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Newspaper
Canora Advertiser
Location
Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 13, 1914
Page
6
A fragmentary reminiscence notes William Grant at twenty seven, a promising writer, while his father a retired naval surgeon authored Shirny Hall Asiyum, a semi metaphysical work. Edith A Brown recalls how the elder Grant praised little, yet spurred his son to action, citing the successful early pieces.
The report states Chile has 187 148 466 acres with 23 323 888 acres suitable for cultivation. Of these, 3 048 479 acres were seeded, 1 391 865 in pastures, and 782 469 in real hay mostly alfalfa. About 20 percent of uncultivated land is suitable for grazing, largely seasonal.
The piece traces drama origins to Greves after Darius and Xerxes, naming Athens as birthplace and Aeschylus and Aristophanes as authors. It notes the eclipse of Greek Roman civilization, the medieval revival via ecclesiastical morality plays, and the slow evolution into modern drama.
A Fargo politician labels a type of cucumber Insurgent, sparking a party dispute during the North Dakota state fair. The remark, quoted by a visitor and attributed to a judge, highlights partisan disagreement over agricultural display.
The article describes an Ulm electrical device with a projector and wireless ray to locate metallic bodies and trigger explosive charges. It notes experiments near Florence and mentions nations like Japan showing interest, aiming to test the weapon on war materiel and its military value. An anecdote about a railway station kiss follows.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a car accident with unclear dialogue about injuries and a wheel being damaged. The garbled text suggests someone was struck by a collision and mentions a wheel and spokes in vague terms.
The piece notes a penchant for love themed drama yet argues plays need a hero. It cites an ancient Pompeian scribble claiming a man who has never loved a woman is not a gentleman, illustrating the tension between romance and character in theater.
In a London Punch style quip a mistress asks the maid Bessie for small change. The maid replies two coppers are available, noting both are her cousins. The humor hinges on social irony and domestic dispatch.
A New York Post item recalls officers bragging about Damascus steel blades that would bend without breaking. In camp a bet led to bending a sword until the blade snapped, forcing welded repairs that remain evident in the weapon.
The exchange hints at a mining company with a possible $100,000 stake and references a distant unsettled country. cited as a whispered value in conversation, linking wealth to distant ventures.
The fragment lists various approximations of names and places such as Encotish, Giflcolt, Sazlish, Parga barson, Fabrson, Wool eet Wreafordslei, Rensley, and Rartisbury Rasytary, with unclear context and scattered references to Pearson's. The text reads as phonetic renderings rather than a coherent report.
In Polane, female students must wear simple dress and are forbidden from jewelry or corsets until they graduate. The rule targets modest attire and is enforced by school officials.
The article traces the Moscow to Warsaw route along Napoleon’s 1812 retreat path, noting early lines opened in 1838 and substantial growth since 1851. It details Russia’s rail expansion to 47 400 miles by 1910, standard gauge of five feet, and describes locomotives with high funnels large lamps and full wraparound footplates.
A Mis sionary Record account from a Scottish town shares classroom moments in a Sunday school. Young listeners answer Bible questions with unexpected practicality including Naaman drying himself after Jordan washing and a Shunammite child’s return prompting a banner for the boy’s head as a gift.
A brief 19th century dialogue finds two workers debating generational wisdom. The first proclaims modern wit surpasses the fathers, who surpassed their sires. The second jokes about the grandfather’s rule, highlighting language and wit through wry irony.
In a rehearsal, a manager notes a difficult part where the character seldom speaks but remains on stage most of the time. The actor, claiming twenty years of experience, asserts he can perform without words, though humorously admitting he has never spoken on screen or stage.
An old Scot and a young golf enthusiast share a long day on the links with close contests. On leaving, the elder smiles at the day’s pleasure. The youth muses about postponing his wedding to return the next morning.
An applicant for a teaching post in a Louisville colored school faced an oral exam. He misdefines jeopardized, then delivers a comical misstep about a jeopard act. The piece includes humorous snippets about a German political speech and a child’s mischief at Grandmother Borden’s home.
An auctioneer sells a horse after a noisy bid near a crowd. A citizen who paid for the animal became involved in a dispute over the sale and its handling. Witnesses report confusion during the auction and a claim of an unfair process.
Readable parts describe a murky discussion about finding someone to pluck and a nighttime transcription effort. Mentions Maud and Unet with unclear roles, plus a reference to a Uao Oh event and potential success.
