cold water risk muscular rheumatism and urges rubbing feet and legs with Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil. Advises travelers to mine areas to stock the remedy before starting to work in cold conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Nose Missing Guest Stirs Tea Table Mockery
A gentleman without a nose attends tea with a polite host family. The mother instructs her daughter to say nothing about the guest’s nose. The child quietly observes, then reveals the truth: the guest has no nose, prompting a laugh at table.
Dirty Window Story Between Brown And Green
A short exchange features Brown and Green debating a dirty window. Brown jokes that insight is blocked, while Green asks for the tale, highlighting a moment of playful dialogue.
Pineapple Tablets Claim Digestive Protection
An advertisement touts Dr. Von Stan's Pineapple Tablets as harmless and stomach friendly after meals. It warns against fraudulent cures and claims the product prevents digestive disorders, selling a box for 3% cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Stan
City editor mishap sparks fire reporting dilemma
A misappointed country editor becomes city editor as a massive town fire rages. The aging editor asks for fire coverage plans. the new editor replies he has none, arguing the crowd will see the blaze firsthand and no reporting is needed.
Parmelee's Vegetable Pills Promoted as Thoroughly Prepared
A report notes extensive time and attention given to the ingredients of Parmelee's Vegetable Pills before public introduction. It says the pills result from expert study and offers them to sufferers of dyspepsia or disordered liver and kidneys with confidence in their claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmelee
Barking Debate Over Smart Dogs
A light exchange shows Wilkins praising his dog while another voices doubt, remarking they've seen smarter canines. The pair keeps the banter playful and folksy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkins
Bickles Anti Consumptive Syrup Promises Cure
Coughs come from throat irritation and the effort of nature to expel mucus. Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Syrup heals inflamed parts and restores health, making the cough vanish. It tastes pleasant and costs 25 cents, affordable for all.
Senator W A Elsberg Speech Highlights Albany Capitol
Senator W A Elsberg spoke in the Albany Capitol about a certain matter, outlining policy implications and urging support. The brief remarks touched on legislative process and potential changes for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Elsberg
Albany
Defeated Senator Ponders Mercy After Loss
Senator Elsberg on defeat defends tempering victory with mercy. He praises the Troy girl who refused a civil engineer's offer, noting the engineer's groan and his own stubborn plea. Martha's reply quips that she snores, ending the exchange with grim humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsberg
Troy
Martha
George
English Spavin Liniment for Horses Now Sold
A historical seller promotes English Spavin Liniment claiming to remove hard or soft lumps and blemishes from horses. Uses include blood spavin curbs splints ringbone spavin stifles sprains throat disorders and coughs. Price listed as 50 cents per bottle with a strong warrant of its effectiveness.
Ethel Queries Willie on Love Talk and Family
Ethel questions Willie about his romantic talk while noting her skeptical parents. Willie deflects that their parents are not loving but asserts they kept a pretty maid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Willie
Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills Prove Highly Successful
The proprietors announce the success of Parmelee's Vegetable Pills, claiming the medicine fulfills all promised benefits and has gained public endorsement as a blessing to mankind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmelee
Minard's Liniment Promoted for Burns Relief
Applicant claims experience as a floorwalker with two pairs of twins as part of a terse theater dialogue. Manager confirms the job query and response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
yYes
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Banner
Russell, Man
Minard’s Liniment
Ayers
Uae
Ayer
Lowell
Mass
Bettie
Shiloh
S&s. C. Watts & Co
ekRey
M.Y
Terento
Can
Brown
Green
Baltimore
Ohio Casoline
Burridge-Cooper CO
Lip
Henry Ave
East
St. Vitus
B. Meer
Lever Brothers Limited
Toronto
PAGE
Page Wire Fence CO. Limited
Walkerville
Montreal
St. Johan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!