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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
6
In the Delineator story Jennie and Viola aged five argue over who has more clothes, dolls, and brothers. The exchange ends with Jennie silently conceding that Viola has the larger collection, leaving Jennie sad and unsatisfied.
An 19th century style ad bundle touts Dysentery Cordial by Dr J D Kelloges to clear intestinal germs and restore health, plus cheap Wilson's Fly Pids claimed to beat fly control costs. Quips on money and honesty appear from a Washington Star excerpt with a six year old and a red headed man.
A horse owner reports his mare was badly bruised and cut by a wire fence. After applying MINARDO'S LINIMENT and increasing strength as sores improved, three weeks of treatment healed the wounds and the hair grew back not white.
A dairy farmer describes using electric lights to coax 500 cows to start milking earlier. He explains turning on lights half an hour before milking makes cows think dawn has arrived, leading to effortless milk production and a claim that electricity can unite a cooperative farming union over time.
A short anecdote about Eleanor aged six who, while sent to the chicken house for eggs, tells the hens to raise their hands by shouting All you chickens that have laid an egg raise your hands as she reaches the door. The mother overhears the humorous moment and remembers her daughter’s habit of raising her hand when she wants something.
An old advertisement touts Zam-Buk as a purely herbal antiseptic lotion for cuts blisters sunburn and insect stings. It claims to soothe feet hands and baby rashes while preventing freckles and warns against substitutes. A Pr at t Kansas anecdote follows about a suitor’s wedding proposal.
A collage of quotes and jokes: Minards Liniment claimed to cure garget in cows, a noted baseball star married recently, questions about a city bath, and a farmer's exchange with his wife. The Boston Transcript and Auckland Herald are referenced with wry, humorous snippets.
A writer praises Bournville England as a model residential community near Pittsburgh. It features 5000 residents, no saloons or slums, abundant parks and schools, and brick seven room homes with rent of 12.30 dollars monthly. The city taxes residents 6 percent on house investments and projects rising income to 5 million annually in fifty years.
The article notes the recurring number thirteen in Richard Wagner's life. Born 1813 sum to thirteen, his name adds to thirteen, he completed Tannhauser on April 13 1860 and premiered March 13 1861. He died February 13 1883, twenty two years later.
An amiable old lady chats with a stranger about the ceremony in the country town. She identifies the duke and duchess, the mayor and mayoress, and the vicar at the event marking the foundation stone of the new church.
A night clerk at a hotel is approached by a man claiming to be Ferguson asking for a key to a room. The guest heads to an upper floor, then another man enters in disarray asking for the same. Ferguson later leaves via a window, leaving the key behind.
A historical note states Holloway's Corn Cure kills corn roots and sheds callosity without flesh injury. A raw Irish crewman on a revenue cruiser jokes at the wheel after an eccentric pilot house session, quipping about steering speed in minutes compared to a watch.
An artist speaks to a diligent workman as he carries down his masterpiece. The workman quips about the rubbish he leaves and reenters each year, calling the scene marvellous but artful for a man without a eye for color.
The Sketch reports testimonials claiming Minard's Liniment cures colds and other ailments. A narrator describes palpitations and anxieties about heart or spasmodic causes, humorously questioning the source of symptoms.
Mrs Jones brags her husband was a famous long distance runner who outran a horse in a twenty mile race. Mrs Smith retorts they had a horse like that. Jones and Smith wonder why their wives don t speak.
Readers praise Mother Graves Worm Exterminator for dependable results. The testimonial notes its effectiveness in controlling worms and its ready availability for households.
A girl recalls a charity theatrical, saying they raised only £5 at the door and £5 more was donated by her father to stop further performances, noting a surprisingly small turnout.
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap with Cuticura Choreneat as a complete shaving and bath preparation. It claims the medicated lather provides emollient antiseptic properties and advises applying Cuticura Ointment after shaving to prevent irritation and gland inflammation.
A Buffalo Express account notes a farmer visiting an art gallery criticizes a barn yard study. He questions realism and quips about a cow with a flapping tail, provoking host commentary.
A collage of humorous quips and jokes from Chicago Newa Chicago Record-Herald Detroit Free Press and New York Times feature playful quips about marriage advice luck and human nature. The snippets showcase lead in lines and punchy observations across words.
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