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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
2
A verse from Walt Mason in Judge contrasts the life of Willie with the harsh view of an outcast parent. The narrator notes the public rejection and the parent’s stubborn claim of Willie’s clever words, while society shuns the speaker. The piece ends with a critique of cruelty and misunderstanding.
In a reflective scene from the Chicago Record-Herald, a husband tells his wife he is wishing to be as great and wise and good and rich as she believes he should be to be worthy of her. The wife presses for the reason behind his faraway look.
A dialogue notes a baseball player turned actor in stage vaudeville, asking if he will “shoot somebody,” to which he replies he is merely an actor. The piece suggests actors are unusual but novelty could help the act succeed.
Mrs Gabb questions a department in a magazine labeled Woman's Talk. Mr Gabb jokes there is only a column of it, reflecting a light exchange printed in the Cincinnati Enquirer.
A Baltimore American quotation lampoons practical comfort with a wry exchange about hats. The joke hinges on a character claiming you cannot hang a hat in this house and another retorting that it is ineffective when worn while seated.
Mrs J McKearney of Lyons Brook recounts three years of eczema starting with finger sores and palm cracks. After failed treatments, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, received a sample, then bought more and was cured. The ad touts Cuticura for skin conditions and offers a free sample and booklet from Potter Drug & Chemical Co.
A Cincinnati Commercial Tribune piece contrasts a wife who rejects housework and child care as beneath her, chasing a public career and club life while her husband bears the burden. Her rhetoric shifts from feminist ideals to wartime leadership as she seeks personal glory.
The text recalls Lord Kitchener crying during vivid moments of hardship in the Sudan campaign and at a Khartoum thanksgiving. It notes his emotion again at a Durbar when reviewing loyal sepoys, where he urged a cheer for the veterans, tears in his eyes.
The article notes heavy traffic shakes St Pauls Cathedral and London’s soil, affecting seismometer readings. It cites Professor Ingerton’s London seismometer tests showing constant vibration limits far distant earthquake signals and mentions potential site moves for Greenwich Observatory due to traffic vibrations.
A man lay by the roadside groaning when a police officer arrived to help. He muttered I ate one, to I ate one, too and then cried Poison. The officer gave an antidote which electrified him. As he convulsed he asked what he had eaten, and, after being told, he cursed and shouted that 1812 is the number of the car that hit him.
A man presents a small morocco case with a diamond ring to his fiancée. She comments on its modest brilliance and he jokes that Jove is blind. She retorts that he is not stone blind, ending the scene with playful banter.
Briggs taunts Griggs about keeping his wife in style. Griggs retorts that his own troubles would be greater if he failed to dress her well.
A Baby's Own Tablets are presented as the best medicine for infants, claiming to sweeten the stomach, regulate bowels, break up colds, and aid sleep. The ad asserts safety with a government analyst guarantee and sells at 25 cents per box through dealers or mail from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
A brief note from the Portland Oregonian references Chapple aboard a steamer in mid ocean with a query about going over and an old top.
A man returning from a football match complained after a currant bun he bought at a bakery proved tainted by a fly. The saleswoman offered to exchange the bun for a fresh one or the fly for a currant bun, but refused the instant swap.
A dreamer asks if all they touch could turn to gold while Lola quips about turning people into gold. The exchange blends fantasy wish with a macabre joke as the two speak in surreal tones.
A humorous anecdote about a man and his friend at a club discussing a joke about his wife's mother who is becoming deaf. They recall taking her to a cinema and her reaction as she jokes that the actors did their parts but she could not hear them well.
A well known baseball magnate recalls a Gotham cafe incident where a prosperous diner challenged the waiter after a misread order. The patron asserted the waiter had delivered spring port and 74 chicken instead of spring chicken and 74 bort in a sharp, cold retort.
In a Cincinnati machine shop a thirty year veteran receives a monetary tribute on retirement. The German superintendent delivers a humorous presentation as he announces the gift of a hundred dollars prompting the retiree to bow in acknowledgment. The scene blends warmth with light humor in a formal company gesture.
In a local scene, boys fish below the bridge after Sunday services while adults guide them. The customary gathering centers on Smylie's crick, a familiar spot in town lore.
Uncle Josh Windless and wife from Posey county Indiana visit Chicago. They walk State street for six blocks and argue with the crowd over moving through. After waiting about two hours Josiah calls the procession the longest he ever saw.
A veteran lay preacher shares a method for sermon prep describing three parts. He explains starting with what will be told, then delivering the content, and finally restating what was told to reinforce the message.
A reader ponders whether money carries germs and how long contact transfers germs to a person. The note suggests that only a highly active germ could move in the brief time money is held, offering reassurance about short exposure.
The speaker notes a consolation in current events and reflects that in old age as a grandmother she doubts her grandchildren will take her to a play that shocks her. The remark contrasts growing old with changing theatrical shocks.
A heated exchange centers on a boy’s fare as a ticket collector insists he is under three. The mother retorts that a new suit would change nothing and jokes about hiding him under a seat.
The tramp quotes a proverb about lending to the Lord while Mrs. Stubbs counters with a harsher retort from the woodshed saying the other old saying applies. The dialog unfolds as a terse exchange between the two characters.
A fragmentary note contrasts First class with steerage aboard a transport. The text mentions an old friend greeting and a casual inquiry about wellbeing, hinting at social class distinctions in travel.
