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Newspaper
Glenboro Gazette
Location
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
3
A fragment lists floor level rental notes and jokes about shopping habits. Third floor renter warns about coffee grinding by grocer, while fourth floor renter jokes about tenderizing chuck steak with a hammer. The odd pairing reads like a humorous civic notice or reader column.
A fragment from The Suburbanite shows a husband delaying his train as his wife mocks a purchase. She jokes about tying a string around his finger to curb impulse. The light dialogue hints at domestic power and humor in everyday life.
In a rural exchange two locals joke about rain and faith. One suggests a rain day be replaced with a picnic, trusting Providence for precipitation.
A Washington Star quip contrasts two figures, one urging patient reform and the other arguing winter delays civilization efforts. The exchange centers on restraint and practicality when dealing with a “savage” and dress aims.
Psychological experts toured a haunted house and were asked if they found ghosts. One expert responded with the name Kate, in a moment that broke the serious mood.
A witty exchange about who holds the final word sparks humor. The man claims his wife grants him all the words, and the joke plays on domestic banter.
A brief dialogue from the Chicago Journal features a woman explaining the dress does not suit her complexion and a man reacting to the expense. The exchange highlights a focus on appearance and budget in a household setting.
A Topeka Capital quotation notes that giving a girl a hundred visiting cards as a birthday gift implies the giver has no intention to propose anytime soon. The remark reflects social expectations on courting and commitment.
A quip about love at first sight from a Philadelphia Inquirer column features Tom and Jack debating why marriage didn’t happen. Tom explains he only realized his feelings after seeing her again on several occasions.
A wry remark notes she married for love yet the husband is described as worth a million. The exchange contrasts affection with wealth as the speaker hints the fortune shapes her motives. The line underscores themes of love versus material value.
A bitter defeated candidate vows to launch a weekly newspaper as a reply to the loss. The statement signals a future media venture and personal ambitions in journalism.
A grocer laments dull business over three weeks and wonders why sales fell. He realizes it is two o'clock and learns the crowd is not at the bank but at a ball game, noting he has not missed a game this season.
A clipped paragraph from the Cleveland Leader notes a witty remark about a man needing his wife's written consent for balloon ascents in Australia. The joke reflects social expectations and personal responsibility in a light, humorous tone.
Farmer Havrick Roosevelt seeks to brighten daily living with community projects and new initiatives. The note hints at a partner, Farmer Corncrib, who may contribute to the effort.
Residents complain about persistent crowds and puzzling inquiries in the downtown area. Officials urge patience as organizers strive to provide clear information and reduce confusion.
Becker answers that a reward should be offered with no questions asked, signaling a decisive approach to incentivize information. The exchange suggests a firm stance on rewards without conditional scrutiny.
In a curious scene, an undertaker named Bill Mope held a sale described as a clearance, with coffins joked to be hammocks under trees. The dialogue features Clarence Sixnper Whatthar and Uncle Henry Screen debating the odd display.
A brief clash of witticisms about patriotism and national service. The speaker extols living and dying for country while an office-holder questions living off the country. Wilbur Wright is accused of spoiling jokes about French skepticism toward flight.
In a lively scene the Indian children imitate their elders using war whoops as a playful sound game. The cheerful activity showcases cultural echoes and communal play.
Child Fred, visiting a farm, recalls chasing geese and a big dinner. He correctly explains the plural by saying one geese is a goose and two gooses is geese, prompting his father’s puzzled amusement. The anecdote showcases early language play and rural life humor.
A brief dramatic exchange portrays a constrained love triangle with one vow to escape an ongoing affair and resist future attachments. The sharp dialogue hints at jealousy and fear of heartbreak.
A Baltimore American item recalls young Margaret plainly answering a clerk about a chocolate Sundae. When asked if she and a friend could have one, she firmly said she would not have it now, underscoring her literal view of sounds.
Children read giraffe themes aloud in class. Willie Doran finally recites a punny piece about the animal’s long neck and tired throat, noting the straffe cannot express itself by sound. The Chicago News quotes the humorous moment.
A seven year old boy recalls a meadow lark that appeared in a field as dawn broke. The bird reportedly faced the boy without fear and sang a second verse after glancing his way. The Delineator notes the unusual moment from springtime observations.
Readers weigh legendary composers against modern icons Theodore William and Edward in a humorous debate across papers. The exchange contrasts Gluck Chopin Beethoven with contemporary favorites, sparking discussion on enduring fame and taste.
On Sunday Dicky admits to killing a snake that threatened him, explaining the action as a necessary defense. The exchange with a woman figures a domestic scene framed as a moral anecdote.
A witty exchange unfolds as Miss Pinkie rebukes a suitor calling him dried up and homely. He counters that his mind is sound but insists the problem lies with his body.
Hobo removes a portable item from an unguarded freight car finding only a box of soap. He carries the box away and later dumps it into the river as authorities seek motive and traceable supply details.
In a Washington Post column John A Howland argues young workers fail to grasp the purpose behind their tasks. He warns that unthinking routine and sloppy handoffs cost railroads millions and that true efficiency requires understanding each step from packing to delivery.
Your druggist, grocer, or general store keeper will supply you with Wilson's Fly Pads, and you cannot afford to be without them. Avoid unsatisfactory substitutes.
Val E. Gross of Hays City Kansas insists Ellis County hides more money in tin cans and old boots than banks hold. He says many locals store cash in holes under barns rather than use banking systems while American deposits differ from the Russians described.
Long description of stressed working women needing a strengthening remedy. Promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as food for tired nerves and blood. cites Miss Alexandrine Bedard of Quebec who recovered after using the pills. Advertises price 50 cents a box or six for $2.59 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
Advice from Amarillo Panhandle suggests careful selection not too young, choosing those raised in a moral atmosphere. Preserve by patience smiles and affection wrapped in charity and a steady fire of devotion. Even poor varieties may improve with age.
A humorous exchange contrasts Prohibition’s effects in a county with Col Stilwell claiming intemperance is minimal and snake-bite fear nearly vanished. Other lines feature a woman answering a secret test after ten years of acquaintance and a terse reply of "Yes" to age inquiry.
The Court of Appeals in Algeria admits Mile. Arouay as barrister, marking her as the country’s first and only woman lawyer. A wave of Jewish settlement in West Toronto prompts a new synagogue and imminent building at Maria and Elizabeth streets.
August Schaefer a 41 year old cook at 171% First Avenue attempted suicide after his wife sold his fox terrier Daisy. A druggist sold carbolic wash instead of acid. Schaefer is a patient at Presbyterian Hospital with probable recovery. Daisy a beloved dog under dispute between Schaefer and his wife preceded the incident. Police and doctors attended.
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