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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
3
A fragmented dialogue from London Opinion and Sydney Bulletin shows a sharp exchange about capital punishment and honesty. A speaker rejects serving and cites conscientious scruples, while another dismisses the idea as foolish. The derelict narrator coyly mentions a silver spoon in the mouth and a cook's curiosity about its size.
Sir Thomas P Wittaker M P says Britain would have spent 490 million dollars more on alcohol if per capita consumption last year matched 1874 levels. The remark estimates the national drink bill using historical consumption data.
The Coorgs of Southern India hold a hunt with village planning, vantage points and drives. Omens from dogs touching the ground predict a kill, and a ritual feast follows with selective meat shares. Unready shooters face censure and flogging in a circle, while elders praise successful shots.
The London Standard reports rose colored snow in the Aigs and Todi mountains, with sand particles in the snow. It is believed to be fallout from a Sahara storm that carried sand across the sea to the Swiss Alps. The rose snow formed weeks earlier in the upper air before descending.
Reporters along the Mexican border note curious blended place names such as Texarkana in Arkansas near Texas Texico in New Mexico near Texas Texhoma in Texas near Oklahoma Calexico and other blends like Canada Uvada Kanroado and Wyata mentioned by Westminster Gazette as troops move.
Commissioner Katherine B Davis plans dress improvements for inmates at New York correctional facilities. She rejects Paris gowns and intends more style, urging prisoners to take more responsibility in themselves and in life.
Mississine Sulzer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Sulzer, wed Conrad Reinwell of Denver Colorado. The couple will reside in Boulder Colorado after July 6.
In a family exchange a child asks why the Fudger boy is not allowed to play with him. The mother deflects noting the boy’s lack of food and a prior vaccination remark.
The dated note records a plan to erect a memorial next year for Fearon Robert, Fitensiler of Little Duom, leader of the army of God that compelled the king to concede the Magna Charta at Runsymede in the seven hundredth anniversary.
A quoted segment critiques the poor as filthy yet questions the motive behind it and notes their labor, such as carrying water long distances. The tone reflects satire on purity concepts in slums and includes a brief exchange about stamping letters.
A doorkeeper’s parrot trained to say God save the King delights royal guests. The other parrot remains silent until the visitors pass and the talkative bird chants the phrase, making King George laugh as the kingship is joked about.
The article contrasts altitude challenges for alpinists and aviators, noting how balloon pilots rely on nerve and consciousness. It recounts James Glaisher’s Greenwich ascent reaching near 30,000 feet before collapse, with later claims of higher heights debated by scientists.
A reflection on poverty and virtue, noting the willingness of impoverished families to share scarce rooms and resources with others in need. The author contrasts this with the sight of affluent wealth and glamour, questioning how to describe the plight of poor children.
The article notes modern maids of honor require fewer skills than Queen Victoria’s era. It says Queen Mary has only four maids of honor, with one thread showing a skilled horsewoman and two clever piarists, while the queen’s duties focus on charity rather than personal service.
A radium institute modeled on London’s plan will operate in Ossining and use radium as a basic cancer and arteriosclerosis cure. Dr. Amos Squire and Dr. Norman Barnesby will conduct experiments at Dries Sanitarium. A $30,000 fund supports radium purchases and preliminary operations. Overseers of Westchester Putnam and Duchess counties may offer free radium treatment to cancer patients. Westchester Almshouse residents may also opt in.
A reporter asks for the magnate, who confirms his nickname as potato nate amid a garbled exchange about kings and cattle. The exchange ends with the reporter querying the identity and the magnate’s quirky reply.
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a cure for indigestion caused by weak digestion. It claims the pills enrich blood, restore appetite, and improve overall health, citing a Dartmouth patient who recovered after prolonged illness. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
An agony column item describes a development touted as crucial for the nation promising to save 600 million dollars annually and yield millions in profit. It seeks about 125000 pounds working capital from a rich advertiser about forty, unmarried, to devote full time, claiming decades of work underpin the plan.
Mr Groweh er recalls the outing as typical with a merry party that had time to eat lunch and then line up to be photographed before boarding the train home. The report notes a standard routine and final photographs as part of the day.
Pena rouses excitement over an upcoming camp meeting in her neighborhood. For weeks she prepares gaudy feathers and outfits, trading for a pair of patent leather slippers. She asks Miss Ford for a cent to buy clippers to attend the event despite illness and hurt.
