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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
3
A householder confronts a grimy plumber in a tense scene as pipes leak and a chandelier sprays water while a mysterious tradesman claims years of service. The moment hints at a domestic mishap amid a menacing, old time atmosphere.
In the street a boy explains to a kindly woman how he got the black eye from a classroom scuffle with Sammy Jones over an apple. He says the teacher was involved, asking which glutton got the fruit.
In Old Brompton Chatham England the Holy Trinity church faces gas cuts. The vicar proposes worshippers bring their own candles to evensong to continue services.
An anecdote recalls Dirty Scones, a famed Oxford figure, famed for cleanliness in a tale where Bolus confronts him about a slovenly room. Bolus condemns the mess, noting only the towel remains clean in the chaotic scene.
Captain Heater of the Victoria B C and crew claim a submarine gold mine off Fox Mountain between Kyuquot and Cape Cook after a bar of quartz is hauled aboard. They describe nets yielding starfish and glistening stones they believe prove the discovery.
A school based vignette notes varied recreations and mishaps. A boy injured his finger while writing, Mr S- breaks his leg, a picnic ends in rain, many children suffer mumps, Mr H- breaks a rib but can work, and a digger whips boys for sand throwing. The piece closes with a sentiment of happiness.
A glowing portrait of the California climate noted by a Forty-Niner adventurer. A San Francisco curiosity delights crowds: a black pony, owned by a constable, spends days saddled before the office, polishing hoofs and delivering coins to a bootblack, then returning to duty.
A woman in a suburban telegraph office tries to send telegraphs to her husband abroad asking for money. After balking at the first brief request she submits a second message claiming she is out of food and fuel and urgently needs five pounds, offering to pawn the carpet if necessary. The clerk notes the word count and the implied urgency.
A Dorset dinner tale features a boastful doctor who claims army fitness while a squire jokes his kills over his own trade. The schoolmaster asks the boy to send the pig’s bacon. the boy claims his father has killed the pig, and adds the pig’s condition has improved.
An uptown scene includes a plea about a woman who drained the drawer of change. The speaker complains about not informing her that a ten dollar bill could not be broken and notes the woman’s regular purchases such as eleven one cent stamps in a week.
A testimonial from Cornwall describes severe lumbago and repeated back aches, claiming Nerviline stopped attacks within a day. The writer credits Nerviline with curing tendencies and promoting overall health, recommending 50c family size or 25c trial bottles from stores or The Catahozone Co. in Buffalo, N.Y.
A German professor notices his wife placing a large bouquet on his desk and asks what it means. She explains it marks their anniversary. he replies politely that he will reciprocate when hers comes round.
A doctor visiting a police station found a prisoner unconscious and muddy in a cell. He declared the condition not from drink but due to being drugged. A dismayed officer admitted someone had drugged the man for about a hundred yards.
Mr Comfy questions the Scrubbs display of style while Mrs Comfy notes that higher style invites dinners. The exchange hints at economic strain behind social appearances and hospitality.
Mrs. Flitterby questions the visiting routine of social workers society members. Mrs. Hunter-Fadde replies she is willing to make the sacrifice for a good cause and sends her maid with her cards on visiting days.
A Thessalon Ontario resident, Mrs Annie Cameron, extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring strength and health during female ailments. The ad-like message highlights the remedy's roots and herbs, its long history, and promises confidential, woman-to-woman advice from Lynn Massachusetts makers.
The text describes a tribal coronation where the king is chosen by elders for wisdom and strength. The process includes a hostile rite, then formal investiture with a silk hat, feasting, and public homage before the new ruler assumes duties.
An odd exchange about discreetly handling a collection plate and the congregation reaction is followed by preparations for hosting Jobbens at dinner. The husband mentions owing Jobbens a grudge while the wife admonishes about hearing and cooking duties.
A letter from Alfred Rochav, proprietor of Roon Pond Hotel and Livery Stables, lauds Minard's Liniment as the best medicine for both his family and his stables after years of use. The note reflects strong consumer trust and business endorsement.
A Royal Navy captain received a goose from a friend and told his steward to postpone its cooking when guests canceled. At dinner the dish revealed hashed goose and the steward explained the Maltese cook had already followed orders, delaying the meal inadvertently.
Percy haunts a beautiful heiress Miss Teresa hoping to win her hand by bravado. He plans a staged drowning rescue along the riverfront to prove his mettle and secure a proposal, confessing he cannot swim but will pretend to save her with a whistle.
A decisive but brusque doctor, famed for minimal talk, treats a swollen scarred hand with quick questions and Poultice. The exchange ends with the patient leaving, then returning, and the doctor bluntly notes improvement and charges no fee.
A doctor sees two patients with lumbago and an ear issue. In the waiting room the doctor calls Mr Blank, orders a coat removal, and conducts a back thump exam. The patient asks about the ear, and a mix up over which ear leads to a puzzled ending.
A fourteen year old shop assistant at a boot shop let a stranger take a pair of boots for $5 when the man offered $3 now and $2 later. The proprietor severely reprimanded the youth for the arrangement, but the quick wit predicted the man would return, claiming he would buy the second boot later.
A conversation unfolds between an old man and a boy about a neighbor dog. The dog Towser is said to be suffering from nerves, prompting a suggestion that a family member stop playing the planner.
Observed Rivers notes rumors that the Swedish monarch breeds prize dogs on his farm. The writer imagines use in driving his Stockholm, then notes a renewed clatter of typewriters.
A moneylender offers a loan with a five percent monthly rate. The borrower calculates for a one year term yielding forty pounds. The exchange suggests repeating the calculation for a two year term would alter the payoff.
Advertisers claim Holloway's Corn Cure eliminates corns without pain. The copy urges readers to keep the product on hand to relieve discomfort and remove corns promptly.
A Georgia woman moves to Philadelphia and cannot forget her long time servant Mammy. Mammy arrives as the mistress departs, sharing knowledge of the gas stove and its operations. The tale ends with a mother asking Reggie to give his bunny to a fatherless boy, prompting a bittersweet exchange about needs.
The bride elect is named Ruth and her sister Patience serves as bridesmaid. During the ceremony the anxious groom refuses most questions and declares he will not wait if Ruth cannot be his wife. He asserts he has courted Ruth for about five years and will have nobody else. Patience has her own sweetheart.
The article discusses indigestion caused by poor blood and a weak stomach, claiming Dr Williams Pink Pills rebuild red blood to cure stubborn cases. A reader testimonial from Miss Minnie Greene praises the pills, while a separate anecdote recalls a Confederate bill rejected by a cashier after a costly luncheon.
A street scene features a speaker known as the stinger who notes his knack for locating people. He explains his business as a bill collector while watching the crowd unfold around him.
A bride hugs the groom and declares him her prisoner for life. He teases that it is not imprisonment for life but a capital punishment in playful banter.
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