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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 23, 1914
Page
3
A fragment from Harver's Magazine shows a domestic named Agnes confirming she soaked clothes after a quarrel with her mistress. The mistress asks about soaking, Agnes explains the pawnbroker offered little for the outfit and hands over money apologetically. Waste little time arguing with people who don’t care.
Dr Wo Ting Fang, former Chinese minister to the U S, praises American women as equals in intellect and capable conversationalists writers and leaders He notes their influence and that married women often rule the roost while husbands submit willingly He urges women to lead by tact and example as published in America Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat Minard's Liniment Lumberman's Friend.
The tale from the New York Tribune recalls Charles H. Britting’s quip about an efficiency engineer. He jokes that a labor saving device is an elderly widow with a million who agrees to marry him, promising Easy Street for the engineer.
A historical notice touts Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a leading remedy for worm destruction, claiming it brings relief to suffering children and rarely fails.
Ethnologists study ancient bronze age people in Aberdeenshire Scotland who built stone circles. They were unusually broad headed and short in stature averaging five feet three inches. The Neolithic Britons were long headed, while the bronze age builders were also tall and long headed.
The General Manager announces a reserve of 7,000,000 dollars equal to paid up capital. Shareholders may receive a bonus distribution as the bank’s strong position supports rewarding profits while maintaining prudent reserves. Canada’s banking leaders, including Merchants Bank, gain recognition for fi nancial leadership.
An advert claims Putnam's Paroleas Corn and Wart Extractor works like magic, promising relief within twenty four hours. It also notes the Etruscan vases were misnamed, describing Greek influenced designs with red and black figure variants and dating their origins from about 600 BC to 300 years later.
A fragment shows a request to meet at an office tonight for information about a big den while another party mentions following a Louies le Courier-Journal.
A six year old girl in Butler County adapts a traditional prayer phrasing in a playful and curious reversal, wryly referencing English power and merit while commenting on her own big feet and an imaginative take on national themes.
Save the Children advertises Baby's Own Tablets as a preventive and remedy for summer stomach troubles and cholera among young children. The ad claims government analysis proves they are harmless even for newborns and promote regular bowels, selling for 25 cents per bottle from The Dr. Wil Named Medicine Co. in Brockville Ontario.
The piece stresses that a capable subordinate who can be trusted to complete assignments without supervision earns an executive’s gratitude and loyalty. It contrasts this with a weak assistant who offloads work, undermining authority and burdening leadership.
The Cri de Paris recounts Rodin sculpting a full length statue from a rich American woman who posed ten times in antique costume. He reveals he changed the head to that of Mme de KR after the patron’s face failed to inspire him. The patron objected, but Rodin insists the alteration will yield a gain for her.
Charles W. Post of Battle Creek Michigan died May 9 in Santa Barbara California. His will executed November 3 in Battle Creek provides a 20 million estate to his family and business associates. He claimed residence in the District of Columbia.
A small stray named Chum, loved by bystanders, was euthanized at the pound after no owner claimed him. As the keeper prepared to end his life Chum folded his little head in prayer, and tears filled the onlookers’ eyes when the superintendent appeared.
The passage discusses waves as weed on the ocean, noting crests breakers and curling trends. It also links warm waves to summer and winter, referencing the Old Farmers Almanac and seasonal prep like furnaces and corn.
A woman, weighed near tweety stone, delays entering a crowded tramcar and, swayed by movement, makes a sarcastic remark about gentlemen. A man rises to offer space, saying don’t be cross, ma’am and makes way toward the aisle.
An inventor asserts the tarke y remains unimpressed by fighting fluid aboard the Butalo Express, insisting any upset is impossible. The claim surfaces amid disputed claims of fluid reactions and safety.
Fragmentary text from a newspaper page shows garbled phrases and partial names, offering little verifiable detail about people places or events. The readable bits hint at a local item or notice but lack concrete data for a full summary.
A country house owner received an application from a woman who already owned a village home. Terms were discussed but the deal paused when asked why she would leave her current residence. She replied she had not paid rent and preferred the present comfort. Glasgow News.
The Florida Times Union notes that more women would keep two servants if they could perform two tasks at once, but asserts women lack the stamina for dual duties.
A country man braces for a tooth extraction on a gloomy day. The dentist asks if he would like gas, and the patient replies with humor that he wants gas for the procedure rather than facing it in the dark.
A fragmented dialogue hints at concerns over a safety favor linked to The Coatmoor project. The salesman reassures that the task is not simple for a child to share, leaving the outcome unclear.
A medical inspection note from the Woman's Home Companion discusses school eye health revealing that 15 percent of children have undetected vision problems. The piece ties this to the school doctor alerting parents and the need for attention to children's studies and welfare.
The Dundee Advertiser reports a train stalled by a snowstorm on the Highland line. A cheery Scottish guard tried to lift passenger spirits while an old gentleman complained of the cold. The guard advised patience as tariffs for corpses were joked.
A fragmentary excerpt cites Ruskin and Goethe on taste and self-knowledge, noting belovement nature, hidden talent, and the call to brush up against the world. It also quotes Elizabeth Barrett Browning urging resilience and steady work without deeming death unhappy.
A quirky exchange unfolds as Mr Henpeck apologizes for interrupting Siray Stories while addressing Mewry in a humorous midnight chat. The fragment hints at a domestic vignette with light, informal dialogue and character names.
The readable fragment shows a Holmes quotation about obligation and readiness to do another for someone who has already helped. It presents archaic phrasing and unclear attribution.
A fragmentary line hints at themes of merit and fortune with garbled phrasing. The text presents an oblique reflection on luck and worth without clear context or characters.
In Malta, small stones shaped like serpent eyes and tongues are valued as talismans tied to St. Paul’s shipwreck legend. Natives wear embedded stones for protection against snake bites and poisons, often set in rings or necklaces. The article also notes a trend toward habit forming remedies and promotes Parmeneedle as a simple corrective tonic for indigestion and related ailments.
Fragmented text presents garbled dialogue with unclear speakers and topics. The lines mention bread, mother, a person named Dalttore Ame, and questions about business, creating no identifiable event or clearNames.
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