A spokesman notes an invention meant to trigger a fire by pulling a wire in bed but jokes that the inventor, referred to as Noddles or Noddles, remains too lazy to pull the wire, rendering the device ineffective.
The oil is recommended for internal use with as much success as external use. Asthma and catarrh sufferers may find immediate relief when used as directed. Many who tried it report relief and have sent testimonials.
Dr Bighbill meets a former patient on the street and inquires about the visit. Mr Brown responds with a greeting and asks if there is a cost to tell.
A wife recounts quitting coffee after warnings of health woes and trying Postum. She notes better health and color, and her husband eventually agrees to drink Postum too. The Canadian Posture Co. advertises Regular and Instant Postum and urges readers to replace coffee.
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt references a dialogue about certainty in a young man’s love and notes enduring memories from a father’s stories as a sign of trust. The voice blends romantic reassurance with family storytelling.
A brief remark notes that the man introduced to others shows restraint and discretion. The exchange then hints at his adjustment to new teeth, signaling a light conversational moment in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt notes Brown praising his new job while colleagues say he began yesterday and has yet to grasp the workload and responsibilities involved. The quote highlights contrasting views on his early performance.
A Philadelphia Chronicle item notes concern at a charity bazaar where kisses are sold for one dollar. The vendor asks if the price is too high while a passerby worries attendees fear being robbed at charitable events.
In Paris a street car fills, signs say Complet and no one else may board. Jawhawker, returning from Ville Lumiere, jokes about seeing every place but one Compiet as the burned cars blocked exits.
People will take a buggy ride despite steep hills heavy loads or fatigue and never abandon the horse. The stubborn rider sours the typically generous driver, souring goodwill with a bitter ride.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a careful waiter and a vague scene with a waiter. No clear event, names, or locations emerge to form a full news item.
The piece argues that while many details can be written into a land contract, true honesty of purpose between landlord and tenant cannot be captured in documents. If the heart is right, much may be omitted from the paper, yet the essential trust remains.
The remark contrasts a pedometer worn to count distance with wives who aim to reveal where their partners have been. It frames a humorous view on tracking and privacy and reflects social attitudes toward monitoring behavior.
A satirical list of self raising items suggests a farm need for a contraption to lift a young boy to wash his face before breakfast. The tone mocks impractical inventions while highlighting daily chores.
A father asks his eight year old what counts as a good deed and the boy recalls giving a penny to a poor boy. The exchange turns to charity and orphan status as the son mentions defending a schoolmate and sharing a personal item.
A farmer recalls losing his hired man, John the German, who has a wanderlust keeping him moving. John worked for ten years, described as the best farm hand the speaker had.
A gas company attorney extolled the firm's actions to the crowd. A consumer voice urged honoring their efforts, adding a pointed pun linked to the Light Brigade. The exchange highlighted public sentiment about the charges.
The text notes that kissing is always forced and requires practice, comparing it to violin playing to emphasize effort and awkwardness in mastery.
A wry maxim notes that women avoid coarse insults and often steer men toward better paths, contrasting with men who may urge negative behavior. The line implies social critique of gendered communication and moral influence.
Harry asks why William rolls his own cigarettes and William replies he must exercise. The brief exchange hints at a casual domestic moment and personal habits.
The line recalls Pat urging not to swat a fearsome fly on a custard pie, noting the creature ate them all and prompting a humorous exchange about handling the pest.
Advert describes Scott's Emulsion as a preventative and restorative aid for weakened systems, claiming it helps fight tuberculosis by nourishing tissue and boosting blood formation. It notes use in tuberculosis camps and emphasizes no alcohol or habit forming drug. Scott & Bowne, Terente, Ontario.
A father, teaching thrift to his eight year old, confronts his son stuffing a bread slice with butter and jam. The boy defends his choice by claiming he makes one slice cover both, highlighting practical frugality in a humorous domestic scene.
The advertisement claims Ner vous affections stem from defective digestion and that Parmelee's Vegetable Pills restore stomach action to calm nerves. It trumpets their superiority as a non sedative remedy correcting irregular digestive processes with widespread testimonial support.
A violnist overhears two children debating opera singer first names. The younger asks for Cruso’s first name, and the other answers with certainty, revealing it as Robinson. The anecdote plays on a pun to identify the musician as Cruso whose surname echoes the joke.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of I. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio binds to pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Statement notes oath, notary A. W. Gleason, appeals to trust in internal medicine with testimonials and distribution by druggists.
A husband and wife exchange a cryptic note about a writer from a woman. The wife identifies the note as the dressmaker's bill, causing the husband to pale as he reveals it. The dialogue centers on a disclosed debt and the unraveling of a concealed obligation.
A quip lists several states to humorously contrast geography with abstract ideas. It names the states of Pennsylvania and New York alongside matrimony, the mind, and weather as playful contrasts.
A Louisiana expert argues that becoming a suffragette halves a woman's chances of marriage, presenting the most nuanced blow yet to the suffrage cause.
A fragmented line reads All a woman wants is to be wart expressed in a stylistic phrase. The unreadable context suggests a quirky headline or ad copy likely from mid 20th century humor or medical humor sections. The fragment provides no clear event or named entities.
A girl fears social propriety named Mrs Grundy but ultimately chooses marriage to Mr Grundy, marking a social or domestic turning point in her life. The compact vignette hints at tradition clashing with personal union within a community context.
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