Calling on the Poor
An amateur welfare worker recalls visiting a poor family. Asked what they needed, he reveals he did not enter the house because it was fearfully squalid, so he left cards instead.
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
6
Weary salesman notes shift in couture access
A Kansas seller laments widening access to luxury goods as a millionaire can walk in and order what he wears without concern, a sign of changing economic dynamics and consumer behavior. The quote reflects tension between poverty, wealth, and shopping culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Defending Him Ends With Fashionable Marriage Obstacle
A daughter defies her mother by planning to marry a hotel bellboy despite warnings. The exchange highlights social tensions as romance confronts class expectations. The brief dialogue hints at further dramatic or comic development in a serialized narrative.
Digestive Marvels An Eskimo and His Appetite
A healthy Eskimo eats four pounds of boiled meat daily when able to obtain it and stores no food in a refrigerator but in his stomach. A Copenhagen doctor studies a nonpatient who eats eight pounds of potatoes daily during hard work and remains healthy, prompting questions about the strict dietary rules proposed by many physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Syracuse Post-Standard
Portrait of a Relatives Biography Clash
A Philadelphia Telegraph item recounts a tense meeting at a newspaper office. A stern woman, the mother of Mr. Jones, confronts the editor over a harsh biography claim, insisting more truth remains untold and demanding reporter access for future coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Philadelphia Telegraph
Punctuation History From Aristophanes to Aldus Manutius
The article traces punctuation origins from Aristophanes in ancient Alexandria through Charlemagne Warnefried and Alcuin to Aldus Manutius in the fifteenth century. It notes the later universal adoption of full stops, colons, semicolons, commas, quotes, and other marks, while many ancient languages lacked punctuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aristophanes
Alexandria
Egypt
Charlemagne
Warnefried
Alcuin
Aldus Manutius
Visit to Dumfries Reveals Burns’s Tragic Spot
In a London weekly T. P. describes seeing the place where Burns caught his fatal chill. What remained were decayed brick steps and worn mortar, a stark, common scene that underscores the tragedy. The writer notes that simplicity and ordinariness heighten the sense of life’s implacable theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumfries
T. P
London
Burns
Thrill of Formosa from a Travel Note
A Wide World Magazine excerpt describes Formosa as a land of European style comforts with modern cities and rail travel yet nearby mountains hide fierce tribes whose chief aim is to gather human heads. It contrasts civilized towns with savage inland peoples, highlighting dramatic cultural contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formosa
China
Japan
Wide World Magazine
Bald remarks spark billiard quip in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune quip notes a man’s baldness with humor, saying his head makes a billiard ball look bearded. The lighthearted jab showcases the paper’s lively tone and cheeky voice in a brief item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune
Potpie Complaint Echoes Gold In Copper Mine Metaphor
A customer protests finding chicken in his potpie while a waiter jokes that discovering gold in a copper mine would be equally surprising. The quote from the Chicago Record-Herald uses a wry metaphor to compare an unexpected find to a farfetched mining outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Holloway's Corn A-E Promises Pain Free Cure
An advertisement asserts Holloway's Corn A E removes corns and excrescences smoothly and without pain, promising a clear, attractive outcome after treatment.
Suitor seeks new family as governor tires of support
In a San Francisco Chronicle item a young man asks to marry into a different family his formal speech shows his father figure is weary of supporting him. The dialogue hints at social expectations and financial dependence within early 20th century contexts.
Judge Quotes Miss Passee Over Antidote Demand
A witty line from Miss Passee is cited as she dotes on someone, followed by a Judge’s quip that he wishes someone would administer an antidote, conveying a humorous courtroom moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Passee
Judge
Lent Question in a Father Son Exchange
A humorous exchange features a father explaining Lent as a brief season of penitence surrounded by social dissipation. The witty dialogue highlights a light take on religious observance and social life.
Sunburn Relief Reported at Yarmouth YMCA Camp
Alfred Stokes, General Secretary, notes MINARD'S LINIMENT gave immediate relief for sunburn during the Yarmouth YMCA Boys' Camp at Tusket Falls in August, also cited for colic and toothache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarmouth Y.M.C.A
Tusket Falls
Alfred Stokes
Wall Street Man Visits Dinner and Lamb Pun
A brief quip from the Baltimore American about a friend described as a Wall Street man who was served lamb at dinner, prompting a light-hearted jab that he looked "80 sheepish."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Baltimore
No Polls For Delicacy In This Satirical Sketch
In a witty Illustration caption a speaker recalls lunching with the Conservative candidate, dinner with the Radical, and coffee with the Socialist. Asked about voting, the narrator replies that mere delicacy kept him from the polls entirely, avoiding a direct stance.
Death's quieting science eases suffering at end of life
William Hunter, a famed anatomist who died in 1783, spoke of dying as easy and pleasant if he could write. The late Professor Jowett, near death, called the experience full of interest and free of alarm. A public figure likened dying to a great adventure beyond the north pole. Pearson's notes that science has rid death of terror, and dying persons may feel no pain just before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hunter
Jowett
North Pole
Pearson
Taxpayer vents pride in paying, government acts as it likes
A genial agent defends self by claiming taxpaying duty while criticizing government for handling refunds or credits poorly. He concedes slight superiority as a taxpayer who always pays what is owed, contrasting his stance with the government’s arbitrary behavior.
Horace Quote About Mixing Gayely With Grave Pursuits
A brief quip attributed to Horace invites a playful blend of lightheartedness with serious tasks. The line suggests balancing cheerful banter with grave duties, reflecting a wit that fuses humor and duty.
