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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
14
The farm hotel proprietor explains that visitors spend their time playing a form of golf described as a kind of solitaire shinny, a leisure activity considered by the speaker to be the main pastime.
An elderly passenger questioned the captain about the delay caused by fog. The captain bluntly refused to proceed until the boiler bursts, remarking the stars are visible but the river remains unseen.
A brief note argues that early graying signals earlier aging and shortened life, presenting a cautionary link between hair color and longevity, with expert commentary on health and aging implications.
A rural district teacher uses caragana trees and a thriving school garden to inspire tree planting. Germans in the district seek over 60 000 trees for spring 1914, arguing windblown prairies can be made more attractive and improved in living conditions within years, turning travel routes into scenes of peace and shade.
The article contests Dr. Rupert Blue’s claim of a rising leprosy trend in the United States noting limited cases in Pittsburgh and saying Pennsylvania shows no perceptible foothold while Pacific coast immigration is cited as the main risk. It questions the necessity of tighter government supervision without solid statistics.
A Paris edict narrows outdoor cafe terraces to a third of the sidewalk, threatening the city’s famed terrasses and the open air life of art and conversation. The measure, aimed at pedestrian comfort, risks constraining social debate, poetry, and public discourse in the capital.
A physician advises that rest and deep breathing relieve fatigue from mental work. Sit quietly, breathe deeply twenty five times, rest, and repeat. Do not overeat as excess food burden the body and raise air needs, cutting grocery costs and shoe leather.
In a tale from The Parson's Pleasance the Wiltshire farmer John reveals to an old squire that he will marry next Tuesday, noting his three prior marriages and the profits from wives' fortunes, which brings a wry, rural humor to the exchange.
An early relic factory near Gettysburg, run by a German immigrant, thrived for about fifteen years making rusty military items. The plant employed twenty nine workers until the war time demands exposed its fragile operations.
A humorous musing on male and female types, noting eccentrics and paradoxes in attraction. It jokes that men and women pair in unexpected ways from devout to worldly, from dull to brilliant, and argues that every man can find a woman to fit his self view, at least briefly.
A Buenos Aires dentist and his English-speaking partner struggle to understand a well-born patient. They try Portuguese, French, Spanish, Italian, and German without success. The breakthrough comes when the patient reveals she speaks United States and needs a wisdom tooth treated.
The Mississippi River near Memphis is carving a new channel threatening harbor facilities and the mud belt. Government engineers are weaving a willow mat, loading it with rocks, then pinning it with a pile driver to stop erosion and keep the river from cutting inland.
The wives of the Dutch cabinet ministers engage in varied professions. Mme Zahid, Premier’s wife, works as an official parliamentary shorthand writer. Mme Brandes is a sculptor and wife of the Finance Minister. Mme Mmc'' is a schoolteacher with a math degree and leads a women’s suffrage group. Mme Nielson, wife of Education Minister, is a surgeon. Mme Pedersen, spouse of Agriculture Minister, is an active agriculturist.
A boastful physician grading a stonemason’s fence tells him mortar hides mistakes. The mason replies that the spade does the same, underscoring practical craft over criticism.
Adolphus laments his nephew destroyed a poem he wrote to Augusta. Augusta jokes about the boy learning to read, turning a mishap into a light exchange.
A London sheriff's court hearing featured a medical witness noting that every person has legs of unequal length. Counsel mocked the remark as disquieting while the doctor affirmed the lack of symmetry.
Isle of Man tradition endures with a July ceremony on Tynwald Hill where men women and children gather to hear the laws of the Isle of Man. The ancient observance survives though modern statutes expand on the old code.
Summer heat endangers infants with diarrhoea cholera infantum dysentery and colic. Prompt aid is vital as illness can progress rapidly. Bab s Own Tablets regulate bowel movement sweeten the stomach and help keep baby healthy. Sold by medicine dealers or 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
An old farmer visits Mrs Wiggins describing his weekly potato basket. She notes the bottom potatoes are smaller than the top, while he explains the crop grows so fast that the last dug are about twice the size of the first.
The Oi of Power is praised for wide uses and regarded as a supreme remedy. It is claimed not to cure every ailment but its versatile applications and proven virtues are noted by those who have tested it.
Donald announces plans to depart for parts unknown and hosts a gathering with Sandy and neighbors. The party features ample refreshments as Donald says goodbye to everyone present. He insists he is not leaving yet but wants to bid them all farewell while he knows them.
A court witness, described as a negro woman, responds to every question with I think so. The lawyer bangs a desk and demands direct answers, but the witness persists in citing thinking before speaking, prompting courtroom tension and a halted line of questioning.
Insects breathe through spiracles that open to two long air-tubes called tracheae. These tubes form a network throughout the body, delivering oxygen to all tissues, including antennae and joints. Guard hairs protect spiracles to prevent entry of air contaminants. The humming and buzzing originate from air vibration in the spiracles and tracheae.
An advertisement extols Parmelees Vegetable Pills as the leading liver corrective. It attributes liver disturbance to chills, exposure, overindulgence, and drinking, and claims the pills have no superior among similar preparations.
The Alaskan boundary survey, a 1507 mile line from Mount St. Elias to the Arctic Ocean, was completed with 188 monuments along the meridian and 700 miles of difficult terrain surveyed by triangulation. 200 horses carried supplies for the operation costing 1.5 million dollars.
The narrative recalls Jefferson overdoing democracy at a state dinner with British ambassador Merry and Monroe in London. A rush to the table, seating gaffes, and remarks about U S culture versus South Africa prompted reports to both governments. The episode underscores how manners can strain Anglo American relations.
A querulous citizen asks if pedestrians have rights equal to cars. The policeman affirms but notes he wonders what would happen if he walked the street making horn sounds like automobiles.
A recaptured convict explains his prison break and home departure as caused by wanderlust. He cites a strong desire to roam as the motive behind both acts.
A visitor to her aunt in the country returns late and admits spending the afternoon in the hammock with her beloved Robert Browning. The aunt sternly warns she will write to the young woman's mother if further scandalous conduct occurs.
A historical proverb contrasts public opinion with divine knowledge, stating that reputation reflects peers while character rests with God, underscoring moral integrity over social image.
The author recounts travels near the Katanga mines in 1907 with brutal detail of cannibalism and slave trade among Waleshi and Bachokwee tribes. A rubber company, Compagnie Kassal, later drove out the Waleshi, ending their raids, though slave traffic persisted elsewhere.
Marjorie retorts with humor about not playing baseball in their hobbies claiming they would have been too obvious about their curves.
Bhaba grass grows in great quantities across India and into Afghanistan and is noted for its fibrous strength. It is now the leading paper pulp material in India with about 59,000 tons produced annually for paper making.
A disputed death surrounds a Cubist artist linked to a controversial portrait of an intellectual figure. Police probe suggests possible motive tied to artistic insult, while rumors swirl about a motive rooted in satire and public backlash.
Cape Wolfe Canada Mrs J T Coox recalls a life changing recovery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits improved health and the birth of healthy twins to the remedy and urges others with female troubles to try it.
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