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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
2
Population Query and Tax Trouble Noted
The text discusses New York population questions and a poetically phrased tax issue. It mentions Claes Stranger-Whet and a fictional figure Champleigh-Four Hundred while asserting income tax at the source as the source of trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claes Stranger
New York
Champleigh
Christmas Eve Dilemma in the Smith Household
A stern Mr Smith shows no holiday cheer while his wife empathizes. Mary, the maid, swallows a shilling during Christmas Eve, prompting the question of how to handle the incident. The husband muses the coin could be kept as a Christmas box, revealing tensions in the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
John
Mary
Dangers of Crowds On Bridges And Stands
The article explains how crowds in motion create powerful side forces on structures such as bridges and stands. It notes that moving people can cause dangerous sways, recommends not marching in step on light trestles, and mentions a swing footbridge in Scotland with a dog restriction due to crowd motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Flogging at Eton Revealed by Dr Parr Biographer
The Eton headmaster flogged only in the name of merit. If Parr believed a pupil was mediocre they escaped punishment, but when told a boy was a genius the response was to begin flogging the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eton
Parr
Veton
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Promises Relief
An advertisement claims worms cause illnesses in children and that Mother Graves Worm Exterminator can restore health. The copy emphasizes relief for peevish, restless, and sickly children and promotes the treatment for sale.
Blundes of Authors Dismisses Boothby and Haggard Mistakes
A literary note critiques Guy Boothbys Bride of the Sea for a 1670 Devonshire setting with a misdated reference to Sir John Franklin. It also ridicules Rider Haggards moon work in King Solomess Mines for astronomical inaccuracies used to heighten dramatic effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Boothby
Devonshire
Drake
Hawkins
Raleigh
Sir John Franklin
Fens
Lincolnshire
Rider Haggard
Solome
Chicago Policewomen Carry Revolvers in Handbags
Chicago policewomen tote revolvers in handbags as a feminine touch while doing men’s work, illustrating that gender roles persist even in demanding police duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Suffragists and sidewalk chalk rival wall rhetoric
A brief editorial-note line contrasts suffragists with the old saying handwriting on the wall. It suggests public messages on sidewalks echo political activism and social change replacing traditional warnings, reflecting a lively public discourse on women's rights.
Preacher Urges Married Men Home Amid Club Critique
A young nervous preacher delivers an eloquent plea on home life to his congregation. He argues married men should stay at home with wives and children, urging listeners to picture a neglected wife and sleeping baby, and contrasts clubgoing with domestic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockies
Quaint China Ornaments Offer Tiny Trinket Boxes
Decorative porcelain figures dressed in silk gowns hold hidden boxes for candies sewing materials or small keepsakes. Priced at $2.75 each these charming ladies include figures with strumming guitars gazing in mirrors or fanning themselves making them appealing Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Dust Under the Bed Sparks Household Quarrel
Mrs Robinson pays out with fury from the upstairs balcony demanding Bridget to fetch and reveal the dust under the bed. Bridget defends herself claiming the dust could not have appeared without her sweeping there first, ending in tears and indignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Robinson
Bridget
Virginia Dare The First White Child Born On Roanoke
Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the Roanoke colony, was born on Roanoke Island to 16587 and was the granddaughter of Governor John White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dare
Roanoke Island
John White
When a Man Marries He Fails to Start a Family
A short note reflects on marriage plans often not lasting, with many men intending to start a family but the period of intention fading.
Prices of Hogs Fall Amid Bee and Ook Seenia Brief
Prices of hogs are down though the note mentions a link to bees and ook seenia. The readable fragments suggest market chatter or agricultural brief with unclear context. Further details are unavailable in the surviving text.
Parasitic Worm Exterminator Promoted by Professor Mulveney
A sensational claim urges readers to visit Professor Mulveney to try a remedy for intestinal worms described as a dangerous internal parasite. The piece extols a single-dose cure that supposedly removes the worm and its colonies without starving the patient, citing testimonials and dramatic symptoms from numerous sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulveney
W Muivener
Rudder Trouble Onboard Sparks Maritime Worry
A yacht party crew faces anxious luck after a mishap to the craft's machinery. The captain reveals a broken rudder below deck while the hopeful passenger offers calm assurance that underwater flaws go unseen.
Just the Medicine for the Baby
Ayer praises Baby's Own Tablets for soothing the stomach aiding digestion and easing teething and colds. The company sells by dealers or mail order 25 cents a box from The Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Ayer
Westmoreland Point
N.B
Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Burglary Fear Sparks Rash House Call
Mrs. Black wakes her husband Larry to report a burglar in the parlor. He plans to go down himself, joking the intruder may need help moving the piano. The exchange blends alarm with light humor about the piano scene.
Holloway's Corn Cure Removes Corns and Warts Scarlessly
A claim that Holloway's Corn Cure eliminates corns and warts without scarring is presented as a simple remedy. The statement emphasizes cosmetic safety and ease of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
City Hotel Scene Ends With Witty Exchange Over Tea
In a bustling city hotel a light exchange unfolds as a guest complains the sugar is passed with the tongs. A country guest, Bill, jokes about the heat and the request to use tongs, adding a dash of humor to a small domestic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Bill
In popular bird lore the beast surpasses the dove of peace
The phrase notes a shift in symbols where the creature is given greater weight than the dove of peace, reflecting changing cultural associations with birds.
