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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 08, 1914
Page
7
Boulanger wins the Grand Prix de Rome for vocal music becoming the first woman to claim the prize. She is nineteen, the same age as the late male predecessor. Her vocal training has been conducted by her father since his death, continuing the tradition he began.
The article notes the peace palace funded by Mr Carnegie at The Plague has been inaugurated and opened for business, while suggesting that war will not be immediate and the abolition of the conflict is uncertain.
The buran or snow hurricane of the Pamirs is a meteorological phenomenon of great interest. Even in mid summer temperatures during a buran can fall to 14 degrees F, and in winter it has dropped to 44 degrees below zero at January’s end. The buran arrives with sudden intensity as the sky darkens with whirling snow.
The Magnet Magnet name is linked to Magnesia in Asia Minor where lodestone properties were found, but some say it stems from Magnes a shepherd who tested magnetic power on Mount Ida in Greece by the nails in his shoes.
A light injury tale from a Washington club recounts Pat in a minor railroad wreck linked to a Wisconsin congressman. Pat sits beside a truck with a bruised head and sore pride, joking he only wants repairs rather than damages as he mutters about road rollers and mules during the scrape.
An American traveler in a small Scotch town is stopped by a police officer for speeding or excessive caution. The exchange includes a joke about women’s suffrage and a colorful anecdote about a Colorado woman voting and sobbing at a polling place.
A reminiscence describes Charles Lamb as a child walking in a churchyard with his sister and reading epitaphs. He asks her where all the naughty people are buried, reflecting curiosity about the afterlife and morality.
A farmer and a cheerful laborer exchange quips about the season's line of weather goods and the need for rain, with the man insisting on scattering sunshine while the farmer growls for rain instead. The dialogue captures rural character and practical weather concerns.
A quirky mix of quotes on ego and mortality leads to a chalk diet claim for longevity. In Liege a 70 year old widow, Mme Ortmans, completes schooling to learn reading and writing. An executive order targets roller towers in government buildings, signaling reform of perceived government luxury.
A Chicago girl Miss Nettie Lieppe, twenty four, plans electric wiring for thousands of flashing signs earning $200 a month. The list of vegetarians includes Sarah Bernhardt Marie Corelis the Countess of Warwick Ella Wheeler Wilcox Florence Mors Wingsley Grace McGowan Cooke and Mrs. Robert Van Wyelk.
A fragment quotes a witty line about a certain story man who flies best. The source text shows classical humor and sharp social observation typical of Aristophanes.
A comparison notes the Giralda’s ancient origin and its influence on the Madison Square tower in New York. It argues the New York design, while an imitation, maintains grace and originality and preserves the Giralda’s distinctive bell-tower identity. The piece recalls the minaret history and the aging height difference between the two structures.
An advertisement claims Dr Chase's Ointment prevents blood poisoning from wounds and speeds healing. It describes antiseptic action that soothes itching and burning, reduces nerve tension, and stops bleeding. The copy urges keeping the ointment on hand for emergencies and eczema use.
A lonely boy, craving companionship, longs to be two little dogs so he can play with someone. His brother is away a week and a neighbor is ill, leaving him without toys or company. His mother offers to join, asking what he wishes to play.
Exhaustion from asthma is described as a terrible drain on health. The ad claims a true remedy exists and credits Dr J D Kelloge with an asthma remedy that supposedly stops the drain and provides relief, noting it is sold widely.
A man who wandered through many churches finally stops at a small church where the congregation reads with the minister. He sighs with relief in a pew and says, Thank goodness, I have found my crowd at last.
A boy presents his father with a large haberdasher bill and defends the charges by noting a $25 raincoat and $15 for umbrellas. The irate parent asks if the boy saves for a rainy day, prompting the humorous exchange.
A noted parliamentarian known for sharp rhetoric faced a heckler during a constituency address. He began with Gentlemen and, after an eye was thrown, calmly responded I was not speaking to you, sir. The moment showcased his calm command over a hostile audience.
