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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
3
Competition in the Office Sparks Quip by Miss Skittles and Miss Skids
A playful exchange is recorded with Miss Skittles asking if there is much competition in the office and an answer from Miss Skids about a mirror and a lock, as quoted by Puck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Skittles
Fragmentary quote about care and life value
A brief, fragmented quotation from a Chicago Record Herald article reflects on caring and the value of life after a loss or separation. The text reads as a reflective, mournful musing without clear events or dates.
Mount Whitneys Rise To Sierra Summit Marks Extreme Heights
A historic note describes Mount Whitney as the United States highest isolated peak at 14 501 feet above sea level. Nearby peaks include Mount Russell Mount Williamson Mount Muir Mount Langley Mount Bernard and Mount Tyndall with elevations ranging from 14 003 to 14 784 feet. The Death Valley low point sits 276 feet below sea level just eighty miles away, making the landscape the nation’s highest and lowest extremes visible from Whitney on clear days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Whitners
United States
Spasta
Ramer
California Crest
Enormas
R'Dge
Sierra Nevada, Inc
Mount Whittne
Russell
Munt Williamson
Mount Muir
Mount Langley
Mount Bernard
Mount Tyndall
Death Valley
Mount Whitney
Question of Brains at Doctor Club Gathers Wit
A doctor recalls a remarkable Indiana case where a hunter shot his head, brain exposed, yet survived with apparently intact mental faculties. The teller quips that if a man had a handful of brains he would not have leaned on the gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
National Os Monthly
Not the Silent Partner Telegraph Mimics a Family Dispute
In a Boston telegraph office a man tries to send $25 to Chicago for Mrs Mary K Brown of 17 Avenue. The clerk learns Merry Brown is the other half of the firm and the pair exchange quips about the noisy partner, revealing a comic domestic dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bostom
Mary K. Brown
Avenue
Merry Brown
His Tribute to His Wife in German Obituary
An obituary notices a husband’s sorrow over his wife who died a week after a vivid life, noting her cheerfulness and quick wit. He recalls her springing over bench and table, expresses grief, thanks the choir for a grave hymn, and mentions an acknowledgment to the ferryman or craftsman Ack2rmar Master Locksmith.
The Giraffe Feeding Adaptations and Dangers
A Philadelphia Enquirer report notes the giraffe uses its long neck and prehensile tongue to reach high foliage. It describes how the animal stretches to graze and the risk of predators like lions or leopards attacking while the giraffe is in a vulnerable, crouched posture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
The Frog Like Leg Kick For Swimming
The article describes a swimmer’s leg technique likening it to a frog. It advises drawing the legs up under the body without jerking then a quick springing kick backward with ankles turned to make the soles flat. The legs should form a V shape at the surface to maximize forward propulsion.
Minard's Liniment Shows Healings For Horse Wounds
Digby Nova Scotia farmer John R Holden testifies his horse suffered eleven barbed wire wounds last August. Three small injuries healed. others festered until medical remedies failed. A doctor then advised Minard's Liniment, and within four weeks all sores healed and hair regrew. Perry Baker witnessed the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Holden
Perry Baker
Ends of the Earth at the poles
A New York Journal note explains that at the north pole only south can be seen while north vanishes, making the poles the true ends of the earth. It adds that at the south pole every direction is north, describing the poles as turning points with no choice but to move toward the other pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pole
South Pole
Oward
New York Journal
Remedy for Earache From Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
A remedy for earache is offered using Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil. A few drops on lint or medicated cotton placed in the ear is claimed to relieve pain and endurance of ear discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Maroni Company Wins $10 Million China Wireless Contract
The Maroni Company secures a contract with the Chinese government to build wireless stations in China worth 10 million dollars. It will receive a 15 percent royalty on receipts from all Chinese stations for twenty five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maroni Company
China
Willso
Co operative Wool Marketing Moves Westward
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture aims at expanding livestock markets with wool shipments to Elsemann Bros Boston. The agency sold over 56 000 pounds worth about 9000 dollars at 17 1 2 cents per pound and producers will receive the Shieg price less marketing costs. Alberta growers send large wool clips and mohair goats through the agency while officials report good quality wool and proper sack marking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Co-operative Organization
Saskatchewan Department
Elsemann Bros
Boston
Mass
Joseph Glenn
Sorth
Little Jack Wants a Dog and Shows Determination
A mother doubts bringing a dog into a cat-friendly home. Jack leaves for school with a plan to bring back a terrier. He returns tugging the reluctant dog on a rope, insisting it followed him home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Sual
Do you understand this building loan scheme
A prospective investor asks about a building loan proposal while a knowledgeable person explains the scheme begins with house construction and monthly payments and ends with ownership upon completion, implying potential dissatisfaction.
Question on Centaur Feeds at the British Museum
A Smithfield meat salesman broke a quiet crowd at the British Museum by asking what a battered centaur would be fed. He quipped whether ham and eggs or ham would sustain the creature, during a guide’s recounting of the exhibit.
