Umpire Dispute Cited In Quirky Onfield Exchange
A terse exchange occurs as an umpire calls a foul and a moments later a teammate questions the call with playful slang. Spectators and players react as the crowd settles on the outburst.
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
7
Attendee Asked About Terrible Play's Immorality
A lingering query asks if one attended a terrible play and whether it proved as immoral as rumors suggested. The remark gauges spectator reaction and moral expectations surrounding the performance.
Spider Dad pepouges and the lost trousers incident
A mother and six year old child in a crowded square observe a man in a recital kilt as they search for the thief of the father’s trousers. The child, eyes wide, asks in a shy voice if the man will return the missing frock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepouges
Destina
T'E Square
Minard Liniment Patently Cited Amid Transit Embarrassment
A tube car accident causes a man to misinterpret a passerby as a lamp post and cling to a fashionable woman. The exchange escalates as she rebukes him for crude behavior and he insists he is not her husband, leading to a tense confrontation.
Sudden Love Confession in Gradual Courtship
A man recalls a slow courtship over years and protests that his sudden declaration is unfair. The woman calmly counters that his progress stalled by his salary and expectations, while he argues his feelings grew through months of visits and handholding.
Dr Thomas Ecclectric Oil Named Best Pain Reliever
The advertisement extols Dr Thomas Ecclectic Oil as the top liniment for instant relief, claiming it penetrates tissues and dissolves pain faster than any rival product. It asserts universal efficacy and superiority over competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Weary troupe returns to New Jersey town after poor tour
The worn theatrical group arrived in a small New Jersey town to a fair sized audience. They performed with little fanfare yet earned some applause as the act opened and closed. An Irish stagehand teased the actor about the muted reception, while a spectator quipped the crowd was “killing mosquitoes.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Shy
Oh you funny old man Dr Warner revives stroke patient
Dr. Francis Warner tried to bring a paralytic stroke victim back to consciousness. Her delirious ravings gave way as she sat up and addressed him saying Oh, you funny old man. Dr Warner responded cheerfully Now she's beginning to talk sense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Warner
Dr. Warner
Dr Warner
Western doctor and wife miss train return with taxi tale
A western physician and his wife return from a weekend trip to find their two children at home with servants. The train was due at 10 but they arrive about 11 30. The mother rushes to scold but is interrupted by the child. The taxi fare has already reached 7.60 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Daughter’s Mock Education Bargain Echoes Class Rules
A satirical exchange shows a mother advising polite dress and discreet marriage for a daughter, who at twelve rejects education, finding the idea “lovely.” The dialogue critiques social expectations around marriage and schooling.
Relief from Backache and Rheumatism with Gin Pills
Mr. Robert Wilson of Hardfeld New Brunswick reports great relief from backache and rheumatism using Gin Pills. Each bottle costs 60c, or 6 for $2.56. A free sample is offered by National Drug and Chemical Co. of Canada Limited in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wilson
Hardfeld
N.B
National Drug and Chemical Co. of Canada Limited
Toronto
Silent Portrait Session Leaves Child Unharmed Photograph Claims
A photographer uses coaxing to keep a child still while a mother steps away. The girl repents later as the mother questions the gentleness of the photographer. The ad then shifts to a medical claim about Dr. Kelloge's Asthma Remedy easing breathing and boosting energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kelloge
The Advance of Mankind Club Speech Incident
An urgent caller questioned Mr Speecher about the speaker Acibiares McGibbeny after a talk on The Dead of 1905. The inquiry focused on McGibbeny's religious affiliation, noting he was Protestant, and whether he entered ministry or monastery at age twenty-seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speecher
Mr. Speech
Advancement of Mankind
Acibiares McGibbeny
Archbishops' precedence tale tied to historic dispute
Minard's Liniment for sale everywhere describes a centuries old contention between the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York. The primate of all England holds precedence, a distinction forged after a bitter clash over rank and titles in church hierarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury
England
York
Parliament funds housing loans for South Australian men
