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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
2
A Black woman visited her pastor to complain about her husband described as a low-down trifling Black person. The minister advised, Have you ever tried heaping coals of fire upon his head. She replied No I done tried hot water.
Saskatoon readers hear a testimonial from Leon Sergent who says Dodd's Kidney Pills cured his wife, then him. He describes thick urine with brick dust, improved after three boxes, and notes the pills are not a universal cure but target kidney related ailments. The ad extols Dodd's Kidney Pills as known nationwide in Canada for kidney disease urinary troubles backache rheumatism dropsy diabetes and Bright's Disease.
A humorous quip on weeds and death uses the line Widow’s weeds. The speaker remarks that the easiest weeds to kill are widow’s weeds and jokingly adds you only have to say Wilt thou and they wilt.
An old advertisement claims deafness comes from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure and promises one hundred dollars for any cure failure, then shifts to a joke about dining-room greetings and a bartender’s question.
A Toronto reader reports two summers of skin trouble on arms and legs, severe itching, and poor results from a specialist and medicines. After trying Cuticura Ointment and Soap, the writer claims cure and confidence in the products and urges others to use them. The note is signed Boddy, dated 1910.
The article outlines Kamloops nearing its centenary since 1812 founding by the Pacific Fur Company. Dignitaries including Lord Strathearn are expected at opening ceremonies in September, with a week of festivities. It recounts Kamloops origin from Astoria and the early trading posts established by Stuart Ross and La Boque, leading to Kadour and inland settlement. The centenary is described as richly deserving a grand celebration.
An amusing Paris court incident features a vain witness aged twenty five last August and her son aged twenty seven. The magistrate jokes about young marriage. An ad touts Dr Kelloge Dysentery Cordial claiming quick relief for acute summer stomach complaints and Irritation.
A terse exchange reveals one party accusing Mr. Detts of attempting to evade by moving houses while the other acknowledges being found out. The dialogue frames a confrontation over a disputed account and exposure.
A humorous snapshot outlines a claim that Minards Wizard Oil quickly cures stiffness in cattle. It also includes a quip about a man pursuing quick returns by sending manuscripts to magazines and the odd remark about a stiff neck treated in one night.
Radiation experiments by John Milne suggest photographic effects stem from electrical radiation from chalk and granite in the Isle of Wight and Cornwall. He believes this radiative influence may explain small climate differences between nearby regions and could affect surface life wellbeing, guiding future research.
A young pupil answers three bags with two apples each, preferring more bags to increase total fruit. The teacher prompts reasoning as the class debates the best option and a student offers a humorous pun about bags.
The English Church Congress proposes clergy discard robes and dress like common folk. The Queen newspaper questions the move and argues ministers should have a distinct, appropriate attire like other professions, noting several activities already have distinct styles.
A stranger asks Sir William S Gilbert about a club member with one eye named Matthews. He deflects and asks what the other eye is called, revealing a humorous royal-era social moment. An advertisement extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for toothache relief, claiming rapid soothing effects on nerves.
A new snapshot camera is being used beside standard burglar alarms to photograph a burglar in the act. The automatic flash will capture the intruder’s image for identification and to provide evidence of guilt.
The item notes a claim that Minard’s Liniment cures diphtheria and mentions Mrs Enpeck. A quip about philosophers blessing us in disguise follows, with Mr Enpeck urging Maria to reveal something. The fragment blends product claim with a humorous dialogue.
A fruit pie recipe describes a method where a top crust is lifted after baking to pour a syrup of water, sugar, spice, and butter into the pie. This seals in juices and prevents the filling from boiling away, avoiding a dry result.
A ship adrift raises the question of whether it resembles a drifting mass of snow. The metaphor contrasts sea peril with quiet immobility as the vessel lacks a clear course or destination.
Queen Elizabeth of Belgium leads lace revival efforts by teaching in industrial schools and forming a company with 27000 dollars to push Brussels lace into higher priced markets, especially in major American cities.
Mrs. Gimlet asks what her husband holds and receives a pompous reply that he has brains. She retorts that she’s not surprised, noting he does not carry them in his head.
Claims the product Worm Exterminator by Mother Graves can combat intestinal worms in children. Warns that worms threaten child health and vitality, presenting the cure as simple and effective.
An artist asks if a life sized portrait is desired and Mrs. Newrich agrees with intent to proceed despite framing costs. A separate remark states his employers valued him and offered a large reward when he departed.
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