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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
3
An English resident in West Africa writes of life in a northern Nigerian village. He contrasts the monotony of city life with open air pioneer living, describes mud huts, village life, and wildlife encounters, and recalls buffalo hunting and elephant sightings as appeals between travel hardships and the pull of home.
Rev Dr Ingram bishop of London tells a church anecdote about his Bethnal Green first Sunday addressing 500 men. After service the crowd asks what to talk about next with Eternal Punishment proposed and Cain's wife questioned, leading to a humorous burial remark about Bethnal Green.
A tongue tattoo tale from a period journal notes Sandwich Island women allegedly tattoo their husbands names on their tongues. The writer jokes that such branding would wear off if spoken, reflecting curiosities about local customs.
A brief Philadelphia Telegram note shows a dialogue where a character scorns carrying many umbrellas to avoid drawing attention, reflecting a sense of watchful public scrutiny.
A brief exchange shows a general and a lieutenant debating prior notice about beacons. The dialogue hints at prior information withheld and the reason given that it was not yet the right time or circumstance.
A Kansas City Journal brief notes a domestic spat framed as a hunger strike over a new bonnet. The woman refuses to cook, prompting family disruption and domestic tensions.
The Birmingham Age Herald quotes a reader remark on transport safety noting a trolley car offers less persistent danger than an automobile. The exchange highlights urban transit attitudes and casual humor about public transport.
Mr. E Handke of Vanbrugh Ontario reports Dodd's Kidney Pills cured his sore back and restored him to work after six boxes. The ad claims the pills treat kidney disease by targeting the kidneys. It urges readers to consult neighbors who were cured and frames the remedy as saving medical costs.
The piece argues youth comes from within and is boosted by curiosity and small joys. External regimens help some but not all, while negative traits age the person. the author urges embracing life and the human comedy.
Mrs. Chuggins quips that her husband’s running costs may threaten his soul, noting the language he uses suggests he fears eternal damnation rather than dollars and sense. The remark appears in the Washington Star as a wry aside on finances and virtue.
A quaint description lists three ideal traits for a wife. She should be like a snail, staying in her home yet not burdened by possessions. She should be like an echo, responsive but not always with the last word. She should be like a town clock, punctual and steady, yet not so loud as to be heard by the whole town. The piece remarks this conflicts with modern views on women.
Denver editor Harold Jenks laments low pay for magazines and notes syndicate writers earn more. A visiting writer jokes that both scratch for a living, but the hen gets hers.
An promotional note extols Dr cena Eclectric Oil as widening its circle of friends daily with orders from distant western and far Roth regions. It claims the oil’s fame and widespread use, praising its humanitarian impact and moderate cost making it accessible.
Robert Burton buried in Christchurch cathedral Oxford authored only Anatomy of Melancholy a work praised by Milton Bryan Lamb Sterne and Dr Johnson. The enduring reputation drew public interest to a text long obscure and valued for its influence on famous writers.
A departing guest instructs the head porter to pay each waiter ten cons and Henri five francs, noting Henri has just joined and has not served yet. The head porter confirms Henri has not yet annoyed the guest.
An agent delivers a copy of How to Play the Piano to a resident who states no order existed. The neighbor Brown is mentioned as a possible recipient. A wry aside from Gibbs and Dibbs about marriage as a costly, lasting institution appears in the Philadelphia Ledger.
A visitor asks a two week student who is the smartest boy in class, the reply notes that papa says he must not boast. Chicago News.
Professor J. W. Gregory of the Royal Geographical Society argues that the earth is slowly drying, citing shrinking lakes and rivers across Central Asia, the United States, Canada, Australia, and Northern Africa while noting little change in Europe over 1,800 years. He links droughts to historic population shifts and predicts long term climate-driven political changes as arid regions spread.
A Chicago Inter-Ocean item describes a talk at the University of Chicago Quadrangle club where a savant and his son discuss dialects and weather. The son explains the phrase abnormal precipitation as a lot of rain, illustrating cross speech between professors and a farmer.
The piece traces London traffic management from George IV era when a royal escort blocked streets for hours to the later adoption of crossing regaining traffic control. It notes early reliance on four policemen at key junctions and the shift toward orderly, lawfully guided motion by officers over time.
In a California storm a major telephone line was washed away at Salinas river. With high water and scarce materials, crews built large kites to lift a wire across the river, restoring communication. The experiment proves kite methods can be part of standard restoration equipment.
A judge questions a witness about being in a saloon at the time of an assault per a complaint. The witness confirms presence and notes he recognized the event as he recalls. The exchange appears in the New York Post.
