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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 15, 1914
Page
6
A patient describes severe cough and chest cold relief after doses of Na-Dru-Co syrup with linseed licorice and Chiocrodyne. The text notes previous months of illness, recovery after treatment, and mentions Pneumatic Brand Droggit's National Drug Company Canada Limited as distributor.
A fort official wields power to prosecute authors and ban books. The Great City author faced court over realistic Tokyo life. Even some works are barred for not showing proper respect within family roles.
In a remote farming district a wealthy farmer agreed to put his money in a bank after friends feared for his safety. When the farmer asked the manager how much it would cost, the manager offered to take care of the cash for free and pay him something instead. He left with the money.
A busybody circulated a petition calling on authorities to abolish an unspecified matter. The author, eager to see his name in print, signs the document and says the petition will be printed in all papers after the next meeting.
The verse laments the aging ideal of warlike women while recalling the ancient Amazon. It contrasts a male battlefield vigor with a modern maid who contemplates powder before facing danger, imagining a future where women defend their country.
The notice links low mood and melancholy to a disordered stomach and torpid liver and promotes Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as the fastest cure. It claims the pills restore stomach function and bring relief, citing many cases and urging use by the wise.
A small shopkeeper waited for a lone customer when he left the boy to watch the man for theft. The man returned with change and the boy proudly declared he had watched him, promising the customer did not steal anything.
Native Indians view tiger whiskers as poison and fear the evil eye. Parents protect children by hanging tiger claws around their necks to avert misfortune and death.
A brief note observes Washington society lacking dinner dish care while wearing rings or watches on fingers. It hints at casual etiquette and social behavior in the capital.
Commentator notes rain affected attendance and timed events leading to only three gowns being worn by a participant. The speaker questions if the event was a success due to wet conditions and wardrobe limits.
A new production in New York sparks controversy as authorities threaten to shut it down while audiences line up to see the show. Officials argue safety and licensing concerns. producers defend artistic expression and public interest.
A traveler recounts a comical misreading of a French phrase about a lake as he faces a dire moment. The joke pivots on learning French and the phrase L'eau du lac est bien poisson euse meaning the water of the lake is full of fish.
A narrator claims strict honesty in social conduct, noting patience with table talk and avoidance of confrontations. He reflects on hotel etiquette, lingering introductions, and prudent replies when asked about room amenities or weekend stays.
An old remedy ad argues greasy ointments worsen pimples and eczema while Dr Williams Pink Pills purify blood. It cites Mrs Tremble of Gunter Ontario who says six to eight weeks of pills cured her eczema after a year of failed treatments. Pills priced 59 cents a box or six for $2.50 from Brockville Ontario company.
The article notes that despite the belief eggs are indispensable many find them highly useful and digestible. It hints that popularity and quick preparation drive demand and price rises, explaining the uproar among millions of House wives' League members over a 30 cent increase.
A light exchange unfolds as a woman reports a Tuesday cold improving after a doctor’s prescription while a Thursday cold worsens. The physician responds with a long line of hieroglyphs, teasing a future illness tied to a V neck and skinny suits.
Princess Alexandra's wardrobe includes thirty eight hats but Prince Arthur may face a sudden bank balance jolt if he assumes he can skip buying hats for a year or two.
A Chicago judge renders a verdict for the claimant but the outcome effectively yields a loss. Lawyers say the result would have been the same regardless of the decision, underscoring the oddity of the ruling.
The district attorney of Philadelphia says no law exists to prohibit women from smoking. He notes no statute compels abstinence and suggests enforcement would be impractical given current statutes and social norms.
The article discusses the challenges children face in adapting to the arrival or involvement of a 13th parent figure, focusing on patience, adjustment, and family dynamics. It highlights emotional adjustments and guidance for fostering harmony within the household.
A fragment notes a rare disease resurging, described with archaic terms as the housemaid’s knee and skepticism toward doctors. The terse line hints at medical doubt and local concern without detail.
An antiquary pays a high price for a carved object dated 1861. The farmer later reveals a bar installed upside down and corrects it, exposing the antiquary's overconfidence. Despite the misgiving, the bargain stands, highlighting shaky expertise.
The author weighs science education wealth and progress to judge civilization. Considering various factors excluding wealth alone Norway stands out as the most civilized, due to its evident common sense and justice, surpassing Great Britain France and Germany in this view.
Segitera temple in Ise province hosts a July ceremonial fire called a coma to honor Acalanatha. Shinfon priests kindle the flames to burn desire while prayers are offered. the rite draws farmers hoping embers or ashes bring good crops next autumn.
A traveler observes that Montenegrina plays cast the Turk as the villain, noting the Turk is usually portrayed as a man with a black mustache.
If oyster popularity wanes steps should be taken to prove that the bivalves are near extinction. Restoring interest in oyster consumption could follow.
The prospect of docking congressmen for lost time stirs strong reaction in Washington as lawmakers debate penalties and accountability.
Actor E H Sothern recounts jotting notes on his calling card about items he notices, a habit that leads to humorous moments. He describes calling Grover Cleveland’s home and leaving a card with a list that included socks and pajamas, provoking Mrs Cleveland’s amused reaction.
Mrs Clay plans to spend the day, and Tam greets the door with cheer. The conversation suggests a forthcoming visit blessing the household as the mother anticipated finishing the visit.
