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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 15, 1914
Page
11
Bartholomew Gosnold described his 1662 voyage to Martha’s Vineyard noting abundant vines and clear lakes for freshwater. He praised the fertile land with large meadows and hedged groves, and cited farms famed for productivity including a 125 bushel per acre corn yield.
A man walks with a friend and meets an acquaintance who treats them coolly. The next day the acquaintance speaks warmly after the speaker learns the man’s debt has been paid, revealing the reason behind the shifting cordiality.
Advertises at home needlework jobs offering three to five dollars daily making cushion top decoration for Armour Art Coe Dept B Bredaibere Block Winnipeg.
Magistrate questions a prisoner about prior arrests and court appearances, noting the man’s familiar face. The prisoner introduces himself as the barman from the Bull’s Head opposite, suggesting he’s well known to the court.
The manager scolds the play as lacking humanity while the playwright argues his hero frequently borrows money from friends in nearly every act, defending the character as true to life.
A brief exchange compares hesitation about buying a car to a past decision about marriage highlighting concern over capability. The dialogue suggests a parallel between practical finances and personal life commitments.
An Irish priest speaks bluntly with Michael about alcohol, claiming whiskey is his worst enemy. Michael jokes about the priest’s own admonitions from the pulpit and wonders if the calls to abstain applied to him personally.
An unsigned note describes guiding a visitor through an exhibition gallery while paint remains wet. The narrator jokes about wearing an old coat and handling the scene with care as the event unfolds.
A New Jersey trader in Louieville Kentucky opened his store on the first Sunday after settling there. Other merchants kept open, but his witty reply Sunday hasn’t yet crossed the mountains. He proved first to observe the day and soon gained followers.
A dialogue describes the nose tip vaccination scar common among older Japanese, used to identify vaccination. It notes the scar on the nose was easy to verify for medical authorities and avoided exposing the body. The practice faded with changing beauty standards.
A traveler repeatedly poked his head from a car window angering the conductor who warned him. The man refused a second request and a bridge danger remark followed. The head finally withdrew as the train or car approached the bridge.
Talbot notes the dangers faced by lightship crews in storms. A single Atlantic wave at the Seven Stones wrecked equipment and injured crew members, with two of seven men knocked out by one wave. The lightship concept began in Britain with a Thames mouth beacon in 1713.
Insects such as the pond skater walk on water using pneumatic floats formed by tiny hairs on their feet that collect air. The air cushions the body, keeping the surface dry as each foot presses down creating a cuplike pit on the water. The Velia currents is cited as the scientific name in the excerpt.
Frantic mother tries to enter a children's costume party while stage staff enforce a no-adults rule. A girl missing part of her costume goes in as a butterfly without wings. An orderly insists on keeping adults out and asks the mother to adjust the scene.
The Reverend Father Jordan feared his son's college exam outcome and asked for a telegram. The message read Hymn 342 fifth verse two lines. The father found the words Sorrow vanquished Jordan passed, signaling his son had passed the exam.
While walking I found two phoebe nests under rocks with half fledged young and no apparent parents. The birds remained silent as I observed, feeding discreetly, while the bluish mold filled the nests. The young collapsed into headless masses when touched, showing the bird’s cautious nature.
An early 20th century cure claim by Mother Graves promotes Worm Externic ator as a remedy to ease fretfulness in infants, clear stomach and intestines, and restore health, suggesting improved sleep for the infant.
Poem urges hunters to pause and be polite to game birds including partridge pheasant duck and dove of peace. It laments ongoing shooting during conflict and the need to protect wildlife despite wartime tensions.
A renowned physician tells a women's club that like a steam engine the human body wears down from overwork and lack of rest. He urges rest and nourishment with Dr Chase's Nerve Food to rebuild strength, renew nerve cells, and restore health and vitality.
The text notes a hometown figure who once put Hodgeville on the map is absent during homecoming, detained in the penitentiary, with others asking if this is due to unavoidable reasons.