River floods wash away farm in Ohio village
An Ohio village faced a flood that carried away animals and damaged homes. A neighbor recalls chickens and ducks washed away while a man clung to a roof as waters rose past the windows. The river reportedly reached above the house and apple trees were lost. The exchange shows local resilience despite losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Villare
Overwork and Nervous Worry Tone with Pink Pills
A classic issue ad highlights overwork and worry causing headaches sleeplessness and fatigue. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a nerve tonic that builds red blood and restores digestion with testimonials, and notes availability by mail at 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Chapman
Omemee
Ont
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ink the Inked Pig Escapes Farm Runaway Tale
A farmer jokes about a pig named Ink who keeps breaking from the pen, while a visitor notes Ink is not black. The lighthearted exchange centers on the pig’s elusive antics on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
It Testifies for Itself Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Ad
The oil asserts it requires no testimonials beyond its own effects. Users report relief from coughs colds cuts sprains burns and limb pains, and the medicine's effectiveness is its own guarantee, explaining its broad use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Real Estate Man Describes Shady Retreats and Gardens
Gabe, a real estate man, speaks of Shady retreats, sylvan views, mossy gardens, and balmy breezes while Steve asks if he is a poet. The exchange highlights Gabe’s focus on property aesthetics and market appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabe
Steve
The Countess of Desmond 1604 Age 149 Climb a Tree Tale
The Countess of Desmond died in 1604 at about 149. Sir Walter Raleigh’s History of the World notes he knew the countess who held jointure from the earls of Desmond since Edward IV era. She preserved faculties late, walked ten miles a day a week before death, and a portrait inscription says she renewed her teeth during a long pilgrimage. A tale says she appeared likely to live fifty more years until she fell from a tree chasing nuts, injuring a thigh and contracting a fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countess of
Desmond
Sir Walter Raleigh
Edward IV
Munster
Muckross Abbey
Lord Leicester
William Temple
What is meant by having a snap quote
The Baltimore American quotes a maxim about parenting and finances. It notes that only children truly have a snap, with mothers caring for them and fathers paying the bills, after which they never have a snap again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Courage to Fight When Loss Is Certain Quote
A George Eliot quotation about true pluck, noting that any coward can fight when victory is certain, but the real test is a man who chooses to fight even when defeat is assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eliot
Congressional probe eyed into Backmay business fortunes
Life hints at a forthcoming congressional inquiry into Backmay's affairs. The public seems surprised by his apparent prosperity, with observers noting the unexpected wealth. The fragment suggests political scrutiny without detailing findings or scope.
Bobby's Way Elsie Reflects On Cleanliness In Mirror
The Philadelphia Bulletin quotes a humorous exchange about washing the face and checking cleanliness, with a wry line about not needing to tout Bobby and simply observing the towel for signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Elsie
Philadelphia Bulletin
Balance sheet excerpt from Dominion Bank with various assets
The document lists asset items such as capital stock paid in seven million four hundred thousand ninety nine dollars, dividends declared and unpaid, deposits not bearing interest, deposits bearing interest, balances due to other banks in Canada and abroad, acceptances under letters of credit, notes of other banks, and securities including Canadian and foreign public securities. It ends with a statement of the Deposit with the Minister for the Circulation Fund and signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Pe
Canada
United Kingdom
Yak RE OO
Curae Tie
Cde
Dominion
Apa
Citepe
Wsvere Vwaluog
Sion Ea
Waleoes
Tn Canada
Bank Dividend and Reserve Fund Account Summary
The Merchants Bank of Canada records four dividend payments each at 10 percent per year identified as Dividend Nos 104 to 107. Funds transferred to the Reserve Fund from Profit and Loss and from Premium on New Stock. A pension fund contribution of 0.056 and a bank premium account credit of 1.44, with depreciation written off on bonds and investments, leaving a balance carried forward in the Reserve Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.C
Reserve Fund
Fighting Moths In Summer Clothing Storage Tips
The piece suggests sprinkling white cloves among stored garments to deter moths and recommends treating carpets with a hot iron and damp coarse cloth to destroy moths. It notes the odor is not unpleasant and advises gentle heat without damaging carpet fibers.
There is but one virtue the eternal sacrifice of self
A concise quotation attributes a maxim to George Sand praising selflessness as the sole virtue, signaling a Romantic or moral stance attributed to the author. The sentence presents a singular, emphatic idea associated with Sand, highlighting the theme of altruistic giving in character or philosophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sand
How to Keep Rain Out With Oilcloth
Keep a piece of white oilcloth wider than the window and as long as it is broad. Fasten it to the sill with fine thumb tacks so it hangs an inch over the sill. Tie the sides to the window frames with thumb tacks and leave a slight bag in the middle to let rain drain out.
Courtroom Banter Between Magistrate and Prisoner
A brief courtroom exchange shows the magistrate remarking that this is not the prisoner's first appearance in court as the prisoner responds that he hopes judgment won’t be based on appearance.
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Sational Drug and Ceewical Co., OF Canada Limited
Toronta
Excelsior Life Insurance CO
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Saskatoon
Vancouver
GU el
Canadian Service
Montreal
Plynouth
Andania
Ascania
Ausonia
Aubania
Mauding
Eotiae
New York
Liverpool
Aquitania Lusitania
Mauretania
Cunard Steamshit CO. Limited
Main &T
Fetherstonhaugh & Co
King Street East
Toronto
Alver
O. P. Alver
Sherbourne St
Empressee Ireland
Nichols, Limited
Kignery
Flalder
Arlington Site
Fraser Avenue
Ontario
Mrs. Winslow
Watts
Holloway
Boxleigh
Horace
Backmay
Central Gold Reserve
Baubucdes Ceubuer
Aoa
Tee
H. Montagu Allan
Presidert
Hebden
National Drug and Chemical CO. OF Canada
the Merchants’ Bank OF Canada
the Financial Statement
EE. F. Hebden
Maad
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