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Newspaper
Grand Forks Sun
Location
Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
3
Fragmentary minutes describe a council clash in which the mayor is accused of overstaying leave and a censure vote is debated. The mayor accuses a fellow member, then strikes him in the face after the prompter notes no seconder. The session adjourns with an informal resolution.
An old advertisement promotes a one day cure for a disease described as a gold in one day using laxative bromquinind. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Includes a signature and price of 25 cents.
A 19th century ad claims Miller's Worn Powders totally expel worms from a child’s system. It notes possible vomiting as a sign of the powder’s effectiveness and urges mothers to use the remedy when worms trouble their children. The tone imitates period medical advertising and stresses guaranteed results.
A clipped exchange describes a patient’s wife answering a physician about her husband’s eating between cigarettes. The dialogue shows concern over smoking habits linked to meals and questions of diagnosis.
Dresden Ontario special reports Samuel Burkett claims inherited kidney disease from parents and credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with permanent relief after years of failing medicines. He endorses the remedy if directions are followed and invites others to write for details. The piece also notes a separate bidding exchange between ladies.
A fragment from a humorous exchange features a school teacher, Tommy Talbut, and a child named Little Hissa joking about remedies and commandments. The dialogue references Minard's Liniment and diphtheria in a casual, playful classroom moment.
Vague OCR snippets describe Shilof cough medicine for colds and throat healing, followed by a humorous drift about a tired bookkeeper and an exchange about an Anomaly Willy Pa. A punny line about a bed vomlat in prohibition territory and a joke about Pepys Diary editions conclude the readable text.
An advertisement touts Nerviline as a guaranteed remedy for cramps and associated pain. It features customer testimonies from Tyrtford and claims rapid relief, stating one dose ends cramps and night sickness, with a 60 cent family bottle and a smaller trial size available at all dealers.
A joiner leaves work for an apprentice to plan ten by eight teams. The master slips, sprains an ankle, returns home, and finds a massive pile of shavings hiding him. A distant echo reveals the planing continues beneath the wood.
A quirky stage exchange notes geese that have appeared in grand opera and a cheaper pantomime goose option. The ad copy then pivots to medical claims for Dr J W Kellogg's Asthma Remedy promising breathing relief and long standing service, urging readers to buy from local dealers.
A humorous exchange features a father testing a suitor about prospects for marrying his daughter. The young man replies confidently that prospects are excellent if the father does not spoil them, while noting appearances can be misleading as a man may be cross-eyed.
A humorous Lancashire factory episode unfolds as bricklayers and joiners clash over a mortar whistle. A new Irish laborer laughs as a sharp whistle signals mortar ready, prompting misheard calls and a loose exchange about who actually whistled, culminating in a backhanded jab at the joiners.
A partial read presents a perplexing verse fragment about a foot beneath a petticoat and small creatures skittering in and out. The lines imply a whimsical or risqué tone with hinted confrontation and playful imagery, incomplete but suggestive of a literary fragment.
An advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for indigestion by strengthening nerves and improving appetite. It cites a testimonial from Mrs George Brien of Great Shemogue NB who details recovery after eight boxes, and notes the pills are sold for 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
A tense domestic scene unfolds as a husband tries to reassure his wife amid mounting nerves during a 30 year marriage. The couple speaks in hurried banter about keeping it together and supporting one another through strain.
The fragmentary note appears as a poetic or enigmatic line referencing modern women, identity, and an ancient shade. It reads like a stream of consciousness without clear journalistic event or attributable persons, places, or organizations.
Tenley has been idle for over a year, while Ballard is noted in Littleton. If Tenley begins work now, he will miss a vacation this summer. The item frames a local labor dilemma with implied personal stakes and timing.
Fragmentary note quotes Miss Petite saying to call on Friday in a financial or executive setting. The text appears garbled but hints at an instruction or demand linked to a social contact. No definitive names beyond Miss Petite emerge.
Fuk all his labored efforts were In vain. The clumsy yaris misplaced the lads's switch. Her trata was wrecked by awkward feet and entanglement.
An eminent scientist extols Yam-Buk as the most wonderful discovery in years. The ad claims Zam-Buk forms healthy tissue to seal wounds, cures eczema, and prevents infections, citing a testimonial from Mr. Marsh of Montreat. It urges purchases via Zam-Buk Co Toronto with a $10 shipping request.
A Canadian met two shepherd dogs while travelling in Scotland and tried to persuade their owner to sell Nero. The old man refused at first, but an English tourist later bought the dog for less than the Canadian offered, despite the owner’s protests that the dog would return after crossing the Atlantic.
A publisher of a leading Maritime Provinces paper writes that Minard's Liniment is the only medicine with lasting value in his household and has outlived many competitors, praising its proven effectiveness over time.
A woman dressed in faded finery was brought before the magistrate on a drunken and disorderly charge. She refused to walk to the police station and had to be carried by ambulance. She admitted she was drunk and, defending her status, claimed carriage status. The magistrate ordered payment of the carriage hire.
A fragmented dialogue recounts plans to inspect a diamond tomorrow afternoon. Jumbled remarks include references to a mysterious woman, a hall setting, and an implied attempt to test the diamond through a meat chopper. The text hints at a casual, uncertain exchange with unclear speakers.
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