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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
6
A Toronto morning paper touts a home remedy for rheumatism and kidney issues. It prescribes a mixture of Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to be taken after meals and at night, claiming quick relief and prevention of kidney and urinary disorders.
A judge rejects technical objections to a warrant, focusing on whether the accused struck Bill Jones rather than detailing intent. The exchange mocks legal niceties and underscores a pragmatic view of criminal action over procedural traps.
Parmelee's Vegetable Pills are described as very mild in action and free from griping. They are claimed safe for delicate individuals and suitable for children without harsh penalties of other pills.
A weary guest contemplates stopping at midnight and worries about nearby neighbors. The hostess insists they might have poisoned their cat and vows that nothing is too bad for them if true, revealing a heated domestic dispute in a Youth's Companion excerpt.
An advertisement-like fragment touts Wolford's Sanitary Lotion as a cure for various skin conditions including itch, mange, prairie scratches, and contagious itch on humans and animals, claiming results in 30 minutes.
Foreign visitors in China requested a native execution and the provincial governor agreed for a price. The condemned pleaded for mercy, but the governor refused with a grim quip about chance and outcomes.
An old country gentleman finds four men with a lantern by his kitchen window. When asked their business they claim to be courting. The irate owner retorts that courting is a lie and jokes that he never used such a device in youth, implying the missus judged him.
A stylish woman lures a jeweller into letting her take $3,000 worth of necklace and rings home with an assistant. The theft reveals a larger scam where two men rotate cheap rings for expensive ones at Regent and Bond streets, swapping a $50 ring for a $500 piece while tickets stay on the merchandise, netting over $20,000 in jewels.
A rich widow in a famed London hotel faced a cuestión of a middle aged aristocrat offering a marriage for a title. He showed photos of foreign men in uniform and claimed a six thousand pound annual settlement, then offered a swift introduction with payment after marriage. The widow rejected the scheme and condemned such disreputable men.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for anaemia and related symptoms in young women. It cites pale skin breathlessness headaches and dizziness, claims pills build red blood and restore health. Testimonial from Mrs Lepage of St Jerome describes daughter’s recovery after use and advisers purchasing details.
In a parlor scene a young man states that two kisses are the language of love. A fair maid on the opposite sofa challenges him to speak, prompting a witty exchange reported by Chicag o News.
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution features dialect acknowledging a mule that froze in the snow and a wary warning from Brother Dickey about a figure who pretends to be close to begin mistreatment.
The Philadelphia Ledger quotes the prosecutor declaring intent to jail grafters. The exchange includes taunts about speed and anticipation as part of the exchange. The item captures tone and public stance on crime.
An 19th century remedy claims to break up a cold within hours and cure curable coughs. It is described as a pine resin extraction from forest trees for internal use, said to purify the system and aid kidneys in rheumatic uric acid cases. Sold in sealed vials by Leseh Chemical Co. Cincinnati, Ohio, with directions included.
A Philadelphia Press exchange centers on the nickname Cholly for Noah Kalley. Brown questions the label and Towne admits the name is inappropriate, noting Noah kept out of the rain despite the misnomer.
A quip from Success Magazine comments on Burns and society noting many are full of faults and morals. It imagines the author seeing others as clearly as he sees himself, suggesting a satirical reflection on self awareness.
The Nova Scotia lumber leader T. G. McMullen declares Minard's Liniment the best liniment. He reports a badly jammed foot healed after bathing with the product and returning to full use the next day.
A wealthy interviewee, asked which paper he likes for his family, replies he favors the one advertising the fewest bargains, a quip attributed to Old Moneybags per Harper's Weekly.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil for limb and back pain. It instructs pouring a small amount into the hand and rubbing the surface beneath the pain, claiming relief with the first application and continued rubbing if needed as the oil penetrates to the affected part.
A secured safe was lowered into a sub vault in a bank in England. It is anchored by steel lugs and operated by a triple time lock. The surrounding 10 by 10 by 10 feet masonry would require massive explosives and would still leave the safe inaccessible behind stone and concrete.
A local advertisement touts Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator claiming the remedy cures worm issues without purgatives. The copy urges interested readers to try the product and be convinced of its effectiveness.
A visiting priest is shown a mansion library by a self-made millionaire who calls the books his best friends. The witty reply notes he is glad the books don’t get cut, implying they are not living to be cut down.
A travel sketch describes leaving Amsterdam by boat to the Helder, drifting along windmill bordered canals and reed shores, noting dikes, helm shrubs, and the barge culture of floating houses, with reflections on sea defense and national character as the voyage ends near Texel.
The London Telegraph notes the California pear trade as a triumph of cool chamber transit. Easter Barres gathered in October are kept and delivered in England in March, staying edible for days even after removal from original packages.
An advertisement in a Worcester newspaper asks for a respectable clever Christian Scientist male to use prayers and efforts to obtain the restoration of missing front teeth. Band emoluments offered if successful.
An advertisement touts Shiloh's Cure as the best remedy for the worst colt coughs with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure faster than any prior treatment. Claimed safe for all ages with 34 years of success. Priced at 25c, 50c, and $1. 315
The passage quotes Mark Twain claiming his only fitting introduction to readers is simple and candid. He jokes that he knows two things about a man he’s about to discuss: he has never been in prison, and he cannot see why he hasn’t.
Mrs H Stephens of Arthur Ontario seeks Psy chine for a child with tuberculosis after a family doctor’s warning. Ad claims Psychine cures throat lung and stomach troubles where doctors fail. Sold by druggists 50 cents or 1 dollar or Dr T A Slocum Limited Toronto.
A brief Chicago News cartoon caption shows a father caneing his son as the boy voices bitter bewilderment asking what he did wrong. The exchange captures a domestic discipline moment with sharp punchline.
Advertisers urge readers to try Bickle’s Anti-Consumptive Syrup for colds claiming it lives up to all claims. They warn against substitutes and note it is widely sold by reputable dealers and has stood the test of years.
Two women who had not seen each other for years greet each other in the street with warm, cordial recognition. They recall their long separation and remark on how little each has changed despite a decade apart. The weather is offered as the playful excuse for not visiting.
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