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Newspaper
Glenboro Gazette
Location
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
6
The excerpt discusses transforming natural resources into synthetic products such as cellulose, paper, imitation gems, and rubber from starch. It notes a chemist’s progress toward acetone for modern explosives, emphasizing that many experiments culminate in explosive outcomes as humans reverse nature’s processes.
A fragmented account describes John Bright guiding his son past a monument bearing the word Crimea. The bar whispers a question to the father about the inscription, and Bright answers that the word is a crime, turning a simple sight into a pointed political remark.
Mrs. W. A. Baldwin of St. Walburg Saskatchewan credits four boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing her two year struggle with rheumatism tied to kidney disease. She reports headaches stiffness backache sleeplessness fatigue and swelling vanished as her kidneys improved. The account highlights kidney disease symptoms and relief from the remedy.
A sharp exchange unfolds as Rose accuses you of lying about wanting to flee for a funeral while an Office Boy remarks the home club’s loss felt nearly as sad as a funeral. The exchange captures a tense, wry moment in a domestic scene.
A curious line blends pop culture brag and personal jab as a speaker questions hair color choices and disputes apparent transformations. The remark plays on gendered tropes and transformation themes in a witty, provocative way.
A family tale recounts the Johnsons and their egg obsessed hen living in an unusual home. Mrs Johnson frets while Joe and her search for a daily egg, noting the hen prefers the coal bin. The punchline hints the hen may have seen a sign.
The Duchess of Portland proclaims herself vegetarian and states she has never drunk wine tea or coffee. She credits natural health and stimulation during the strengthening period. The remarks ignite strong interest and are likely to influence British yeomen.
A bomb exploded at an observatory, shocking authorities and prompting a security review. Investigators are examining the incident for motives and potential targets while ensuring public safety.
A man seeking a loan persuades others to back his request, concluding with swift assent from those who stand to gain from the arrangement. The episode highlights how financial need can influence consent and opinions among a small group.
A wife complains that her husband is not like Mr Knagg, who has been married 20 years and is described as tender. The husband quips that Knagg must be tender after being in hot water all these years.
An ad states that when rubbed on the skin the product opens pores and relieves trouble while internal use eases throat irritation and cures bronchial and respiratory ailments. It encourages readers to try the remedy and be convinced.
An Irishman out celebrating a new era returns home at 3 AM. A nurse reveals three newborns, the clock shows 3, and the man jokes he isn’t superstitious but glad he didn’t come home at twelve.
A Lan cashire man, trying to placate a Yorkshire crowd member after a match delay, is handed a half crown with a promise of more. The Yorkshire man offers a larger stake but the Lan cashire man pockets it and quips that if he were Yorkshire he would not return it, then walks off.
A neighbor bought a small donkey for her boy Walter and neighborhood children took turns riding. Doug the donkey behaved badly with Walter crying to dismount. Howard, 4, recalls the incident and the others admit fear, one child saying he would skip rides tomorrow.
Two bootblacks exchange a brisk exchange about policing and appearance as onlookers note the police presence while one says he has just shined two officers. The other replies that he is worn out from the encounter.
Hulda calls her mother to witness a large daddy long legs. She describes its face in the middle and its legs like whiskers as it walks.
A writer argues that travel can be affordable with a focus on water routes and port efficiency, noting Montreal as a reference point and comparing twelve or so major ports for cost effectiveness. The piece emphasizes practical travel budgeting and global port performance.
A fragmentary note describes a conjurer asking for assistance while a boy named in the text appears to be involved in a request for help. The item hints at a period scene of mixed roles and guidance in a church or civil setting.
President William Taylor of the Owen Sound board of trade lauds the West for manufacturing and mixed farming. He cites Macleod Alberta and other centres for forward city planning, street layouts, and grand public buildings. He notes progress in manufacturing talks led by Industrial Commissioner W. C. A. Moffatt.
Swift Current Saskatchewan readies grain shipments by fall as CPR doubles tracks between Broadview and Brandon, a 930 mile span to Fort William. GTP line Swift Current to Moose Jaw now located and surveyed, CNR approaches from Gravelbourg, signaling an early traffic shift benefiting local shippers and producers. Elevator capacity planned to rise soon.
LW Mowry reports promising results in commercial melon muskmelon and squash experiments in the Elko district. The work complements a Government demonstration orchard south of town. Mowry says the favorable high valley climate and mountain shelter support diverse crops and potential benefits for local growers.
New Chinese entrants totaled 7,745 in the year, paying a poll tax of 500 per person. Revenue reached 3,343,443 to public coffers with 11,509,000 allotted to British Columbia. Deportations numbered 1,281 and 736 were rejected at ocean ports. 367 were admitted under exemptions for students, merchants, and others.
A humorous tale follows Farmer Turmus on a suburban bus ride where passengers claim streets as gifts for a penny fare. The conductor asks which street Turmus wants, prompting astonishment at the idea of streets being awarded for tickets.
Dialog snippet shows a caustic conversation where a man in a street car remarks on a baby and a mother, contrasting with others pleased by seeing animals at a park. The fragment hints at social attitudes and street life imagery.
A fragmentary children’s dialogue features Little Elmer and Auntie discussing a morning room visit. The aunt questions a statement about using eyes while mishearing an “indiant” term and mentions scalps on a dressing tray in a casual domestic scene.
A king from Uganda visits Eng ’44 to observe events and form favorable impressions. The visit aims to showcase local proceedings and foster goodwill, with organizers hopeful for positive reception.
Ad touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic to rebuild blood after fevers la grippe or acute illness. Claims benefit from perceived restored strength for a Ontario reader Mrs Theodore Foley of Athens. Sold by druggists or mail order from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario 50 cents a box six boxes 2 59.
