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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
6
An old advertisement describes cough relief using Na Dra Cop of Linseed Licorice and Chyee. It notes a dry hacking cough and promotes a 25c bottle from The Drug & Co. of Canada Limited as a trusted remedy since 196.
A dialogue defines a traitor as a man who leaves one party for another and a convert as someone who changes sides to join yours. The exchange uses playful spelling to illustrate political switches and party allegiance.
A fragment notes church attendance as a communal practice. Reverend Gude leads the gathering while the text hints at hope and faith guiding the congregation amid doubt.
A fragment discusses Shilohs Gure cough cures and a cheap towel sale. It praises a rapid action typewriter operator and recalls a worker moving quickly from a previous job. A quip on success notes the key is making people pay for what you tell them they are getting.
The guide suggests applying a small amount of olive oil to patent shoes and using old ice to spread it evenly. If the shoes are rusty, polish with the palm of a bare warm hand to bring out a gloss and enhance the skin’s sheen. It notes a slight oiliness helps achieve a nice gloss.
A caregiver recalls a severe infant rash that worsened to nearly fatal levels. After trying remedies without relief, Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment soothed the child and aided sleep. One box cured the rash, and the family remains a longtime supporter of Cuticura products.
A historical note describes soldiers setting saplings in knots to mark a retreat route after a TH S campaign against Abyssinians. The advance party twisted trees to guide later troops, and though the war ended the oddly bent saplings remain as living riders of that uprising.
The product has stood the market test for thirty one years and gained high favor across America and beyond. Its reputation as an effective liniment is praised, with claims of worldwide excellence and value even at higher prices.
A brief dialogue exchange shows Rhee thanking Walter and asking to use an address. Walter grants permission and offers assistance with papers and a manager, while Rhee questions whether her tongue will be long enough.
A militiaman returning to barracks at night is challenged by a sentry who jokes about his supper. The sentry mistakes the militiaman for a sausage and orders the sausage to pass, then corrects to allow the militiaman. The cheeky exchange highlights wartime humor and everyday life near camp.
Quebec Postmaster F. Tippins, long bedridden with grippe and invalid for three years, reports recovery after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He credits relief from back pain and overall health improvement after two boxes, noting kidney strength as key to cleansing the blood of lingering dregs from the disease.
A Ice complains about a rude fellow Brown who refused to lift his hat and give up his streetcar seat. Fidel asks what happened and A Ice explains the incident, noting the lack of courtesy.
A consumer advertisement notes cures attributed to Minard's Liniment. Halifax and Markham claim acute bronchitis and rheumatic conditions were treated, with references to Lt Col C Crewe Read and Andrew King. Ontario and Quebec locations, dated October 1907, appear in the text.
A playful quote from Woman's World recounts the queen of Sheba praising Solomon while noting his boastful remark about a hidden trick. The king implies he could have staged Monday bargain sales in his bazaars if needed, but chooses to wait for a future age.
Mrs Vanity frets as a furniture van arrives at night for a new bedroom suite. She refuses delivery after dark to avoid neighbors seeing it, insisting she will not pay $100 for a suite to be hidden. The scene captures a humorous domestic clash over privacy and expense.
Article warns alum in food as dangerous and unfit for use in baking powders. Britain bans sale with alum hidden in powder under law while Canada lags. The piece notes detection challenges and urges clear labeling. Included are humorous cuts and dialogue reflecting period newspaper style and reader wit.
Parme lee's Vegetable Pills are marketed as effective root and herb based cleansers with sedative and laxative actions praised as time tested. A humorous aside features a professor noting a daughter’s talent could earn about $2.50 per piano lesson if she remains able to play.
Mrs Oldtimer recalls pyramids covered with hieroglyphs from an Egypt trip. Mrs Newrich asks about fear of ugly things. Hewitt voices utilitarian ethic while Jewett lampoons it, noting the greatest number being number one.
The Overland Merchandise Co announces that boys and girls can earn handsome watches desk clocks rings dolls sweater coats footballs skates and other gifts by selling Overland picture post cards. Agents are sought nationwide with a postcard request for catalog and full details from Dept 84 Toronto Ont.
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