Woman Claims Secret Cure for Husband’s Drinking
In a letter from Russell Ontario a woman says she cured her husband’s drinking by mixing a tasteless remedy into his food and coffee. She reports his appetite returning and a restored happy home after he learned of the treatment. A free sample package of Tasteless Samaria Prescription is offered by The Samaria Remedy Co. Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samaria
The
Samaria Remedy Co
Jordan Street
Toronto
Samaria Prescription Credited by Paisley WCTU Letter
Mrs George Grant of Paisley provides a testimonial on the Samaria Prescription as a cure for liquor habit. She recounts a Toronto Globe advertisement and notes adoption by the Paisley WCTU to aid in home recovery, praising the remedy and urging support for its use in temperance work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Grant
Paisley
Cnt
Samaria
Paisi, Woman’s Christan Temperance Union
Taisley
She Samara Homeuy Co
Jordan Street
Toronto
S.rs
Toronto Globe
Samaria Thoma
W. C T. UG. Tere
Sample Ee Remphie
Banka Oe
Girl Avoids Rebuff as Humble Greeting Ends Poorly
A lighthearted report notes a girl, amid a humid moment, spares a hostile gesture and withholds the mitten from a young man, prompting curious reactions in a small social scene.
Stage sings dominated by requests from the singer
The program featured many songs chosen at the singer’s request with most items selected by the performer rather than the host. Audience participation remained lively as the artist guided the evening’s lineup.
Letter supports lasting cures by Dodds Kidney Pills
Mrs Edward Patterson of Cowboyville Ontario writes that Dodd's Kidney Pills gave lasting relief from rheumatism and kidney issues. She notes ten years of improvement, occasional minor flare ups, and recommends the Canadian remedy to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DODDS
Edward Patterson
Cowboyville
Dodd
Conboyville
Ont
Mrs. Patterson
Notional Clash of Minds Across Social Classes
A pithy reflection on perceived intelligence and class division. The statement suggests mutual misjudgment where one’s folly is mirrored by the other, implying social judgments cross sensibilities and status.
When Leaves Turn Teachers Keep Pupils Busy
As autumn arrives, a teacher keeps students engaged with tasks that turn and twist activities into learning. The focus is on using the season to inspire hands on lessons and productive work.
Beauchemin Credits Minard Liniment for Horse Recovery
J B A Beauchemin of Shertrooke reports his horse stumbled on a steep hill last August and cut the head and body. He applied Minard's Liniment freely and the animal recovered in a few days, stating the horse is as well as ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
J. B. A. Beauchemin
Shertrooke
Girl Singers Called To Silence By Critics
A controversial remark targets a young female singer with claims she cannot sing and should be muzzled. The comment sparked debate on free expression and artistic upbringing in local communities.
Distance Sparks Lifelong Friendships
A reflective note suggests that travel and separation foster enduring friendships, as distances encourage resilience, shared memories, and renewed appreciation for bonds formed across miles.
Weather prophets at sea foretell approaching storms
The Captain notes that weather prophets aboard ships can predict storms, while reflecting that land observers may not be as accurate. The remark contrasts maritime intuition with terrestrial forecasts.
Halls Catarrh Cure Promises $100 Reward for Cure
A damaged ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh and related constitutional diseases. It touts internal use to affect blood and mucous surfaces, promises $100 for any incurable case, lists testimonials, and credits F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio as sellers with Hall's Family Pills recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Setnee
F. J. Cheney & CO
Tolco
O Soldy
Ioc
Hal
The Very Young Man Believes Many Would Marry Him
A very young man contends that at least ninety nine of a hundred girls would marry him if asked. The remark reflects his bold view on romance within social circles and common assumptions about courtship.
Universal Panacea Myth and Quinine Effects Discussed
A historic note argues there is no single cure for all diseases but promotes quinine as a remedy where available in pure form. It claims quinine aids convalescence, steadies mood, eases nerve strain, and helps sleep while restoring vitality and blood vigor.
Bank officers oppose long run of days in winter
An Irishman argues that the days feel shorter in this season, countering bank officers who object to the length of the run. The exchange highlights seasonal perception influencing a financial discussion.
Goettingen Honor Reflects on Poverty and Philosophy
A woman possessing a Goettingen honor notes the philosophy that sustained her through poverty in youth. she reflects on how this ethic shaped her path and values today.
Local Wit Draws Sharp Analogy on Patience and Irritation
A man would doubtless be just as irritable as a sitting hen were he placed in a similar position. The remark reflects a humorous take on temper and situational stress.
Fragmented Prose On The Prodigal Son And Daughter
A line of archaic prose contrasts fortunes between siblings. It uses vivid similes to describe the prodigal son receiving a fat venison feast while the prodigal daughter is served an icy meal. The passage reads as allegorical commentary.
Actress with Diamond Eyes Reluctant to Lose Them for Ads
The actress known for eyes likened to diamonds avoids sacrificing her gaze for advertising campaigns. She prioritizes authenticity over lucrative endorsements and remains cautious about image use.
