Canada Beats the United States in a Curious Ad Claim
An old clipping promotes Gin Pills by noting a Canadian company ships them to Massachusetts customers who praise their relief. The ad cites Agathe Vanessse and urges immediate orders with prices six cents per box or six for 2.50, offering a free sample from National Drug and Chemical Co. of Canada in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyoke
Mass
U.S.A
Agathe Vanesse
Massachusetts
Toronto
National Drug and Chemical Co. of Canada, Limited
Dept. R.P
National Drug -Ad Chemical Company of Canada, Limited
Montreal
Swift & Co
Burns
Edmonton
Putnam's Painless Corn Extractor Ad
Promises relief from corns warts and callouses with three to four uses. Sold by all druggists for 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Putnam’s
France's Aeroplane Industry Expands Rapidly
France hosts about thirty aeroplane manufacturers. Seventeen firms produced over 1300 aircraft last year, with five builders Bleriot Farman Esnault Pelterie Breguet Train totaling 8123 machines. Four hundred sold to governments, 367 for training and displays, 46 to private buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Bleriot
Farman
Henry
Esnault - Pelterie
Breguet
Train
Nieuport
Deperdussin
Academy for Dogs in Paris Teaches Graceful Tricks
An enterprising Parisian opens an academy for dogs. The four month curriculum yields a pass degree, longer for honors, with costly living and fees. Dogs receive a diploma signed and sealed upon graduation and some alumni already hold reputations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Academie Pour Chiens
Fringe of City Life Set Pieces in a Lively Sketch
A mosaic of quick vignettes from a bustling social scene. Jests about strikes, fashion, and theatre mix with quips on marriage and work. Notable lines reference pioneer miners, a mezzo-soprano, and a belittled actor praising Belasco's knack for stirring performance.
Dr Hamilton's Pills touted for women's health and vigor
A testimonial from Mrs La Pierre praises Dr Hamilton's Pills for restoring strength and color, urging regular use by women. The ad cites 25c boxes from Catarrhozone Co Kingston Canada alongside horsefeed guidance on grain, digestion, and spring work for equines, noting Bradmont's racing plans and Major Delmar's retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. la Pierre
Labeniene
Dr. Hamilton
Catarrhozone Co
Kingston
Canada
Horses Beat Automobile In New York City Fire Race
In New York City a fire engine drawn by three horses won a race against a new automobile tender by about a block and a half. Both teams knew the race was on, and the victory reinforces belief in horses as reliable fire response units for large cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
New York City
Catarrhozone Promises Quick Relief for Catarrh
Classic testimonial ad touts Catarrhozone as a direct breathable medicine that cures catarrh including bronchitis and throat irritation. A. H. Swartz of Brockville Ontario claims chronic catarrh from travel injuries disappeared after two months of use. Product priced at $1.00 with 50c smaller size and sold by druggists or the Catarrhozone Company in Kingston and Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Swartz
Brockville
Ont
Catarrhozone Company
Kinge- Ston, Ont
Buffalo
N.Y. U.S.A
Trotting Stallions Earn 2 06 Honor Across Nations
The Harvester in Billings stable and Crescens in Russia lead a 2 06 honor list. Billy Burk trains in Lon McDeonald’s stable. Jno A McKerron stands stud. Bob Douglas and General H race in Russia. Colorado E to be trained for a run at the stallion record. Admiral Dewey died years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Harvester
Crescens
Billy Burk
John A. McKerron
Bob Douglas
General H
Colorado E
Admiral Dewey
Billings
Russia
Lon McDeonald
Jno
A. McKerren
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Cena
Barbers
Colt
International Barber College
Alexander Ave
Main
Winnipeg
United States
Trench
St. James’ Chambers
Carter
Aeroplane Industry
Leafer
Lidy
Billy
Bill
Jill
Gibbs
Dodds
Hobbs
Uncle Rasberry
Jones
Brown
Beveridge
Congress
The
Players
New York
David Belasco
Son
Belasco
Mr. Belasco
Richard Croker
Lord Boecksavage
Portarlington
Fifth Avenue
Bradmont
R. J. McKenzie
Man
Charley Dean
Palantine
Alto Leyburn
Jack Leyburn
Major Delmar
Ardmaer
Look
Castleton Farm
Lexington
William Bradley
Manitoba Gypsum Co., Ltd
Winnipeg, MA
Western
Peace River
Alberta
Scott
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