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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
2
Winnipeg Druggist Endorses Sanol Remedies
A prominent Winnipeg druggist endorses Sanol Remedies and Sanol's Anti-Diabetes in a letter praising demand and cures attributed to these products. The Sanol Manufacturing Co of Winnipeg is cited as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
SANOL
Sanol Manufacturing Co
Austin
F. J. Hamlyn
Mgr
THE
Sanol Manufacturing Co. Limited
Lazy Man Nodies and the Pulling Wire Invention
A humorous note about Lazy Man Nodies who invents a device to light a fire by pulling a wire in bed. The joke ends on the irony that his laziness prevents him from even pulling the wire. The tale playfully mocks self defeating ingenuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nodies
Fie
Skull of Cromwell Recalled In Traveling Showman Tale
A long standing controversy over Cromwell's skull is recalled by a traveling showman who displayed a skull and claimed it to be Cromwell's. An audience member doubted its authenticity noting Cromwell's reputedly large head, to which the showman replied that it was Cromwell as a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell
Salmon Prices Highlight Growing Population Pressure
A newspaper blurb notes salmon at 32 a pound as proof that there are too many people on land and not enough in the water, signaling mounting resource strain.
Gentleman Pays For Three Fish With Two Selves And A Smelt
A diner claimed to owe for three fish after lunch. A waiter corrected him to two, but the man insisted two seles plus one smelt covers the three fish. The exchange ends with the man reaffirming his payment method.
Miller's Worm Powders Restore Digestive Health
Miller's Worm Powders are complete in themselves. They drive worms from the system and repair damage caused by parasites. They invigorate the constitution and speed recovery from digestive disorders. They work thoroughly and strength and soundness follow use.
Old Man Seeks Racial Fence in Medical Care
An elderly Black man initially calls a physician of his own race. After no improvement, he asks for a white doctor who checks his pulse and tongue and asks about temperature. The patient replies he has not missed anything but his watch.
Glare Over Fare Sparks Brief Tramcar Tale
A passerby named Jinks recounts riding a tram where the conductor glared at him for not paying. He says he glared back in return, and the moment is shared as a light anecdote about a fare dispute on the streetcar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jinks
Judge Greenhow Reminiscences Include Lord Russell Whist Tale
Long-serving Leeds and Wakefield County Court judge Greenhow recalls Lord Russell during thirty-two years on the bench. He notes Russell’s stern rule at Esher cottage and a whist night when the judge ordered meat removed for balance, prompting a sharp cottage guest moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Greenhow
Leeds and
Wakefield County Court
Lord Russell
Esher
Surrey
Would you really put yourself out for my sake
A distressed speaker pleads for aid as fatigue and insistence mix in a conditional plea. The dialogue hints at emotional strain and mutual reliance within a tense moment.
Two remarks at table reveal anti Jewish sentiment
Baron Hirsch, dining with a German miner, overheard an antisemitic remark about Jews and dogs being killed in Turkey. The miner claimed two customs impressed him as excellent, prompting the financier to note they would not live there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Hirsch
Turkey
Dining with a Sad Orchestra Request
A diner asks the waiter to tell the orchestra leader to play a somber, low piece to test if the music softens the steak experience. The request hints at mood influence on dining.
Wonder to the Wife rous ings
A wife feeds her husband fish to curb his sermonizing habit. She reports seventeen varieties in forty seven preparations over two months. The pastor is curious if the fish alters his chatter, while the husband remains a noted talker in the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Jones
From Halifax to Vancouver Dodd's Kidney Pills Cured Woman
Nova Scotia mother of a large family tells how kidney pills eased her aches and pains and made her well again. Mrs. Orastus Pace describes left side and hip pain headaches and weakness now gone after three boxes. claim cites kidney trouble as cause and pills as remedy widely advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
Ecum Secum Bridge
Halifax Co
N.S
Vancouver
Halifax
Dodd
Canada
Orastus Pace
Mrs. Pace
The Honeymoon Start and Return Tunnels Dialogue
A dialogue scene features a guard noting a two mile tunnel with lights on and a traveler questioning why carriages are not lit. The exchange hints at a recurring tunnel exploration with mixed practicality and humor.
Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills hailed as standard medicine
The pills are described as entirely vegetable and simple in composition with reviving effects on the digestive system. After years of use they are praised for being easily assimilated even by weak stomachs and for aiding sluggish digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmelee
Man Laughs Through Tragic Play Faces Silent Fury
A gallery spectator mocked a tearful performance by laughing, provoking his companion to scold him. The scene contrasts the audience's somber mood with one man’s outburst during the sad drama. The offended woman rebukes him, urging others to enjoy the show.
