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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 06, 1905
Page
15
A Tokio dispatch reports a new island forming in the Rinkin archipelago about three leagues south of aes, visible first Nov 28 with dense smoke and detonations since Nov 14. By Feb 1 Iwojima locals observed a surface of volcanic tufa, a surrounding sand belt, and a boiling lake near a 240 foot peak.
A short health note warns that minor illnesses like colds can become serious if ignored and promotes Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Syrup as a recognized remedy for throat and lung affections.
A district visitor asks Mrs. Malage why she has not seen a doctor. The old woman explains her husband disapproves of doctors and prefers she die a natural death.
Fragments claim a dubious kidney treatment cures a range of conditions including diabetes and swelling. The text is garbled but asserts broad efficacy and references various ailments without clear evidence or sourcing.
In a light exchange a wife says buying accident insurance tickets is a waste of money. The husband counters that they never get to use them, implying bad luck or lack of need.
The advertisement presents Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a potent remedy for wounds pains in the body and respiratory ailments. It also promotes use for horses and cattle to treat injuries and illnesses such as colds or coughs, asserting it is a convenient household aid.
A boy recalls a skirmish where one grabbed another by the neck and struck with a volley of punches. His mother interjects urging restraint and correcting him on acceptable behavior in fights.
An advertisement proclaims Yon tan’s Pineapple Tablet as a new era in stomach treatment. It claims one tablet after meals lets a person eat freely while the stomach does its work. Boxes contain 60 tablets priced at 35 cents.
Miss Helen Gould entertained at her residence for a group of charity girls. After the luncheon she showed the guests fine items from her home including books, carved Italian furniture, tapestries, and marbles. She presented a statue described as the heart of Minerva and explained it symbolized wisdom.
The product claims the largest sale among similar preparations in Canada and asserts lasting satisfaction by restoring health to children.
A humorous exchange shows an Office Boy asking for a week's vacation and the Employer noting he has just two days on the job. The Boy replies that once he gets used to the work he might endure longer.
Marion Bridge C B May 30 02. I have handled Minard's Liniment during the past year. It is always the first liniment asked for here, and unquestionably the best seller of all the different kinds of liniment I handle.
A young lieutenant at a western army post enforces strict salute rules while a mule handler, busy with guiding a stubborn mule to water, refuses to salute. The officer relents as the soldier asserts his duty to tend the mule, and regulations are not enforced in that moment.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears to paying $100 for each incurable case. The notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous system remedy. Carney & Co. and Hall's Family Pills are advertised.
Quoted chatter shows a widow pressing Willie Saphed for a rushed marriage proposal. She reveals she will not accept him and hopes a proposal comes quickly so she can end the relationship.
This ad warns that rapid relief is needed when digestive organs fail and poison enters the blood. It claims Parmelee's Vegetable Pills attack the trouble at its source and provide a permanent cure, stating they never fail.
Mrs Reginald de Koven remarks that women can be cruel and cunning at a Washington dinner. She recalls a young woman who wounded another with a compliment that masked the harm as the victim believed the praise, then walked away. The scene centers on a radiant smile and a cutting remark about a gown.
At first symptoms of internal disorder Parma Lee's Vegetable Pills should be used immediately. Two or three pellets before bed, then one or two pills nightly for two to three nights, prevent attacks of dyspepsia and the discomforts that follow. The method is simple when the way is known.
A humorous dialogue features Miss Wearyun and Mr. Borum exchanging lines about singing. Miss Wearyun asserts dandruff cures and plans a performance as Mr. Borum jokes he is carried away by song. The piece showcases light, theatrical banter.
The piece recalls a royal Persian guest in New York who judges women by imagined market prices. He names values for several women, provoking amusement from his hostess who asks his own price. He replies he does not know the small coin of her country.
A well known Wingham Ontario woman, after travels across two continents seeking a cure for nervous debility, found hope in South American Nervine. Her friend’s recommendation led to one bottle helping, six bottles curing, and she ends with a written testimony stating It has saved my life.
A humorous exchange shows a wife praising her husband Mr Smith for being attentive to small details. He jokes that he need not try hard because his wife already alerts him to them.
A fragment notes Minard's Liniment relieves neuralgia while a domestic scene unfolds in a hall. A man pleads for a kiss as voices rise from the stairs prompting Leila to urge Maud to finish the exchange before he stays for breakfast.
Advertisement touts Drs Ointment as a cure for itching and bleeding piles with relief in 3 to 66 nights. Claims include skin eruptions relief and numerous testimonials. Price listed as 35 cents.
At a Players Club event, actors recount a Liverpool theatre fire alarm where Arthur Roberts stepped to the foot lights and reassured the audience saying there is no danger if I were not here, demonstrating presence of mind in crisis.
Witty exchange compares Briton and Yankee views on hugging as a clash of cultural norms. The Briton calls hugging arm less while the Yankee argues it is armful, reflecting broader tensions in affectionate greetings.
A historical lament notes that smuggling bombs into Russia labeled as oranges parallels how cans of meat were imported into the Transvaal disguised as pianos, highlighting covert methods used to dodge controls.
Johnny asks about Ba conian literature and his father explains it as quotations printed by newspapers on the price of bacon.
An advertisement extols Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills as a remedy to regulate bile in the intestines and cure ailments from bile poison. It claims torpid liver causes biliousness and headaches, while active bile flow improves digestion and bowels, citing a user testimonial from Mrs. James Griffiths of St Catharines. Pills priced at 26 cents, sold by dealers and Edmanson Bates in Toronto.
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