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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
11
Ottawa reader Mr. Mathias Dery says "Fruit-a-tives" cured his painful dyspepsia after costly doctor visits failed. The ad touts the fruit juice tablets as soothing the stomach, regulating digestion and bowels, with boxes priced at 50c each, 6 for $2.50, or 25c trial box.
An elderly American visitor asks at Westminster Abbey for the grave of a king. The verger apologizes that they do not have Edward II, explaining that the Abbey is a burial place of kings in a way, but they only have the odd numbers.
Warning against mercury containing catarrh ointments, promoting Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as a safe internal remedy. Includes sales note and price. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and a joking dialogue about germs in Chicago News.
The census will date from June 1 1911 and cover area, product and value of field crops for 1910 including wheat, barley, oats, flax and more. It will also record animals and animal products as of June 1 1911, such as horses, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and bee hives, plus sales of products from 1910. Pure bred animals will be enumerated for breeding stock and counted with other animals.
Edward H. R. Green, son of the world’s richest woman, says he remains a bachelor because he cannot disguise himself as poor. He fears marrying for ulterior motives and cites a doughnut tale as an example of insincere interest. Minneapolis Journal.
A long standing standard medicine made of entirely vegetable substances. They have a revivifying effect on the digestive organs and are easy to assimilate for weak stomachs. The pills aim to restore healthful digestion and provide agreeable results.
A teacher interprets a line where a girl warrior draws a weapon to face a foe. A student suggests she is sticking out her tongue, highlighting ambiguity in reading expression and meaning.
A note extols pure fresh milk for children and warns that disease flies can contaminate it. It recommends using Wilson's Fly Pads to keep the house free of insects, then shifts to a humorous exchange about trusting a servant with the wine cellar key.
The Doctor's Answers offers general medical advice with questions on symptoms and diseases and suggests sending for free guidance. Readers are urged to mail inquiries to Dr Lewis Baker at College Building Dayton Ohio and to seek stocked alternatives if local drugs are unavailable.
Readers receive various medical formulas for weight gain and chronic conditions. Cited remedies include tonics, syrups, and tinctures with instructions to take before meals, after meals, or at bedtime. Claims of efficacy cover plumpness, liver health, and chronic bronchitis with cautions on proper dosing.
Chicago contractor John J. Corbett warns two workers Jim Clancy and Mike Casey about dynamite handling in a tunnel project. He recalls a past deadly explosion that killed ten men, urging safer practice despite the workers’ casual reply.
An advice note warns mothers of high child mortality in summer from cholera infantum diarrhea and stomach troubles. It promotes Baby's Own Tablets as preventive and curative, citing a Verary Ontario testimonial and stating availability by mail for 24 cents per box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
A pious woman buys a talking parrot in a London shop after the proprietor touts a missionary brought bird. The parrot boasts hymnbook talk and a boastful quip about an erroneous belief, setting up a comic exchange over the price of thirty five shillings.
Paragraph excerpt shows a Pittsburg Post quip about tea on the lawn where a hostess asks about sugar. The young man replies two lumps and one caterpillar, delivering a playful line attributed to a humorous column.
Reader warning emphasizes a single genuine fly pad from Wilson and cautions buyers against counterfeit products and disappointment. Distinct entities include Wilson and the claimed authentic fly pad.
Markleigh vents distrust in Blinkers after a mishap with his old horse. His wife asks what to do next, and Markleigh expects a friend to assess the animal this afternoon per the Chicago News.
A lighthearted remark suggests a simple boost to a boy’s dislike by labeling a bee type as dangerous. The quip plays on kids’ fears and curiosity, hinting at how words shape opinion toward insects.
A letter cautions that pain signals danger from nervous exhaustion and possible heart or paralysis risk. It urges immediate action with Dr. Chase's Nerve Food, claims success through testimonials, and notes availability and a free recipe offer from Edmanson Bates & Co. in Toronto.
A New York Weekly snippet depicts a merchant seeking large freight terms for Jinksville, disputed by a railroad official who offers dialogue and pressure to use the freight department. The piece shifts to a aside about a rival line and ends with a promotional note for Mother Grave's Worm Exterminator.
Police officer Hogan, posted in the downtown area, recalls a concerned encounter with a well dressed stranger who planned to open a jewelry store. The man later allegedly committed theft, taking about 5000 worth of jewelry after opening the shop.
Buyer purchased a horse deemed incurably ringboned for 30 dollars. After treating with Minard's Liniment costing one pound, the horse was cured and sold for 85 dollars, yielding a profit of 54 dollars. Hotelkeeper Moise Derosce of St. Phillippe, Quebec reports the sale.
A boarding house landlady shares tactics for managing payments. She advises allowing boarders to fall behind briefly to secure future profits. Her friend questions the approach while the landlady explains that debt pressure reduces the chance of seeking second help despite looming arrears.
The Cleveland Leader reports a domestic dispute scene where a woman harshly confronts her husband on the street at night. The complainant claims his conduct was abusive as she witnessed a heated moment near a lamp post.
A rugged ad line proclaims Minard's Liniment cures diphtheria. The slogan warns a hook in the jaw can finish both the fish and the fighter, reflecting sensational wartime-style bravado.
A dialogue on submitting poems to a magazine notes the standard process. The editor advises leaving manuscripts and calling back after a day to retrieve them, reflecting common office routines and editorial etiquette.
Dr Thomas Electric Oil is presented as a carefully researched remedy rather than a generic tonic. The copy claims proven curative qualities in oils applied to the body and asserts strong public favor since its introduction. A trial is touted to convince skeptics of its healing power.
A Kansas City Journal snippet shows a man recounting a feud with Jim Wombat. He notes Jim is dead and claims to be the executor of Jim’s estate. The exchange hints at unresolved tensions and legal significance for heirs or creditors.
A German clipping notes a husband absent from the racetrack due to family duties. The speaker cites two children as the new focus, leaving racing commitments behind.
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