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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 13, 1902
Page
6
A humorous poem from the Chicago Record-Herald portrays a contented farmer living seven miles from town. He milks cows, chops snow, and endures cold with a stubborn resilience while avoiding landlord rent and urban temptations.
A brief line from a Chicago News dime novel excerpt notes that Terrible Bill drew his gun, signaling a moment of danger and confrontation in the pulp fiction style.
A country boy joins a city school and learns to add sir to his name. When asked his name he says George Hamilton, then adds sir, becoming Sir George Hamilton, illustrating the city’s formal address. The exchange highlights cultural adjustment in schooling.
A poem from the Pittemre Chronicle Telegraph recalls the annual spring cleaning ritual where women scrub and beat carpets, then the cycle repeats six months later. Husbands endure long days of cleaning duties, facing crowded rooms and shifting tasks from attic to cellar, until spring returns and rest is promised.
The piece argues home training should foster reverence for justice and truth, with intelligent discussion of traditions. It notes that traditions often justify themselves or require amendment, and that thoughtful, gentle discussion helps acceptance despite potential inconvenience. Professor Morse in Harper's.
The Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph describes the annual battle with a stubborn furnace as winter begins. A clogged smokepipe fills the house with smoke, cleaners labor through grime and exclamations, then reassemble the system to restore warmth and keep the home snug.
A Syracuse Herald item recounts a high school scene where a teacher urged a student to refresh his memory. The class joined in the murmur “And sit down” as the teacher smiled, unsure if the boy’s answer was correct.
An archival line from the New York Journal captures a late evening scene with slang dialogue about Willie going home and mud lingering, signaling a casual wartime or everyday moment from the era.
The excerpt urges sending a heartfelt thank you soon after receiving a gift. It advises warmth and spontaneity, avoiding insincerity, and notes that writing should not be delayed even if a personal hug is planned later. It emphasizes appreciating the giver's spirit.
A practical tip for dressing well on a small income. Frequent pressings and sponging keep clothes fresh. A tailor's goose, affordable and effective, outperforms an ordinary flatiron for pressing coats, skirts, or suits to look like new.
A dealer describes pocket compasses priced from 25 cents to 10 dollars in various sizes from half an inch to the size of a watch. Cheaper models use a brass bearing while pricier ones use an agate bearing, with agate last longer. A good compass can last a lifetime and a quality agate bearing model may be bought for about 1.50. Many people including sportsmen carry them in different cases and styles.
A Gaslight era poem narrator describes a boy in a football match who is fatally injured amid wreckage and cheers. Soldiers of the opposing team celebrate as ambulances arrive. The narrative ends with the line that the boy has not been found and may be missing. The piece appears in Baltimore America.
A brief note from the New York Journal quotes a harsh sentiment toward a destitute man, describing him as another “poor old sole” getting beaten down. The remark reflects the paper’s blunt, sensational tone.
In a Withington family anecdote a boy named Johnny confesses to eating a cherry pie to answer a math question about the number of stones in a pie. His mother discovers the missing pie and learns Johnny says he ate it because the teacher asked how many stones are in a cherry pie.
A classroom joke reveals a child’s remark that shoes are what drive the father of a family into bankruptcy. The teacher confirms spelling and the exchange ends with the child proudly declaring his papa’s view on shoes and finances.
An elderly woman explains she fell silent after severe illness in youth and vowed to speak only kindly if ever she could talk again. She kept her vow, and was found to be as she had promised.
The guide lists optimal cold storage ranges for different items. Butter at 14 degrees preserves best, while fresh meats at 20 degrees require cooler conditions. Short storage for game poultry fish at 28 degrees. eggs and canned meats at 30 degrees. fruits and vegetables span 31 to 40 degrees depending on type.
The Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph laments a pumpkin crop shortfall that defies forecasts and thwarts Thanksgiving pies. The poem-like piece muses on widespread pie longing, noting folk of all ranks anticipate autumn treats while growers report shy yields and limited supplies.
A playful excerpt voices Mrs Bear and Mrs Snake as they seek to soothe a fretful baby in the jungle. The tone is light and musical, focusing on calming actions and the animal chorus.
Harry asks Mabel if they may have their names printed in the papers with a hyphen between them. Mabel encourages him and asks what the request is. He hesitates before proposing the hyphenated names.
In a San Francisco Bulletin snippet, a caller asks about a scrawny man with an ingrowing face and shabby clothes. The reply identifies him as Jiggerly, a noted statesman, and names his distinguished looking companion as his private secretary.
The Chicago News notes Mark Hanna suspects a pattern in letters claiming a baby is named for him. The secretary asks for a response, and Hanna quips that people may see him as an easy mark.
Quote from the Philadelphia Record recalls a prisoner who, when asked for final remarks, replies that he has nothing to offer and that he has given his last cent to his lawyer. The brief exchange highlights a stark courtroom moment.
Rector warns a young friend that life holds values beyond money. The youth concedes money is needed to obtain desires, underscoring a moral about wealth and virtue.
A colorful old-time quip suggests papers thrive on business sense rather than mere advertising. The speaker notes that success in the trade requires practical skill and shrewd judgment beyond flashy sales pitches.
A dialogue contrasts a Northern Black man urging a move into professions with a Southern speaker who envisions limited paths. The exchange hints at social mobility barriers rooted in regional attitudes and family expectations within a rural setting.
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt warns that extreme sensitivity to slights and jealousy can ruin a home. It describes a mother who laments imagined offenses, twisting family remarks into insults and forcing children to shield her faults.
Mrs. Stowe extols housework as the healthiest form of exercise for women. Harper's Bazar notes sweeping dusting ironing and polishing as productive gymnastic movements, suggesting grandmothers’ methods as superior and praising the broom cure with examples like Clara Louise Kellogg.
Home Notes suggests men are drawn to a witty temper and steady kindness. Smiles win, but lasting respect comes from bright minds who engage on topics of mutual interest, with cautious display of expertise. It stresses reverence for shared religious roots and sensible listening.
A period article notes Abyssinian women hold full property rights, can require husbands to leave home until they make amends, and can demand compensation in cattle or camel value. It contrasts with European and American norms where wives may divorce only with justification from husbands.
A breezy commentator recalls a wife's discovery of white and blue chips in her husband's pockets. She watched them roll out during a friendly poker game and described the man as small for hiding chips, prompting disappointment rather than anger.
A fragment notes a historic nickname for a region called the Cotton Belt of the South centering on a state. It suggests central location and long-ago usage.
A short witty exchange about a new neighbor Mr Sawney dubbed as lazy. Mrs Honk-Pears remarks on the man while the Bos say he is so lazy he worries about nothing. The note ends with a whim about Larper's Bazar.
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