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British Museum
Smithfield
Robe Dyeing Firm Keeps Lutheran Lineage
The crimson cloth for ceremonial robes has long come from a Burscneid firm near Aix-la-Chappelle. The secret dye process has passed father to son. The family has supplied the Sacred College and has remained Lutheran for over two centuries with the current heads of the firm of the same faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bur‘scneid
Aix-a- Chappelle
Thes
Sacred College
Government Flour Mills Backed by NSW Minister
The minister of agriculture for New South Wales Australia advocates government flour mills. He says the matter is before the cabinet and expects mills to be established at wheat producing centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Sydney
Australia
la Weat
Theatre crowd laugh as large audience member blocks view
In a Melbourne or Boston theatre anecdote a very large woman keeps her headgear on during a comedy while a small man behind requests removal saying he cannot see the stage. The woman replies watch my shoulders and when I laugh you laugh. The transcript notes the exchange as a humorous moment.
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Boston Transcript
Verdict Sparks Mixed Crowds in Courtroom
In a tense courtroom a jury returns a verdict as the discharged prisoner smiles. Mr Skids challenges the result while Pat protests the sentencing severity, suggesting hanging would be too good for the accused. The judge presides over the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Skids
Sir Squire Bancroft Brings Grapes To Cheer Up Friend
Mr. Comyns Carr describes a device used by Si Squire Barcroft to lift spirits. Sir Squire Bancroft visits an old friend and presents a basket of grapes. He asks if they are white and replies in a grave tone that in serious cases he never brings black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Comyns Carr
Squire Barcrof
Squire
Mr. Comyns Car
Squire Bancroft
Women Called To Arms Despite Pacifist Stereotype
The article notes that women, though rarely warlike, are frequently summoned to support roles in conflicts. It discusses social expectations and the evolving participation of women in wartime efforts across communities.
Feet in the Carriage Scene at the Ticket Desk
A collector opens a carriage door and inspects a pasteboard ticket. He asks if another gentleman travels with them and whether a second portmanteau belongs to him. The traveler, with dignity, replies those items on the floor are his feet.
Witty Exchange Sparks Fashion and marriage Jibe
A jokey dialogue centers on a man’s coat and his wife’s gown. The man jokes his wife’s new gown could provoke a new husband if funds are cut. The exchange hints at humor about spousal fashion and frugality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neca
Burglary Tightens Grip as Thief Grabs Alarm Gear
A footpad feigns disinterest in a house raid but departs with a watch and burglar alarm equipment, leaving officials to note it as a lack of valuables yet a sign of risky breaking and entering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Insidious lobbyist questioned after grape juice invite
Congressman Grump labels a man an insidious lobbyist after a claim of inviting Lie to share a bottle of grape juice, prompting questions from Congressman Wayback. The Pittsburg Post notes the odd exchange and suspicions raised by the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Grump
Congressman Wayback
Lie
Pittsburg Post
Marine Eye Remedy Advertisement Notice
Try Marine Eye Remedy for red weak watery eyes or granulated eyelids. Soothes eye pain. Druggists sell Marine Eye Remedy liquid 25¢ or 50¢ and Marine Eye Salve in aseptic tubes 25¢. Eye Book free by mail. Reed Care Marine Eye Remedy Co. Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man Ae
Tamm Gee Se
Mnet
Reed Care
Murine Eye Remedy CO
Chicago
A Boy Dreams Of Wealth And A Motor Car
A tired boy sits on the curb with his chin in his hands and longs for riches. He tells a playmate he would buy a great big motor car to fly his kite from its back, saving his legs from the effort.
Her Cultivated Taste
A Washington Star excerpt shows Mr Comrox noting his daughter’s musical progress. He recalls she responds with a haughty retort when asked to play anything he chooses, saying "The idea" as if pleased by her independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Comrox
Washington Star
Will You Be My Wife In Silent Moment
The passage shows a couple in a tense quiet moment. One asks why the other is pensive while the other denies, then a proposal follows after a pause in conversation. The dialogue highlights hesitation and sudden commitment.
Richard Mansfield's Tin Roof Rain Incident
Richard Mansfield misread as conceit while performing under a tin roof. A sudden downpour caused aterrific clatter and Mansfield cried out What s that noise Rain aghr The actor ordered Tell it to stop in a sharp reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mansfield
Mansfield
Aghr
Reparation Judge Probes Extenuating Circumstances
In a New York Post excerpt a reparation judge questions a prisoner who admits robbing a savings bank. The inmate requests more mercy and argues for extenuating circumstances after confessing the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mm the Bhar
New Yok Post
Untold Message on Driving Men to Tink
The fragment notes a sentiment about driving men to Tink seen as easier than directing them back. It hints at a metaphorical journey or leadership challenge without providing clear names places or events.