A testimonial reports a five year breakdown with locomotor ataxia heart trouble and nervous spells. After using Dr Chase's Nerve Food the patient can walk eat sleep well and no longer needs heart medicine. The ad lists price 50c per box six for 2.50 and distributor Edmanson Bates Co Limited Toronto.
The twelve and a half mile Simpson tunnel requires high energy for electric trains. It measures fifteen by eighteen feet with a 250 square foot area and a fan powered air flow of 3 530 cubic feet per second. Two blast fans at Brigue end and two exhaust fans at Isele Trains create a substantial air current. Trains moving with the current struggle to exceed thirty five miles per hour because air braking increases resistance, especially at higher speeds or against the current.
James Ca oi, Emerson's biographer, recalls memory tricks in old age. He quotes Emerson in Boston asking for directions to dine with a friend whose name he cannot recall. The tale culminates in a scene at Longfellow's funeral where Emerson cannot remember the friend's name.
The report notes Miller's Worm Powders injure healthy children with worm ailments. High child mortality is linked to worms as they sap strength and endanger survival. The preparation shows promise for health and relief from worm-related weakness.
A fragment from Crayon Papers mentions an evening at Appley House hosted by the Duke of Wellington for William IV. The duke displayed Napoleon portraits and a Canova statue of the emperor at the base of the grand staircase. Ladies draped shawls over the statue as they ascended.
Dr Ralph Dunstan argues that even a short form like the Anglican single chant allows up to 60 million melodic possibilities when counting only basic notes. He suggests longer forms would yield enormous possibilities, challenging the belief that creativity is exhausted.
A home recipe notes that best piecrusts come from chilling dough the day before. It warns that rushing the process can yield a soggy crust and urges patience for flakier results.
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A nostalgic reflection on hunting culture, the thrill of pursuit, and the mythic beauty of the outdoors. It follows a hunter’s fever, gear, and companionship, ending with a bear and dogs chase illustrated through vivid, old-time prose.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls London's first bridge across the Thames begun in 1176 after a wooden precursor. King John sourced a skilled French mason from France to fund and build the new bridge with arches that blocked boats and toppled houses below. A stray line hints at a son asking for poems, prompting a father's quiet, tearful reaction as he reads the verses.
The article recounts Maurice Maeterlinck and owner Herr Krall testing a horse to spell names and solve square roots. Maeterlinck admits no math skill yet suggests some animals possess a subconscious gift akin to a second sense. He cites Poincare’s limits and urges recognition of this hidden world in nature and language.
A short pathogenless ad claims dust causes asthma and that Dr J D Kelloge's Asthma Remedy restores normal breathing and life. It asserts rapid relief of restricted passages and cites hundreds of testimonials annually as proof of effectiveness.
In a witty exchange from the New York Times, Mrs Browon asserts history repeats itself, while Mrs Blist counters that neighbors repeat most of her history, highlighting social reminiscence and shared experience.
In a curiosity of fashion the ostrich feather fan faces rivals from uncommon sources. Bus tard-tail provides a graceful alternative while owl and hawk feathers appear in tortoiseshell mounts. Golden eagle and albatross feathers are noted as additional fans.
A Popular Mechanics note describes using hot Henedy Cayenne pepper as a relable preventive for seasickness. A buttered bread slice sprinkled with pepper is folded to be eaten without burning mouth or throat.
A discussion outlines a complex farm company plan with stockholders and officers facing restructuring. It notes priorities for tribute to heirs, possible board actions, and concerns about funding, governance, and future bylaw enforcement.
A patient recounts asking the Saree wine druggist for advice and being told to see the dentist in Londo. The exchange ends with the dentist offering an opinion on the prior guidance.
A Midlands car maker toys with naming a new model after flowers. He suggests Crimson Rambler for a red car, then a friend, just back from the car, quips it should be the Virginia Creeper.
A brief exchange shows the town clerk charging one dollar for a marriage license while a caller offers fifty cents. The Philadelphia Bulletin notes a talking merchant asking for an older boy applicant who had visited a week earlier, indicating the same boy returned.
In a clipped exchange Sydney Buile notes he has known the bride for forty years while the groom Fogarty denies the claim, saying she is younger and mocks the notion of long acquaintance. The humorous bickering marks a playful wedding toast scene.
A quoted exchange shows a woman recalling a claim she once inspired sunshine, and a man replying that her candid habit of constant critique spoiled the mood. The Chicago Record-Herald fragment reflects witty banter between two speakers.
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