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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
14
A stage moment in a historic crowd feature quotes the boast that Texas has the first white woman born there still living, with a population over three million. A voice from the gallery retorts that she should be sent to Wyoming, reflecting a sharp humor of the era.
A brief ad praising Parmelee's Vegetable Pills for weak stomachs and dyspepsia. Claims use maintains healthy digestion, regulates the liver, and has given relief where other remedies failed, including long-standing ailments.
A physician rebukes a patient’s belief in a rumor about liver disease. The doctor notes that treating a man for liver trouble does not guarantee recovery, implying skepticism about hearsay and the outcomes of medical treatment.
A Canadian-era warning condemns soothing child medicines for masking sickness noting they contain opiates and may harm. It cites Mrs. Alphonse Roy of Scott Junction praising Baby's Own Tablets as safe and effective, with a generic claim of a government analyst endorsement and a price of 25 cents a box by The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
A short illustrated dialogue scene shows a mistress questioning Mary about visitors last night. Mary mentions only her aunt Maria and confirms she left a tobacco pouch on the piano for Maria to find next time she visits.
A concise squib notes Minard's Liniment used by physicians, then pivots to a playful paradox about a coal stove. The quip contrasts a stove that won’t burn until raised with one that won’t burn unless shaken down, framed as a light local joke from Chicago News.
Two men discuss a sudden shriek from an engine as it passes a rail car crossing. They infer the engineer may have had the throttle. The brief interlude evokes a moment of suspense around a crossing incident.
West Coast Customs reveals Kwakiutl ceremonial masks and Ha-mat-sa initiation on northern Vancouver Island. A photographer shows the huge double headed serpent mask and forest isolation rite. British folklore and European interest accompany the exhibit.
Pellegrini praised Orchardson upon first viewing Hard Hit the ruined gambler painting saying he would stab to craft such art. The Royal Academician recalled the model who posed for the gambler was fond of cards and shared a tale of a night of heavy losses.
A brisk rub with Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is said to cure lame backs. The oil is absorbed by the skin and penetrates tissues to bring speedy relief. It claims to relieve pain as the ointment sinks in and is described as magical in effect.
A historic humor item notes Mrs Tightwad asking a doctor for help as Mr Tightwad learns the baby swallowed kerosene. The page quips that oil prices rose a cent, reflecting era concerns in a single breath of City humor from Cleveland Leader.
The Washington Star quotes a lumberman’s motto and Senator Sorgum on politics, noting practical wisdom in business and the habit of burying hatchets only with an axe to grind. A jab about gulping lunch and waiting in a dyspepsia specialist’s anteroom adds humor.
A comic line from Young's Magazine contrasts a husband whose earnings vanish on his wife and a sharp retort that her opera outings might explain why he earns little. The exchange highlights social satire about marriage and finances.
An advertising blurb extols Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a cure for biliousness. It claims the product treats the root cause by purifying the liver stomach and bowels and removing a bitter taste and nausea.
Medical experts study how to avoid two years of sickness by keeping the blood rich with Dr. Chase's Nerve Food. The ad argues weak blood causes fatigue headaches and susceptibility to illness, praising the product for enriching blood and improving sleep and health, with a Halifax testimonial and price of 50 cents a box from Edmanson Bates & Co. Toronto dealers.
A Cleveland police captain and a lieutenant recall a-year-old tale of a man who fled with $100,000 from his employer. A pursuing woman detective tracked him down. he was married in China a month ago. The banter hints at scams, adoption of fake cures, and family questions after a newspaper feature.
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