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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
3
A public meditation on reading aloud urging self improvement in this skill. The piece notes many people try singing or public speaking poorly and miss the joy of effective reading. It suggests drawing inspiration from Stevenson and practicing reading aloud to enrich intimate moments and sickroom evenings.
A plea to care for homeless dogs with kindness and shelter. The author urges protecting animals who cannot defend themselves, condemns cruelty, and stresses feeding, water, warmth, and gratitude from a faithful dog. Mary D. Hedden credits Dumb Animals.
A concise remark on overcaution in effort suggesting some men conserve energy by never acting, implying balance between restraint and productivity.
Adrian Texas resident Miss Jessie Mars recounts four years of severe pain cramps chills and hemorrhages. After six weeks and seven boxes of Lydia E Pinkham's remedy she reports weight gain from 96 to 126 pounds and a complete recovery. She invites letters for personal confirmation and notes the company letters are answered by a cautious woman.
A joint committee from the Royal Automobile Club the Automobile Association and the Society of Motor Manufacturers reports a process to produce 40 000 gallons of motor spirit annually from coal by-products not suitable for fuel. A full sized plant is being built and the spirit could sell for about 25 cents a gallon or less. Britain uses about 100 million gallons of motor spirit annually and gasoline now costs 42 cents a gallon.
Jos. Dubes of St Joseph reports a severe horse kick injury in May 1903. After weeks bedridden and trying several remedies, he credits Minard's Liniment Co. with curing his leg after using three bottles.
Mrs. Brown devises a prank to curb her husband Brown's late-night returns. When he arrives home, a tall white figure glides toward him and proclaims I am the family ghost. Brown sighs with relief, thinking it is a real fright from the missus.
Dolly says she could only look at Dauber's picture. Cholly vows to tell Dauber who will be pleased. Dolly notes a large crowd around the exhibit and the others.
A brief snippet shows a woman denying bottles today while suggesting Mr. Leakem’s next door as a lead, noting his wife returns from the seashore tomorrow.
A brainy yokel describes blood circulation by saying blood is pumped to the foot and returns up the other leg. The examiner asks for the return path and the man replies with a simple punchline.
A letter extols Dr Chase's Ointment as an effective cure for piles and varicose veins. Mrs Evans of Toronto and others praise relief from suffering and endorse the green soothing ointment sold by Edmanson Bates & Co. Limited at 50 cents a box through dealers.
Lauderdale County Mississippi resident Joe Clark praises road improvements noted by Meridian Evening Star. He explains children walk to school daily without wet feet or illness, and he would tax personal property to extend roads countywide, valuing current access over former routes.
The piece argues that banana cultivation will expand rapidly as refrigeration and transport improve. It notes banana products from flour to cooked greens will open distant markets, boosting Caribbean self sufficiency and threatening US dominance in Central American markets if direct Europe trade grows. It warns about the delicate diplomacy needed in the Caribbean.
A Berlin speaking clock shown by The Hamburg er Nachrichten emits voices every quarter hour announcing the time. Invented by Berliner Selen and Max Markus, the device could aid daily life and even be adapted for railway carriages. A Berlin company is forming with 700000 dollars in capital.
The passage notes she would suit the duties of a wife to an American ambassador abroad. It questions distinction, answering that she is not distinguished but capable of managing a household and mending socks well.
A brief note says two trusted men and the speaker will meet at their house tomorrow night. They mention a ten cent limit and that both spouses are away.
J. B. Pennington of Tarboro and J. L. B. Pierce of Wilmington tied for the state trapshooting title with 91 of 100. In a shoot-off Pennington, using litre Club speed shells and a Remington pump gun, won with 18 hits of 20. Geo. W. Collins of Due West, S C, led amateurs with 371 of 400 and two long runs by C. & Goodrich and Home Clark on Remington guns.
A playful note describes a jar of cream cheese found on one desk and presumed moved from another. The speaker muses about past sandwich spreads and a possible mix up during the night. The tone is lighthearted and domestic with a hint of confusion.
A camera can be a delightful summer companion and may help an amateur earn money by selling pictures as illustrations to periodicals. Newspapers and journals seek clear black and white prints with centered subjects. Beyond money, photography broadens observation and enhances aesthetic self respect through a business-like purpose.
A sharp rebuke is aimed at troublemakers who harass the editor. The plan suggests tying them to a column and chastising with a stick of cold type as a symbolic punishment.
A scientist notes fish yawn, adding a curious detail to fishermen’s tall tales. The remark prompts amusement about whether notable catches truly hear or retell exaggerated stories.
Complete in itself Mother Graves Worm Exterminator works without other medicines and does not fail to do its job. The ad copy asserts its independent effectiveness and reliability in treating worms.
A brief quip notes that leisures may be attractive in appearance but impractical to wear, highlighting a contrast between aesthetics and comfort.
A dialogue fragment shows a daughter discussing marriage in the French way with her mother. The mother recalls her own knowledge before marriage and reflects on the truth of that understanding.
A despondent young man in an American exchange story attempts to feed love letters to a goat. The goat’s identity is not specified in the readable text.
A boy bursts into a house in a tense scene with Mrs. Johnson. The boy’s mother defends him for not revealing what was said about her, offering praise and a penny as reward for discretion. The exchange shifts to a hungry, morally charged moment with an apple given in appreciation.
A lively reader note praises conjurors as wonderful fellows and recalls a comedian turning a guinea pig into a cabbage. The speaker jokes that they can top it by transforming a dog into a kennel each night.
Jones informs his landlady he tore the curtain in the sitting room. The landlady responds that she will charge extra rent.
An advertisement extols Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as the quickest remedy for digestive disorders. It claims the pills are the best laxative and sedative available and urges immediate use with reassurance that one trial proves their superiority.
A brief humorous exchange features Mrs Manners praising courtesy and a boy replying about wanting jam on his bread. The light dialogue underscores good manners with a playful undercurrent.
The manager defines personal magnetism as the ability of a speaker to hold an audience's interest in a lecture without aid such as moving pictures.
Bob Norris faces a bold wager as Jack bets a cigar on Norris winning the set while Reggie ups the stakes insisting on a cigarette if he loses. The playful exchange echoes through the match setting.
A playful exchange between Mr. Bear and Mrs. Bear reveals a humorous dispute over taste and utility in purchasing items. She defends the choice as a means to showcase contrast and charm, while he questions practicality.
A stark examination of the financial barriers to divorce shows low income individuals unable to afford legal separation. The piece highlights court costs attorney fees and filing charges that trap people in unhappy marriages.
A disappointed mother challenges an examiner after her daughter fails a public school teaching test. The examiner notes the questions covered topics from long before the candidate was born, while the mother rebukes the examiner and assigns blame.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming to cure deafness caused by catarrh through constitutional remedies. States the condition stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and promises $100 for any case it cannot cure. Includes Toledo Ohio company contact and 75 cent price.
A pupil named Tommy Jones quickly answers a class riddle about what associates with fish. The teacher asks what links life to fish and a hand from the back row blurts Chips as the correct association.
A married friend warns against men, claiming deceit and selfishness. One speaker insists on marrying Fred, saying he is different and promising to proceed with the wedding.
An old advertisement touts Marine Eye Remedy for red weak watery eyes and granulated lids. It claims soothing eye pain with liquid and salve options priced at 25 cents and 50 cents, and offers free eye books by mail.
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