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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
6
A cured worm remedy is advertised at five dollars sent by registered post. Remittance should be by post office order to O. P. Alvsr at 601 Sherbourne Street, Toronto.
Fetherstonhaugh and Company maintains its head office on King Street East in Toronto Canada marking the firm’s central base of operations.
A Boston merchant recalls an old Massachusetts grocer famed for wit and deception. He describes a line of barrels labeled with A and Z containing identical apples, explaining customers prefer a top opening and bottom slime. The tale highlights a crafty sales tactic and local color from the era.
A Philadelphia Ledger quips about Mrs Gadabout and her husband being tied to her apron strings, joking that she has worn none since marriage. The exchange reflects light humor on domestic roles.
Second Ditte-Yus, but I thought as 'ow you 'ad stopped smokin. First Ditte-Wal, I'm a pin' of it gradua] Ie-if don't smoke ne own bacey no more.
A manager informs Mr Perkins that he will not be discharged but must tender his resignation. The employee notes the act remains difficult and reflects on being laid off.
An advertisement touts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as suitable for children. It claims the remedy eases constipation kidney issues and indigestion from certain foods and emphasizes vegetables as safe and effective with no stomach upset.
Martin W. Littleton spoke at the Garden City Golf Club about cross examination. Councilman Dash, prosecutor in an election fraud case, challenged voter Washington White with a question about fixed income. White confirmed recurring sums and payments tied to election days, highlighting alleged coercive pressure.
A speaker at a church conference denounces universities and education claiming no corruption from college contact. The bishop interrupts and asks if Mr X is thankful for his ignorance. The reply affirms the sentiment in a measured, musical tone.
A famed engineer, famed for genius yet tainted by vanity, sued for a $25,000 fee from a large corporation. On cross-examination he claimed his charge rested on being the greatest engineer in the world. He admitted feeling foolish yet said he was under oath.
Obituary style note on George A. Hearn of New York praising his kindness to employees and his skepticism toward scientific management He recounts a dinner quip comparing lofty promises to a bricklayer’s daily effort with a bod-carrier tale.
The passage identifies Hoppinger Hinkle as the great grandfather of the speaker and notes Kalovsky painted him. It mentions he was among patriots who dumped a boatload of storage eggs into the harbor. The quote appears in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The article notes an Italian chemist's claim that explosives could be detonated remotely using ultraviolet rays. It explains how eyes detect only a portion of the light spectrum and discusses the ether theory of light with undulating waves ranging from violet to red and beyond.
A polite child, while dining, asks about a ball she finds. Her aunt explains it is made of mackerel felt, and the girl imagines it might be mermaid related in Philadelphia.
A fragmented verse lists whimsical travel directions such as Brewers to Malta and Smokers to Havana, pairing groups with improbable destinations including the Scilly rocks and the Isle of Man, creating a jumble of comical misplacements.
A humorous 19th or early 20th century caption captures a chatter between a Lady Smythe and an Admiral. The speaker jokes about fetching his wife by motor car, reflecting light social banter and era voice.
Touchnut worries about Gladys and 17 year old Binks in a domestic scene. The wife scolds him and plans to intervene as Gladys is summoned at eight for bed. Harold dismisses with an orange and leaves. The piece ends with a crash of an event from the spring episode.
A concert tour member died abruptly. The telegram to the deceased’s parents asked for disposition, and the reply stated the death was a roving one, expressively noting they are broken hearted.
The article links stomach function to blood quality and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a safe blood builder for indigestion. It includes a testimonial from Alfred Austin of Virna Ontario noting improved appetite sleep and strength after six boxes. Pills are sold locally or by mail from Brockville Ontario.
A fashionably dressed young woman pushes into a crowded trolley in Philadelphia and targets a gray-haired gentleman. She kicks his toes and bumps his knees while lamenting crowded cars. He sighs and offers no seat, saying he saves it for a lady.
Alfred Rochav proprietor of Roxton Pond Hotel and Livery Stables endorses Minard's Liniment as the best medicine for family and stable use after years of experience.
Dr. A B Olsen urges early sanitation to prevent fly infestations. Flies carry germs from barns and garbage into homes, contaminating food and spreading disease, making prevention crucial before the season worsens.
A reader complains that the editor rejects a piece because it is written on both sides of the page. The contributor argues for printing on both sides and requests guidance.
A club raid ends in total destruction with flames and smoke engulfing the facility. Eyewitnesses report patrons evacuated safely as firefighters battle hopping winds and hot spots amid the rubble. An official investigation into the blaze is expected to determine the cause.
A terse chat describes a fearful draught from an open window behind the speaker. Teeth chatter as the other person urges them to take their time, ending with the clipped remark Semeieane.
An old ad copy touts Nerviline as a safe external remedy for colds and flu symptoms in children. It prescribes rubbing on the chest and throat, then covering with a flannel bandage, claiming fast relief within half an hour and warding off illness. The ad also markets Nerviline for earache toothache neuralgia and rheumatic pains with 50c and 25c sizes available from dealers.
The Detroit Free Press quotes two men discussing suspicions about Jane, insisting she would not behave improperly while noting Agnes holds a "ceese" of clubs. They question Jane’s character and hint at past college experiences as possible context for wrongdoing.
In a Buffalo Express excerpt, a sibling exchange includes a sister throwing cider at another, provoking a reaction about pain and propriety as a mother intervenes in the tense moment.
The pills use dandelion and mandrake to cleanse the stomach and intestines and restore digestive organs to healthy action. A trial is urged to prove their remedy for indigestion is the best available today and to convince the ailing.
