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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1914
Page
8
A mother recounts her daughter Bobby claiming to see in darkness after overhearing a parlor remark about Tom's shaving. The dialogue implies a humorous or superstition filled exchange between a child and family.
When energy flags and business cares rise Parmelee's Vegetable Pills are advertised to regulate a deranged stomach and disordered liver and restore vigor. The ad claims relief from debilitated digestion with a simple pill available at any drug store.
A humorous poem-like exchange centers on a daughter resisting marriage to a man from a socially distant background. The father clashes with the suitor's plea, while a teacher probes behavior and family affections. The dialogue weaves social snobbery and light schoolyard wit.
The piece reflects on how dances rooted in tribal customs may mimic the evasive maneuvers of people dodging a line of motor cars, linking traditional movement to contemporary urban images.
A Winnipeg reader recalls doctors saying a tumor was incurable and life‑shortening. After Montgomery ads, she used Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for years and credits it with saving her life. The letter endorses the remedy for female ailments and invites confidential advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.
The article discusses how European democracy relegates crowned heads to ornamental roles while monarchs, including William II, claim to serve the welfare of the people. It argues future royals will symbolize national sovereignty and may wield constitutional power even in republic forms.
A New York death claimed at 149 years rekindles doubt about ultra ancient age records. While many reach a century, figures like Thomas Cain 207 William Edwards 168 and Henry Jenkins 169 face scrutiny, with insurers' future data seen as more reliable for verification.
Emily notes Eil Ee is timid while Maude refuses to ride faster than eighty five mph on Charlie's motorcycle. This quirky scene contrasts cautious behavior with speed, set around a casual group outing.
An essayed meditation notes that many famed writers and artists become rarer as age grows while the pianoforte master yields to modern tastes. It contrasts Dickens at 25 with 40 and suggests aging influences trend changes across figures like Browning and others in the era.
A man believed his bride drew a prize on their wedding day, but the item proved to be only a consolation prize.
A quirky dispatch notes electricity generated in Sweden is delivered to Copenhagen. The dialogue mentions a parcel post system praised as wonderful and a request for a tiny portion of cheese.
The speaker considers stopping in Venice and questions how many pages the city occupies in the guide book. They deem it worthy of a top entry for a valued stop.
Warm day prompts Pat on the back porch as Mrs Casey watches from across the street. She calls him to share a view and jokes about the air shaving, and Pat replies in lighthearted slang.
A 1913 Pickering Ontario declaration by the Society of Friends urges Canadians to reject war and military training in schools. It condemns armaments, promotes peace through Christ’s teachings, and calls for education on peace principles for children. Signed by Mordecai F. Star and Marianne Richardson.
A 1871 German law notes France paid 30 million in indemnity to Prussia. The Tower of July at Spandau near Berlin holds this sum plus reserves for panics. Gold stored in 1200 oak chests on two fortress floors each chest of 25000. Triple doors, keys held by War Ministry officials. Chests sealed with tamper evidence and weight logged.
Women driving taxicabs for public hire are increasingly visible in the west end of London. They are young and attractive, sought by young men, and are thoroughly trained expert drivers who navigate dense traffic with calm, and many can perform minor car repairs. Several firms now provide lady chauffeurs if desired.
A bachelor asks why couples argue and a married man replies that a little pleasure must be allowed to keep harmony. The exchange frames a humorously paradoxical view of domestic life.
Druggists sell Marine Eye Remedy in liquid form and Marine Eye Salve in aseptic tubes with prices 25c and 50c. It claims to ease red weak watery eyes and granulated eyelids without smarting and offers eye books free by mail. An eye tonic suitable for all eyes is promoted by Marine Eye Remedy Co. Chicago.
A fragmentary note in the Daily Citizen reports leading scientists including Sir William Ramsay claim a gas named coronium may exist on earth. They say discovery during a recent eclipse confirms its presence and could revolutionize serostatics and space migration by airship once climates permit.
