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Newspaper
Canora Advertiser
Location
Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a band and travelers with scattered quotes about nobility and humility. Names such as Robinson and mentions of a kitchen scene appear, but details are incomplete for a full event or story.
Readable fragments describe political rhetoric by an opposition leader in New Brunswick and a humorous domestic scene. The Louis Journal notes a leader's speech and a barber shop story involving a monkey, a barber, and a father telling a tale to a child.
A renowned surgeon lectured six students during rounds at a bedside case. He posed whether the case warranted a certain diagnosis, but the students misread the situation. The surgeon declared he would operate tomorrow, prompting a patient’s sharp interruption claiming, No, you won’t. Six to be continued.
A child asks his mother why he cannot play with a boy named Fudger. The line captures family tension and social boundaries reflected in a domestic scene.
Poem praising immigration to Canada from many nations. Emphasizes unity under the flag and national loyalty. States there is work for the unemployed newcomers and prosperity across East to West. Mentions Maple Leaf and Olwen Sheaf in a patriotic tone.
A child Freddie voices envy for Billy Smith's possessions and comforts while his mother laments differences. The dialogue touches on money, books, and weather, plus a desire for light reading on a train. The snippets reveal family, schooling, and curious questions about Pompeii and a volcanic eruption.
Rena, excited for a neighborhood camp meeting, has spent weeks preparing flamboyant feather decorations for her outfit. She lacks money for patent leather slippers and asks Miss Ford for help, explaining her right foot size is four but she must wear seven to avoid pain.
The anecdote credits Padszewski with witty repartee. A gentleman introduces the pianist to a champion polo player of England and remarks on two leaders of different professions. The pianist replies that the friend is a dear soul who plays polo, so he is a dear Pole who plays.
American press reports on troop increments along the Mexican border highlight coined town names. Texarkana Texico Texhoma exemplify blending scripts as Tex near Texas and Oklahoma, with Calexico Calada Uvada Kanroado and Wyata Westminster noted.
Miller's Worm Powders act thoroughly to grind stomachic and intestinal worms so they pass from the child unnoticed and without inconvenience. They are painless and effective, strengthening the infant stomach and maintaining vigorous operation, making them tonical and health giving in their effects.
New York women inmates in workhouses and correctional facilities will stop wearing bedtick dresses. Commissioner Katherine B. Davis says gowns from Paris will not be provided, promising more style and hope inmates will take greater interest in themselves and life.
A proposal seeks to raise funds next year for a memorial to Baron Robert Fitzwaller of Little Dunmow Essex. He led the so called army of God that compelled King John to grant the charter at Runnymede in 1215.
Senator Sorg argues some envy a grafter while others show aversion. The remark reflects division in public reaction as a graft accusation shapes perception among lawmakers and citizens.
A fragment shows a dialogue where Mary resists a Sunday walk while others pair up. The scene hints at social norms and public outings on a pleasant day, with mentions of conspicuous couples and a Punch magazine tone.
MARINE EVE REMEDY CO announces arrival of Eye Tonic Good in Chicago. Product touted as a new remedy line and now available through local distributors and pharmacies.
The passage questions poor residents’ cleanliness and motivation, noting their hardship and persistence. It cites Albion Fellows Bacon from The Survey, pondering why slum dwellers carry water and strive for hygiene while others doubt their efforts.
A damaged OCR fragment shows a postal clerk dialogue with unclear phrasing about a letter and payment. The readable parts reference a Post Office setting and a penitent tone, but lack concrete names or dates. The item appears as a stray note or transcription fragment rather than a complete report.
A garbled OCR passage mentions an old lady, a waiting scene, a druggist’s wife, and a character named Niven. The text presents disjointed phrases and dialogue fragments with unclear context or event. No clear names, dates, places, or outcomes emerge.
A lively group reads Tennyson's Timbuctoo and misinterpret scribbles as praise or interrogation. One reader claims a stray letter resembled a sign for Good while others insist they followed his lead, prompting shock and mutual confusion.
In Mobile court a boy is brought for chicken theft repeatedly. The judge chides the parent for failing to teach him right conduct as the father laments the recurring cases. The exchange features a harsh dialect line reflecting the era and locale.
Advert shows Put nam's Corn Extractor promising a safe painless cure for corns in one night with a money back guarantee. It emphasizes ease and certainty and targets worried buyers seeking fast relief.
An agony column plea appeals to a wealthy reader to fund a long sought project claiming it will save $500,000,000 annually and yield millions for the proposer. The 40 year old, unmarried advertiser presents as an experienced business man seeking about £125,000 for working capital in return for a share of profits.
Two men debate a dramatic reminiscence of a climber named Jimkins who reportedly reached Mont Blanc with a novice and no guide. They recount events eight months later including a successful ascent, aiding a fainting guide, surviving a snowstorm, reviving two strangers, and guiding a party to the base where anxious relatives waited.
The article notes a reduced pool of maids of honor from twelve in Queen Victoria’s reign to four today. It highlights past duties such as helping dress the poor and mentions the queen’s habit of collecting old clothes for charity, with current involvement left to the maids’ own discretion.
A Radium Institute modeled on the London project will open in Ossining New York. Researchers Dr Amos O Squire and Dr Norman Barnesby will conduct radium based cancer and arteriosclerosis experiments at Dr Squire s Sanitarium Ossining, with $30000 financed to start the research.
A reporter asks for Mr Spudde, nicknamed the potato magnate. He declines the term, asks to be called Potato ARS Wook, highlighting a humorous clash over a quirky nickname and identity.
