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Newspaper
Fort Macleod Gazette
Location
Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 26, 1903
Page
3
Mr Bowser, while reading, tries an exterminator remedy using borax to kill cockroaches and pests. He pours the mixture around sinks and baseboards, hoping to wipe out insects and germs. A tramp leaves after sniffing the air as Mrs Bowser questions the household activity.
A chaotic scene unfolds as Mr Bowser brings home an exterminator amid fear of germs and disease. The crowd, the smell, and a chase for a smell killer converge on a tense house emergency.
A poem from the Washington Star speaks of envy fading when poverty is weighed against inner calm. The speaker notes no coach to rest him yet greets day and night with a smile and simple delight. He prefers the earths spin to a horse that might run away, choosing steady contentment.
The OakTree Opera House hosts a staged robbery led by Gentleman George and his Red Cap gang. Patrons comply as thieves pocket valuables while guards enforce order. A post-crime letter claims George is an imposter, fueling a political showdown in OakTree.
On a London to New York voyage Ruth and her chaperon Mrs. Burns confront a romantic triangle. George Wackett hides among Paris memories as the pair navigate duties and desire while a playful boast hints at future union.
A writer notes that blind man’s buff in Japan mirrors the western version but warns against calling out Come here in English. Japanese phrases chot to oide and oide nasal urge the summoned person to come, while English Come here risks offending as inu meaning foreign dog.
In a brief exchange, a friend asks if the historic painting has sold. The artist replies that no sale yet, but has hired a writer to compose a historical novel about the same period, which could lead to disposal of the artwork.
A Blind man on a corner seeks guidance from instinct with a white haired mother and her poised son. The boy questions helping him, but the mother refuses to let him risk dependence. The couple directs him to Seventh Street and Broadway as the man taps the bell.
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