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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 19, 1914
Page
3
A feature on May C. Etmeridge presents a portrait of a royal figure through hidden identity and public gaze, exploring themes of power, secrecy, and nationhood. The piece traces clues to how anonymity shapes leadership and perception in ceremonial life.
Prince Adolf and Princess Wilhelmina engineer a royal impersonation scheme with lookalikes Shuster and a princess’ stand-in. The plan to marry incognito collapses as real prince and his bride-to-be secretly wed, triggering a rare diplomatic muddle when a neighboring queen’s arrival reveals a larger crisis.
A lighthearted survey of common beliefs about luck and misfortune. It notes owls and hemline quirks bringing trouble, methods to ward off bad omens, and quirks about pigs, dogs, Mondays, and itchy hands attributed to various cultures. The tone mimics a regional advice column.
An agent tries to sell a policy on a man's house by painting fire risks. The hard man questions why the company bets it won’t burn. The agent then reveals a forged past with the insurer and vows revenge, hinting at a dangerous plan.
A renowned physician praised a popular aerated water and recommended it widely. The firm sent him a valet gift of a hundred, but the doctor declined noting it would be improper. The page ends with a mention of distributing circulars.
Mr Seabury returns home claiming the doctor says he is exhausted and should take a fishing trip. His wife reminds him the same doctor once urged Europe travel, prompting a skeptical exchange about the physician’s recommendations.
In Athens a scene shows goats brought to housedoors to be milked before diners. A milkman wears a loose coat with wide sleeves and uses a rubber bag and tube to mix water with milk, highlighting ongoing adulteration concerns despite the display.
A humorous exchange about family life and dining, contrasting absence of sons and daughters with a husband’s wry comment on cold meals and shared meals upon returning home. It captures a domestic joke tone from a bygone era.
In a tense exchange the daughter asks about George Beecham's income after confirming he proposed. The father dismissively questions the suitor and notes the same inquiry came from George, prompting a sense of ominousness and surprise.
A dialogue reveals a man admitting he realized he had been a fool about an investment. He recalls questioning realization and answering affirmatively, acknowledging his former mistake. The exchange highlights regret and self awareness in financial judgment.
A discussion on standardizing egg terms to reduce seller confusion. The piece defines and contrasts new laid, breakfast, fresh, cooking, and eggs in store practice, noting storage and marketing affect freshness. It warns that cheaper eggs may lessen the need for strict terminology.
An old game procedure explains Who Is It where one player sits with back to others while a toucher among the half circle taps them. The center turns to name the toucher and asks where to go, then the named person hides while others count. If wrong, the toucher goes. the last caught becomes the next center.
The passage describes cradle customs from various cultures. It notes a Lapland cradle shaped like a mother's shoe and moss stuffed, an Indian cradle hung from the mother’s head, and a New Guinea practice burying babies in desert sand up to the waist to keep them safe.
Ancient coins in biblical times valued by weight, with kesitah meaning a lamb. The term pecunia stems from pecus for sheep and livestock. Early coins bore animal figures such as horse, bull, or hog, later replaced by other symbols as values shifted.
Wash the sprouts thoroughly remove discolored leaves. Boil in salted water twenty minutes drain and keep hot. Mix four tablespoons butter with two tablespoons flour add broth or water stir to boiling. Season with salt pepper and lemon juice blend and pour over sprouts to serve promptly.
Practical tips advise chewing thoroughly and avoiding overeating. Do not wash food down with liquids and refrain from improper food pairings. The text notes fermentation creates gas and links gas to poor digestion.
The text discusses corruptions of surnames Goose Gosling and Jocelyn derived from the Gotha. It explains that the first Mr Gander was once called "the wolf" and the original Mr Duck was a "doughty" man.
The article spotlights Sir William Van Horne's vast Objets d art collection and his unique cataloguing method. It notes hundreds of items catalogued with watercolor sketches and detailed notes, all penned by him. It also describes a second specialty a large, priceless collection of original models of ancient war vessels from the sailing era. He estimates the whole collection could be worth about two million dollars.
A. B. Murphy visits a Scotch settlement in North Perth and attends a Presbyterian service. The old fashioned church relies on a precentor who struggles to pitch tunes, prompting a village wit to suggest starting the hymn at five thousand.
The house plans to stop liquid refreshments with ticketed sales for members only, outsiders barred. The restaurant committee notes the system has reduced business and may lead to a complete ban on refreshments outside meals, starting this year.
A compact historical saying notes wealth grants extensive power as a sixpence decides status and control over others including cooks teachers guards and kings. It frames money as top authority within its limited amount.
Emily P. Weaver recalls Bronte on Lake Ontario between Toronto and Hamilton. The piece details its harbor defenses, 1858 grist mill, 1820 settlement, shifting shoreline, legends of smugglers, and a wartime wheat trade that faded with peace and pest. the town honors Horatio Nelson via the Duke of Bronte.
Dawson City once housed 9,000 residents but has shrunk to about 2,500 in recent years, reflecting a significant population decline in the Yukon district.
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