Misleading Job Notice Sparks Shop Room Exchange
Ben Simmons reads a bold window notice and questions the manager about a boy worker. The manager declares a decent, quick lad is needed but the youth accuses the ad of seeking a girl, prompting a tense exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Simmons
Bride Refuses Disliked Match as Clergyman Asks Consent
A girl, pressured by her parents into a marriage with an old man, voices clear refusal to consent when the clergyman asks, saying Oh dear no, I am surprised anyone asked my opinion. She notes no prior chance to express it.
Hat loss prompts child’s teary reply
A boy tells a woman his brother lost his hat. She reassures him not to worry, but the boy notes he was wearing it, revealing the unexpected fault in the tale. The scene conveys a gentle, humorous miscommunication between adult and child.
Shipwreck tale sparks memory of heroism and a $5 inquiry
Smithkins recounts a shipwreck to friends, detailing a life and death struggle at sea. The tale includes vivid scenes of bravery and peril, ending with a humorous aside about a past loan from Potterton in spring 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithkins
Uery
Tts
Potterton
Laxative Bromide Quinine Tablets Promised to Cure Cold in One Day
An old ad claims a single day cure for colds using Laxative Bromide Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Grove’s signature appears on each box for authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kk. W. Grove
Cordite Chewing Among Troops Cited as Hazard
A historical report notes soldiers using cordite as chewing gum, attracted by a stimulant effect and sweet taste. It warns that chewing may cause dangerous explosions from hard bites, citing cases of soldiers blown to bits, and mentions prior attempts by military authorities to curb the habit.
Conan Doyle's Reading Taste Shaped by Macaulay Poe and Scott
The passage surveys Conan Doyle’s favored books from student days. It notes Macaulay's Essays as his top pleasure and profit, praises Poe as the master of the short story, admires Marbot for Br our Gerard hints, and highlights Scott's Border Ballads and Lays for Their noble, martial energy. It adds he prefers direct, outspoken justice over problem novels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conan
Doyle
Macaulay
Poe
Marbot
Gerard
Scott
Telephone in the Clouds High-Altitude Exchange on Mount Rosa
At 15,450 feet on Mount Rosa in the Pennine Alps a meteorological observatory houses a telephone exchange claimed to be the highest in the world. Snow covers the ground at this elevation and insulated wires rest on the snow. To avoid glacier damage the line runs through rings on short, seasonal poles rebuilt each summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meteorlogical Observatory
Mount Rosa
Pennine Alps
Theatre Box Office Exchange Reflects Audience Demand
A dignified, smooth faced man greets the box office and asks for an audience with the manager. The box office reply invites him in as if the manager seeks audiences himself, hinting at a busy theater with high attendance prospects.
Courtship Sparks and Housework Holdback
A fragment shows a woman rebuking an offer of handholding before marriage while the man notes desire but cites housework as a constraint, revealing domestic priorities and social expectations.
Drifter Declines Offer in Streetcar Conversation
A weary man on a tram tells a companion he would not marry the best woman alive, claiming he has been a draper too long for that. The brief dialogue captures a moment of caution about commitments amid daily transit chatter.
Eichener See Drying and Refilling in Black Forest
The Eichener See near Lorrach in the Black Forest alternates between ten to thirteen years of dryness and sudden refilling by subterranean springs. When full the deepest part reaches about 15 feet with an average depth around 12 feet. After a few weeks the lake drains back into the earth, leaving rich soil for crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorrach
Black Forest
Veteran soldier seeks valet despite injuries
An old soldier tells an applicant for a body servant job that he has a glass eye a wax arm a wooden leg and false teeth to look after. The applicant replies confidently that five years in a car works assembling department has trained him to take apart and reassemble any machine with ease.
Chivalry Not Dead In Commuter Courtesy
A lady boards an Inner Circle train at Notting Hill Gate and is offered a seat by a gentleman engrossed in a newspaper. He rises and says he is getting out at Notting Hill Gate, proving polite behavior in a crowded transit scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inner Circle
Notting Hill Gate
Sunday Sermon Host Terse Intro Sparks Tittering
A prison chaplain substitute, described as a good preacher, faced lighthearted tittering during his Sunday introduction. He began with the line My dear brethren, I am so glad to see you gathered here in such large numbers, highlighting the unexpected crowd response to his sermon setup.
Teacher and Bright Scholar Exchange On Charles J Mistake
The dialogue ponders Charles J greatest error as a teacher notes the moment he lost his head, framing a reflection on missteps and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J
Pedestrian Madam Accuses Boy of Stone Attack
A woman reports being struck by a stone hurled by a boy she alleges is her son. The mother responds indifferently, suggesting arnica as a remedy. The exchange presents a domestic mishap with no formal intervention indicated.
Child Rebukes Mother After Corporal Punishment
A small girl, distressed by her mother’s anger, confronts her with the remark that the mother should control her temper after receiving corporal punishment. The scene captures a tense parental moment and a reminder of child restraint.
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Torento, Oct
Conan Doyle
Ale Ang Organizing Brass
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McLaughlin Carriage CO
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Mr. Chase
Fdmanson
Bates & Co., Limited
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