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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
11
An article describes a device called the Cresta Clock, a glass-piece turning instrument allowing 10 changes per minute for a 12-piece set, with astronomical possibilities for more pieces. It notes speeds of the coaster reaching 80 miles per hour and the clocklike timing of the mechanism, cautioning about danger on the ride.
Penelope joins a Rockies camera hunt with Arthur and Alice. after a perilous fall on a plateau, she is rescued by a guide who reveals he is Dick, her missing husband, already returned from Europe and hidden in the mountains. Penelope forgives the past as they share the moment and return to camp.
The piece argues play is essential for child development not luxury. It contrasts past free play in yards, woods, and utilitarian toys with today’s congested spaces that starve children of play and fuel initiative and concentration.
A column discusses the charm of handwritten letters in the era of typewritten notes. It argues personal handwriting reveals individuality in how letters are formed and styled, enhancing the message's value beyond typwritten text.
London Truth readers pick top quotations from Shakespeare Milton Dryden Pope Cowper Campbell Byron Shelley Wordsworth Tennyson including To be or not to be They also serve who only stand and wait None but the brave deserve the fair A little learning is a dangerous thing The cups that cheer but not inebriate Distance lends enchantment to the view Truth is always strange stranger than fiction Hall to thee blithe spirit We are seven It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all
The Incorporated Institute of Hygiene hosted a London conference on business men’s wealth. English physicians noted diet advice for the average busy man, favoring a midday buttered meal and suggesting two solid meals may suffice. Those lacking exercise or manual labor should limit meat and be cautious about food quality.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt notes the link between intellectual achievement and strong appetites. Dr Hanover cites figures like Napoleon, Talleyrand, Mirabeau, Bismarck, and Goethe as examples of leaders whose large meals supported mental exertion and creative output.
A curious claim describes turnips growing from a seed not larger than one twentieth of an inch to vastly greater bulk. It states the seed becomes 27,000,000 times the original volume in a few months, with ample leaves. On peat soil the daily growth reportedly reaches 15,990 times the seed weight.
A New York Times quip follows a man joking about delaying a Europe trip after his wife bought outfits for the journey. The exchange notes that paying the bills left no money for travel, prompting a lighthearted remark about giving up the plan.
In a playful exchange Willie asks if a horse laughs when it kicks up its heels. Papa explains that a horse does laugh, and shares that old Whiley laughed at brother Tommie requiring someone to carry him in.
In a New York Weekly snippet two brokers debate the outcome of a recent stock drop. The first asks whether a win or loss occurred, while the second, K Ray, requests diversion to a five cent lunch counter.
A short verse fragment shows a speaker noting an eviction from the garden and expressing concern about clothing and readiness, with attributions to Boston Racard. The lines capture a humorous social moment and a character’s dilemma.
Quote from Phillips Brooks urging immediate acts of kindness to end misunderstandings and prevent suffering. The speaker calls readers to sacrifice pride, speak to neighbors, and offer support before time runs out.
The villa Pastine at Montefosx near Spezia features a colossal Neptune statue in cement. Eleven meters tall, the lifelike figure forms part of the terrace support for the seaside villa, sculpted by Signor Artige Mire, with a hidden staircase inside the body.
Popular Mechanics praises the U S Navy for its transformation from sail to steel and especially highlights the skilled, disciplined personnel. It argues the force has moved beyond a reform school image to a corps of high order and national pride.
Eton boys face strict dress codes with jackets or tailcoats. Tailcoats only for those five feet five inches or taller, trousers must be turned up, waistcoat bottom button undone, and no rolling up umbrellas.
A five year old boy Harold visiting his aunt in St. Louis asks during dessert if the pie is an ornament. The adults are busy and Harold seeks attention with the quip. The note preserves a lighthearted family moment reported by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
A Yonkers Statesmen note describes a chaotic restaurant scene where a guest complains of missing dishes and a late service while a waiter and new diner exchange sharp banter. The piece captures a humorous, terse exchange with local flavor.
A witty Yorke-style item notes Weary Willie urging respect by appealing to a woman’s pride and Tottering Tommie recalling a street interaction where a boy asks for a nickel, as reported by the Yonaersa Statesman.
A fragment notes a bride’s vow to endure for her spouse and a separate line about lending ten dollars this morning. The context implies a dispute or inquiry linked to a wedding day statement and a financial loan surrounding the couple.
The subject describes a singular commitment to a chosen path, treating every action as a mirror of core purpose. No other concerns interrupt the focus, suggesting a life dominated by a defining pursuit and unwavering resolve.
Folklore from Germany Poland Russia Belgium Holland Portugal Spain and Mexico speaks of a golden key at the earths end or a silver hen and a golden spoon hidden in spots. Tales claim gold transformation and rainbow cures tied to these folkloric signs across nations.
In a French tale a shoemaker offers the best boots to the claimant who proves ownership. A brash buyer tries to hide grease in his waistcoat to fool his wife, while another fears his wife and insists on ownership. The exchange ends with the buyer choosing to pay double to keep the boots.
A harsh tally of famed discoverers and conquerors who met violent or tragic ends. Names such as Columbus, Balboa, Narváez, Cortés, Alvarado, and others are noted for deaths by beheading, imprisonment, murder, or extreme poverty amid the era’s brutal power struggles.
John Burroughs recalls a personal Atlantic dispatch describing a wild sunflower specimen in the western United States forcing its way through asphalt pavement. He notes the plant’s compressed leaves bulging and splitting the concrete, asserting the force required would challenge the strongest man.
An elderly Somersetshire woman, nearing a hundred, reflects on life and meals. She advises taking meals slowly and nibbling a bit at a time, noting how self restraint and small bites contributed to her longevity.
The moisture of the eye acts as a genuine solvent dissolving foreign substances that irritate the eye. Menyrsors have slept with debris in the eye and awoken to find it gone, suggesting the eye moisture dissolves such foreign matter in many cases.
A quirky scene unfolds as a mistress, a noblewoman, and a boy clash over a mischievous infant. Dialogue hints at social tension and misunderstandings within a household. The mood blends wit with tongue in cheek decorum, reflecting a domestic farce in progress.
A brief exchange quoted from the Houston Post. The dialogue questions expectations of continued support and hints at a possible break or renegotiation. The fragment emphasizes tension over ongoing backing and status quo arrangements.
A quirky remark highlights Bow On's role as editor of a humor publication known as the Magazine of Fun. The note references a jest and a distinct, amused reaction to the gag.
Fragmentary note mentions Benjamin Franklin with emotions and a set of unclear events. No verifiable actions, dates, or explicit entities beyond the historical figure. Summary cannot confirm a definite event or source context for a proper card.
A New York reader describes forming a nature club to study wildflowers and outdoor scenes. Members plan a picnic and a Saturday hike to a distant member’s home, with focus on photos, nature study, and shared reminiscence of friend groups.
A simple lettuce and cream cheese salad recipe uses four pieces of lettuce trimmed and soaked in cold water. Drain and arrange in a salad bowl, sprinkle with grated cheese, salt, pepper, vinegar, and olive oil, then finish with canned tomato garnish.
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