A playful colloquial vignette highlights Mrs. Pecker as an impressive, strong minded woman whose large salary is said to be earned by her husband rather than herself, reflecting social norms of wealth and authority.
In a Washington hotel lobby Rep Koenig recalls a case where a man sued after falling into an open coal hole and won a substantial sum. The lawyer charges three quarters of the award, arguing his skill and learning justify the fee while the client protests.
A warm day, restless children and impatient teachers frame a playful classroom moment. A curly haired boy mouths gum while fidgeting, then the teacher ordains removing the gum and asks him to keep his feet away from the aisle.
An irate resident storms the city editor’s office claiming his resignation from a political post was published under a Public Improvements banner. The editor admits printing it, defending the placement as the outlet’s choice.
A speaker laments decadence in art and praises the Italian school and ancient Greek painters. He cites Zeuxis and naturalism of grapes and dogs, joking that a dog must be muzzled to prevent biting in the painting.
John Paton, grieving his wife’s death, asks former sweetheart Jessie Hexton to marry him. She scolds him, then, after reconsidering, agrees but reveals she believes a corpse’s cousin has claimed her.
Mrs Langzile-OD Henry purchases a set of books on instalments. The plan charges $1.50 monthly, but the number of months remains unspecified as the buyer and seller note they forgot to ask.
The Pacific Northwest lumber industry employs about 250,000 workers. The figure underscores the sector's scale in regional economy and job market.
The Dominion Government has appointed a technical forester at the Forestry Branch in Ottawa to advise farmers on woodlot care. The expert will evaluate stands, suggest suitable species, and guide thinning, planting, coppicing, and profitable sites, with free inquiries and optional site visits. Further information available from the Forestry Branch in Ottawa.
A melancholy passenger asks about the row of evenly spaced poplars on the Canadian shore. A banker’s daughter and a drowned suitor’s tragedy fuel a debate as passengers choose pairs of trees farthest apart, ending with a sage’s verdict that the first and last trees are the solution.
Residents across towns report cures after using Minard's Liniment. Mrs A Livingston of Lot Bt 1, John Mader II of Mahone Bay, and Joshua A Wynacht of Bridgewater all attribute relief from bronchitis asthma rheumatism and a severely sprained leg to the preparation.
A Hebrew trader named Mr. Levi falls for a wheedling scheme as a sly buyer offers to split savings from a cheap coat in a tense street exchange. The deal ends with Levi claiming a five shillings profit from the bargain, spoken in a thick Yiddish-influenced voice.
A Paris taxi driver discovers a splendid turbet left in his cab and reports it to the Commissary of Police. The official replies to return in a year and a day. if the turbet remains unclaimed, it will be seized by authorities.
In a Suffolk village a schoolroom celebration marked the dedication of a new fire engine. The evening featured three sermons by local clergymen and a tariff reformoration by a bald headed politician. The highlight was a toast wishing the engine be like the village maids always ready, never called upon.
A sailor on leave attempted to escort his companion across a busy London street when an omnibus rounded the corner. The encounter led to a brief confrontation as the conductor refused to stop the vehicle.
Trade reports show coal prices dipping by about 12 percent in Nova Scotia and Cau. Beet 5 percent, reflecting similar lower rates as last year and affecting household and industrial buyers.
A damaged passage describes a four year old child and workers near carbon works. Adults in work clothes stand by verandah as men carry items and a young observer watches the activity with vague names and actions.
A Dutch traveler arguing at a bridge toll pays 5 cents for passage with a cart drawn by a goat. After a scuffle the tollkeeper accepts the coin, then the man returns with the goat seated and dragging the cart himself, insisting the driver be asked.
A fragmented note recounts a party scene mentioning heavy punch and a person seen drinking too much. The writer questions who witnessed the excess and recalls another attendee folding an animated chat beside a piano lamp.
A Dutchman recounts his calm escape from drowning after a ship disaster. He describes how thirteen companions died and reflects on how he survived while others perished.
Chicago officials weigh reestablishing a high pressure water system for firefighting. The plan involves a $6,000,000 investment to improve capacity and response capability across the city.
The tenant describes a very cold and drafty room causing discomfort and asks what can be done. The house agent responds with a suave remark about haircuts being cheaper, implying a dismissive attitude toward fixing the problem.
A medical advertisement extols Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthm Pramcéy as the fastest way to ease asthma symptoms and restore hope. It urges early use in any home where asthma is present, claiming the remedy provides blessed help and comfort.
Following the victory over the Serapis the English government promoted Paul Jones for bravery. Rumor spread that an admiral would be made if Jones were ever met again.
In India billiards flourish remarkably with rulers and nobles keeping personal tables and rooms. Nearly every native ruler has billiard rooms in their palaces and many play a good game.
A fragment notes passers by watching a construction site and the speaker muses on who they are. The text suggests they are workers starting the day and lingering to view progress.
A family scene unfolds with a young boy resisting his mother’s offer to dress him in trousers. He protests, saying Do not dress me, pants me, after the morning amusement over the new trousers.
A man identified as a lawyer’s son allegedly persuaded two rivals to strip for a fight and then fled with their clothing, prompting police investigation and potential charges. Details remain scarce in the report.
A reflective line notes men worry over baldness and wrinkles, suggesting busy men would seek remedies if not preoccupied with aging concerns. The remark links hair loss and skin aging as shared anxieties for men.
A co-respondent argues that county cricket is played out and asks where he expects the games to be held, implying a debate over venue.
An ad emphasizes that doctors treat symptoms, not causes, and claims Dr Chase's Nerve Food removes the underlying trouble. It argues symptoms exhaust the system and that the remedy revitalizes nerves, invigorates the body, and drives out pains by addressing the root cause.
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