Miss Manchester declares intent to marry Mr. Gaysport to reform him despite his unruly reputation. Miss Pickles questions whether he deserves reform or a marriage proposal.
A grim quip questions Brown's wealth noting his financial weakness yet highlighting his large workforce. The remark asks who benefits as he provides jobs while critics label him as merely employing others' bill collectors.
A shopper asks about a package’s contents and learns it holds drawing material. A second remark clarifies it actually contains forceps used by a dentist, prompting surprise at the mix up and the claim that the items are for a friend’s aid.
Detroit Free Press quotes a speaker reflecting on past follies and a surprising restraint about decorating a bedroom, revealing a humorous personal insight and modest self awareness.
Caller asks to see Mr Maguire. Mrs Maguire states he is in for three months. Source tone reflects a brief society or gossip item from Tit-Bits. The exchange highlights a quiet domestic detail without further context or action.
Hudson Marchbank of King's County New Brunswick reports five year kidney disease relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He describes back pain headaches loss of appetite bitter taste night sweats and odor from perspiration. After two boxes his back is cured and kidneys improved.
A brief note reports workers going on strike amid union pressure and a demand for higher pay. Leadership disputes whether the action will affect operations and negotiations continue.
Fragmentary note shows a marriage plan to wed Rebecca to young Oofenstein tomorrow. The speaker claims responsibility for the trouble and refers to paying a debt or favor.
A London Family Herald tale describes a missionary who challenges a roving juggler in India. The juggler asks for a rupee and tests the missionary with a coin hidden in his palm. When the missionary opens his hand a small snake leaps out the juggler ensnares the creature and produces the missionary's rupee from his bag.
F P A notes Nathaniel Ward’s 1645 critique in The Simple Cobbler of Crafty Fellows on women’s fashion, describing exotic garbs as ruinous to native beauty and comparing hairstyles to dried creatures and pastries. He argues contemporary dress is dreadful.
A French buyer, M. Balbo, sued a seller after paying 100 dollars for an empire desk described as ancient. The defense outlined three labeling options for furniture Empire style modern imitations, empire furniture questionable origin, and empire epoque authenticity guarantee.
Kengo Mori, financial commissioner and attache for the imperial Japanese government, spoke before the Japan society in London about historic borrowing norms in Japan. He noted that earlier genitieven avoided money dealings, with borrowers and lenders existing even among Samurai, and that written agreements, when used, reflected the era, sometimes phrased to mock nonpayment.
Natives of certain Oceania islands use a novel fishing method. About 200 villagers gather on the beach and enter the water with cocoa palm branches held vertically to form a living half circle. The signaling leader drives a moving net toward shore trapping fish within the palm wall. Some fish are cast ashore while others are killed with sticks.
In a brief Chicago Tribune exchange Agatha questions a hat costing 27.50 dollars while Geoffrey replies that hat size does not measure the bill. The quip highlights frugality and wit in domestic banter.
A playful note on a young Japanese speaker translating Out of sight, out of mind into a Japanese form that, when retranslated, yields The invisible is insane. The remark blends language wish with cultural nuance and humor.
The Florida Times Union notes a playful distinction between Nero and zero with a light bedtime twist. It contrasts a hot time for Nero and a cold time for zero as a humorous farewell.
A gentleman asks a girl what a smile is and she answers that it is the whisper of fangs. The exchange features a curious child and a wary description of a smile as something menacing. The phrasing reflects a playful yet eerie tone.
The Conservatives of the Eastern Townships decided to erect a monument in Cookshire to remember John Henry Pope late Minister of Agriculture and Railways. A Sherbrooke meeting recently endorsed the plan after initial talks to place the monument in his home town.
A man asks a physician for advice and is told he has nerves. The fee is five dollars and the prescription two. The man only has five dollars and asks to deduct two for the prescription. The physician then says the nerve is fine but the man has an enlarged gall with no remedy.
A brief quip from the Detroit Free Press notes that Miss Smith’s tango evokes a constellation of stars in jest, prompting playful chatter about her being a great dipper. The column captures lighthearted humor from a social scene.
A man recounts years of suffering ending with complete relief after using Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy. The inhaled treatment is described as a sure aid for those afflicted, available from his wholesale supplier via dealers.
A village improvement group discusses plans for town hall improvements while joking about raising a fund to fit the town's oldest residents with false teeth. The exchange hints at civic efforts and local humor.
In a courtroom report a complainant testifies that a blow left him seeing stars and that he recognized the prisoner's features by starlight. The judge questions the reliability of such identification under pitch dark conditions.
A boy pleads with a doctor to attend their father immediately. The doctor asks what is wrong and the boy replies that the father cannot stop laughing. The boy adds that the mother has caught her tongue in the eye eaten.
A long ago encounter features Receiver Tom O'Connor while a conductor on the Thirty-eurth street Crosstown line answering a refined old lady who asked if he stops at the Waldorf Astoria. He retorts that he cannot stop there on $2.70 a day.
The judge probes a strained voice noting Mise Prul-Her and Mise Pru-Was as possible speakers. The dialogue centers on whether one woman spoke through a veil during testimony.
The Yonker Statesman notes Miss Sue Brette on stage in a gray dress, praising her awareness of lines and stage presence. Her frequent wardrobe changes draw attention and underline her performance.
In Yonkers Statesman style, a lawyer urges his hesitant client to win the case, admitting there will be some lying. The client agrees to leave everything to the counselor.
A Washington Star fragment shows a poetic girl noting sunbeams on waves while a severe woman warns against assumptions. The exchange questions interpretation of motion and dance with a dash of humor.
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