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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 15, 1914
Page
6
Advertises at home needlework by Armour Art Co. Dept. B Bredalbane Block Winnipeg offering decor ating cushion tops for three to five dollars per day.
The speaker reflects on delaying a purchase of a car due to uncertainty over handling such a device. The remark contrasts hesitation about driving with an earlier readiness to pursue marriage without similar doubt.
An Irish priest appeals to a flock member to quit drinking. The man retorts that the priest recently preached to love one’s mimies, prompting the priest to clarify he never urged swallowing them. The exchange underscores humor and miscommunication about temperance.
A note warns visitors to handle the picture carefully as the paint remains wet. The speaker, wearing an old coat, assures safe handling during the display.
Wilfrid sits on his father’s knee as his mother styles her hair. The father jokes about his own lack of waves and Wilfrid corrects him by saying the waves are all beach, a playful family moment with a humorous misinterpretation.
A brief note references a wife leaving for the West Indies and a first graduation milestone. The terse line implies personal decisions about travel and education. The fragment hints at a conversation about Jamaica and a desire to go, signaling plans or wishes rather than events.
A brief, quirky notice suggests Panama earthquakes are minor and understated. The text compares tremors to a light reaction and notes a peculiar tariff impact on Camembert cheese prices. The overall tone remains observational with little urgency.
A New Jersey trader who settled in Louisville closes his store on the first Sunday after opening, sparking townwide debate. Merchants keep doors open, yet the trader claims Sunday has crossed the mountains, asserting I brought it with me. His witty reply wins many followers toward Sunday closing.
The account recalls a gale's toll on a lightship crew guarding Seven Stones between Land's End and the Scilly Isles. A single Atlantic wave knocked a man to the pump, hurled the lifeboat, wounded another, and left two sailors unable to continue. The first lightship appeared in 1713 at the mouth of the Thames.
A young vicar at a country church aims to impress Bishop with a stirring sermon. The bishop gently corrects him, saying the difference between effort and inspiration lies in the outcome, not the intensity of delivery.
A quarrelsome couple exhausts topics and debates tombstones. The husband asks what stone will be given on his death. the wife replies Brimstone.
Dickens remained uninjured in the 1865 Staplehurst railway disaster yet suffered lasting terror. He helped rescue the wounded and saved the manuscript of Our Mutual Friend but later endured paroxysms, clutching rails and beads of sweat during travel. He died on the accident’s anniversary five years later.
An advertisement touts Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a remedy for infant fretfulness and sleep problems caused by worms. It claims to clear stomach and intestines and restore health.
The rector laments misapplied duties and contrasts a steak cooked to crisp with potatoes left raw. He warns that duties left undone and improper actions taken have been performed too long, condemning lax discipline in the kitchen and life.
A country ball featured the new printed program with a pencil. A city youth saw a stout wallflower and asked if her program was full. She replied she had eaten only one doughnut, marking a humorous exchange.
A dialogue between a golf enthusiast and an old farmer compares skill in driving. The son boasts about driving a half hundred yards while the farmer humorously counters that driving a pig fifty feet takes less skill.
A magistrate asks if the prisoner has prior arrests and court appearances. The prisoner denies prior charges and mentions his face seems familiar before claiming to be the innkeeper of the Bull's Head opposite.
The exchange portrays a clash over the need for empathy in a creative project. A manager criticizes a missing human touch while a playwright defends a hero who repeatedly borrows money from friends, illustrating tension between technique and character realism.
A speaker recounts a quarrel over trust when a man boasting of loyalty to a group reveals his love for the speaker’s wife. The anecdote depicts suspicion and social betrayal within a club setting.
A fragment reflecting on marriage notes the speaker rarely sees her husband, recalls letting him go out often at the start of marriage, and compares husbands to cigars suggesting restraint and control.
Ottawa Forestry Branch issues circular on treating fence posts to resist decay for ten to fifteen years. Creosote is the preferred preservative. boiling and brushing adds about ten years to posts from non durable woods like poplar or fir.
A renowned doctor compares the body to a steam engine, warning that overworking wears it down. He advises rest and new vigor through Dr. Chase's Nerve Food, claiming it builds rich blood and rehabilitates worn nerve cells, restoring health and energy.
The dialogue centers on a man pleading with Annie to reconsider his threat to self harm. Annie dismisses the demand with a biting remark, framing it as a joke about the father’s judgment. The exchange reveals tension and gallows humor in a strained moment.
A reader strongly urges examination of the House of Representatives accusing commissions of fat perquisites and probe-worthy conduct alleging pervasive digging and money handling. The writer questions why oversight should be limited and pushes for accountability across the legislative body.
