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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1901
Page
3
A fragmentary column from the Hamiota Herald discusses writing for magazines and a man deemed not a professional writer. It notes soldiers with sturdier frames are preferred recruits and comments on life’s umpire shouting Stay tall. The piece also touches on early bedtimes and missionary marriage notions with humorous tone.
A reader lists cures attributed to MISARIVS LINIMENT and MINARD'S LINIMENT for lumbago, battense of eur eche, and sensitive lungs, mentioning REV. WM. BROWN MES. KAULBACK and S. MASTERS in the testimonial.
Morocco postal workers employ a dangerous method to wake themselves. They tie a string to one foot and burn it to measure time while sleeping, so when the flame reaches their foot they wake to avoid losing employment.
A tale from Sorel Quebec shows dyspepsia relief through Dr Williams Pink Pills. Mrs Alp Lussier recounts two years of chronic indigestion headaches and heartburn cured after six boxes. The ad promotes pills as a blood acting remedy available at dealers or by mail.
A letter from St Magioige Quebec dated October 14 describes a woman with Bright's disease heart disease and rheumatism who credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with dramatic improvement after years of illness. She reports substantial relief after the first box and ongoing recovery through twenty boxes, with hope for full strength after completion.
A bank clerk recalls directing a man to sign with his left hand for a certificate of deposit. The same man returns with a forged signature, proving the left handed sign caused a chalked confusion. The clerk realizes the signer could not write well left handed. The incident ends with the clerk paying the funds after recognizing the ruse.
A customer questions a waiter about a bill and change in a stylish dining room. The waiter claims accuracy and defends his handling after the customer asks if any change was provided.
A humorous exchange questions the decision to sit for a portrait with witty lines about posing and standing. The Yonkers Statesman features the quip showing sharp, light commentary on image making.
Cheney swears as senior partner of Cheney Co that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. The notice asserts internal and surface action and urges use with testimonials. It ends with a quip about killing a cat.
A concise saying notes that backing the poorest horse can still lead to a win for the underdog, as a man who sympathizes with the underdog in a race often has a stake in the outcome. The quip suggests betting dynamics and gambler psychology.
A review praises Dr Crozier's new volume in his series History of Intellectual Development on the lines of Modern Evolution. It lauds his wide view of human knowledge from Greek to Buddhist thought and notes the author’s rigorous method and historical lessons applied to current politics. The critic, citing The Daily News, emphasizes Crozier’s influence and the book's strong sales.
An advisory note urges mothers to treat crying babies with Baby's Own Tablets, claiming they address indigestion sleeplessness teething irritation and fever without opiates. The piece warns against so called soothing medicines and touts safety and ease of dosing for infants. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. Walter Brown and notes the product is sold in drug stores or by mail order for 25 cents a box.
Brooklyn passengers watch a man board a Fulton ferry street car holding a fish pole. When asked about his catch he claims a sun bass of about one ounce, then produces the tiny fish to prove his honesty. The crowd refuses further questions and the man is scorned for not lying as expected. A second note from Columbus, Ohio endorses Perma Pills for liver and kidney complaints, praising their painless action and gelatin coating.
The article notes how poets craft lines by choosing one word at a time to rhyme with the next. It highlights the careful balance between meaning and sound in traditional verse making.
A reflective remark on human frailty and the challenge of recognizing and correcting personal errors. It suggests few individuals possess sufficient self awareness to overlook their own missteps and grow from them.
Two women feud over a man, and the quip suggests the rivalries play out with men at the center. A humorous line accompanies an ad stance promising wide availability of Minard’s Liniment.
A sorrowful note describes a girl with only her mother s old clothes and no new outfits. The piece also reports Areland s southern harvest for this year as the best in twenty five years.
A whimsical exchange between a balloon and a parachute cites caution about encouraging drinking among the young while hinting a single drop might not hurt. The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the humorous tone as a reflection on moderation.
An informal exchange shows Indy praising Meektons wife for having the best husband, while Meekton responds with a sigh and a wry remark about not claiming too much for himself.
A Denver Post item extols Polly Root as a vibrant ranch maiden famed for wild charm and rodeo daring. It portrays her laughter and gaze as captivating, her skills including roping and shooting with remarkable marksmanship, set in a Western ranch ambience.
The note recalls Ben Odell as a boy who rose at 4am to drive an ice wagon and says he now serves as New York governor, working harder than in youth. It adds a cautionary message to boys enthralled by hard work, implying the danger of relentless labor.
A streetcar passenger discusses toothache causes and jaw strength, claiming 3000 nerves in gums and one horsepower bite. He explains air pressure from shouting and sneezing power, then ends by bowing out and refusing thanks.
Deputy Commissioner of Fisheries S T Bastedo reports a bumper whitefish run in Georgian Bay and North Channel fishing stations. Fishermen credit department rules for protecting immature fish, with strong demand and good prices, much of the catch going to the American market.
A wry exchange frames a curio as china saved by mothers through generations of cooks. The King voices a child's puzzled question about treasured items passed down through dynastic kitchens.
An advertising claim touts Holloway's Corn Cure as painless and easy to use. The text adds a wry line about some men being so liberal they give themselves away.
A vintage advertisement touts Mother Graves Worm Exterminator for treating worms in children noting a pale cheek and restless nights as symptoms. The passage also comments on courtroom love letters and defines imaginative writers by their priced articles.
Northrop and Lyman Co. advertise Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a widely sold remedy in the Dominion. They claim it brings instant relief to many ailments, praised by suffering invalids as invaluable as gold, vital for farmers and households. The piece notes the public’s trust and hints at broken promises by the average man.
A playful column notes Minard's Liniment cures burns and other aches while quipping that praise is cheaper than a bill. It observes young men chasing fast living and finding a woman to pace them.
Fragmentary text mentions quinine affecting hearing and references wrestling styles, leaving unclear persons, places, or events.
A reader testimonial praises Parmelee's Vegetable Pills containing mandrake and dandelion as a first class article for bilious headache. The ad suggests relief from daily headaches with a stomach not the cause and mentions Mr. Ficley from Wark Lysander P Q.
Sue Vernon of Vancouver recalls a purchase mishap that escalated from a mistaken accusation to a public display of guilt. A magazine left at a depot sparked a moral dilemma after a department store misperception, exposing the friction between consumer dignity and dealer stamps.
Severe colds are cured by Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Syrup a medicine of extraordinary penetrating properties. It is acknowledged by users as the best remedy for coughs colds inflammation of the lungs and throat ailments. Its agreeable taste makes it a favorite with ladies and children.
A humorous note from the Chicago News recounts Miss Cutting mistaking a clothing-store dummy for Guy Softleigh-Weally due to lacking glasses. The gag hinges on her cousin Clara's inability to distinguish people without her vision.
A pickpocket, a turendiary, a forger, and a burglar speak from prison. Each man claims his presence results from a single lapse or craving, citing abstraction rushing life and a wish to fame or gain in a large town mercantile setting.
A Kansas farmer near McPherson operates a steam plow that clears 25 acres in ten hours. The system substitutes for 24 horses and eight men, showcasing early mechanized farming efficiency.
A terse social remark prompts scrutiny of public figures and the cost of fame. The author notes that some men in the public eye are treated with scant sympathy, likening reactions to cinders in the eye.
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