A mix of notes covers Minard's Liniment curing distemper and the world's tallest wireless tower at Nauen Germany, capable of reaching Berlin to Chicago. Other items mention longevity of Tore, a learned Bays lady, possible sources Nat Goodwin or De Wolf Hopper, parcel post vindication, a pie shipped via parcel routes, and self control of agents being vindicated.
A report notes that Lilionian women continue to air on juries despite an attorney general's opinion stating they cannot. The piece outlines ongoing disputes over eligibility and the legal stance affecting jury participation.
The text denies an alphabetical list of New York officeholders and an itemized statement of the city’s debt. It asserts New York is notable for producing the world’s biggest something, but provides no specifics.
As women increasingly earn their own living the season's dress designs embrace pockets. The shift reflects practical demand and financial independence, with pockets highlighted as a desirable feature in contemporary women’s fashion.
The fragment recalls a bygone calendar with four distinct seasons and questions its altered or vanished status in modern times. It hints at cultural or climatic changes affecting how the year is experienced.
A bartending vignette shows a weary patron and a dignified man asking for a beer while a second character exchanges a dollar and a change about a legal question. A sea voyage tale follows a cash strapped actor who learns meals are included with his ticket on a Seattle to San Francisco liner. A fourth fragment recalls Billy politely begging cookies from Mrs Brown, seeding a family lesson.
A boy begins a diary and writes got up at 7. His mother corrects it to rose at 7. She cautions about phrasing as the sun rises. Later he notes set at 9 before bed, illustrating a child learning language.
The quote from Punch suggests growing concern over cricket quality and the need for improvements. The remark toys with the notion of throwing ante bottles at the umpire as a satirical extreme, highlighting fan frustration and disorder in the sport.
A witty exchange compares the pen and the sword with a twist about the typewriter and battleship. The ready made philosopher asserts the pen’s might, while the writer of peace debates whether modern machinery ever surpasses force.
A terse exchange in a Boston Child column depicts a parent scolding a girl. The reply blames the mother for using outdated discipline, reflecting attitudes toward reform and punishment in the era.
An author reflects that many key insights come from failure and thanks providence for not being a dextrous manipulator, implying that errors sparked major discoveries and progress.
In a tense exchange a husband defends his praise of his wife while she challenges a claim of being detained downtown in business. The dialogue reveals strain over honesty and trust within the relationship.
A pitch for Parmelee's Vegetable Pill as a simple cheap and effective regulator of the digestive system. The advertisement claims the pill suits the poor and those seeking to avoid doctors, urging trial.
A playful caption notes a girl who dominates the scene, capable of directing her boyfriend with savvy. The line hints at social dynamics where charm and strategy place her in charge, yielding a sharp domestic vignette.
A historical verse extols a maiden as the prettiest ever born with rosy lips and a thorn in her tongue, conveying ornate imagery typical of period poetry.
In tense exchanges, Claude acknowledges awareness of intentions before the confrontation. Claudie confirms she was prepared for the worst outcome.
A brief note on modistes drawing surprise for the clothing they force women to wear as winter approaches. The text also hints at turmoil in Europe and a grim state of affairs in Turkey. The tone is cautious and period specific.
A gunsmith in Brussels has invented a revolver that fires seven times each second. The narrator daydreams about lost umbrellas and a rainy day as a humorous aside to the alarming invention.
University of Wisconsin authorities forbid queer dances while New York City hotels adopt similar restrictions amid a trend of moral revival. This shift signals a broader return to certain social norms.
The piece suggests that suppressing the African cannibalistic organization called the Leopard Society would be more effective if their spots were removed with an ax.
Chicago officials may remain undisturbed as a record of proceedings is obtained for vaudeville purposes.
The night restaurant in New York’s White Light region faces a second bankruptcy, highlighting the fickleness of post theater dining in the city. News notes shifting appetites and lingering pitfalls for popular venues.
A French privateer raid captures Rudyard's crew while building the wooden Eddystone lantern. Louis XIV orders their release, saying the work benefits all nations. The text notes vacations align with fishing season and fish take vacations too.
The piece notes rapid U S immigration filling spaces and threatening availability for upcoming automobile races. It contrasts the burden of open hearts with scarce room, highlighting the tension between growth and event planning.
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