Vanity Abroad Sparks Gossip in Curious Exchange
A traveler boasts of his efforts abroad and recalls kissing a servant girl while a gossiping onlooker watches. He notes the maid speaks no language that his wife understands, highlighting social intrigue and miscommunication in foreign settings.
Spectacular Winnipeg Theater Season Announces 1914 Lineup
GC P Walker lists four months of bookings at Walker Theatre Winnipeg. Highlights include The Glad Eye from Strand London, Robin Hood by De Koven Opera Company led by Bessie Abbot, Gaby Deslys with New York Winter Garden Company, The Quaker Girl, May Irwin in Widow by Proxy, King John and other Shakespeare, Little Women, Lone Recital, The Road to Happiness, The Firebird, and Maurice Maeterlinck adaptations. Performances feature Madame Clara Rutt Kennerley Rumford, Lewis Waller, and Arthur Hammerstein, plus annual Minneapolis Symphony Festival and Lordon Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
GC. P. Walker
Walker Theatre
Walker
Strand Theatre
London
de Koven
de Koven Opera Company
Bessie Abbot
Alice Lloyd
Great Britain
Wm. Morris
Gaby Déslys
New York Winter Garden Company
Quinlan English Grand Opera Company
Peg O' My Heart
Cort Theatre
New York
Oliver Morosco
May Irwin
Canada
Robert Mantel
Wm. A. Brady
Victor Morley
John P. Slocum
Wm. Hodae
Louisa Alcott
Madame Clara Rutt
Kennerley Rumford
McIntyre and Heath
John Cort
Lewis Waller
Their Numbers Leason Ethel-So Dolly and Jac in Love
In a brief interlude, Mabel confirms Dolly and Jac are in love and share a simple, thoughtful bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leason Ethel
Dolly
Jac
Mabel
If Given Half a Chance Says Dr Peters A Hog Might Behave
Dr Austin Peters of Harvard opines that given half a chance a hog can become a gentleman though it may never look the part. The remark blends humor with veterinary observation and reflects early 20th century attitudes toward animal training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Peters
Harvard
Teacher asks what did not exist a century ago
Mrs. Wilkins the primary teacher directs her class as she asks what is newly created in the modern era. Ralph Franklin, seated in front, answers promptly that he is an only child, noting a change from the past.
Old problems persist amid new problem hunt pace
The text notes ongoing focus on finding fresh issues while older ones remain unresolved at a steady rate, highlighting a tension between exploration and persistence in addressing longstanding concerns.
Leontodon Flowers Inspire Japanese Collar Fashion
The term dent de lion describes a small yellow plant called leontodon. Japanese collar fashion dominates current trends with dramatic, high collars that frame the ears, creating a square back silhouette and exposing gown details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gree
Parrot Gift Sparks Quarrel Over Diphtheria Cure Claim
Brown demanded the return of a $10 parrot bought weeks earlier. The dealer asked what was wrong. Brown explained the parrot stutters, claiming it was cured of diphtheria by Minard's Liniment, a claim that sparked the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Polyglot How was your last cook
A fragment notes a cook described as an Irish girl who talked turkey and drank Scotch. The line pauses on a playful ethnographic slang, mentioning Dutch up and turning French leaves, reflecting a colorful, unfinished quip in a historical voice.
Harmony over wallpaper echoes piano noise
Mrs Sharp and neighbor banter about a loud wallpaper design meant to drown the neighbor’s daughter's piano playing. A London visitor remarks on abundant money, prompting a playful line about where he visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Sharp
A Gentle Rebuk For Four Hours In The Shop
A woman spends four hours visiting all departments and engaging sales staff without buying a thing. A salesman finally asks if she is shopping or taking an inventory. The woman replies that she is shopping, then vanishes as the moment ends.
Politeness in Excess in a Mother and Son Exchange
A mother Mrs Jordan and her son Tommy discuss politeness with a humorous dialogue. Tommy answers that if he stepped on a gentleman's foot he would say Beg pardon and if offered a penny he would stand on the other foot and say Beg pardon again.
Lemon Warmth Enhances Flavor and Juiciness
A reader notes that heating lemons in the oven and then rolling them releases a delicious flavor not found in cold lemons. The method also yields more juice from warmed fruit.
Tiny Encounters Highlight Hidden Scale of Life
The remark notes how some individuals appear nearly as small as we feel when confronting vast questions of existence, prompting reflections on perspective and humility in daily interactions.
Commission Form Government Adopts Lethbridge Charter
In Western Canada Lethbridge becomes the first city to adopt commission government. The mayor and three commissioners will head finance safety public works and utilities with distinct salaries. The new charter includes initiative referendum recall woman suffrage and preferential voting and took effect January 1 1914 after elections held December 8 with multiple candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Lethbridge
Canada
Lethridge
Abve
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