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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
2
A Toronto morning paper allegedly recommends a home remedy to relieve rheumatism and kidney disorders. The regimen uses fluid extract dandelion, Karyon, and compound syrups sarsaparilla, taken after meals and at bedtime, claimed to cleanse waste and uric acid.
The notice touts Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as mild in action not causing stomach upset like many pills. It claims they are safe for the delicate and even suitable for children without harsh effects or fear of unpleasant results.
A guest near midnight contemplates stopping play while the hostess calms him about possible annoyance from near net bows. She jokes that even if the pests harmed their cat, it would be a small matter. The exchange reflects a light, humorous tone from Youth's Companion.
Advertises Wolford's Sanitary Lotion claiming rapid cure for itch mange and all contagious skin ailments in humans and animals within half an hour.
The governor of a Chinese province agrees to show a mercyless display for visiting foreigners. Cries of despair rise from the condemned as they face the governor who promises no chance for clemency. The operator notes a cruel twist described as tails I win heads you lose.
An elderly country gentleman finds a man with a lantern at his kitchen window. When asked his purpose, the visitor insists he is there to court. The irate host challenges the tale, while the man maintains he is courting, provoking comic exchanges about lantern use.
A stylishly dressed woman lured a jeweller’s assistant and stole about 3000 dollars in gems after claiming to show them to her husband. Similar schemes at Regent and Bond Street shops saw two men swap rings while tickets remained, stealing over 20 thousand pounds in jewelry.
A rich widow faced a deceitful scheme at a London hotel where a suave man offered a title in exchange for a marriage. He showed photographs of foreign men in uniform and claimed he could arrange a quick introduction with a large annual settlement, knowing her wealth and assets. The widow dismissed the offer as disreputable.
An older advertisement asserts Dr Williams Pink Pills restore red blood and health to pale young women and girls. It quotes a Quebec mother praising a teen daughter’s recovery from headaches dizziness and weakness after using the pills and claims the remedy treats rheumatism sciatica indigestion and other blood related ailments. The copy urges purchase from dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
A young man in a parlor quips that two kisses speak the language of love. The fair maid at the end of the sofa retorts with a prompt to say something, prompting a witty exchange in the chitchat of social life.
In a humorous Georgia anecdote quoted in the Atlanta Constitution, Brother Dickey warns against trusting a sly man who feigns meekness to lure others near. The tale centers on a mule frozen in snow as a folk illustration of caution against deception.
A sharp exchange signals intent to jail grafters, while critics press for swifter action. The remark underscores tension between prosecutors and supporters demanding faster justice.
The ad touts Virgin Oil of Pine as a universal remedy to break a cold, cure coughs, and aid rheumatic relief by cleansing the kidneys. Sold for internal use in sealed round wooden vials, with claims it uses pine tree principles and the Leach Chemical Co. as creator.
In a Philadelphia Press exchange Brown questions calling the young Kalley “Cholly” and Towne replies that Noah had sense to avoid the rain, highlighting nickname etiquette and propriety.
The poem excerpt from Success Magazine notes a call for readers to judge themselves as the speaker sees others, suggesting a moral critique and a desire for self awareness among readers.
Stella Lite questions belief in the supernatural while Irvington Boothlette counters with skepticism in a Pittsburg Leader brief.
An endorsement from Nova Scotia’s Lumber King highlights Minard's Liniment as the best. He reports a severe foot jam healed after soaking with the product and claims a full recovery by the next day in a letter signed T. G. McMullen.
A remarkable safe is placed in an English bank. It’s lowered by cables into a concrete lined sub vault, then fastened with steel lugs and a triple time lock. The vault’s 10 by 10 by 10 foot stone and concrete mass and timed mechanism prevent access until the correct release.
A wartime style sales pitch touts the Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a cure that does not require purgative medicine. The claim urges readers to try the remedy to be convinced of its effectiveness.
A witty priest visits a self made millionaire and is shown a rarely used library. The millionaire points to a table of books calling them his best friends. The priest quips that he is glad the books are uncut, implying respect for knowledge.
An 8 day water journey through Holland describes Amsterdam’s harbor to the Helder and Friesland islands. The writer notes windmills dikes and reefs, Alkmaar farms and meadowlands, and the barge as a symbol of the sea conquering people as the vessel sails toward Texel.
An old advertisement touts Shilohs Cure as safe for all ages and claims 34 years of success. It promises a money back guarantee if it does not cure, asserting it is “quicker than anything you ever tried” and suitable for a cold with a 25c price.
The excerpt presents Mark Twain declaring he needs no lengthy intro for a literary audience. He jokes that he knows two things about the man speaking: he has never been in prison and he cannot see why he hasn’t.
A young reporter asks which paper the financier prefers for his family. He replies it is the one that advertises the fewest bargains, quoting a stingy mindset from Old Moneybags per Harper's Weekly.
When lumbs or back pain is felt, Dr Thomas Electric Oil should be rubbed on the surface above the pain. Apply a little in the hand and rub briskly. If relief is not immediate, continue rubbing to gradually penetrate to the affected area.
The London Telegraph notes California pear trade as a triumph of coal chamber transit. Easter Beurre pears packed in October arrive in England in March and stay edible for several days even after unpacking.
An advertisement in Worcester invites a respectable clever Christian Scientist male to pray for the restoration of front teeth long departed. Remuneration offered if successful.
Mrs H Stephens of Arthur Ontario requests a bottle of Psychine for her tuberculosis afflicted child after a family doctor recommends trying the remedy. The ad claims cures for throat lung and stomach troubles and lists prices 50c and 1.00 with Dr T A Slocum Limited Toronto as contact.
A Chicago News piece presents a terse exchange as a father questions the reason for his cane punishment. The son laments the lickin, noting he does not understand the cause of the chastisement.
An advertisement urges readers to try Bickle’s Anti-Consumptive Syrup for colds claiming it lives up to every claim and outperforms substitutes. It asserts the product has stood the test of years and is sold by reputable dealers.
Two women who had not seen each other for years meet in the street. Their reunion is friendly as they compare appearances and note little change. When asked why she never visited, one replies with a remark on the weather over the years. Tit-Bits.
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