Winnipeg Exhibition Hails Strong Attractions Plan
F W Hewbech returns from the east convinced this year’s Winnipeg Industrial exhibition will feature a strong program. The roster includes four Lockhart elephants from London, cyclist Charles March, high wire artists Jean and Weitzman, the Faust family, gymnastic clown Frank La Mondue, and a grand Siege of Jen Tsin fireworks display.
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F. W. Hewbech
Winnipeg
Heubach
Crystal Palace
London
England
Charles March
Jean P. Weitzman
Miie
Weitzman
Faust
Frank la Mondue
Jen Tsin
Minard's Liniment Praised by Mrs Hart
Mrs Josiah Hart of Port Mulgrave testifies that Minard's Liniment is the best remedy she has used for colds and related ailments. Dated June 5 1897.
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Port Mulgrave
Co. C. Richards & Co
Don’t despise little things in a measured jug of liquor
A terse note remarks that a quart jug can hold more liquor than the average man, suggesting value in small containers and moderation in consumption.
Sozodont Tooth Powder 25 Card Amusing Line
A fragment notes a mill may fail to grind with stale water, yet a hand organ continues to grind the same old air, delivering a wry, repetitive refrain.
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Forth Hall & Ruckel
New York
Keep MINAEDS LINIMENT in the House Monument Phrase
A terse adage echoes that MINAEDS LINIMENT should stay in the home and that only the grave warrants a monument. The text juxtaposes a woman’s laughter with her optional tears.
Corn Care Remedy Praised by Chicago Reader
Mr. J. W. Brown of Chicago reports he was entirely cured of corns by Holloway’s Corn Care and seeks more for friends, praising the remedy and its effectiveness.
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Holloway
Mr. J. W. Brown
Chicago
A Dollar in Hand Worth Two in a Will
A short witty proverb highlights prudence, comparing immediate cash value to future bequests and advising practical fiscal thinking over deferred plans.
Woman's abuse cited in moral guidance
A fragment asserts never contradicting a woman when she is abusing her husband. It also mentions parents buying Mother Graves' Worm Ex terminator as a safe medicine for children and an effective worm expeller.
Fine feathers make soft pillows
A light note suggests feathers used in pillows. The line hints at comfort found in down fillings and home textiles rather than bird quality.
There’s honor among thieves in a shared heist alliance
A fragmented note hints at thieves who cooperate for mutual gain. It suggests trust and bargaining within a criminal partnership, implying loyalty among participants despite illegal aims. The piece reads like a proverb on criminal cohesion.
Sweet are the uses of adversity lyric
A brief line reflecting on the mixed value of hardship and roughness, noting how difficulty can yield growth while sharpness can sting. It frames adversity as ultimately fruitful yet painful in its impact.
Gagnon Reports Kidney Cure By Dodd's Kidney Pills
Henry Gagnon of Point Du Pic Quebec says he suffered long with kidney trouble. After trying many remedies he used Dodd's Kidney Pills and is completely cured. He endorses the medicine and claims it permanently relieves kidney, bladder and urinary troubles.
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Point du Pic
Quebec
Henry Gagnon
Gagnon
Dodd
Mr. Gagnon
Bright
Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People Promoted as Blood Booster
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a means to cure impoverished blood and restore vigor. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Joseph Herbert of St Sauveur Quebec detailing improved health, sleep, and appetite after using the pills for months. The claim notes the pills nourish blood nerves and organs and warns against relying on other medicines that only treat symptoms.
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Joseph Herbert
St. Germain and
Hermoine
St. Sauveur
Que
Ancestors and potatoes in underground echoes
A compact observation notes how ancestors resemble potatoes with the best traits hidden beneath the surface. The fragment hints at family lineage and the value of unseen qualities passed down through generations.
Borrowed Coat Sparks Cunning Judgment Commentary
A wry saying notes that appearance can mislead and a man may wear another’s coat for a specific occasion. The remark emphasizes caution in judging character by outward attire.
Charity avoids guilt with tailored covers
Winard emphasizes charity as a remedy for many faults while noting that tailors dress sins as well. The remark blends moral and craft themes in a concise, proverb-like line.
It Is Not Necessary to Be Poor to Be Honest
A quotation notes that honesty does not require poverty yet suggests hardship may accompany integrity, reflecting on the tension between wealth and virtue with a succinct, ironic observation.
Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Fares Promoted for Throat Ailments
The ad touts Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Fares as superior for coughs colds and throat or lung troubles. It claims users favor the syrup over other remedies and notes that children prefer the taste.
It May Be More Blessed to Give Than to Receive
A brief reflection argues that giving is often performative for many people, serving as a dress parade rather than a sincere act of charity. The text critiques social vanity and questions genuine generosity in everyday life.
Dress drama and social sniping in candid chat
A brief dialogue contrasts motives behind women’s emphasis on dress. She candidly says fashions aim to attract men and provoke rivals, while He questions why girls invest so much time and money in attire.
Parmelee's Pills Promoted as Liver and Stomach Aid
An advertisement claims Parmelee's Vegetable ills cure bilious ailments and keep the liver active. A user from Shoals Martin County Indiana, Mr J L Price, reports trying a box and calling them the best medicine for fever and ague he has ever used.