Real estate trip ends with dog revealing homeward loyalty
A real estate man and a farmer drive to town to close a deal. The farmer’s dog unexpectedly follows, prompting a joke about the dog’s memory and homeward sense as they part at the junction. The farmer claims the dog has been sold several times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judige
English laws on finding property to finders
The London Times reports Judge Atheley Jones stopped a case against a man and his younger co-defendant over a rug blown from a motorcar. The judge directed a verdict of not guilty, detailing that law on finding property is clear though superstition says finders keep. Finders must preserve but need not always deliver to police unless they suspect ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atheley Jones
Man
Regal
London Times
Baby's Own Tablets Protect Children in Summer Heat
A wartime style health ad urges mothers to stock Baby's Own Tablets to prevent stomach troubles and deadly diarrhoea in hot weather. It claims occasional doses help clear the stomach and bowels, notes praise from mothers, and lists The Dr Williams Co. Brockville Ont as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Waliama Co
Brockville
Ont
Women Cabriolets and Parisian Etiquette in Louis XV Era
The text describes the powerful influence of women in Louis XV is era leading to women driving cabriolets in Paris. Gabriel de Sartilles the police minister issued an edict forbidding women under forty to drive, causing cabriolets to vanish from the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gabriel de Sartilles
Curious Epitaphs in Old New England Graves
A Maine tale notes a man killed by a falling tree and linked to Austria via W A Baillie Grohman in The Tyroane the Tyrolese. A painted wooden slab records Johan Lemberger’s death by a toppled tree at age fifty two and three quarters. Michael Gerstner’s epitaph is succinct: he climbed up fell down and was dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Maine
Austria
W. A. Baillie Grohman
Johan Lemberger
Michael Gerstner
The Pill that Leads Them All
Pills are portable and convenient but must prove their effectiveness to gain favor Parnelee’s Vegetable Pills are claimed to be the most popular. They are said to regulate the digestive organs with accurately compounded ingredients and provide a reliable medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnelee
Baseball Versus Cricket In Memory Of Harry Vaughn
The piece notes Harry Vaughn as a rare dual player in baseball and cricket. It quotes Vaughn on the main difference between the games, contrasting cricket’s call to endure with baseball’s aggressive slide command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Vaughn
Cincinnati Reds
Rhises
Collier's
School prize day ends with playful rebuke
A school event sees Mr George distribute prizes to children who respond with a cheer and a witty retort, wishing him a good record when he returns. The pupils then join in with one voice saying Same to you sir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iJdoyd George
Scaffolding Overshadowing New St Petersburg Building
The scene in St. Peterburg shows ongoing construction masked by matchboard fronts. The unfinished structure resembles a wooden house with visible windows and an extensive ugly framework inside and out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peterburg
Hotel Waiter and Dawn Bill Jokes
The fragment depicts a hotel waiter urging a guest to bed as dawn approaches. A weary guest asks for the dawn to break and to mark the moment on the bill, followed by a pun on Punch.
Experience Comes High But You Peetn't Cost
A clipped mid sentence notes that experience has a high price and implies a warning about paid lessons. The fragment hints at a value judgment on paying for experience and its true cost to a person.
Destroying Cherished Illusions in Modern Health Debates
Scientific experts claim to shatter childhood myths about health and beauty. They condemn tanning as unhealthy and suggest sun exposure harms urban workers hiding from bankruptcy pressures. The piece satirically notes experts expose flaws in common assumptions about appearance and wellness.
Amusing Concert Tale Of West Town Booster boast
George Hamiin recalls a west trip when a town booster bragged of exceptional talent. The tale pivots to music with a boast of the town’s finest singer, leading to a punch line about the supposed tenor who actually is a rivetter. The humor rests on humorous mishearing and local color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hamiin
Botter
Mr. Hamlin
Teno
French group trains women to direct propaganda
An organization started in France under Excel sior aims to teach women how to direct their propaganda. Courses cover law physiology and household arts with lectures on social questions by prominent men. Notables like Piere Loti and others are listed. many prominent women support the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Excelsior
Piere Loti
Artalre France
M. @ri
Western club factions clash over steward meals
In a western town a business men's club splits into two factions over the steward. One side demands 60 cent meals while the other defends him as efficient. The dispute escalates until a member shoots a waiter when asked about the steward who leaves to eat elsewhere.
Didn’t Take the Bait Miss Anciente
A cryptic dialogue between two speakers Mr Fly and Thick silence accuses each other over naming. The scene references Pittsburgh Presa and hints at a reluctance to change a disliked name amid ongoing unease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Anciente
Mr. Fly
Pittsburgh Presa
Last Wish Echoed in Old Man's Message to Family
A distressed note quotes an elderly man asking his family to honor life insurance, hinting at arrangements as he faces his final days. The fragment hints at care concerns and financial planning, with emphasis on his remaining years and benefits.
Wordsworth on nature guiding the heart through life
A short Romantic reflection notes nature never betrays a loving heart and suggests life moves from joy to joy as a privileged path granted by nature's hand.
Rugged Health From Breakfast Change Promoted
A carpenter describes how shifting from meat heavy meals to a light Grape-Nuts breakfast improved digestion and energy. He notes initial doubt but after days of the new regimen he works longer before dinner with no indigestion and stronger effort. The letter cites Canadian Postum Co. Windsor and the Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Postum Co
Windsor
Wellville
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