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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
2
A family bottle of glue becomes a nuisance after several days once opened. It stiffens, hardens, and becomes difficult to use. It may be softened by heat or by adding a spoonful or more of vinegar and letting it stand a few minutes. Keeping the bottle warm helps it stay soft as long as any glue remains.
Japanese statistics show few women remain unmarried. Most Japanese girls wed around age twenty one while men marry around twenty six. Though rare, some marry at fifteen. Monastic life is common for non marrying men, but old bachelors and old maids are nearly unknown in Japan.
Saltillo report notes Mr Nurici was taken without a battle while Mrs Nurici comments that men seldom surrender without a struggle, reflecting a concise news snippet from the falo Express.
A physics instructor asks a German girl to define vacuum but she struggles to express herself. The exchange shows language barrier and limited vocabulary affecting understanding in class.
In a witty exchange, Algernon asks about his poter boat name and learns the nickname depends on how the engine is functioning. The line plays on wordplay and mechanical reliability as a humorous cue.
A brief quip on kleptomania asks if the condition is catching and answers that it is taking. The line plays on language to imply theft as a consuming behavior.
A reflective quote from Newell Dwight Hillis emphasizes that responsibility alone motivates a person to speak truthfully and reveals their strongest qualities. It frames duty as a catalyst for integrity and generosity.
A pastiche of statistics computes gum consumption in Canada with 209 million packs, each five pieces, total length end to end about 71.93 miles and a thread-like length of 1/60 inch would stretch 497,875 miles to the moon three times and back.
A curly haired dog led investigators to a Cleveland home after a woman collapsed from heart disease in a restaurant and died en route to hospital. The dog stayed beside her chair, then followed the ambulance before returning whimpering. A policeman traced the dog to the home and identified the deceased through the pet’s loyalty.
Guidance on preserving eggs using water glass includes selecting only fresh eggs, candle testing or sinking test, avoid dirty or washed eggs, and not reusing preservative longer than a year. Rinse after removal. preserved eggs stay good about two weeks once removed. if boiled, pierce the large end to prevent bursting.
A newspaper ad promotes Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as relief for indigestion. It claims the pills restore concentration and reduce misery during business, urging a course of treatment to prove their excellence and effectiveness. The copy emphasizes confidence in claims and invites readers to try the remedy.
In a comic exchange a corpulent diner protests the second course, asking for pie made from a tender upper portion with the buttone removed while a waiter explains the fillet of sole. A separate line recalls a debtor’s plea for time, ending with Pele Fele.
Mr. Axe asks about the five o'clock tea and what was heard. Mrs. Axe replies with a witty remark on appetite after returning home. Father mentions receiving several seated proposals at his office. Daughter wonders if any were for her.
The Gelvia liner plying the Holland to South America route shows its name in huge five foot letters on a twenty two foot sign mounted between the stacks. By day it is white and by night the bow sign flashes red on port side and green on starboard side.
A theatrical manager responds that pushing to elevate the stage lowers audience mood in the box office. The remark hints at tension between artistic ambition and commercial appeal.
Professor T. J. Jj. Lee, a naval observatory mathematician and astronomer at Mare Island, California, reports a potential breakthrough in gravity theory. He holds a government post in the U.S. mathematical corps as a relative naval captain.
A Kansas City Journal quote questions whether a man should genuflect to a woman, noting in store circles it seems to be regarded as proper. The remark highlights evolving social norms and gender expectations in public behavior.
Cholera infantum is one of the most fatal childhood ailments during hot months. An occasional dose of Baby's Own Tablets is advertised to regulate the bowels and prevent cholera infantum, diarrhea, dysentery, and other stomach and bowel problems. Sold by medicine dealers or mail order for 25 cents a box by The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
A country family watches a mother wren coach her fledglings in song. The wren sings the tune clearly then guides each chick as it attempts the melody, with several failures before successful repetition. Lessons occur daily as the young birds learn through imitation.
In a humorous exchange Grown boasts of a wonderful dog that plants forget-me-nots at his feet after a sleepless night and a forgotten tit-bit. Brown, in a rush, confirms the flower gift and departs.
MOISE DEROSCE, Hotel Keeper of St Phillippe Que, bought a horse for 30 dollars claimed incurable with ringbone. After applying MINARD'S LINIMENT costing one dollar, the horse was cured and sold for 85 dollars, yielding a profit of 54 dollars on the liniment.
A kindly older gentleman helps a crying girl in the park after she loses her pen. He offers a penny and asks her to stop crying. She snipes his foot, accuses him of keeping her penny, revealing her ingratitude.
The eminent revel admits he dictates his revels to a stenographer who types and sends them to the publisher. He notes it saves labor because he avoids reading the books, a point he finds amusing. The remark appears in the Seattle Post-intelligencer.
A Chicago News snippet shows a teacher questioning Air Light about a child’s response. A boy at the foot explains nearly everything bought from the grocer, highlighting a simple domestic lesson.
A Montreal Star analysis contrasts Tsarist Russia’s drastic total abstinence order with Britain’s temperance progress. It notes officers banning vodka, strict private soldier rules, and efforts to provide varied pursuits to curb drinking. It argues compulsion may push secret drinking while praising UK military restraint.