A man delays marriage to observe the woman in a quarrel with her mother seeking proof of temper. He notes her singing piano skills cooking and homemaking, but insists on waiting to see her reaction under stress before proposing.
Progress in mixed farming and dairying northwest of Prince Albert is shown as the Shellbrooke Creamery has produced 6000 pounds more butter this year than by the same date last year. It also placed second in the provincial creamery competition.
The remark suggests Dunn’s retirement is voluntary as he halted advertising efforts.
Feature letter praising MINARD'S Liniment as the best liniment for both family use and horse flesh. Signed by W. S. Pineo from "Woodland" Middleton Nova Scotia.
A young New York man endures an accidental toe injury when a fatigued woman carrying a large valise sits beside him on a New York bound ferry. At the slip she apologizes aloud saying it looked dust like mine bag, revealing the mix up and his surprised reaction.
A speaker recalls buying a cheap second-hand fire escape and contemplates future plans. They wonder if money might come to build a house to fit the former stair structure.
In an optician shop a young woman seeks eyeglasses with extra magnifying power. The salesman confirms a very strong lens. She explains a country visit where a painful blunder occurred, mistaking a bumblebee for a blackberry in a humorous exchange.
The minister’s annual report to March 31 1913 reviews Agriculture Department efforts across Arts and Agriculture Patents Copyrights Trade Marks and Industrial Designs Public Health and includes an appendix on tuberculosis. It notes no butter exported to the UK for sixty years yet over 6.5 million pounds imported into Canada. Saskatchewan spring wheat Marquis yielded 31 bushels per acre and Prelude was tested for earlier ripening.
Pale sickly restless children often suffer worms in the stomach and intestines. Miller's Worm Powders destroy the worms and correct digestion, restoring healthy action and aiding nourishment from food.
A young woman from the east charmed a Kentuckian over tobacco talk. He showed keen interest until she added she would love to see a tobacco field during harvest, a remark that gave him a sudden, humorous shock.
A magistrate questions a prisoner who admits striking his wife. He insists the blow was intentional only to hit her, but the ornament was broken in the incident. The exchange centers on intent and responsibility in a domestic setting.
The article explains the water vine in Guatemala jungles as a black leafless stem that drops from celba and mahogany trees. It reportedly holds a quart of water per foot and releases a refreshing stream when cut, drawing moisture from the soil through its pores.
A light exchange in a home life column jokes about coaxing purchases from a reluctant husband. Mrs Newed asks for tips while Mrs Wiley quips that persistence may pay off after a first refusal.
A New York suburban scene follows a mother running to catch a 1.25 train as a young boy cries behind. The conductor halts the train long enough for her to kiss her youngest child before the train pulls away. The boy smiles as the carriage departs.
A Toronto reader reports ten years use of Dr Chase Kidney Liver Pills and credits a full cure for her husband’s kidney trouble after doctors offered no help. The ad states one pill per dose and a price of 25 cents per box, with distribution through dealers or Edmanson Bates & Co. Limited in Toronto.
Spectators at a Chicago Futurist peace and sculpture show include a Springfield youth in charge of a cousin promoting the movement. He remains silent until asked for opinion, replying that two saints at home knit better pictures.
A Viennese composer sketches an operetta designed solely for use in films. The roles will be seen on screen while an orchestra performs to illustrate their story, not heard as sung parts. The work focuses on cinematic storytelling through music and visuals.
A brief guide notes that guests should focus on giving a monetary gift and keep remarks minimal. It emphasizes discreetness in conversation and letting the gift express the sentiment without lengthy commentary.
In a historical anecdote Bismarck was pressed by an American official to nominate his son for a diplomatic post. The father boasted the son speaks seven languages, drawing a wry reply from Bismarck who doubted language skills and quipped about him as a head waiter.
A casual exchange recalls meeting notable inventors referencing Mr Vacuum, celebrated as the vacuum cleaner's creator, alongside other famed inventors. The dialogue hints at admiration for innovation and a desire to meet key figures.
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