Made Well and Strong Testimonial for Lydia E Pinkham
In Toronto and Maple Creek Saskatchewan women report relief from backache, pains, and monthly suffering after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. The letters urge others to try the herbal remedy and publish testimonials for public help.
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Toronto
Loman
Cas
Lydia E. Pinkham
Vanpsy
92 Ave
Maple Creek
Sask
Mars
F. E. Coox
Practical Comes Before Romance in a Jest
A playful exchange references a rejection on romantic terms. The crowd cites a quip about staying practical. The line remains a humorous remark from a Kansas City source.
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator marketed for child health
An advertising notice touts Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a safeguard against worms in children, warning of convulsions and possible death if untreated. The copy targets worried parents with a remedy claim and urgency to act.
Joke Ends Fatal Illness Story Shock
A St. Joseph News item notes another man died while telling a joke, with the paper's dismissive remark about dispatch style and curiosity why the joke content is not revealed.
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St. Joseph News
Baby's Own Tablets Praised as Safe Remedy for Babies
Letter from Mrs. Fred McCarthy of Pinewood Ontario touts Baby's Own Tablets as a great remedy for infants. The ad claims thousands of endorsements with no adverse reports and notes the product contains no poisonous drugs. Sold for 25 cents a box by Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario or via mail.
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Fred McCarthy
Pinewood
Ont
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Home Echoes Amid Quiet Night Exchange
Mrs Hittmell asks why she didn’t hear him enter last night and he responds with a wry joke about not bearing her. The exchange reveals domestic humor or tension in a private dialogue.
Back Pain Relief Told by Mrs Ripley and Gin Pills
Mrs Ripley of Williamsdale East describes years of back pain and relief after using Gin Pills. She claims six boxes ended her suffering and urges others to try. the ad offers a free sample and sells at 50 cents per box, six for 250, with money back if no cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millanor P. Ripley
National Drug and Chemical Co
Dept. N.Y
Toronto
Vision and Commission in Isaiah’s Call
The lesson outlines Isaiah’s vision of God and his prophetic commission, comparing it with Ezekiel and Zechariah and noting the necessity of seeing Christ to know the Father. It discusses seraphim and cherubim, sin’s cleansing through divine mercy, and the divine triune commission to go and tell despite anticipated opposition. A secondary piece recounts George Livingston Richards and a pawnshop joke illustrating familiar hands and recognition.
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Waziah
Judah
Zechariah
God
Isaiah
Ezekiel
Moses
Joshua
Gideon
Daniel
Job
Jesus Christ
Uzziah
John
Patmos
Ford
Adonai
Jesus
Ezek
Rev. iv
Rome
Jeremieh
George Livingston Richards
Boston
Richards
Zam-Buk Proven Healer After 13 Weeks in Hospital
St Andrews upholsterer Fred Mason credits Zam-Buk with curing his eczema after 13 weeks of hospital treatment in Montreal failed. He reports itching burning and pain that disappeared as the balm was used daily, noting Zam-Buk’s soap for washing wounds and sores.
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Fred. Mason
St. Andrews
N.B
Montreal
Montreal General Hospital
Weper
Zam-Buk Co
Toronto
Late Returner Drops Key After Smoke Break
A clubman returns home to find his latch key unusable after being stoppered by a policeman who warns him about his cigarette. The man exclaims in disbelief that his key has effectively been smoked away.
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Scott
Minard's Liniment Endorsed by Port Mulgrave Reader
A reader from Port Mulgrave endorses Minard's Liniment as a reliable remedy for sore throat colds and common ailments stating it never fails to relieve and cure promptly. The letter is addressed to Minard's Liniment Co Limited.
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Minard’s Liniment Co., Limited
Minard’s Liniment
Suffragettes Swap Jokes On Late Evenings Quips
A Detroit Free Press brief cites two suffragettes trading quips about a late night return. The first asks what was said, the second replies that the husband threatened to go home to his mother if it happens again.
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Detroit Free Press
Minards Oiniment in the House Quip on Telephones
A humorous exchange about keeping Minard's Ointment in the house and the time saved by not saying please to the telephone. The dialogue pivots on the line being busy and the sedate etiquette of answering calls.
