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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1900
Page
3
A courtroom excerpt shows a lawyer questioning a juror about the meaning of preponderance of evidence. The juror asserts simple understanding and refuses to elaborate, while the judge presses for a definition and the term’s meaning. The exchange highlights juror interpretation and legal concepts in a courtroom setting.
Cured of bronchitis facial neuralgia and rheumatism are claimed by users in Bay of Islands Springhill and Albert Co NB. A fragmented fiction excerpt and ads tout Bickle's Syrup and Marmelee's Vegetable Pills. The piece includes a legal affidavit for Hall's Catarrh Cure and humorous dialogue between characters, reflecting a mix of medical claims and literary quotes. The final items discuss public notices and vintage humor about politics and culture.
A store on a busy street posts a sign claiming money refunded or you can exchange for anything in the store. A clever shopper exploits the wording to obtain a luxurious toilet set by exchanging for items beyond suspenders, prompting the proprietor to remove the signs as merchants learn the dangers of language.
A New York jeweler notes that many men cherish jewels as private indulgence while avoiding display. He recalls Henry Ward Beecher carrying unset stones for fascination, and a physician who jingles gems in his carriage. He contrasts with women who prefer to wear and show jewels openly.
A garbled historical reminiscence recounts cow lore and milk myths from an uncle’s farm, noting Trieste the stubborn cow and Hyangellet who favors lively tunes. It shifts to a 19th century auction notice and a social quip about marriage markets and debutante expectations, ending with a Cassier’s blurb on iron and stable prices. The piece blends antiquated anecdotes and miscellany from various periodicals.
The excerpt from the Indianapolis Press quotes a corned philosopher who remarks that men who vow to fight to the end often dodge the final bell. A banter between speakers addresses a clock, a watch, and aging wit, with playful mispronunciations and comic timing.
A Boston express traveling toward Waterville derailed after the front wheel assembly failed, sparking fears of a major crash. Workers quickly replaced the damaged wheel, traced the missing piece to a track segment near the Kennebec, and ensured the service could proceed with a reduced risk of catastrophe.
The article compares naval officer pay between Germany and Britain, noting German admiral £1580 annual income including housing and allowances versus British admiral £5400 to £3007. It also details German lieutenant and captain salaries, training paths, language study, and higher British officer expenditures, concluding British officers enjoy better pecuniary standing.
A discussion argues that well bred wood blood mules display notable quality and value. They often outshine Conestoga crossbacks in endurance and sale appeal, combining vigor, thrift in feeding, and alertness. The piece notes buyers prefer mules with refined lineage for performance and price.
The article explains how Spanish children bear combined surnames from both parents and how the paternal name usually carries more weight when doubled. It notes that in Spain the senior junior distinction does not apply and gives examples like Pedro Ding y Castillo and Pedro Dita y Blanes. It also includes a business dialogue remark about a plan continuing to pay dividends.
Tellinio voices a curious thought about onions while Uncle Allen Sparks reflects that eating them leads to sharing more secrets with others. The exchange hints at humor and social wit in a compact remark.
Mrs Bickers caught her husband lying on a sofa cushion, sparking a fresh quarrel between Mr and Mrs Bickers. The incident is reported in Harper's Bazar, implying domestic strain over presumed infidelity.
A Philadelphia Press commentary quotes two men debating the misuse of religion as a disguise for vice. They condemn the man who cloaks bad deeds in faith, noting such poseurs are flimsy and risky. The piece reflects on moral judgment across places and eras.
Fragmented lines speak of death and enduring love, invoking faith and hope across halls and shattered powers. The speaker vows unity beyond death, with healing bonds and a single enduring hope through a divine good. The piece connects to Dean Stanley and London spectator imagery.
A Star reporter notes Lincoln suffered a well defined smallpox attack while president. He was confined to his room for weeks and signed papers from a closed door. The illness sparked public curiosity and mixed newspaper reports, with some denying illness while others warned of virulence. Lincoln recovered enough to resume hosting friends within a week.