The eagle has long served as a royal emblem from ancient Persia and Babylon through Roman standards. Marius and Constantine shaped its use, with the two headed eagle signifying a double empire. Austria and Russia claim Caesar, Rome, and Charlemagne lineage, each using the dual eagle to represent eastern and western realms.
A man named Pat Maher bought a grocery store with no knowledge of groceries. When a customer asked for spaghetti he could not identify the item, searching vainly until he recalled it only after muttering spaghetti aloud. Lippincott's.
Dialogue appears between Miss Passee Oh and Mr Plunks noting marriage status with a jurist remark on daily calls. The exchange hints at social propriety and humor in a court or social setting.
A simple pet door can be added to a screen door by cutting a small swinging flap in the corner. The flap is strapped from the top so a cat or dog can push it open and it closes automatically after the animal passes. This setup suits summer use when screen doors are common.
A Boston Transcript quotation contrasts Hicks and Wicks. It asserts that trying to be friendly can lead men to bad ends and that excessive drinking harms the drinker’s health. The piece reflects temperance sentiment and social commentary of the era.
Coughing results from irritation in the respiratory passages and dislodging obstructions from inflamed mucous membranes. Treatment with Dr Thomas Electric Oil will allay the inflammation and the cough will cease. Try it and you will use no other preparation for a cold.
A New York magazine item lists the common false pretenses men use in courtship and home life such as posing for portraits, bringing home bundles, declining plans with friends, wheeling the baby carriage, and appearing thoughtful while displaying affection in public.
It was found that Bombay waters host several fish species that feed on mosquito larvae and Major Liston, director of the Bacteriological Laboratory, is conducting experiments to identify which fish best suit propagation for mosquito control.
A playful wordplay piece from Ladies' Home Journal about Nit Nott and the Nott knitter. It follows how Nott invents devices to knit knots and knotting solutions, leading to a romantic twist as he asks a knitter to cease knotting and stay as a Nott forever.
An advertisement asserts ordinary corn cures are dangerous due to acids while Putnam's Corn Extractor is fully vegetable, painless, safe, and certain to cure. The claim emphasizes safety and efficacy in a period advertisement style.
A quip from the New York Times about bachelor knowledge of women, noting that he knew enough to avoid marrying one. The exchange adds a wry take on marriage and gender expectations.
The Kaiser bans trousers at court bars but grants a special exemption to the American ambassador. The note suggests meeting him halfway by sending a Scottish American to negotiate or represent a compromise on dress at court.
An office boy asks to leave early for a baseball match claiming his family is healthy. The employer suspects deceit and fires him, citing honesty and trust as the reason in a Penny magazine style exchange.
A colleague notes the advertising manager faces a conflict after Madam Sourano's testimonial for a cole cure is printed on the same page as the notice that she has a sore throat and cannot sing. The error creates a conflicting message about the singer's health and suitability.
In a brief exchange a customer asks for a shirt without starch for her sick husband. A clerk confirms options and Mrs Binks cites her doctor's instruction to avoid starch.
A Mark Twain letter to Wil M Clemens explores wise counsel from a life filled with mistakes. He suggests that opportunities to avoid errors differ for each man and that personal experience is the teacher. The writer notes the futility of perfect guidance and emphasizes simply continuing with chosen actions while regretting the outcomes.
A drill sergeant trained recruits with rifles then distributed blank cartridges. The command Fire at will caused confusion as Private Lunn asked which one was Will after lowering his weapon, highlighting a misdirected moment in the drill.
A Baltimore American item quotes a caller named Mrs Jims and a reply denying the requested conge as entirely nonexistent, illustrating a petty clash over a supposed entitlement. The terse exchange highlights the paper’s period voice and urban everyday grievance.
Quote from Chicago Tribune shows Pink dismissing time spent brushing a hat and noting no smaller than a $10 bill, while a companion responds in Dutch. The exchange reveals casual street banter and tip behavior in a humorous vignette.
A domestic scene unfolds as a father confronts his son about making noise at home. The Little Boy sobs and asks for more cake, while the father sternly warns of further action if the racket continues. The exchange centers on discipline, desire, and a simple bakery treat.
A servant protests a ten franc price for a chicken, arguing it matches the rate he charges his mistress for the same fowl, highlighting a sharp price dispute in a domestic context.
An old advertisement promotes Marine Eye Remedy for red weak watery eyes and granulated eyelids with phrases like Do Not Smart and Soothes Eye Pain. It lists Marine Eye Salve in aseptic tubes and a 25 cent price, plus an Eye Book by mail from Marine Eye Remedy Co. Chicago.
A pupil at the board works to divide 20 by 5.5 during a decimal lesson. The class suggests adding zeroes after the decimal, prompting a playful inquiry into where the numbers come from and sparking a light learning moment.
Both Mr. Tesla and Dr. Pederson believe in the wireless transmission of power. The sun’s energy on a clear day amounts to four and a half million horsepower per square mile, cited as evidence that vast power can be transmitted over long distances by other means.
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