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Newspaper
Glenboro Gazette
Location
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
7
A humorous misstatement argues that aquous vapor and ice are dry and only become wet when they turn to water. The piece cites M Mott Smith on dry vapor drying all moist objects and describes superheated steam as a dry gas before condensation, while ice feels wet only when held and melts in hand temperature.
The Plain Dealer reports a new canal leak spreading through sandy terrain as nations discuss the mounting costs and implications across regions. Officials warn of environmental and economic impacts amid international concern.
In Los Angeles County the public defender is described as a legally constituted officer, the sole one in the world, whose duty mirrors the district attorney in vigorously defending any accused person.
A student seeks a free ticket for anatomy lectures at the University of St Andrews. Dr Barclay arranges access via Dr Laing but denies the pupil admission to the shop and his books. The youth receives anatomy texts as a gift from Dr Laing, while Barclay ensures departure without argument.
The Assouan dam on the Nile aims to conserve water for irrigation while generating 5800 horsepower for electric energy. Potential uses include calcium cyanamide production yielding 160,000 tons annually and fertiliser supply worth about 900,000 pounds, with further applications in summer electricity and industrial heating as outlined by Sir William Willcocks.
The text argues unspecialized experience fuels idleness and offers little value to employers. It urges workers to connect thinking and action to a clear purpose, transforming experience into results. specialization turns every hour into progress toward a larger, useful experience.
Two tramps crossing a river bridge read a notice promising a reward for saving a life. One urged a jump while the other resisted, leading to one man plunging into the water. Onlookers heard a shouted claim of a reward for a dead body.
A quirky dialogue features Mr Chumpley denying being a bird as family members joke about popinjays. The piece also muses on a planned evening viewing of local plays to benefit suburban residents who must catch the last train home.
Report claims a giant skeleton about ten feet tall was unearthed by two laborers at Dysart while digging foundations. The remains, found in a separate grave, include a skull 18 inches long from crown to chin and notably large leg bones, suggesting a prehistoric age.
The fragment hints at a speaker who denies plans to succeed openly, suggesting fear of exposure. It mentions a grievance, a smell of burning dough, and tensions with others described as bitches. The text is disjointed and lacks a clear narrative.
London Tatler reports a playful exchange as Gissie asks about marrying Ethel while an embarrassed caller hedges. Ciscle comments on the moment, noting the social hush and witty hesitation.
A garbled exchange questions cold plunge frequency and duration. The speaker debates whether a plunge should be short, suggesting a quarter of an hour, while others joke about leaving time for rest and bed.
Mr E Handke a resident of Vanbrugh Ont testifies that Dodd's Kidney Pills cured his sore back after six boxes enabling him to return to work. He notes the pills saved a large doctor's bill and urges others to try the remedy, asserting kidney disease underlies sore back and that neighbors across Canada have found relief.
A Collier's essay notes youth as a gift of spirit despite aging shared by stories of children. It contrasts measures to preserve youth with the idea that wonder curiosity and trivial joys sustain vitality while tempering quarrels and worry.
Mia Chuggins reports that her husband’s words and singing raise concerns about his eternal salvation amid an automobile issue. The article notes religious and moral tension in a Washington setting.
A quaint description outlines a desirable Site as patient and discreet like a snail but not burdened with excess, as responsive yet not meddlesome like an echo, and as timely and regular as a town clock yet not overly loud. The passage notes this stance clashes with contemporary ideas on women's roles.
Harold Jenks, Denver syndicate editor, laments low rates for writers whose work appears in forty or fifty newspapers nationwide. He notes the income gap between magazine writers and syndicate contributors, while a passing magazine writer jokes the difference with a fable about a hen and a pig.
Drhomias Eclectric Oil widens its circle of buyers with orders from distant western towns and far roth. The oil is praised for aiding humanity and is priced moderately to ease purchase.
Robert Burton, buried at Christchurch cathedral in Oxford, authored only one book. His Anatomy of Melancholy attracted Milton, Bryan, Lamb, and Sterns, with Dr Johnson claiming it could rouse Sim from bed early. The praise sparked renewed public interest in a valuable work long neglected.
Fragmentary dialogue describes assigning tips of ten cons to each waiter and five francs to Henri. Henri has just joined and not yet served, while the others argue he is the only one who has trained. The scene centers on wage or tip distribution among staff.
A delivery agent arrives with Lippincott's Magazine and a piano instruction book for Don, but the recipient denies ordering it and recalls a neighbor named Brown. The exchange clarifies the misdirected package and points to a mistaken address.
A fragment from the Philadelphia Ledger notes a remark about Gibbs I and a wife in relation to an expensive article, with a suggestion to remember a wife’s taste long ago.
A visitor asks who is the smartest boy in the class. The reply from the young student notes he should not boast per his father’s guidance.
Royal Geographical Society scholar says climate loss drives historical shifts. He cites Central Asia United States Canada Australia and Northern Africa with shrinking lakes and rivers. He notes Europe shows little change over 1800 years and discusses drought linked migrations and future continental population shifts.
