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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1913
Page
2
Hetherington drives home with a stranger after a long memory gap. The trip reveals his identity, past life, and looming danger as the chauffeur dies in a crash near Cranby Manor. Mrs Marler fears the return brings death. To be continued.
Mrs Aled Corrier from Ville Jollette Quebec describes a year long eczema like outbreak on her four year old daughter. She credits Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment with clearing the sores and restoring clear skin after repeated remedies failed. She notes the husband also found relief for cracks using the ointment. A postal free sample offer and druggist availability are cited.
The article details using paired gyroscopes on ships to control rolling, preventing ice binding. On the Ashtabula ferry, massive fifty one ton gyros stabilize or induce roll via a pendulum control, potentially enabling winter Great Lakes navigation despite ice and rough seas.
The article describes a quirky Parisian vocation where entrants imitate dog barks to become dog revealers for the state. They pass an examination, earn about 40 dollars a month, patrol a beat nightly, and note house numbers for inspectors to verify dog licenses. The piece also includes humorous exchanges about housing and lineage.
A reader touts Postum as a safer caffeine substitute after a mother’s seven year coffee habit caused headaches. The letter explains Postum comes in Regular and Instant forms, with brewing tips and a claim that switching eliminates headaches and coffee cravings.
Professor Boni reports on Palatine Hill digs begun last year uncovering multiple temple pits and successive dwelling layers from early huts to republican houses and imperial palaces. Finds include Nero built exedra in Domitian palace area, imperial throne foundations, and a pit under Tiberius’ house alleged as the prison where Drusus was starved.
Dr Lyman Abbott spoke at a New York luncheon recounting an anti suffrage tale and two suffragettes who joked about a husband and mending khaki riding breeches. The piece also mentions a portable gas powered searchlight for linesmen, a dog incident at home, a plan to use dam horsepower for atmospheric nitrogen, a vermicide touted as Mother Graves Exterminator, and a light verse about Cupid and summer suitors.
Minard's Liniment Cures Colds, Etc. Panama may open to ship passage this year as Col. George W Goethals says twin locks may operate once one set is ready. Work rushes on the lower guard gates in the west chambers to permit sailing before all gates are finished, with all west chamber gates due for completion by October 1.
A patient recalls a long illness and suggests renewed optimism while contrasting with a prior doctor. The dialogue hints at perseverance in seeking treatment and the impact of medical guidance on outlook.
The Assoc: fon Francaise pour l Advancement des Sciences plans a Havre gathering likely September 4 to 12 with many British societies affiliated to the British Association for the Advancement of Science. In 1914 the British Association meets in Australia, so delegates will convene at Havre with the French, aiming for American societies to attend.
Milking machines gain recognition as equipment for large dairies and compare well with hand milking in milk germ content and effects on the cow. Improvements await, especially in installation simplicity and cost. Success depends on the operator, with careful use essential to protect cows.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, builds up constitution, and offers $100 to prove any case where it fails. Includes testimonials and Toledo Ohio address.
A farmer rescues a freezing skater after a hole opens in the ice, but the man balks at rescue options. The tale shifts to a Harry Lauder anecdote about an English nobleman at a Tivell club, where a bid for dinner faces a wife’s club prejudice.
A dialogue shows Mr. Meekin advising his wife toward suffrage activity. He suggests convincing her by showing ambition to march and speak, arguing she might respond with resentment or refuse if not persuaded. The exchange reflects gender role debates within early 20th century suffrage conversations.
A young man notes the girl has a kind heart and steady disposition. He recalls asking her favorite flower and she chose one that costs no more than 60 cents per bunch, highlighting thrift and sensible taste.
Clusters of cloves hung in rooms dry to deter files and a sealed package with egg white resists steaming. Borax and water cleans silver. varnishing boot soles makes them damp resistant and longer lasting.
A British traveler in the United States comments on American hotel waiters and manners in Chicago. He recounts asking a waiter if a chop is pork or mutton and the waiter replies that it makes no difference to the taste.
A story set in a large department store features a young man of color who, after requesting gloves, clarifies he intends to buy them. The clerk asks for quantity as the suitor explains his aim to purchase, while a cousin and a sister provide courtside commentary on assertiveness.
A four year old girl begged to attend a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children meeting her parents discussed. Promising to be quiet if allowed, she behaved well until she whispered that the proceedings were dull.
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