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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 16, 1901
Page
3
A boy recalls earning money delivering potatoes and saving a five cent piece. He buys a custard pie at the bakery, enjoying a slice alone after years of restricted custard treats at home. The exchange with his father contrasts parental rules with his simple gratification.
A Chicago hotel guest, angry at the bill he paid under protest, discovers the dining arrangements differ by plan. The clerk explains the American plan is time based while another room follows the European system. The man orders multiple meals, then pays four dollars and ten cents for dinner he thought already covered.
The Atlanta Constitution pokes fun at Saree Tom by noting his long list of past runs and predicting that the crowded field may keep him from beating this time. The quip suggests his extensive political history makes victory unlikely.
A letter from Stanstead Junction dated 12th Aug 1883 describes a fall from a bridge while unloading grain that badly injured the writer’s leg. He used Minard’s Liniment, traveled to Montreal on business within ten days, and recovered with the aid of a cane. He calls the liniment the best he knows. Also notes a Greek criminal law where death sentences wait two years before execution.
An ad asserts Denmark’s education system is flawless nationwide. It promotes Rickle's Anti-Consumptive Syrup for throat and lung diseases, claiming it breaks coughs, relieves chest tightness, aids consumption and is derived from active medicinal herbs. It notes precise diamond scales sensitive to dust or eyelashes.
A lawyer poses a riddle at a supper to a fellow attorney. He asks the difference between a fog and a lawyer. The crowd laughs as the proposer replies that one is mist on earth and the other is mised in Heaven.
A Chicago Record Herald quip has a fat lady remarking her husband died hard and a sympathetic woman asking for the trouble. The reply notes the man was the casied man, a joking mispronunciation highlighting the humor in the dull medical term.
A Sundridge Ontario farmer William Doeg details four years of excruciating rheumatic pain and says Dodd's Kidney Pills cured him this spring enabling him to return to farm work. The excerpt also notes an Indian plant, philotacea electrica, that emits electric sparks when touched.
At Singapore the post of tiger slayer in chief for the Straits Settlements is awarded to a Frenchman noted for a record of 500 killed.
An article extols Quinine Wine as a broad remedy improving appetite sleep and nerve health while noting its availability through Northrop & Lyman of Toronto. It references Parmelee's Pills for Dyspepsia and Liver issues and remarks on rainfall water equivalence and coal prices in China.
In Toledo, F J Cheney & Co pledge one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The affidavit by Civy oF Toledon partner Frank J Cheney asserts the firm's oath and the remedy’s blood and mucous action. Advertisement notes sample free tests and sale by druggists.
An old advertisement touts Parmelee's Vegetable Pills and Minard's Liniment as cures. It mentions a vast Rome cemetery of six million interments and urges bilious-country families to use the remedies to keep liver and stomach active and prevent illness. A testimonial from J L Price of Shoals praises Parmelee's Pills as the best medicine.
In every 1000 bachelors there are thirty eight criminals, while in every 1000 married men there are only eighteen criminals. The statement contrasts crime rates with marital status.
A weary traveler aboard a roiling steamer overhears a passenger in the next stateroom lamenting her breathing during a distressing episode. A sleepy voice responds, asking Marie about forgotten instructions she once followed before the voyage.
Extensive discussion explains manna as the lichen Lecanora esculenta rather than tamarisk sap. The article details the lichen’s structure, reproduction, and wide geographic occurrence from Constantinople to the Sahara, noting its light crusty growth and atmospheric nourishment.
Poem excerpt by W. Wilfred Campbell depicting a desolate landscape in a cold season. Vivid imagery shows a sunken lake, ash filled woods, mute birds, and red skies as a harsh winter intensifies. The narrator feels winter's presence as snow drives across with ominous stillness.
A detailed Canadian Pacific Railway timetable lists routes and intermediate points including Portage la Prairie Brandon Neepawa Yorkton and West Selkirk with daily and specific day service patterns. It notes ports of call such as St Paul Chicago and several Manitoba and Saskatchewan destinations with agent Orson presenting schedule data.
An ancient account states the average whale jawbone measures 25 feet and its tongue could produce about a ton of oil. These figures illustrate the colossal scale attributed to giant whales in historical descriptions.
An advertisement touts Minard's Liniment as a remedy for neuralgia. It also notes the Bank of England typically has between £25,000,000 and £50,000,000 in notes in circulation.
A Chicago News quip notes belief in microbial spread along railways, highlighting tunnels as areas where lips meet lips. The remark plays on urban myths about contagion and social proximity in confined transit spaces.
A playful exchange quoted from the Washington Star features Plodding Pete declaring the world owes us a living and Mesndering Mike agreeing that proving they are alive requires effort, highlighting humorous social banter.
Accumulated linguistic variety across Africa, with nearly 700 languages, creates substantial barriers for missionary work and communication. Analysts note the challenge of translating doctrines, training local clergy, and delivering consistent teachings across regions.
A mix of old notes describes the golden eagle’s strength lifting six eight of SCID, praises Dr Thomas Electric Oil for various ailments, notes a long operating shipyard in Japan, lists 28 894 juvenile temperance societies with 2 536 000 members, and ends with reflections on luck and average men.
A chaotic, satirical Chicago Tribane cartoonish column mocks editor conundrums and pun riddles about wordplay and jokes, ending with a pratfall as the information editor throws his inkstand. The piece parodies the newsroom banter and references perpetual joke setups about nautical terms and phrases.
A humorously truncated exchange reveals a cook left and a kerosene incident. Towne asks what happened to the cook, Browne says she’s gone and adds she would joke about serious matters. Browne clarifies she was not fired but harmed by kerosene.
A Philadelphia Bulletin quips about Dawbitt's painting as sounding crude and crude oil like. The remark plays on art assessment with humor and a jab at technique.
A compilation of Canadian cities with colorful nicknames and paired regional titles. Includes Toronto The Queen City Ottawa The Capital City Hamilton The Ambitious City London The Forest City Kingston The Limestone City and others across provinces and territories.
A historical sketch notes Patrick Boyle as a partisan editor with strong sectarian ties yet admired for leaving behind no personal enemies after nearly fifty years in journalism. The piece highlights his Orangeman past, his use of Irish Canadian sources, and contrasts public perception with his reputed broadness.
A short dialogue shows a boy asking about when he and his sister will wed. The suitor replies she has not named a day yet, while the boy quips that she dislikes long engagements and notes her past engagements were brief.
The remark "Foxy Grandpa" draws a note as Foote heats up the stage with the crowd in the front row. A Yonkers Statesman report contrasts how English convicts receive ten percent bread weekly while paupers get seven pence.
The text asserts a perfectly proportioned man should weigh 28 pounds for each foot of height, presenting a simple proportional rule. It discusses body weight standards tied to height in a compact guideline manner.
A rustic verse depicts Johnny visiting. the household frets as family members hide items lock doors and sally forth to manage chores. The neighbors react with blunt language and warnings while Johnny’s imprint stirs commotion across the street with the promise of further fuss.
A merchant praises Boston’s politeness while recounting a chain of courteous exchanges. An agent in a northern town accuses a delayed remittance, noting the money arrived by return mail after an apparent mix up.
A fact notes elephants live about 105 years on average, highlighting the remarkable longevity of the species and implications for conservation and care across their lifespan.
A struggling translation notes that a Chinese soldier earns about 1 ijd per day while a locomotive comprises roughly 5,400 distinct components.
An abstract vignette notes how persistent helpers contribute to progress. It underscores careful, faithful effort to improve situations without forcing change on others. The piece highlights steady momentum and trusted individuals guiding collective improvement.
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