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Newspaper
Chilliwack Free Press
Location
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 1911
Page
3
A collage of stray remarks and quick quips appears from Washington Herald chatter. Dull letters, a breach of promise jury tale, dog antics and fashion notes mingle with medical ads and theater gossip.
An Annapolis notice reports W H Pierce aged over years suffering kidney and bladder trouble for fifteen years found relief after using Gin Pills. He claims to urinate less at night and regain sleep and invites readers to request a free sample box with a money back guarantee.
Capable women sought for agent roles in Toronto and Ottawa. Teacher or nurse preferred. Viavi Co and Confederation Life Building ad. No outlay required. They are money makers. Apply BR. C. 1. Co. Ltd. 228 Albert St Ottawa.
A report of unusual animal bonds describes a cat and a fox-terrier exchanging litters, a Montreal householder drowning puppies leaving a cat to nurse them, and a Halifax cat fostering seven chicks and guiding them like a mother hen, with other mixed-animal care cases noted.
A Collingwood bank junior is pranked by seasoned clerks who send him to a merchant to collect two dollars. He returns with two American silver dollars and later Canadian bills, believing he outwitted the store. He carries home a bag of merchandise and tales of his "score" from the cartwheels prank.
A humorous anecdote shows Sir John Macdonald gently advising a journalist after an incoherent speech. He warns the reporter not to attempt coverage unless sober, then reveals the true events, prompting the reporter to thank him for the lesson.
A tale from Wet Australia details a peculiar rat trapping method using a large oyster left on a cabin door at night. The oyster opens at a breeze, attracting rats with meat, then closes and traps the rodent, sparing nothing but an odd dialogue about secrets and hard work.
An discussion on Western harvest labor suggests inviting rural relatives and friends to come help with crops. It argues for personal letters and word of mouth to bring workers, complemented by immigration office efforts, stressing practical, affordable support and regional cooperation.
A claim that doft corns are difficult to eradicate is paired with the promise that Stolloway's Corn Cure will draw them out. The ad ends with a moral note that a good name is better than riches and urges better care of reputations.
A western city hosts revival services with posted notices. A quirky clipping includes a baritone soloist announcing a song and a mock ad for fly pads. The page also contains humorous lines about a bald Albert and a critique of utilitarian philosophy.
AARP columnist laments winter’s indoor routine dulling energy and mood. Readers share small coping tactics and quick workouts to counteract fatigue and restlessness as days stay short.
Spring brings weakness for many as indoor winter drains energy. Dr Chase's Nerve Food is advertised as restoring vitality by enriching blood and nerve force, with claims of increased strength and mood. The Bates & Co. Limited distributes in Toronto, price 600 a box or 6 for $2.60.
Mrs Ma cabe of Gleichen Altu narrates a long trial of two doctors with no benefit before using Dr Williams Pink Pills for partial paralysis. After three boxes she improved, continued taking seven or eight boxes, and was fully cured enabling her to work again. Pills sold 60 cents a box or six for $2.50 by The Dr Williams Medicine Co.
A mixed fragment shows Beaver Manufacturing Co. Ltd promoting a forage substitute from Galt Ontario as a cheaper pasture conditioner, with testimonials and other advisory notes on spring diet changes and a dysentery remedy. The text references Kelloges Dysentery Cordial, Minard’s Liniment, and a stove maintenance tip about carbon deposits on gas mantles.
Alfred Austin the laureate publishes Memoirs of Men and Events detailing his career as a journalist and literary figure. The book includes political color, sketches of Lord Wolseley, Chamberlain, and Randolph Churchill with behind the scenes anecdotes from club life and reconciliation with Lord Randolph years later.
Described as a longtime MP and holder of the baronetcy, Sir John Kennaway is noted for his role as president of the Church Missionary Society and his Devon seat at Escot Ottery St Mary. The tale from Thackeray era Escot Park echoes a fishing quip about waters belonging to others.
A London note extols cost efficiency, claiming a shilling buys a grocery ticket for various articles in certain districts. It recalls a Queen's kindness anecdote about a tilted hat and a lighthearted remark about large hats. A stray poem fragment titled Love Song appears from a padded cell, ending abruptly amid garbled lines.
English writers note couples seek novel transport to church for weddings. Devonshire bridesmaids rode a fire engine, a circus groom drove his own bride on a 40 horses team, and a Brighton bridal party used 40 artillery horses plus uniforms. A Midland tram car carried bride and guests in full dress.
The Manchester conference on The School and the Home heard Bishop Welldon recall a peered father mishap when his son began dealings with a betting agent. The address linked home example to child study and Shakespearean genius as God kept. Sir James P. Gibson highlighted the knight of the road tradition among MPs.
The piece reflects on eccentric dress in theater history. It notes Lord Beaconsfield and Theophile Gautier as early fashion risk takers and recalls Gautier in a crimson waistcoat worn during the first performance of Victor Hugo's Her Nonni.
An editor and reporter discuss a line about cold air that seems to crack. The reporter suggests windbreaks could make the air feel like it cracks, hinting at practical methods to dramatize temperature in reporting.
An excerpted scene recalls a king testing a young prince’s wit in India. The boy struggles with a medal, a father’s pride, and a stern lesson as the royal audience disperses and the monarch smiles at the lesson’s missteps.
Fragmentary text discusses a controversial figure named Seger and a supposed cult. It mentions auras of femininity among young ladies, claims of attachments, and a derisive portrait of a “villain of the deepest dye.” The tone remains speculative and lurid with unclear context.
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