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Parmelee
J.L. Price
Shoals
Martin Co
Ind
Donkey Memory Sparks Nodding Remark
She praises a tale about a donkey and jokes that every donkey she sees will remind her of him. Mr Griggs acknowledges the humor and agrees to the lighthearted association.
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Griggs
Rimard's Liniment Publicized by Physicians
A historical note states Rimard's Liniment is used by physicians. The proverb hints that a suitor is sent to the girl's father to seek approval, reflecting social customs of arranged meetings and parental consent.
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Rimard
Love's Supposed Blindness Costs Gas Firms Millions
A cautionary note on romance hurting finances as gas companies report losses tied to overlooked bills and missed payments amid rising energy costs. The piece highlights consumer behavior and industry impact.
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Love
Toronto Schools Abandon Vertical Writing Style
Reports say local authorities have abandoned the vertical writing style as impracticable for students and teachers. The shift reflects a move toward uniform horizontal text practices in classrooms and official documents.
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Toronto
British Commander in India Known as Long P
Sir Power Palmer, the new British commander in chief in India, is described as an immense man standing six feet four inches tall and is familiarly known in Anglo-Indian circles as Long P.
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India
Sir Power Palmer
Long P
Saxony Edict Demands 291 Bible Verses and 143 Hymns
Emperor William issues a decree forcing Saxony school pupils to memorize 291 biblical verses and 143 hymn verses in addition to the catechism. The policy targets religious instruction in the province's schools.
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William
Saxony
Bride and Hungry Husband Banter Over Wedding Meals
A light exchange shows a newly wed couple joking about meals in their early marriage. The bride teases about complaints while the hungry husband says he has closed both eyes but tastes no better.
Minard's Liniment Lumberman's Friend
A brief note extols Minard's Liniment as a lumberman’s aid and jokes that superstition would fade if it had few nurses to attend to its needs.
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Minard
Liniment Lumberman
Unwilling to Fill Fitted Place Lacks Suitable Role
A concise moral note asserts that a person who refuses to occupy a position suited to their abilities will not discover a fitting place for themselves, emphasizing merit and readiness in career placement.
Deafness Cure Claim Targets Catarrh with Remedy
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining and promises a cure by constitutional remedies. It offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh induced deafness not cured by Cheney’s Catarrh Cure and urges sending for circulars from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Caterib
F.J Cheney & CO
Toledo
Berlin physicians fund 5 percent tax to aid members
An association of Berlin doctors contributes five percent of their income tax annually, generating about $12,000 each year to assist members and their families in need.
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Berlin
Association of Physicians
Par Melee's Pills Promised Quick Relief for Kidney Ailments
An ad claims Par Melee's Pills cleanse and purify the body and drive away diseases of almost every nature, noting relief where other remedies failed. The text reads as an old medical advertisement touting the pill's Universal efficacy.
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Aseen
Parmelee
Courtess of Warwick's Garden of Friendship Corner
The Courtess of Warwick dedicates a garden corner to the Garden of Friendship planting flowers linked to dear and near friends, creating a personal tribute within her floral space.
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Warwick
The Modern Typewriter’s Curious Early Designs
A visiting expert discusses the evolution of typewriters from oversized 300 pound models to the globe shaped writing device. He notes most modern machines are evolutions built from many patents and bench work, with inventors often paid modest sums while a single breakthrough fetched forty thousand dollars in cash.
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Fasf
Long Island Smiths and the Curious Smith Surnames Tale
A census taker recalls Long Island families named Smith and how each line earned a nickname. The Brookhaven and Patchogue stories name Tangier Smith Bull Smith John Rock Smith Jonathan Black Smith Black Smith Weight Smith and Peacock Bill Wheelbarrow Bill Point Bill Submarine Bill Eleven Dollar Bill, plus a child misbehavior anecdote about Johnny.
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Long Island
Tangier Smith
Brookhaven
Bull Smith
Bull Sam
John Rock Smiths
Patchogue
William Smiths
Peacock
Peacock Bill’ Smith
Billi Smith
Allers
Ehange
Women Yield to Money in Said Terse Fashion
A provocative remark attributes gendered behavior to financial pressures, suggesting women prefer silence when money is involved. The line frames a generalization about responses to money and agency.
Paris Opens World’s Largest Theatre Covering Three Acres
A new theatre in Paris, France, is described as the largest in the world, reportedly covering about three acres. The project showcases grand scale and modern design for European cultural life.
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Paris
France
Flower and Tree Facts From Nebraska Greenhouses
The text notes Australia’s tallest eucalypts surpass 400 feet and reports a new nasturtium variety with continuous blooms developed at the University of Nebraska greenhouses. It also advises frequent water changes after mignonette, and warns heliotropes decay and harm other cut flowers when mixed in the same vase.
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Australia
University of Nebraska
Tales of cities water and schoolhouse janitors in old reports
London has the poorest water service among large cities. Boston spends 106000 dollars annually for schoolhouse janitors, who say the city is cheap. South Bethlehem Pennsylvania houses the oldest waterworks system with cedar log mains still in good preservation.
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London
Boston
Bethlehem
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Mgm
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Toomas’ Bouacraic
Long Island Smiths
Johner
Johnny
Ozodon
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W. G. Fonseca
Main Street
Whaley Royce & Co
Wintes’ Mem
Wheeler & Wilson
Portege Ave
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Incandescent Gas Lamp Co
Main St
Baby’s Own
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Montreal
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