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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
6
A fragment from a Toronto letter discusses a remedy named BANOL for kidney and bladder issues and mentions a Winnipeg factory price. The text shifts to a humorous anecdote about a forgetful professor who devises a clothes-peg system that ends with the clothes missing, humorously declaring the professor lost.
A resident of a great city defines graft as a system that forces a large portion of people to apologize for not having money while others must explain how they obtained it. The inquiring foreigner asks for the meaning of graft in this context.
A health claim touts Holloway's Corn Cure as a painless method to remove painful éorns, offering readers a ready solution for corn relief without distress.
A mother asks what the child is doing and learns she is writing a letter to Lillie Smith. The girl insists Lillie Smith cannot read, while the mother doubts the child can write. The exchange captures a moment of early literacy and miscommunication.
A Highlander named MacIntosh, descended from a clan chief, argues with a taxi driver over fare in the East End. He speaks loudly, asserts his heritage, and declares his rights, challenging the driver who he says insulted him.
A teacher describes cures for barber's itch using pul pil remedies that soothed his raw inflamed and itching skin. He says the treatments brought surprising relief and improved his comfort.
A testimonial from Chas C Poirier of Upper Caraquet NB claims Dr Chase's Ointment cured Barber's Itch after two years with one box. He says it also healed two pupils quickly and notes a running ear sore and chin sore improved. Ointment priced 60c a box at Edmanson Bates Co limited Toronto dealers.
In a park, Edgely hears Mr Todd criticize how women dress, blaming men for many choices. He cites a wife, Mrs Todd, whose husband once praised her outrageous outfit, prompting Mr Todd to start wearing glasses in public thereafter.
A letter from Matthew Bainess recounts a 1905 road machine accident injuring hip and back. He credits Minard's Liniment, recommended by William Outridge of Lachute in 1906, with enabling recovery and crutch-free life thereafter.
A man at a general post office stood by a stamp window with a flushed face and distorted features as he tugged at a knot in his handkerchief. A friend asked if the knot was to remember something, and the man said it was to recall his wife's umbrella to be mended, but the umbrella was forgotten in the subway.
A speaker teases a boy about schooling and counting beyond ten. The dialogue touches on reading writing arithmetic and the boy's difficulty counting, noting their class only goes to ten. The exchange emphasizes humor and everyday life in a city flat.
A light dialogue recalls a wedding from two years ago and mocks wedding expenses. The speaker jokes about remaining single, expressing envy of the dressmaker and noting the high cost of comfort.
An advertisement extols Zam-Buk as a pure herbal cure for chapped hands cold cracks frostbite and related skin conditions. It promises soothing antiseptic healing to wounds and sores and cites a testimonial from Mrs. O M Phoen of Neuchatel Alberta. Available in 50c boxes and Zam-Buk Soap.
In a recent interview Grand Trunk Pacific Railway vice president Morey Donaldson says 6000 workers will be employed for winter operations. Four thousand six hundred on the western end will grow to 5000, with 1700 on the Hazelton main line. Progress toward a Pacific coast finish in 1913 remains uncertain.
Bussman chats with an acquaintance on the late train about a discontinued service. The traveler notes the usual train is taken off and they no longer miss it as often as before.
An actor named Lew of German descent recounts his father speaking broken English. Lew recalls the old gentleman visiting a large art gallery and admiring a fine painting with about a hundred people present. He notes three figures in the scene, one on a fife, one on a drum, and one with a headache.
An old advertisement touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil as best treatment for frostbite and chilblains caused by exposure to slush and cold. It promises instant action in counteracting inflammation and relieving pain with simple application.
A tall austere stranger, new to the area, enters a Maine church and sits in the rear. After a time he grows nervous and asks an elderly member how long the preacher has been preaching. The elder believes thirty five years, but is unsure, and the man decides to stay to hear the finish.
In a playful exchange Johnny says his baby brother is one year old. Tommy counters with a dog a year old that can walk twice as well, noting the dog has twice as many legs.
A compact reflection notes that some people claim spinsterhood as a choice while others press for social expectations. The piece explores attitudes toward single life and the pressure to marry.
An idle rumor circulates around a busy official, testing patience and attention as it crosses paths with daily duties. No concrete action follows, but the chatter highlights the pressure of rumor in a working environment.
Observers note sunspots exist yet some people still expect a flawless future. The debate centers on whether imperfections can coexist with progress and what this means for public optimism and scientific outlook.
A man recounts fever illness that left him weak and run down. After ignoring a friend's advice to eat Grape-Nuts, his condition worsened until his mother urged him to try the cereal. Regular use restored his strength and health, and he praises Grape-Nuts as a healthful food.
The Labor government plans a $25 maternity bonus for all mothers, with $2,000,000 in the current year and more next year. Clergy and Protestant councils condemn the measure especially for illegitimate children, arguing it mocks marriage and may foster immorality. Prime Minister Fisher defends the plan, saying it aids women as mothers without moral peril.
A listener recalls a thrilling shipwreck narrative by Brown marked by disaster and courage. The tale includes moments of despair and vivid past-life recollections as Brown resumes after an interruption by Jones who asks about a 1909 loan.
A brief crime item notes a burglary with few leads as investigators search for the intruder. Readable details mention target, location, and fleeting evidence, while police urge witnesses to come forward.
A brief note argues marriage can alter personal character or reform behavior, highlighting its moral and social impact. The piece reflects on unions shaping virtue and conduct within a community context.
Mrs. Smith expresses grief and disappointment over her son Robert’s conduct after he admits tying a tin can to Mrs. Hayes dog. He explains he did it to gain a dollar from Mr. Hayes, prompting regret from his mother.
Mrs. Alderic Roberge of Lac Long Quebec reports Baby's Own Tablets cured her baby of stomach trouble vomiting and constipation. She says they are the best medicine for young children and safer with no harmful drugs. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
A surgeon asks why the woman did not stop when a crossing policeman signaled. She protests, claiming she is married to Jim Maginnis and asserts he never bossed her.
An essay or column contemplates the acceptability and imagery of artificial elements in women, questioning cultural norms and the allure or critique of artificial beauty and identities.
A compact urging to save money as a prudent habit. The advice emphasizes long term financial security and avoiding impulsive spending. It frames saving as a reliable path to future peace of mind and resource stability.
A small Irishman bursts into a hotel lobby in a panic and demands a room. He insists on room 37, claiming Mulligan occupies it. He then reveals his misfortune by declaring I just fell out of the window.
The agent interviews Hamlet Brown to hire him for a new drama set in England during Henry V. Brown shows little interest, while Wes describes the piece as historical with the king absent in France. The actor insists on playing the king and expects expenses paid to France.
A young boy named Billy Tubbs returns home with a bleeding nose after an altercation with a bully, Billy's mother consoles him and plans to make amends. The next morning Billy offers a cake to the rival, who then asks for a jam tart as the conflict continues.
A quirky snippet describes a recipe style instruction using a small common check and seven parts water to prepare lamb. It reads like a humorous or obsolete kitchen note with unclear context and era.
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