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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
6
The 1997 Bible sales totaled 64 568 copies among Moslems in Melaysia with about 98 percent bought by Mohammedans. This was more than double the two years earlier and followed a high colporteur effort last year.
A fragment notes a family glue bottle keeps long if warmed and unopened. It mentions Orville Wright claiming future safety in aviation will end accidents and jokes. The text also includes a rushed anecdote about a woman seeking a quick martini and a quip about a military officer and a kleptomania question.
The text argues farm management applies business principles to farming. It stresses coordinating departments, full labor use, proper capital, and marketing. Farmers must produce efficiently while planning for storms and changes, combining production with selling and buying.
An 19th century advertisement touts Parmelee’s Vegetable Pill as relief for indigestion. It claims the pill improves concentration and mental focus while offering treatment according to directions and strong endorsement for its claimed benefits.
A quirky guide on preserving fresh eggs emphasizes using a fresh container and avoiding washed shells. It warns against dirty or washed eggs, recommends water glass preservative for one year, and notes some eggs remain usable after removal from solution. Also includes several humorous exchanges and a signwriting note about a liner between Holland and South America.
A concise aphorism notes that personal duty pushes individuals to offer their finest talents. The line emphasizes self-motivated generosity and the ethical pull of responsibility shaping actions.
Cholera infantum is a fatal childhood ailment in hot months and Baby's Own Tablets are promoted as the best guard. The tablets regulate the bowels and soothe the stomach to prevent cholera infantum and related bowel complaints. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Rockville Ont.
An elderly Londoner, who had never met Queen Alexandra, hoped for a glimpse at a dog show. Two black clad ladies passed by, one picked up his fallen walking stick and the other revealed the queen had helped him. The veteran pledged to treasure the stick forever.
A bachelor physician and his aide share a moment on a rustic bridge as a stylish young woman asks what he would do if her heart lay in the brook. He quips about celebrating her recovery from an operation while the girl quietly admires the water.
A reader recounts buying a horse claimed to suffer from an incurable ringbone for $20. The horse was cured with Minary's Liniment and sold for $95, yielding a profit of $54. The note is signed Moise Derosce, a hotel keeper from St Philippe, Quebec.
A kind elderly man helps a crying girl in the park by giving back her penny. She sniffs at him and accuses him of taking it, revealing she had kept the penny the whole time. The moment ends with her judgmental stare.
The eminent novelist jokes about dictating to a stenographer and having lines sent to the publisher. He says the system saves labor since he no longer has to read books, a remark that amuses the interviewer.
A cryptic exchange mocks modern courtship and consumer habits as the Kansas City Journal quotes a juvenile class teacher asking about a dubious topic. The dialogue touches on gender dynamics and shopping culture with slang terms and unclear intent.
A drill sergeant led a recruit squad through life fire drill as blank cartridges were issued. The command Fire at will caused Pvt. Lunn to pause and ask which one was Will, prompting further humorous confusion during the exercise.
An old advertisement touts Murine Eye Remedy as a remedy for weak watery eyes. It markets a granulated eye salve in aseptic tubes for 25 cents and offers free booklets by mail from the Murine Eye Remedy Co. in Chicago.
Albion Fellows Bacon discusses how poverty breeds fear among the poor. Mothers lock children in tene ments, rush home from work, and shield daughters from danger. The essay contrasts refined sympathy with the harsh reality of want and the dread of alms houses and pauper burials.
The article reports a mother wren teaching her fledglings to sing by performing the full tune first. Each nestling attempts the song, but fails before the end. the mother resumes and guides them until they finish. Several nests show repeated daily practice with multiple attempts.
A stunned look at gum chewing habits compares Canada and the United States. It notes US consumption of 300 million packs annually and estimates vast distances their chewed gum would cover, from Earth to the Moon, with exaggerated energy figures contrasted against Niagara Falls.
A curly haired dog, grieving, led authorities to a Cleveland woman who collapsed in a restaurant and died after a heart illness. The dog had accompanied her, waited by her chair, and followed the ambulance to Chester avenue where police found her home, identifying her through the dog's faithfulness.
In a brisk exchange, Dustin Stax counters a claim that simple arithmetic scales with wealth. He argues that when millions are involved, two plus two should yield far more than four, underscoring the economic leverage of large figures.
In a fragile scene from Lippincott's a man named Pat Maher, known for his ignorance of groceries, tries to hide his confusion when a visitor questions the flavors and names. He scratches his head and mutters about spaghetti as a possible clue, hinting at a comic misunderstanding.
An 1828 heat finding at Mount Etna revealed a vast ice field buried under lava, suggesting drift snow formed the ice beneath a lava blanket with a protective layer. A classic medical pitch promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil to stop coughing from inflammation of the mucous membrane.
A simple pet access flap in a screen door allows cats and dogs to enter or exit freely. The flap is attached at the top and naturally closes behind the animal. The note adds a quip about mischief and health risks from mimicking others.
A quirky collection of short dialogue snippets and country humor echoes in old captions. Jests about cabbies mothers and public acts mix with farmer quips and animal mishaps, illustrating social tone and banter of the era.
A railroad president argues courtesy toward the public is essential and even marketable while criticizing impolite treatment of customers. The piece notes a trendy idea to monetize social etiquette and contrasts it with political and court fashion choices, ending with a marketing pitch for Putnam's Corn Extractor as safe and painless.
A humorous exchange suggests a bachelor’s knowledge of women, implying he chose not to marry, as noted in the New York Times. The quip highlights social attitudes toward marriage and gender roles without detailing events or dates.
A fragmented dialogue recalls Mrs. Binks asking for a shirt for her sick husband. The clerk questions marital status and product needs, noting the doctor’s instruction to avoid starch. The exchange hints at everyday shopping and domestic life.
Dialogue fragment shows a scene with Pink and a boss about tipping and a hat. The exchange hints at a casual street interaction in a Chicago setting. No clear event or date is given.
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