You Can Cure Chest Colds By Dr Chase Syrup
Advertisement extolls Dr Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine as a cure for throat and chest colds, croup, and bronchitis. Warns against imitators, notes genuine bottles bear A. W. Chase M.D. signature, lists price 2% cents per bottle and 60 cents for family size, sold by all dealers or Edmanson Bates & Co Toronto.
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Dr. Chase
A. W. Chase
M.D
Edmanson, Bates & Co
Toronto
Two Scots Demand Soap From London Hotel Attendant
Two Scotchmen in a third rate London hotel find the washstand lacks soap. After the bell, they demand sape in strong Scotch. The bemused attendant wonders if they are French German or Spanish, then returns with a bottle and two glasses.
Parmelees Vegetable Pills Promise Year Round Freshness
The advertisement touts Parmelee's Vegetable PHIs as reliable in winter and summer across all latitudes. It claims the pills aid the dyspeptic, stay fresh in any climate, and do not grow stale, unlike many pills on the market.
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Parmelee
Morgan laments business faith gap at Cincinnati church dinner
At a Church Congress dinner in Cincinnati J Pierpont Morgan condemned the split between religion and commerce. He cited a tale of John Nicholson asking a porter applicant about a weekly reference and the response noting Sunday unavailability, highlighting weekday reliability over religious endorsement.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Church Congress
Cincinnati
Mr. Morgan
John Nicholson
Nicholson
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Office Boy Seeks Day Off After Rain Postpones Funeral
In a Detroit Free Press snippet, a lumberyard office boy asks to leave early after rain forced postponement of his grandmother's funeral yesterday, prompting the boss to question the request.
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Detroit Free Press
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials and price
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward, testimonials from Toledo wholesalers, and claims of internal effectiveness. It also includes a promo for Hall's Family Pills and a brief nurse physician exchange about patient images.
Local Pain Eases with Hamlins Wizard Oil
Pain and swelling are usually from local cold or inflammation and can be removed quickly by Hamlins Wizard Oil, a home remedy.
Father’s beard shaved again prompts amused remark
A London Chronicle item recalls a district visitor remarking that a man has cut his beard off again. A little girl explains the father prefers the beard while the mother stuffs the sofa, adding a domestic, humorous note.
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London Chronicle
Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills Ease Digestive Nerve Irritation
The advertisement claims nervous disorders stem from digestion and that Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills restore stomach function to calm nerves. It asserts no sedative matches its effectiveness and cites thousands of testimonies.
Notable Drunk Peckham Referred After Wife's Loss
A brief exchange cites Peckham's intoxication with Nagget and Mrs Nagget noting his recent bereavement. The Catholic Standard and Times records the remark that a man should celebrate without making a scene following the loss of his wife.
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Peckham
Nagget
Plato Weetz and Cutter Pye Meet at Cherp Lunch Counter
Dialogue captures two locals, Plato Weetz and Cutter Pye, exchanging casual chatter about running into familiar faces at a Chicago Tribune cafe scene. Subtext hints at everyday social routine and city life amid brief companionship.
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Plato Weetz
Cherp
Cutter Pye
Chicago Tribune
Crown Tailoring Co announces made to measure clothing
Agents wanted in every town to take orders for made to measure apparel. Largest line of samples in Canada with best value. Fall samples ready July 15. Crown Tailoring Co Ltd, Canada's Best Tailors, Toronto.
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Canada
Crown Tailoring Co., Ltd
Toronto
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Kansas City
Tetenal
National Drug and Chemical Co. of Canada Limited
D. M. Stearns
Prouipuy
Charles Whooten
Port Mulgrave
Nadru
Spoon Medical CO
U.S.A
Religion and Business
Minard
Liniment
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Ibatrogers Bros
Meriden Britado
the Johnson. Richardson Co., Limited
Montres, Cen
F. Young
P. D
Springfield
Mass
LYAA
Martin Bole & Wynne CO
Winniper
Rational Prug & Chemical
Winnipeg
Cale
Henverson Bros. Co., Ltd
Vancouver
Western Premium Co
Dept
Finnipeg
Baystreet
Shragge
Princess St
N. U. No
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