A brief exchange between an old man and a boy captures a moment of moral questioning as they discuss going fishing versus wrestling with conscience. The Philadelphia Ledger echoes the dialogue with a folksy tone.
An unclear report describes a woman standing on a chair during a penemesse race, addressing onlookers with a quip about obstructing their view while a man named Jamoisselle responds by preferring a tie. The fragment hints at a minor dispute over sight lines during the event.
An Eastern man reports relief from headaches bitter mouth taste indigestion and low spirits after stopping coffee and drinking Postum a caffeine free beverage. Canadian Postum Co Windsor promotes Postum as a soluble powder served with hot water and cream and sugar with two forms and similar per cup costs.
A travelogue describes Spanish Express trains moving slowly and cautiously through stations with signals for eight minutes of delay. It notes the calm pace and cautious arrival rituals. The piece then shifts to history of the Legion of Honor, established by Napoleon in 1802 and continued through successive rulers, noting its broad international recognition.
The International Geological Congress of Canada estimates a total world coal supply of 7.297 trillion tons, sufficient to last about 1,000 years even if current consumption continues rising.
A playful exchange attributes quick wit to adrewski as a gentleman introduces a plan to the champion polo player of England. The pianist responds that despite differences they share leadership in their professions.
London consumes 226 cable meters of gas per person while Paris and Amsterdam rank next. The world total gas use is about 21.5 billion cable meters, requiring around 60 billion tons of coal to produce. The figures reflect global coal output levels and national energy scales.
The drive against tigers across India has caused a sharp rise in wild pigs, whose damage to crops burdens farmers. Native farmers face higher costs as they vigilantly guard fields and prepare for added taxation to cover losses.
Passersby found a motionless man on a utility pole in Oregon and feared electrocution. Rescue workers learned the man had simply fallen asleep while sunning, his position preventing a fall.
A cryptic dialogue snippet shows Mr. Meekton insisting secrecy with phrases about impressing a wife and withholding thoughts. The readable text suggests a conversational fragment, lacking clear context, participants, or events.
Kans City Journal notes the bankruptcy of a principal East Side coin dealer firm. In reviewing the case, creditors' attorney discovers a partnership agreement by the two bankrupts. The agreement states profits split equally if the venture fails.
Separated speakers refer to Mra. Wabashile and Mra. Deinborn discussing drifting and the plan to pad dle their own carves, with dialogue implying a change in activity or role.
Fragmentary dialogue shows pain and humor as travelers discuss dental care at sea. A question about finding a dentist arises amid warnings of the relentless gale. The exchange hints at hardships of long journeys and improvised remedies.
In a chat between Mrs. Carver and her sister Caroline, electricity is touted as a cure for rheumatism though Mrs. Carver recalls lightning’s ineffectiveness. The piece also ad promotes Dr Thomas' Electric Oil for toothache relief and claims quick nerve soothing effects.
The two men discuss Jimking's ascent on Mont Hiase starting last March. In eight months he completed the climb with a guide, endured a snowstorm, aided two benumbed strangers, and led the group to the base as frantic relatives awaited.
A short tip cites the Corn Extractor from Puts nham promising a painless night cure. The ad-like note stresses safety and ease while appealing to readers to treat corns on money matters.
The text reports a missing purse case with a public notice offering $45 reward for the woman described as about forty in a dated dress, last seen on Hoyleton Street Saturday. No replies were received.
A local endorsement proclaims Minard's Liniment as the best liniment on the market after years of use. The signer notes it works well at home and recommends it for general relief.
A garbled query discusses a pice light bank ending five tran and a reference to last Dice of temperor Pompeil. It also mentions someone weighing how he diet and doubts about M being a rip ling.
A sentimental woman laments feeling less valued after marriage as her spouse responds with cryptic misreadings and a tense exchange hints at emotional distance and distrust within a troubled relationship.
A fragment discusses a pedigreed dog named Desler in local notes. Details are unclear but reference to a pedigreed lineage and potential exhibition context appear amid the text.
An old advertisement promotes Murine Eye Remedy for red or weak eyes and granulated eyelids. It markets various formulations in aseptic tubes and bottles at low prices and offers a free eye book through mail order.
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