At the University of Chicago the Quadrangle club hosts a chat about dialects among groups from hoboes to professors. A savant and his undergraduate son discuss abnormal precipitation as rain beats down, while a farmer struggles to parse the slang.
The article recounts how London traffic evolved from George IV era crowds slowing royal processions to modern crossing controls. It notes how early methods required multiple policemen and how, over a century, traffic regulation and crowd control improved with increasing efficiency and order.
During a California storm a river washout cut lines at Salinas river. With high water and material shortages, a repair crew built large kites to span the river and string a wire. The temporary method kept the section connected as a permanent cable was arranged.
A judge questions a witness about an assault referenced in the complaint. The witness confirms presence and awareness of a bartender, saying he did what others did during the incident. The exchange appears as a quoted archival line from a New York Poet.
Proverb stating that attempting grand visions or illusions leads to self harm and blurred sight, warning against overreaching beyond one’s means. It reflects cautious skepticism about risky ambitions and the cost of chasing unattainable outcomes.
Zam Buk touted by Toronto instrument maker D R Gourlay as curing a severe back strain after two applications. The ad claims Zam Buk treats eczema ulcers sores bruises and skin injuries and sells for 5 shillings at druggists and stores. It highlights athletes using Zam Buk and endorses its efficacy despite caution about patent medicines.
A practical youth Albert uses fractions to explain a neighbour’s family. He notes a boy with two half sisters, outsmarting the question with playful math insight. This Humorous quip from Herper's Monthly reflects school learned wit in everyday life.
Advertised remedy claims to attack worms immediately after administration. It promises relief from restlessness, tooth grinding, nose picking, peevishness, and convulsions with powders that "grind" worms to passable atoms and prevent a return attack.
A fragment quotes Gabe and Steve debating why weather forecasts appear daily while guessing contests are barred by postal authorities. The exchange hints at tensions between permitted content and restrictive rules affecting newspapers.
A fragmentary dialogue-like snippet hints at a cryptic scene with Willie and a mention of India and a scalp in a bedroom setting. The text is garbled and lacks clear narrative or verifiable facts for a fuller summary.
Smythe and Co announce plans to erect a five storey building in the city. Officials and engineers discuss the scope and potential impact on traffic and nearby properties. Construction aims to begin later this year with multiple contractors involved.
A fragment notes a failed publishing venture that ruined a person financially while attempting to publish a book cited as Who’s Who in Mexico. The line suggests misfortune and a costly effort ending in loss.
A classroom moment shows a teacher drawing two ida lines and asking the head of the class about their relation to each other. The scene centers on curiosity among students about geometric ideas and the twins.
The article notes she does a good deal of vocal work and that her singing is labored, highlighting her dedication and stamina in the presentation.
A whimsical Chicago Athletic Club scene records Tee Ofter George Ade speaking to a young girl about marriage. The girl asks a question and Ade replies in a light exchange reflecting social humor of the era.
The article explains that wild dogs never bark the way domestic dogs do. Wild canids growl snarl and howl and lack the real barking that comes from centuries of living with humans and attempting to speak.
A club tale recalls Dennis Drew recounting the Wells Carpentier fight that ended in precisely three seconds. Two men debated attendance at the club as one admitted boredom and leaving early, highlighting a lighthearted overheard exchange.
In January last Francis Leclare, a lumber seeds worker, was crushed by a falling tree. He was carried home in grave pain with bruised hips and extensive body bruising. Minards Liniment was applied freely, three potions used, and he recovered enough to return to work.
The CPR system shows a flawless two day record with every train in the eastern division marked on time May 3 and 4. The blameless performance is praised by Mr. Milter at Windsor station, highlighting the ideal Sunday and Monday operations.
The text presents garbled quotes and misordered speech about a parrot talent and a Washington liar question. Readable phrases mention a mother in law staying a month and a backstory about history repeating itself, with faded attributions to Yonkers Statesman and Harvard.
An advertisement promotes Nerviline claiming fast relief for chest colds and hoarseness. It describes rubbing the product on the throat and chest and gargling with a diluted solution, asserting it soothes soreness, reduces inflammation, and cures colds, with sizes and prices listed for family and trial bottles.
The piece notes Australia was used by Britain as a distant colony for outcasts with many convicts arriving long ago. It cites memory of historical prejudice and a vivid remark by an Australian about being the “best chosen race,” contrasted with a Frenchman’s cautious reply.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a father guiding his son for a better portrait. The father suggests placing a hand on the boy’s shoulder for a natural pose while the youth looks toward the camera.
Brander Matthew argues that Stas Speare was not a strong player or exceptionally gifted as a stage carpenter, but contends this does not seriously impair his reputation.
Rome marked a monumental birthday with flag hoisting and lights as the Feast of the Century, once revived last in 1800, echoed ancient rites around the Forum and Palatine. Horace’s Alma Sol is referenced as the sun’s passage unveils a city’s enduring legacy. Recent archaeology suggests Rome’s birth year should be moved back many centuries.
The note stresses the need for tact in honoring a woman's birthday and a reminder not to forget her age. It conveys cautious social guidance with emphasis on sensitivity and memory.
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