Early to Bed and Rise Spoils a Man's Temper
A witty adage remarks that waking early and sleeping early unsettles a man by roughing his temper and reddening his eyes. The saying reflects a humorous view on daily routines and mood.
It Takes a Dashing Widow to Fool a Man
A witty remark centers on a spirited young widow who outwits a gullible man, prompting laughs about romance and social cleverness.
Gentlemanly boast hides a rough character says critic
A cautionary remark questions the man who claims to be a gentleman. The speaker implies the boastful figure disguises a harsher disposition and nets sympathy by false polish.
Baby's Own Tablets Benefit for Infants
An advertisement extols Baby's Own Tablets as a safe, non opiate remedy for constipation colic diarrhoea teething and sleeplessness in babies. It claims easy administration dissolves in water and that a box costs 25 cents with direct mail purchase available from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Halter Brown
Milby
Que
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Dept. T
Brockville
Ont
Happy Is The Man Who Avoids Borrowed Trouble
A short adage notes that the fortunate person avoids borrowing trouble. The piece frames prudence and personal responsibility in everyday life.
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Happy
Kimdness Oil Knits Care Wheels in Quiet Measure
A brief saying notes that Kimdness acts as the oil that keeps daily care flowing smoothly, implying ease and steadiness in personal obligations and routines. It presents a metaphor for gentle, dependable support in caregiving.
Relief from sore feet with Dr Thomas' Electric Oil
Mrs FE J Neill of New Armagh P Q reports six months of burning aches and swelling in her feet. After using Dr Thomas' Eclectic Oil she experienced almost instant relief and a full cure from one bottle.
All the Good Poets Are Dead Warning to Word Rhymers
A solemn note warns contemporary poets that many esteemed poets have passed, urging restraint and humility in aspiring verse writers. The piece laments lost masters and cautions future word rhymers against unchecked ambition.
Distemper Medicine Ad Ends With Curious Quote
An old advertisement promotes Fiinard's Liniment for distemper while quipping that the average man prefers being right over holding a unpaid school board post. The odd pairing reflects era ad language and civic humor.
Parmee’s Vegetube Pills Said to Help Syracuse Man
Mr Thomas Ballard of Syracuse New York writes he suffered from a stomach ailment for nearly a year and after one box of Parmee’s Vegetube Pills he feels improved and believes they will cure him without the pills.
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Thomas Ballard
Syracuse
N. Y
Truthful Deceptions Equalize By Refusing Lies
A saying notes that men who cannot speak truth avoid deception by choosing not to lie, balancing honesty and evasive silence as a form of moral parity.
Minaré's Liniment Ad Claims Cold Cure Link
An advertisement touts Minaré's Liniment as a cold cure and includes a provocative note about a man named John Smith who deserted his wife and child thirty years ago. The text warns that if he returns, the child will "knock the stuffing out of him."
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John Smith
Babe
Boxed Remedy Promises Cure for Fatigue
Advertisement claims Parmeree's Vegetable Pills can restore health for the worn and despondent. It presents a dramatic scene of exhaustion and urges readers to try the remedy as a cure-all. The copy emphasizes relief from mental and physical fatigue.
A Boy Claims Truth Fell Short in Lesson From Father
A lad argues there is little chance for a white lie as a father figure chides him. The tale ends with the boy reflecting that the great lesson of truth has faded, leaving the father to sit with a wary, chastened expression.
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Eliza
Pink Pills Promote Health in Growing Daughters Says Ontario Mother
Mrs Hiram Rinkler of South Pelham Ontario testifies that Dr Williams Pink Pills restored her thirteen year old daughter Lena from weakness pale blood poor appetite and sore throat. She credits the medicine with a full recovery and urges others to use it to strengthen blood and ward off illness. Genuine pills sold only in boxes labeled Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with stock numbers available by mail order at 50 cents per box or six for two dollars and fifty cents.
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Hiram Rinkler
South Pelham Township
Welland County
Ontario
Williams
Lena
Dr. Williams
Sr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Stockville
Ont
Greater than success a resolve after failure
A concise musing underscores that endurance outlasts triumph, asserting that improvement follows every setback. It highlights perseverance as the key to continued progress and achievement.
Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Syrup Promises Relief
An advertisement urges readers to avoid coughing and illness by using Bickle's Anti Consumptive Syrup. It claims to cure coughs colds lung inflammation and chest troubles and to loosen thick phlegm for easier breathing.
Silent Seams of Fashion Stressed by Eyed Viewers
A dainty scene unfolds as low shoes and sheer silk stockings draw attention to a feminine outfit. The attire emphasizes the skirt’s hem revealing a moment of style rather than a bold statement.
Minart’s Liniment Cures Garget in Cows
Henry J Byron once quipped that a play is like a cigar. If good, everyone wants a box. If bad, puffing won’t make it go. The remark appears in a column reflecting on plays from a century ago.
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Minart
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Livy
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William
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Goderich
Eldridge
Forrester & Hatcher
Ze M
A. Biia
Stage Ave
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Amsterdam
Diamond Hall
Ryrie Bros
Yonge and
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Main ST
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