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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
7
Instructions describe making an octagonal wheel with corks and iron wires. A central cardboard piece forms the hub and cones are attached to each side. Fill the cones with sand to operate the wheel as shown in the diagram, using a wooden or cardboard base and fixed wires for support.
In a sunlit tale, Samuel Clapstone, a gardener for Lawyer Grabley, dons a discarded brown wig that whispers temptation. The wig's voice drives him to theft and downfall, turning him into a highwayman before being burned, and the legend of the wig passes down through generations.
Tim struggles to find a missing shoe delaying Uncle Ben's morning Zoo trip with Jo and Jack. After a self critical turn he tidies his room and finds the shoe with Towser the dog revealing a bank note later. Uncle Ben and Tim bond as they resolve to be more careful on the outing.
A kind old man buys a paper from a newsboy and asks if the large bundle tires him. The boy grins and replies he does not read them.
A little girl explains nervousness as being in a hurry all cover. The remark captures a child’s comic view on anxiety and haste.
In a light moment a woman notes her boys grow big, while another teases that they take after their grandfather in Africa, highlighting a humorous family exchange.
A fragmented quip about moving from street to street and returning to the corner. The language is garbled and lacks clear facts or names to form a coherent news item.
A royal page named Robert is punished for a prank on the prime minister. He aims to make Princess Mary laugh by tying pigeons to ministers wigs, causing a courtwide riot of laughter as the birds take flight and the wigs rise. The king ultimately pardons Robert for the successful comic feat.
Aimed at the ideal woman, the piece argues true appreciation comes from generosity of spirit rather than money. It highlights cheer, thoughtfulness, and sympathy as keys to loved and respected roles at home and in daily life.
A playful exchange unfolds where rivals tease about a mistress loving the cat. The cat speaks in genteel tones, admitting arousal but tempered by propriety while noting the owner's quiet devotion and the rival's petty jealousy.
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