The account recalls Charles F. Nickers and a June 9 1865 railway wreck at Stanleher. He survived with composure amid wreckage and danger. He later faced paroxysms of fear and sweating fits, avoiding a repeat of the horror as the anniversary neared five years later.
At a rural dance a guest recalls a memory of a missing program moment. The event turns humorous when a young man questions the set list, triggering a playful exchange about a flower and a forgotten entry.
Fragmentary note appears to reference social expectations about women's aging and appearances in public. The garbled text hints at judgment or commentary on women’s looks rather than a clear event or named individuals.
The piece notes low military medical pay in early Europe and during Cromwell's era. It cites the physician general at $2.50 daily, apothecary general $1.50, surgeon general $1.00, and assistants 50 cents. It recounts pay cuts and inflationary adjustments through 1650s, including a 18 cent per day boost for surgeons reclassified as privates in 1658.
A narrator recalls ending an engagement after a falling out. She describes writing three letters to the fiancé, tearing each one up, summoning courage, then almost posting the third but finally not dropping it in the mailbox.
A brief exchange shows seven year old Bobbie dismissing his teacher as too old, while addressing Uncle Henry about going to school and his feelings toward education.
A brief obituary notes the death of a seamstress named Starry Lee who sewed for many years. The piece describes her life and states she is buried in Illinois with respect.
A young vicar at a country church overacts during his sermon to impress the bishop. After services the bishop quietly remarks that he should not confuse perspiration with inspiration, delivering a gentle lesson on authenticity.
It’s cheaper to make many Christmas presents at home this year than buying them. Embrace DIY crafts and handmade items to save money while offering personalized gifts. Boost creativity with simple materials and thoughtful touches.
Ned jokes about postponing plans as Dolly remains unseen under mistletoe. He suggests taking her for a sleigh ride that night, signaling a lighthearted festive exchange.
A hopeful pitch suggests Panama hosts numerous job openings enabling career opportunities. The message encourages readers to explore Panamanian markets as a path to employment.
An aviator was arrested after firing at ducks from his aircraft. Authorities plan to station game warders in the clouds to monitor airspace and wildlife crimes.
A quarrelsome couple exhausts topics at a cemetery, the husband asks what stone he will get after death. The wife answers with a grim pun, saying Brimstone, implying fiery judgment.
Arthur T. Hadley, Yale president, spoke in New Haven about youth being modest and not like the anecdote that claims elders once thought they knew it all. He argued the common tale misreads younger generations.
Charles Kingsley loved the pipe and hid a stash in unlikely spots. A. G. Benson recalls him strolling with Kingsley near Eversley when Kingsley claimed he must smoke and retrieved a church warden pipe from a furze bush then hid it in a hollow tree, teasing his companion about his secret collection.
The finest French apples are sent to market wrapped in tosue paper and separated by a thin layer of excelsior or straw, a method known as packing in nests.
A parent voices frustration as a son uses slang and a daughter constantly criticizes grammar, causing increased annoyance. The clash highlights differing communication styles and household tensions.
Editorial note advocates placing Stop Look Listen signs at each street intersection in New York after a month that set a new record for traffic deaths. The piece urges heightened caution and public reminders to reduce fatalities.
A historical note states that corns can be removed without surgery when using Holloway's Corn Cure. The claim emphasizes a painless topical treatment as an alternative to operative methods.
A conversational snippet shows a married friend warning about men while one person argues that Fred will be different and marry him. The dialogue contrasts general distrust with personal belief in a specific fiancé, highlighting doubt and reassurance.
Grieving depositors gather on the sidewalk before a recently defunct bank. A man consoles a colored grandfather, who struggles to hold back tears as the bank’s collapse is described with rugged slang and distressing emotion.
A local editor urges foresight and near defined plans to keep the city beautiful. The piece argues building on stable plans avoids tearing down and remodelling at higher expense.
A clipped reference notes the ruler's ongoing difficulties governing a vast realm and the challenges his heir faces in succession. The line hints at tensions within the imperial structure and leadership transitions.
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