In Sydney South Australia Parliament will provide 500000 annually to men seeking loans to build or expand homes and pay off mortgages. Beneficiaries must earn at least four fifths of their income by personal exertion and have an annual income not exceeding 1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
South Australia
Howlitt and the skirts remark in a witty exchange
A snappy, tongue in cheek line asks if Howlitt has any visible means of support and jokes about her wearing a slit skirt. The quip plays on appearance and independence with a playful tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howlitt
The Little Man Tries Again and Again
A compact verse fragment follows a persistent small figure who keeps trying to do as little as possible. The tone hints at satire on effort and futility with repeated attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Might and N
Food Relief Advertises Na-Drn-Co Tablets
An early 20th century ad portrays relief for indigestion and dyspepsia using Na-Drn-Co tablets from Na and Chemical Co. of Canada Limited Mantress. It touts prompt relief after meals and positions the product as modern medical science aiding digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Burns
Burns
Aman
Na and Chemical Co. of Canada, Limited
King’s Sen as Porter Prince Aoe Tier A
A 37 year old former soldier with 28 campaigns 13 despatches and multiple decorations, seeks a pension in Paris after two years. Denied pension and state tobacco posts for not being French, he then faced unemployment and hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Granulation of the Eyelids Cured by Dr Chase's Ointment
Mrs. Martin of Toronto reports Dr Chase's Ointment heals granulated eyelids and various skin irritations. The product is sold for 66 cents a box by Edmanson, Bates & Co., Limited, Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Chase
Martin
Carroll Street
Toronto
Bowmanville
Ont
Edmanson, Bates & Co., Limited
Odd Guest Demands Seats on Four Oclock New York Train
A pompous visitor at a Washington hotel rants about New York service. He orders two seats in a parlor car for the four o clock train, one for seating and one for feet, with seats delivered to cars three and four just before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Nightbird snubs Napoleon brandy at Rash er lunch
The Nightbird, the Duke of Knightbridge, visits Mr Rolla Rasher the Soap Emperor. Rasher, eager to impress, touts a priceless Napoleon brandy but the Duke remains unmoved and aloof during dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knightbridge
Nightbird
Rolla Rasher
Old Rasher
Seven Daughters and Wealth Lesson from a Lecturer
A lecturer argues wealth versus seven daughters with a man in the audience, who defends his family happiness over money. The tale includes a humorous miscommunication where a servant replies to a mistaken caller, revealing odd city chatter from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Winchester Repeating Shotguns World Beaters Displayed
Daily demonstrations claim Winchester Repeating Shotguns outperform all rivals in pattern, penetration and accuracy. The piece notes trap results as a benchmark for field use and cites U S Ordnance Board endorsement, with sales surpassing 450000 and rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Repeating
Winchester
U.S. Ordnance Board
Echoes of the Opera and a Traveler’s Coat Lesson
Mrs. Saunders discusses London rumors about a box with friends and a rich fiancé. Mr. Saunders recalls a concert with powerful voices and a wedding presents tale. A roaming traveler outsmarts a pushy clothier by trying on many coats and leaving without paying, promising future courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Saunders
London
Mary
Henry
Mr. Sanders
What It Is Coming To What Do You Think of Our Bridge Club
Questioning tone about the bridge club assets and prospects. The speaker praises material quality and asks how the club secures good players, comparing to baseball scouts and efficiency.
Transforming Duty Into Desire
A reflective line notes the challenge of turning obligation into motivation. It frames duty as a force that can be shifted into voluntary drive, suggesting inner work or mindset changes.
Nerviline Promises Quick Chest Relief From Cold
A testimonial from violinist P. Von Hayden credits Nerviline with curing a severe chest cold after late-night work. He describes pains across the chest and shoulders, relief after rubbing Nerviline on the neck, cough, and taking Ferresone to rebuild strength. The ad claims Nerviline dissolves through pores to relieve pain and lists sizes and dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. von Hayden
Catablozone Co
Danie
Quitting Tobacco and School of Experience Reflections
The speaker notes they dug up cigars with their wife and finds them a help in a difficult time as they attempt to quit tobacco. They remark most students in the school of experience are compelled to study economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of
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