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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 03, 1914
Page
6
A warden questions a new inmate about his skills and assigns him to ten work sessions sawing wood, noting the prisoner’s past as a cellist in an orchestra. The exchange frames a harsh, utilitarian approach to inmate labor.
During a session in Sullivan County court the judge grew angry amid noise and laughter, declaring Silence here We have decided half a dozen cases this morning and not heard a word of any of them. The moment captures a chaotic court scene as frustrated officials seek order.
A brief, playful exchange unfolds as one speaker professes adoration and the other rebukes vanity with sharp wit, turning a compliment into a flirtatious tease. The dialogue hinges on mistaken perception and social banter.
Mrs Primp reveals her husband calls himself that nickname after their marriage. Mr Dubbe apologizes, and Mrs Primp confirms the moniker has stuck since their wedding.
An essay argues Burmans avoid meddling in others affairs embracing freedom within limits. It notes foreigners may live in Burmese villages unaided, while Burmese manners are praised for lack of inquisitiveness and resistance to coercion. The piece contrasts Western impulse to correct others with Burmese restraint and tolerance.
In a coffee-room tale a silent guest claims seven global journeys. A guest prompts a tale of a voyage where extreme heat forced trips to the stokehold for relief, ending the string of adventurous yarns.
It notes the vast demand for Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil with a large factory continually busy producing and bottling it. The piece claims it leads proprietary oils and is widely acknowledged as deserving of the top spot.
An English bank clerk visiting his Irish aunt ridicules Pat during a stroll with friends. He jokes about Pat and the thin horse, prompting Pat to respond that he would push the horse inside only if its mouth were as large as the clerk's.
The article notes a drastic idea from Trieste to curb declining marriages by summoning bachelors aged 30 and older and eligible men aged 25 in a syndicate. After medical checks, healthy individuals are paired by random draw and married immediately, a plan described as a "lottery of marriage."
The exchange hints at a marital rift linked to a joke about the name Dix Her, suggesting tension in the couple’s communication and public remarks implying personal strain.
In a brief, fragmentary note the reader wonders what caused Cholly to react after he placed his pipe carelessly in one side of his mouth. The line hints at a sudden action or consequence without detailing events.
The summer months are the most dangerous to little ones and mothers must guard against infant illness. Baby's Own Tablets regulate the stomach and bowels and are advertised as absolutely safe, sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co.
An old man confronts a young man smoking a cigar outside as he asks how many cigars are smoked daily and what they cost. The youth says three cigars at a nickel each. The inquisitor notes the future value of that money and declares he owns the corner building. The smoker confirms he does not own it, but the elder asserts he does.
Mrs Jones cancels plans for a European journey after overhearing a remark that travel broadens one. She notes her current weight is 180 pounds and decides to stay home.
A distressed parent notes a restless baby overnight while the husband’s remark about a spilled ink bottle hints at a domestic mishap. The dialogue suggests concern for the child’s health as a memory fragment from a broader domestic vignette.
The article outlines simple methods to remove small particles from the eye. Tear flow, lid manipulation, and gentle flushing with water clear cinders or dust. If needed a loop of hair may aid, and in persistent cases vinegar or lemon juice with water can be used to wash the eye.
Elbow length silk gloves worn at the fingers and hands can be repurposed when a baby is present. Use a sock on the glove leg, hem it, and cut the sock to pattern. Sew with flat seams, reinforce the cuff to resist safety pins.
A special Welsh rail train carries tourists and faces a long station name Liantfairfech npwllgogeych. The guard dramatically signals by pointing to the board and bellowing If there's nobody there for here, this is it as the train moves on.
A dialogue between a woman and Horace reveals her question about the world today versus twenty-five years ago. He replies she was not in it then. She jokes about flattery as she learns she is nearly 28 while he is 37 and muses on age gaps in marriage in a romantic tone.
A fragment suggests a book titled How Your Own Lawyer offers guidance for laypeople. The piece questions the value of a personal attorney and hints at learning legal tricks, possibly as a wary take on self-representation or deception.
A brief exchange shows a prospective employer asking about early hours and an employee asserting they cannot close too early, highlighting a tension over scheduling and work pace. The dialogue emphasizes differing expectations about shift timing and flexibility.
The text urges maintaining youth by tending body and mind, staying active, and nurturing outside interests. It argues age shows on the face when fatigue, dryness, and dull eyes appear, and links mental engagement, exercise, sunlight, and social or philanthropic activity to a longer, vibrant life.
A sharp traveler in London brags of trickery but keeps valuables hidden. When the boots alert him at 4 a.m., Will reveals his boots lie under his pillow, insisting the tricks will fail because he knows more than the staff.
Obadiah Binks pursues a rejected romance, visiting the woman's home where her younger brother Billy quips a wry joke. The tale ends with a playful comparison, as Binks realizes his advances mirror the ceding of May to June each year.
A domestic quarrel centers on buying a niece clock for the wife. The wife insists on timing and a club outing, while Henry cites affordability and delays.
A fragmentary dialogue hints at strained romance with lines about loving in old age and fear of an imminent divorce. The tone suggests private conflict and uncertainty about future relations between two individuals.
The Grand Canadian Trap Shoot in Hamilton Ontario crowned W. Benes of Hamilton amateur champion with a perfect 50 targets. H. Smith of Chatham won the Grand Canadian Handicap 48 of 50 from 18 yards. R. Day of London topped the Earl Grey cup with 287 of 300. Both Smith and Day used Winchester shotguns. Barnes used Winchester shells.
Advertises Kellogg asthma remedy that soothes bronchial passages upon inhalation. Claims relief from chest tightness and easier breathing, urging demand by noting thousands of grateful users and prompting readers to try it tonight.
The mayor of a small Pyrenees commune issues a decree banning Sunday dancing after mass to protect farm animals from noise. The measure aims to curb disturbances harming agriculture by restricting activities during the animals' rest hours within the commune.
Poem fragment reflects on shared affection and wonder between lovers. The speaker recalls wandering the seashore and sky while discussing love. It notes happiness and the paradox of fate and sense as they contemplate union and memory.
The mother laments Tommy’s stubbornness and the father suggests a dramatic critique to handle him. The pair discuss coping with his unwillingness to agree with anyone.
A daughter leaves hospital nursing behind after two years of training and service. She studies a musical comedy stage path and aims to perform professionally.
In a brief dialogue Mrs Nubride laments Jack’s looks while Mrs Longwed counters that her husband, Baceus, is equally handsome. The exchange highlights light social banter about attractiveness.
The article notes a rise in Chinese human hair exports in 1912 compared with 1911 amid a vigorous queue cutting campaign tied to the revolution. Despite forced removal at gates, many Chinese retain their queues, keeping hair supplies ample for years.
A local exchange tugs at pride and finances as a preacher laments earnings compared to a star pitcher on the same team. The debate centers on compensation and perceived value of roles within the church and baseball settings.
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