A playful display featuring a compact electric battery powered locomotive and a train of cars moving along a tiny track laid on the banquet table. The mechanism automatically stops before each car, adding a novel touch to the event with cigars coffee and cordials served nearby.
Fragmentary line notes that those by windows receive portions or favors. The text suggests a discussion of seating along with implied distributions, but lacks clear names, dates, or a full event context.
The centenarian Fernault, born June 1214, recalls witnessing major French eras from Napoleon’s defeat and Elba to Louis XVIII, the 100 days, the coup of 1851, and the republics led by Thiers, MacMahon, Grevy, Carnot, and Faure, ending with Poincare. The article also promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil for toothache, claiming immediate relief.
A reflection on poverty praising the poor's heroism and generosity amid desperation. It notes families sharing rooms, sheltering strangers, and aiding those dying from tuberculosis, contrasted with affluent audiences. The writer laments wealth while honoring vulnerable resilience.
Certificate praises Minard's Liniment as best on the market and excellent for horse flesh. Signed by W. S. Pineo of Woodlans Middleton Nova Scotia.
A Boston Transcript item notes a homey fortyish woman in last year’s dress lost a purse containing $35 on Boylston street Saturday. A reader is urged to report to recover the property, with no response yet.
Mr Growcher recalls a typical outing with a merry party that had lunch, a photo session, and a train ride home. Nellie jokes about a silver spoon and a large fortune, sharing a light moment from the day.
Sir Thomas P. Wittaker, MP, says if alcohol use in Great Britain had continued at wartime levels the national drink bill would have been 430 million dollars higher than recorded.
Miss Kette Sulzer daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Sulser of this city announces her engagement to Conrad Reinweiz of Denver Colorado. The couple will wed after July sixth and reside at Boulder Colorado.
The CPR department of natural resources manages vast western assets worth over 250 million dollars. It funds settler farms, runs ready made farm schemes, aids mixed farming, and operates demonstration farms, townsites, irrigation, forestry, nurseries, mills, and coal mines across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
Mrs. Carter, long afflicted with rheumatism, lights up with excitement at the prospect of a new remedy. Her sister promises to share details of a cure said to have been tried with great success during the next visit, fueling hopeful chatter in the home.
Fragmentary exchange shows juror or witness discussing scruples and savings as a figure named James is asked about funds. The garbled text hints at a dispute over serving or paying, with mentions of shillings and a request to save money for someone.
A fragmented line reads as a garbled quote about telling someone everything and mentions Orting and London. The legible parts hint at a misquoted remark or transcription error in a scanned text.
Francis Ouimet argues that precision beats brute power in competition. He notes true success requires a smooth swing and proper timing, not forcing extra distance during events.
A reflective piece describes a cautious train journey with slow, hesitant movements and a station bell signaling eight minutes of waiting. It then cites Grant Showerman’s gas consumption per person in Atlantic London and global gas use, followed by India’s tiger campaign increasing wild pig damage and higher land tax considerations for farmers.
A cryptic courtroom exchange questions influence and refinement as a judge references fines. The dialogue hints at auto related terms and a persona focused on control and judgment.
A Washington Star quote shows Mr. Meekton admitting he spends hours crafting impressions to reveal to Henrietta. The exchange highlights the idea that a man should not keep secrets from his wife, framing secrets as a social prompt.
An East Side notion dealer is bankrupt in Kansas City and the principal creditors’ attorney reviews accounts. In a safe he discovers a partnership agreement stating if the venture fails profits must be split equally, a clause highlighting the risk of joint ventures.
Fragmentary dialogue mentions Mrs Wabash and Mrs Dewborn with unclear context about drifts or carves and a Yonkers States man. The readable text lacks concrete actions or identifiable events to confirm a clear news item.
The garbled muse speaks of long travel against a gale and a wry remark about missing a dentist. The fragment hints at hardship and irony in travel and dental absence.
A scene on a pier shows a woman standing on a chair to watch racing. Behind her a pair of Frenchmen respond with a witty retort about obstructing the view. The exchange ends with a playful rebuke and a light tone.
Quotations from a Philadelphia Ledger snippet show a boy and a man debating whether to fish or attend school, with a rustic exchange about wrestling with no conscience.
A fragment from a 19th century item shows a question about whether a certain dog is pedigreed, with unclear dialogue mentioning Parson Hedge and Priater’s Pia. The text reads as a clipped note or social item with uncertain names and places.
A testimonial from Mrs James Hoyle of Dartmouth Nova Scotia credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring health after years of indigestion and dizziness. The pills are sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 50 cents a box or six boxes for 2 50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
The piece compares climbers and aviators handling extreme heights. It notes balloons reaching above 29,000 feet with James Glaisher's ascent in 1862 ending in collapse. Scientists debate exact altitudes but agree the record pushed human endurance and equipment limits.
A sentimental woman accuses her spouse of shifting regard after marriage. The tactless husband retorts that changing fashions alter appearances, implying they cannot remain deeply acquainted. The dialogue reflects marital strain and social vanity.
A telephone lineman was discovered motionless across a cross arm with limbs dangling. Passersby feared electrocution, but rescuers learned he had simply dozed under the sun. His belt kept him from falling while he slept atop the pole.
The Legion of Honor was first awarded in 1802 to military and civil officials who excelled under Napoleon. Founded on May 19 1802, it endured through the Bourbons and later rulers, including Charles X Louis Philippe Napoleon III and both republics, with many Crusish and other foreigners receiving its decorations.
A man reports relief from headaches insomnia and digestive issues after quitting coffee and switching to Postum a cereal beverage. He claims twenty years of misery ended within 14 months and notes improved weight and immunity while tea is deemed equally harmful.
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