A Cleveland man handed his wife a knife and urged her to kill him. She attempted to comply but devised a safer outcome by acting to “make good” on the plan, signaling a failed murder attempt and a deceptive plot to endanger him.
The women's page features pearls of wisdom and engaging talks that men find enjoyable. It highlights conversations with girls filled with social commentary and light entertainment, reflecting the era’s community interests.
A broker asks what to do when stock is short and one trader bites back with a shock. A returned missionary jokes about central Africa and long standing woman suffrage, prompting a pointed reaction.
Soundness of sun aluminum welds can be tested by water immersion. If bubbles accumulate on the surface within forty eight hours the mend is defective.
A brief inquiry asks if a woman should whistle with scrutiny on the act. The remark notes a potential danger in truth telling as it implies risk or consequence for the speaker.
The remark cites Dr Wiley’s view that women preceded men in creation and asks why women did not seize the ballot when opportunities arose. It questions historical suffrage behavior and gender roles.
A reflective verse fragment ponders how advice sounds when it comes from others and how one processes similar counsel when it is personally heard. The piece contrasts reception with personal response and the weight of spoken wisdom.
The piece declares a new development equal to radium in value but emphasizes preference for the traditional, old fashioned kind. It frames the substitute as inferior and resistant to replacing trusted methods.
An aviator was arrested after authorities say he shot ducks from his aircraft. Game wardens will be stationed in the skies to deter such illegal hunting and enforce wildlife laws.
A Missourian jeers at Kansans about their confidence and brass bands asking if the hen sits or sets. The Kansan retorts that the issue is the hen's cackle and whether she has spoken or fled, highlighting regional banter.
The best French apples are shipped to market wrapped in tissue paper with excelsior or straw between, a method known as packing in nests.
Andrew Carnegie advises against hoarding wealth and asserts the public good is served by distributing capital. He states repeatedly that his own family and associates have no intent to save excess funds privately and emphasizes philanthropy as a societal duty.
Insects that walk on water use pneumatic hairs on their feet to trap air. The pond skater floats and moves on the surface while forming tiny cuplike depressions with each step. The water spider remains dry due to a hair coating that traps air, appearing as a white pearl below the surface. The creature is Velia currens.
A Japanese diplomat recalls the old practice of nose tip vaccination. He explains the scar on the nose identified by officials and the rationale for the practice, noting it faded with changing beauty standards.
Arthur T. Hadley of Yale told a New Haven audience that he finds youth modest and not aligned with the common anecdote of youth arrogance. He argued against the prevailing notion that youth always believes it knows it all.
Fragmented note suggests Panama as a place to find work, urging readers to consider opportunities there. Mentions a “big thing down th” with unclear details, reflecting a truncated call to action in a casual, informal voice.
In a brisk cultural note, references compare the Kaiser’s governance challenges with his son’s, hinting at dynastic strain. It mentions rarity of Bonnets among Mexico’s elites, reflecting social fashion contrasts.
A humorous exchange shows a seven year old named Bobbie replying that his teacher is too old for him, while the uncle questions his schooling and affection.
An epitaph notes the seamstress Hillary Lee died after a fit and rests in this grave. The verse laments her long years of sewing and ends with a brief, sorrowful farewell to a poor soul.
Home crafting saves money, and the speaker plans to produce multiple gifts for family and friends this season. The message emphasizes affordability and the joy of handmade items over store bought options.
Dolly remains the topic as Ned jokes about a mistletoe moment then confirms a sleigh ride for the evening amid festive postponements. The banter captures seasonal mischief and anticipation without dramatic action.
A painter explains to a friend an allegorical desert voyage with the sea and crossing of the Jews and Egyptians. The dialogue frames a simple, suggestive and unpretentious artwork as a rumored masterpiece.
A parent vents about a son using slang and a daughter who criticizes grammar, sparking personal annoyance and family friction over language use. The piece contrasts generational language norms and the strain of correcting speech.
A period of unusually high street fatalities in New York prompts calls for safety measures. Officials note the ongoing danger and urge pedestrians and drivers to exercise vigilance at every intersection.
The notice states that corns can be removed without surgical operation by using Holloway's Corn Cure. It emphasizes a simple treatment option as an alternative to professional procedures.
A dialogue frames a married friend warning about men, claiming deceitful nature. The speaker insists the fiancé Tred will be different and proceeds toward marriage.
A group of distraught depositors stand outside a recently failed bank. One man consoles a white-haired elder as the scene captures the desperation and blunt shock of a community left penniless by the bank's collapse.
The article advocates using foresight to keep a city beautiful. It argues that building on clearly defined plans is better than delaying and remodeling later at higher costs.
A remark on aging and societal expectations suggests that women are judged by appearance rather than actual age. The line underscores pressures on women to appear younger.
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