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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
10
In a tense drawing room, Pike asserts control over Ethel and unveils a link to a Russian refugee. Hawcastle and Hawcastle’s agents demand an answer, while Ivanoff confronts the countess as the room barrels toward a ghastly reveal.
An insurance man recounts a rainstorm incident where he pretended to need an umbrella and selected a passerby he deemed guilty. He confronted the stranger and obtained the umbrella, who apologized as he handed it over. The man admits the scheme may not always work and urges discrimination in choosing victims.
An anecdote from Cosmopolitan Financier illustrates how English tradesmen misread a telegram from a Middlesex regiment asking for 1000 pairs of boots for Middlesex. The Calcutta manager replied that the order was received but not understood, explaining that male and female sexes are known but middle sex is not, and requested a specimen.
Dr Alexander Whyte of New College Edinburgh told a tale of a Highland minister seeking help for northern work. A wealthy layman refused until a sharp retort from the visitor prompted a five pound gift. The man admitted he had long wanted to say the same remark.
A brief exchange highlights Mrs Richie and her famed automobile, contrasting her grace with a striking sense of style as described in a Boston Transcript style snippet.
In a Meggendorfer Blaetter snippet, a woman notes her husband gives a piece of jewellery each birthday, while a friend remarks on her growing collection. The exchange suggests a steady gift-giving pattern and social commentary on spousal generosity.
An old jeweler explains sapphire varieties from India and Ceylon, noting blue, greenish under light, and pale or dark grades. He discusses durability, imitation by synthetic stones, and rare forms like the starved sapphire, plus examples of use in jewelry and collection pieces.
The Law Society of Upper Canada elects Mr. W. A. Cameron of Toronto as secretary and sub-treasurer. Cameron has practiced law for 18 years and was born near Lundy’s Lane about forty years ago, garnering support and goodwill from the provincial legal fraternity.
A London Chronicle excerpt notes fashion for phonetic spelling in the 1500s. It cites a letter from Juliana in the Hicks-Beaches collection describing debt between a cautious widow and a lord named Kaldar or Ammaril, revealing misreadings and mispronunciations. The quote shows how she truly felt about false swearing.
A veteran attorney jokes with a young partner that he drafted a will so tight no relatives can contest it. The old lawyer vows to handle the next will himself, expressing dismay at the current arrangement.
On the Yankee schooner Selly Ann captained by Spooner, mate Comstock argued the ship near mud flats on the Connecticut river. Comstock demanded dropping anchor as commanded the crew roared. The captain ordered him forward, then shouted Let go, and the anchor sailed down, securing the vessel with a sharp stop.
A Windsor Ontario notice by Mrs. Summers promotes a home cure plan for female ailments including leucorrhea ulceration and uterine issues. The ad promises guidance and a book titled Woman's Own Medical Adviser, with treatment costing about 12 cents weekly and free shipping on request.
The Denver Times offices heard the news of Tom Johnson losing for mayor and quickly ran a scare head. A street newsie shouted Jeff wins as papers hit the streets, capturing the moment of political change.
Be independent sell hockey tape to a wide audience including sports players and mechanics. The item, 16 rolls per pound at 10 feet each, comes nicely wrapped in tin foil and sells for 10 cents a roll. Sample trial pound package available by registered mail for 75 cents from Walpole Rubber Co Limited Department C Montreal.
The piece claims football began with the Danish invasion of England and cites a 982 event in Chester where a beheaded Dane’s head was kicked for sport. It notes later a leather ball called a footballer was provided by Chester shoemakers as per their charter valued at four shillings.
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