The passage recounts Charles Edward Russell’s doomed mayoral campaign, noting a cheery resignation after defeat. A humorous travel anecdote follows with a traveler chasing a departing train and a witty station-hand remark. The piece closes with a quip about a talkative barber.
A terse exchange questions whether the speaker can meet creditors' demands. The line hints at financial pressures and the struggle to avoid obligations, underscoring a moment of personal tension over debt.
A wife accuses her husband of mistreating her and challenges him to experience being treated the same if he calls her dumb. The remark underscores marital strife and speaks to an argument about respect and behavior within the home.
An advertisement promotes Nerviline as a remedy for sprains bruises swellings and muscular pains. The user recounts rapid swelling and pain from a sprain and credits Nerviline with quick relief and comfort. The copy urges readers to keep Nerviline at home for emergencies with Lake size bottles and a sample size available. At Kingston Ontario the Catarrhozone Co sells it.
Charles Elliott Warren of Lincoln National Bank New York offers guidance for young men. He urges aiming for top positions through hard work punctuality and focus, warning against reliance on influence and distractions while stressing specialization and steady progress toward higher offices.
Father challenges son to prove his strength, noting a larger task tomorrow. The son claims being among the best all around athletes in his class and can clear a four rail fence. The father counters with a tougher test, saying he will let him clear a ten acre weed-filled lot tomorrow.
A lecturer proclaims that this generation lacks courage and dodges challenges. An audience member questions a supposed car bunecle on the back of the neck, and the lecturer replies he would confront it.
An old remedy states that when a splinter lies under a fingernail a cold water bandage around the finger helps draw out the splinter and prevents the finger from festering by keeping the area wet and cold.
In over five sixths of India the wind forces are too weak to notably support windmill adoption.
A quoted remark blames most trouble on gender division with half the people being men and half women. The comment reflects frustration over gender balance and societal tensions.
A candid exchange centers on a portrait where one says the picture lacks distance. The friend agrees five miles might improve the view, signaling a humorous, inexact critique within a casual discussion.
A quoted anonymous exchange discusses a husband’s sentimentality for his pipe and a wife’s reaction, noting pleasure and disgust in domestic routine. The dialogue highlights personal habits and marital tensions in a tongue in cheek mock conversation.
An ambassador relishes privileges as Mr Page attends a British royal wedding in daytime wearing his dress suit, illustrating diplomatic honors granted to foreign representatives.
Oklahoma Creek is named as the father of fifty one children, thirty three surviving. The speaker asserts that no white father can claim a better record, implying a contrast between Indigenous and white paternity statistics.
A man bought a bogus rare book at great expense provoking ire. Miss Cayenne contrasts true bibliophiles with a humorous jab at pretenders, labeling some as bibliophools.
A humorous remark compares husbands to cigars, noting a wife once let her husband go out too often in early marriage. The lighthearted line ends with the notion that husbands, like cigars, should not be allowed to go out.
Ten year old cow calved March 12 produced 2812 pounds milk 102 pounds fat. A seven year old calved April 2 yielded 6420 pounds milk 228 fat, over twice as much. An eight year old calved April 6 gave 3394 milk 129 fat while a five year old calved March 26 produced 7280 milk 241 fat, over twice as much. A milk record reveals which cows pay. Keep the best and ensure each cow pays.
The London County Council began a massive project 15 years ago to map the entire city. The record will show owners of every property on a 5 feet per mile scale, updating weekly, and covering over 28 000 estates with 14 000 owner-occupied houses.
Lieutenant Roberts wins the Victoria Cross at Khodagunje after a five mile pursuit of mutineers. He shielded a sowar in danger, pursued a sepoy with a fixed bayonet, and wrested a parade standard from retreating foes while evading a near mortal blow.
The author describes glow worms as anesthetics used before predation. He observes lampyrids paralyzing prey on dry stalks and mollusk-rich ditch edges. The note details how the larvae immobilize targets with surgical-like methods and how the researcher can rear and observe them at home.
Fragmentary reminiscences show a man labeled differently by peers. Neighbors called him a little monkey while in college he was a calf and enemies dubbed him a beast. Friends later saw a gay dog and business circles a sly fox or a wolf in sheep’s clothing. In love he was a tiger or a donkey, and society sometimes called him an Hon.
A compact verse frames a college boy chasing fame through football, where scoring a goal defines prestige and personal achievement. The speaker derides enrollment as mere background, elevating athletic success as the true pinnacle.
England advocates a pause in Dreadnought construction as a timely move, but wet supply manufacturers block any further action, stalling the plan.
A colorfully voiced exchange reveals Lily a cook venting about her failed engagement and her mistress listening as she and the confidant discuss garish claims. A Black man exits promising to reclaim gifts and promised fines yet shows stubborn resolve.
An ad-style note touts Dr. J. D. Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy as a dependable aid after other treatments fail. It urges readers to obtain a package, claiming uniform success and relief from distressing attacks.
The secretary of the treasury announces a policy that V shall not be used as U in inscriptions on public buildings. Aiming for uniform spelling, the order emphasizes consistency across government monuments and markers.
A garbled item mentions rat populations in Britain and India relative to humans, notes Bombita the bullfighter with 3000 bulls killed and earnings, and asks if the radium trust is an octopus or bacillus while hinting at a new stop flight record by a prominent meat statesman.
An old advertisement touts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a quick aid for constipation and kidney discomfort. It emphasizes gentle effects on children and claims they soothe tummy troubles without harsh side effects.
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