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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1913
Page
2
A playful dialogue contrasts a teacher and a scholar as they joke that an earth with no interior would be hollow ground, prompting Teddy to ask why a razor would be needed. The exchange highlights a pun on hollow ground and internal structure.
A somber traveler proclaims life is full of trials while on a train. A prosperous, sharp-eyed lawyer responds with a brisk cheer and declares his pride in being a lawyer. The exchange amuses the group as the mood lightens.
An exchange unfolds with a large navvy and his attorney in a tense moment. The navvy warns that a hypothetical street strike would be aggression while the counsel insists the act would be killing by one’s own action, highlighting a dispute over intent.
A reader notes persistent weakness and asks if she is as strong as last year. The ad links poor blood to ailments like rheumatism, indigestion, and low energy and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy. It recounts Jos Grandmaigon’s recovery after six months of treatment and cites Brockville Ontario as the company location providing six boxes for $2.50.
A phrenologist proclaims an eager mind and notes a large bump signaling recklessness. The man in the chair responds with irony, recounting how a hotel elevator incident caused the bump by sticking his head through the bars to glimpse its ascent.
Mothers can detect signs of worm trouble in children and promptly apply Mother Graves Worm Exterminator, marketed as the best remedy. The productclaims quick, effective relief and easy use for families seeking preventative care.
A dialogue reveals tension as a daughter resists discussing dishwashing with George during calls. She worries mentioning chores could suggest to George that her father should wash dishes and that he may infer similar expectations if marriage is proposed.
A mother and child discuss a pact about punishment after a confession. The child admits telling a lie earlier in the day, prompting the truthful disclosure and the promise of leniency.
Little Ruth, youngest daughter in a strict Presbyterian family, vents frustration with a doll. In baby talk she longs to belong to a family that swears, expressing a humorous clash between piety and exasperation.
Dialogue fragment shows Mame noting no cross words with Henry and Henry replying, Ain't I the patient cuss. The exchange highlights a light domestic moment and mutual tolerance between the two.
The magistrate C E Sanford of Westar Kings Co endorses Zem-Ruk for piles and calls Zam-Buk a splendid remedy. Prince Albert resident Me Pearson reports complete cure after using several boxes. The ad lists many skin ailments it supposedly treats and notes price 50c with post free options from Zam-Buk Co Toronto.
Danish police investigate a Russian language Black Hand blackmail letter sent to violinist M. Yamay Mitnitzky touring Denmark. The letter demands 250 dollars and threatens assassination by the anarchist executive committee. Mitnitzky, distressed, has taken precautions with two Browning pistols and cites killings of two Russian relatives.
The ad asserts serious asthma drain upon health and strength and promotes Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a sure stop to enemerving ailment. It claims a long record of relief and notes the remedy is sold almost everywhere.
An issue notes Mile. Steinheil seeks divorce from painter M. Raphael del Perugia after her mother's trial. It says Mme. del Perugia plans to move to England to live with her mother once the divorce decree is pronounced.
A seller touts Minard s Liniment as a cure for garget in cows. Jimpson questions the agent who represents a newly organized company and asks who backs it. The agent replies all creditors back the venture.
Gwennie breaks off engagement with Mr Manly after he tries to curb her freedoms. She had been betrothed to two other suitors, whose identities are not named, amid his objections to her social delights.
In a playful exchange, the speaker notes Fred gave Kitty a diamond ring and questions why she has not received one. The conversation pivots to the idea that only those deprived of inherent worth seek stones, ending with a kiss between Horace and the speaker.
A Western young woman credits Grape-Nuts with curing two years of illness including thinness and rheumatism. She began eating the cereal with cream, improved immediately, and gained 10 pounds in five weeks. The ad cites improved digestion and blood health, urging regular use and referencing The Road to Wellville.
In Mount Abu near Bombay a Calcutta couple Mrs. Campbell and N Winder killed themselves after a confrontation with Mr. Campbell who confronted them on arrival. Winder a Bank of Bengal assistant aged 24 from Scarborough died soon after. Mrs Campbell died in his arms. A letter to her husband noted their plan. Winder had been seeking passages to England.
An airman named Chemet was summoned to the Paris palace of justice after exceeding the speed limit. He flew in a hydroaeroplane to St Michael bridge, landed on the Seine, left the craft with a boatman, and walked to the courthouse across the road.
A couple argues over truth and deception as a lover accuses the other of hiding thoughts. She questions honesty while he pleads, insisting he would never lie. The tension erupts as he hints at a private thought about missing a train and a late breakfast.
A father asks a young man about his time and bedtime. The man replies he rarely goes to bed before one, stating it is a matter of personal preference and that he would go now if sleepy.
A lecturer explains a Lucimeter to a crowd of mostly boys. After asking for a definition a young attendee answers with a joke claiming he meets Lucy every night and that the Lucy meter will bust if anyone pretends to use it.
A conductor calls from the front as a girl aboard shouts to hold on. Passengers crane as a young woman struggles with a laundry basket attempting to board the streetcar.
Doctor G Odin presents a serum claiming to cure cancer by destroying the cancer protozoa. He reports diagnosing cancer from blood, cites cured patients including a 17 year old with thigh sarcoma and a face cancer case, and notes a typical 30 to 35 day treatment with two intramuscular injections. He lists over twenty other cured cases and promotes Na Dru Co Dyspepsia Tablets as a stomach aid.
A penniless wanderer explains to a curious lady why he travels away from home. He cites his wife’s “fine servant” who preferred the servant to him, causing his dismissal. The tale ends with a sympathetic observer offering help.
A heat-wave grips the city as a streetcar conductor notices a boy trotting beside the car for shade. The boy, exhausted yet determined, explains he runs to stay cool and out of the sun, keeping pace for as long as possible.
A Benevolent Lady asks a young boy to give a temperance tract to his father. The boy says his father is training for a prize fight and has not read the tract yet, highlighting a clash between temperance and boxing culture.
A puzzled young shopper warns about edible fungi and risky foraging abroad. The brief notes a caution about mushroom gathering and potential dangers.
An elderly man visits a furniture shop seeking a sofa for his daughter and a visiting suitor. The salesperson pitches Cupid's Retreat as perfect for courting couples, boasting extra coverage and a six month wear claim followed by a marriage message.
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