A cryptic line appears, echoing a Danish proverb about blowing dust and eye irritation, with no clear news context or identifiable person or event.
Zam-Buk is endorsed as a fast acting embrocation for stiff muscles sprains and rheumatism by D R Gourlay of Gourlay Winter Leeming Toronto piano makers. He claims two applications cured a severe back strain and recommends Zam-Buk. The product, priced 60c per box, is said to aid eczema cuts sores bruises ulcers piles and skin injuries.
A humorous observation from Herper's Monthly about a practical youth named Albert who applies his schooling to real life. He befriends a boy new to the area and calmly answers his mother about family fractions, saying the boy has one sister and joking about two half sisters.
The ad claims Miller's Worm Powders attack worms at once and grind them to atoms, easing the child’s symptoms such as restlessness and grinding teeth. It asserts that evacuations remove the worms and that future attacks are unlikely after use.
Gabe questions why weather forecasts appear daily while guessing contests are barred by postal authorities. Steve confirms the ban on contests, prompting the exchange about predictable weather content appearing in newspapers.
Willie questions Uncle about ever playing Indian after seeing a scalp on the bedroom table. Uncle denies involvement, prompting a tense exchange and a startling object on display.
Smythe and Company intends to erect a five story building. the venture prompts questions about its financial viability. The Philadelphia Ledger notes the plan and hints at uncertainty about profitability.
The fragment notes a man who lost both his fortune and his reason in a publishing venture. He attempted to publish a book titled Who's Who in Mexico but failed. The source presents this as a biographical remark from Life magazine.
A classroom cartoon shows a teacher drawing two parallel lines and asking their relation. The head of the class responds with a pun calling them twins, highlighting a playful geometry joke.
Marual Labo notes that she does substantial vocal work while acknowledging her singing is labored. The exchange highlights attention to her performance and effort.
A muffled quip from a notorious cynic recounts a scene at the Chicago Athletic Club. He recalls sitting with a young girl who asked if mirage spells marriage, prompting a wry reply about marriage and illusion.
The New York American notes that wild dogs never bark like domestic dogs. Wild canines growl snarl and bhowl instead, while the true bark arises from the domestic dog's long association with humans and his attempt to answer his master's voice.
Mr Dennis Drew a noted actor baritone told a club story about the Wells Carpentier fight lasting seventy three seconds. Two “nuts” met at the club one asked if the fight was attended. The other replied he was bored and did not stay to the end.
Sauveur Duval of Elgin Road LIslet Co Que reports a lumber woods accident in January. A tree crushed a worker named Francis Leclare injuring his hips and chest. Minard's Liniment Co. supplied three pottles free of charge to deaden pain and he returned to work.
A nostalgic reflection praises a flawless day on the Canadian Pacific Railway with every train on time on May 3 and 4. The single track, freight and passenger mix complicates dispatching yet yields satisfaction when schedules align. Mr. Miller at Windsor station beams at the blameless records.
A lighthearted quip compares a parrot to talkative visitors, recalling a recent stay by the narrator's wife's mother. The exchange riffs on history repeating itself, citing Washington as a famed liar in a playful exchange reported by Yonkers Statesman.
An Irish handwritten note quotes a frightened speaker and a promise to try someone named with a nickname, reflecting wartime bravado and social banter between two individuals.
Advert flips through Nerviline claims to rapidly relieve chest congestion sore throat and hoarseness. It suggests rubbing on the chest throat and using as gargle with warm water then states a forty year history as a trusted family remedy and offers large bottle and trial sizes at dealers.
A historical note recalls that many early Australian settlers were convicts and others failed at home. The British shipped outcasts to distant lands, shaping a defensive national memory that still colors Australian views. A French observer in Jacoub's book recalls a boastful claim about being the best race, countered by a French remark about being chosen by English judges.
A photographer guides a family in a candid studio moment as the young boy places his hand on his father while the father jokes about keeping the boy in his pocket. The scene highlights playful humor in a simple portrait session.
Brander Matthews suggests Shakespeare was not a powerful force on stage or as a stage craftsman. He argues this does not significantly hurt Shakespeare’s overall reputation as a playwright.
Rome marked its 2667th birthday on April 21 with flag raising and lights. No revival of the Feast of the Century this year, last attempted in 1900 when the Forum and Palatine echoed Horace’s Alma Sol invocation. Archaeology suggests Rome’s birth year should be moved back centuries.
A witty remark notes that tactful men honor a woman's birthday but overlook her age, highlighting social expectations around memory and aging with humor.
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