Zam-Buk hailed as a cure all for burns and skin diseases
Advertorial reports Zam-Buk easing child burns and wounds after minor accidents at home. Testimonials claim rapid pain relief and healing for cuts, eczema, ringworm, and chronic sores with Zam-Buk from Toronto suppliers. A second note mocks a real estate agent and a beach ride gag from Puck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Allen
Water &T
George Aldridge
Louise St
Stratford
R Bertram
Zam- Buk Co
Toronto
Tay
Puck
Deafness Cure Claim Traced to Elusive Remedy
Fragmentary ad notes a dubious claim that deafness cannot be cured by local applications and mentions a product labeled Creceteta with a price of 750 and a "Taxe Mail's Family Pills" for a cent. The readable bits indicate a health scam style promotion without verifiable medical backing.
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Creceteta
Taxe Mail
Music Teacher with Eleven Children Next Door
A humorous remark notes a music teacher occupies the adjacent apartment and, despite eleven children making much noise, the landlady dismisses the issue saying the piano is inaudible amid the uproar.
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Harper's Bazaar
Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills Advertised for Digestive Health
A promotional passage urges immediate use of Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills as the best laxative and sedative for digestive disorders. It claims a trial proves superiority and positions the product as accessible to all. The text shifts to a Boston child dialogue about corporal punishment, contrasting belief with moral suasion.
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Boston
Minard's Oiniment Relieves Neuralgia Joke Panel
In a humorous quote, Tommy wishes his mother had a toothache instead of Jane's, noting she cannot remove a neuralgia afflicted tooth. A witty exchange follows about painting a portrait with a hat, prompting the painter to suggest a landscape painter for the request.
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Tommy
Jane
Value of the Headline in Advertising and News
A discussion on crafting effective headlines for ads in retail and newspapers. It stresses telling the ad message in the headline, avoiding sensationalism, and aligning the headline with the article or offer to attract readers and generate demand. It also notes readability and proper type as key factors.
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A. E. Edgar
Defective Vision Among London Schoolchildren Revealed
A London county council return shows 740 728 children on elementary rolls with vision defects. The report details the scale of visual impairment among pupils and implications for schooling and health services.
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London County Council
Baby's Own Tablets Claim Cure for Child Ailments
An advertisement portrays Baby's Own Tablets as a cure for stomach and bowel troubles in children. The copy claims ease of use, absence of opiates, and a testimonial from an Ontario mother about a constipated child whose condition improved, with sales from Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Too Careful on One Side Quote by Rockefeller
A Washington Star excerpt recalls John D. Rockefeller junior and his Sunday school remark on business caution. He notes some men are careful only for their own side and shares a coal dealer anecdote about over weighing a load as a humorous lesson.
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John D. Rockefeller
Dysentery Cordial Promises Quick Relief
An ad extols Dr J D Kellogg's Dysentery Cordial as a remedy to clear intestinal germs and protect the lining, restoring health. A quoted Washington Star exchange features a patient quizzing a dentist about painless treatment and advertising.
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J. D. Kellogg
Washington Star
Marine Eye Remedy Ad From Toronto
Ad promotes Marine Eye Remedy by the Marine Eye Remedy Co of Toronto. Claims relief for watery eyes and general eye troubles and invites readers to see it at druggists and request the free Eye Books.
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Marine Eye Remedy
Marine
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Toronto
National Drug & Chemical Co
English Mayor Reflects on Year of Service and Justice
An English mayor, nearing end of his term, surveys yearly work and asserts his aim to administer justice without swerving to partiality or impartiality. The London Daily Telegraph notes his measured self critique and commitment to fairness.
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London Daily Telegraph
Minard Liniment Company Responds to Request in Baltimore Letter
A Maryland university student shares how Minard’s Liniment aided a serious sprain and asks for the nearest agent. W. C. McLean at 14 St Paul Street writes from Baltimore to request immediate reply and agent location for replenishment.
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Baltimore
Minard’s Liniment Co., Limited
Minard
University At Maryland
W. C. McClean
St. Paul Street
Care
Oliver Typewriter Co
Reporter Professor and the North Pole Language Quote
The Enporia Gazette satire notes a playful exchange about language at the pole. A humorous contrast follows with Lifebuoy and Gatun Dam safety headlines read aloud to Grandma.
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North Pole
Gatun Dam
Mr. Jones
Gatun
Enporia Gazette
Paul Before Felix and the Jewish Council in Acts Study
The lesson notes Paul’s confrontation with the Jewish council, his capital case before the Roman commander, and his defense as a Roman citizen. It contrasts Pharisee and Sadducee factions, cites divine assurance to Paul, and urges trust in God amid trials and persecution.
Lord's purpose moves Paul toward Caesarea
The text notes that Paul acknowledged the believers’ zeal but directed them to trust the Lord as they revealed their plans to authorities and awaited God’s outcome, which included his subsequent journey to Caesarea.
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Paul
Caesarea
Fragmented Nonsense From Columns and Bits
A collage of quips and ad snippets cites Minard's Liniment cures burns and mocks operatic management for opposing husband and wife on stage. It includes quick jabs about women voters, gender roles, and a line about a woman holding her own in a battle of tongues, all from varied column teasers.
Century humor and smoky powder risk in old tales
A clipped exchange recalls wild Victorian style as a mother jokes about being thankful a child is not a centipede while references to powder manufacture and a dangerous shed scene surface from classic periodicals. The texts evoke early 20th century gossip and sensational snippets.
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Meggendorfer Blaetter
World Produces
Boston Transcript
Chocolate Darky
Rastus
Jim
Jack
the Sunday School
D. M. Stearns
Felix
Caenarea
Jerusalem
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Christ
Simon Peter
Howe
Faul
Rome
God
Ney
We Os
Tom
Ryrie Bros., Limited
Yonge Street
Carbon Oil Works, Ltd
Winnipeg
Canada
Henry v. King
Regina
Winnipeg Business College
Portage Ave
Fort §T
Man
Dr. Carter
Franklin O.carter
M.D
Chicago
W. WN. U
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