A railroad orders section foremen to report for eye exams. After the tests, a messenger delivers a glass eye in a neatly wrapped package and a hurried note from Mike Donohue describing eye trouble and asking for an eye to replace a blind one. The tale blends workplace procedure with a quirky, garbled postscript.
The late Sir Frank Lockwood defended a woman accused of swindling and delivered an eloquent peroration praising his injured client as an angel of light. After his speech Sir Frank received a whispered remark from the client about money well spent and expressed forgiveness. Sir Edward Clarke then prepared to speak.
An early century note contrasts English unfamiliarity with cream ice while Naples and Sicily are cited for artistic mold creations of peaches and apples. The piece quotes Uncle Allen Sparks on timely action and quotes Longfellow about active charity and service.
An article traces the development of artificial limbs from ancient times to modern prosthetics. It notes material choices leather aluminium wood and bronze, speaks of prostheticians, and cites Herodotus and Pliny. It discusses life expectancy of amputees and the social cost for workers who rely on artificial limbs.
An elderly gentleman hurries to catch a train as a friend jokes about his pace. Mr Green replies he is racing for a train, not a race. The Philadelphia Times item captures a humorous scene of haste and timing.
A Washington Star snippet captures a young woman remarking that Te is not as bright as he thinks. Miss Cayenne agrees, calling the lack of brilliance a fortunate circumstance and joking about wearing a piece of wicked glass to look at him.
A Chicago Record item notes a curia dealer promising to obtain Dadian arrow henda for a customer. The brief exchange shows confirmation that the dealer can procure the items with the seller Tiny expected to deliver.
A trader in a disputed debt tolls through weeks of court visits while a poor man pleads for mercy. The trader grants a remission after the man’s poverty prompts continued delays, prompting questions about contempt of court and the magistrate’s handling of the case. The consul notes the trader’s act and the court’s ruling.
In London a man hawks photographs titled portraits of British fighting conornis. A passerby offers a bulging purse to buy the lot, while a Chicago man involved in a police scene makes a quip about fines and favor. A later visitor returns seeking five cents.
A quirky travel anecdote recalls Minard's Liniment aiding burns while recounting a rapid Paris visit. Mr Cumrox notes Mrs GC and the girls wished to go, and the party visited many sites in a week, joking about learning to pronounce the names.
A crack about wit and graduation essays frames a brief, satirical glance in 19th century newspaper humor. The Indianapolis Journal and Chicago News quotes poke gentle fun at readers with playful wordplay on dosage and doubt.
Scrambled ad fragment mentions Minard's Liniment available widely in Win Vaention area. Includes garbled quotes about convention attendance and attire, with stray phrases hinting at front page visuals and safety exhortations. The readable text offers no clear event or dates, but signals a generic product notice amid disordered OCR.
The article discusses the income potential of a sleeping car from New York to Chicago, estimating daily revenue around 300 dollars plus berth receipts, totaling about 125 dollars daily for full service. Deduct wages, wear, depreciation, cleaning, and refitting to yield roughly 60,000 dollars yearly. References to a Practical Mind and Mother Graves Worm Exterminator appear as side notes or ad-like snippets.
An old patient hesitates to seek medical help yet seeks relief via Partueles's Vegetable Pills. The pills are claimed to cure indigestion and disorders of the digestive organs, offering guidance through wisdom for self care.
A weary patient challenges a physician over failed cures and costs. The doctor proposes a single remedy, Holloway Corn Cure, claiming no pain or inconvenience. The patient sarcastically asks why this was not suggested at the start, noting the expense.
A Glasgow lawyer known for setting traps for workers allegedly left money to lure them. A worker found a half crown on a door, and the man drilled the coin and fixed it with a screw to the floor, thwarting the trap. The story references a London Tele.
Fragmentary OCR yields a garbled hotel scene with scattered phrases about voices and denunciation. Names and coherent context are missing, but tension suggests conflicting urges to express critique, bravado, and social commentary amid a muddled dialogue.
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