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Newspaper

Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jun 17, 1909

Page

6

Overtaxed Nerves A Distress Signal

The article describes nervous exhaustion caused by overtaxed nerves with fatigue headaches and irritability. It cites Mrs. Emma Hall of Hamilton Ontario who improved after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, noting weight gain and renewed vitality. The pills are sold by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.

Burgh Pig Theft Case Prompts stern sentence

A Scottish burgh court convicted a man of pig theft. The Bailie warned that pig stealing had been rife and said, unless an example is made, none of us will be safe. The remark closed the sentencing in a blunt, cautionary verdict.

Denentere Cordial Promises Quick Relief for Cholera

Advertises Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Denentere Cordial as a universal cure for cholera and summer diseases, claiming rapid pain relief and thorough subduing of illness when used promptly after attack.

Quiet toil fuels fading glow in silent exchange

A brief exchange reveals exhaustion as one worker endures nonstop shifts from morning to night with only a one hour rest. The other person notes the pallor and frailness evident in the weary colleague who declares, I begin tomorrow, signaling a fresh start after looming fatigue.

Wedding gown style request in playful dialogue

A blushing maiden asks Minard for wedding gown style. Egbert replies he desires one of the early June variety, reflecting lighthearted romance in a clipped Chicago Tribune exchange.

Egbert Chicago Tribune

Did You Buy That Suit for All I

A fragmentary Boston Tran script snippet shows a line exchange where one speaker claims the other was fleeced after purchasing a suit. The context appears to be a casual dialogue or street dialogue excerpt.

Boston Transcript

Library Fright At The Reading Room

An observer notes a humorous ailment called library fright as patrons enter unfamiliar libraries. The attendant recalls a recent case with a woman who could not name a book and hints at others panicking when forced to consult the catalogue. The speaker also recalls two own episodes in congressional and town libraries revealing the condition.

Congressional Washington Taine

Origins of British Expressions Topsy Turvy Coxcomb Hurly Burly

The article explains topsy turvy as drying turf method forming the top side turf way. Coxcomb traces to cock's comb cut from birds, a term for a silly showy person. Hurly burly stems from feuding families Hurleigh and Burleigh causing constant tumult.

Coxcomb Hurleigh Burleigh

Juliet Sneezed and a Star's Quiet Hope

Julia Marlowe recalled a persistent admirer who sought an interview at a hotel. The young woman asked what the actress thought during the potion scene in Romeo and Juliet. Marlowe replied she was not thinking but hoping that she wouldn't sneeze.

Julia Marlowe Miss Marlowe

Geodetic Survey of Canada Established

A geodetic survey under W. F. King as chief astronomer has been established on ministerial recommendation. Over four years a triangulation in Ontario and Quebec aims to determine precise positions of points and line directions to support topographical engineering and cadastral surveys nationwide.

Canada W. F. King

Man Drinks Whisky After Woman Faints on Lake Shore Flier

A man rushed from the car behind on a Lake Shore flier to aid a fainting woman. He asked for whisky and, after others produced flasks, selected the largest bottle, drank, and said it helped him feel better to see a woman faint.

Lake Shore

Dr Chase Kidney Liver Pills Offer Joint Cure for Kidney Disease

The advertisement explains that liver and kidney work must be balanced and that Dr. Chase's Kidney Liver Pills cleanse the bowels relieve the liver and support kidney function. It claims the pills cure kidney disease by addressing the liver and bowel actions and includes a testimonial from Mrs. Dave W. McCall of Lombardy Leeds Co Ontario. The product is sold at 25 cents per box by Edmanson Bates Co Toronto.

Dr. Chase Dave W. McCall Lombardy, Leeds Co Ont Edmanson, Bates & Co Toronto

Inquiring Son Papa on Reason and Instinct

A London Spare Moments quip contrasts reason and instinct. It asks how a father defines right and what instinct means for a woman’s sense of correctness. The dialogue-style reflection weighs rational judgment against inner guidance.

London

Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promises Breath Remedies

Advertises Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil as a cure for pulmonary troubles with testimonials praising its efficacy. Claims to halt inflammation of bronchial tubes and relieve respiratory disorders, urging sufferers to use the oil for relief.

Thomas

Umpire on Train Hears Words and Foresight

A benevolent woman warns how words can cause trouble and a young man, an umpire, reflects on responsibility. An ad urges early use of Wilson's Fly Pads to combat midsummer house flies overrunning homes.

Mars as a punchline in a cheeky chat

A light Chicago Tribune quip imagines Mars as a planet known to its inhabitants, joking that aliens might not realize their own world’s name when spoken. The exchange plays on mistaken identity and playful irony.

Paw Tommy Mars Chicago Tribune

Mothers Endorsing Mother Graves Worm Exterminator

A large chorus of mothers testifies to the usefulness of Mother Graves Worm Exterminator, praising its effectiveness from firsthand experience. The passage emphasizes proven results and broad trust among households.

A Bad Mixup in Health Certificates

A government clerk recounts mixing two medical certificates sent to different recipients. One certificate stated illness for a two week leave, the other showed good health for a life insurance claim. The mix up meant the illness certificate went to the insurer while the healthy certificate went to the clerk’s chief.

Loving Letters Preserve and Burn Harsh Ones

A reflective note urges keeping affectionate letters as treasures while burning harsh messages to forgive and forget, describing the aged ink and paper as part of lasting memories. It emphasizes preserving warmth and letting go of hurtful words through selective burning.

Pleased Miss Filavilla Fervent Over Theater Tickets

Quotable fragment shows Miss Filavilla expressing fear over misplacing theater tickets. The Chicago Record Herald notes she insisted on keeping them to protect the speaker from possible trouble.

Chicago Record-Herald

Canadian Newspaper Directory Sixth Edition Promotes Advertising Reach

The 1600 Edition of the Cenaliann Newspaper Directory lists over 1400 publications in Canada plus 1015 weekly or semi weekly titles and 54 less frequent editions. Published by A McKim Limited, Montreal and Toronto, the directory offers population, industries, railways and banking data for every Canadian newspaper city and village in 430 pages. The price is $2.00 postpaid.

Canada Cenaliann Jos Out Newfoundland Dominion McKim, Limited Montreal Toronto A. McKim, Limited Anson McKim Busines McKims

Egyptian Mummy Guide Narrates a High Priest Tale

A Chicago News excerpt recalls a tour guide describing an Egyptian high priest as the wisest man of his era who lived long. The group asks if his last illness was fatal, and the guide confirms it, with a wry note about the mummy's current appearance suggesting a cure.

Egypt Chicago News

Housekeepers urged to use Wilson's Fly Pads early

Housekeepers are advised to begin using Wilson's Fly Pads promptly as a few flies killed in June could become a host by August, threatening infestation later in the season.

Wilson

Fix that step at the head of the stairs

A newspaper snippet quotes Susehman asking an architect to add a new step at the top of the stairs after nearly losing balance. The dialogue includes a child named Freddy lamenting fewer outings and a mother explaining costs.

Susehman

Thrift versus wealth: young man's witty marriage quip

A brief 19th century exchange in the Democratic Telegraph presents a poor man asked if he seeks a thrifty wife. He replies he wants a rich liberal wife, revealing a humorous clash over marriage expectations.

Hk Am Democratic Telegraph

Tips Costlier Than Treats At The Waldorf

A man leaving the Waldorf reflects on paying more for tips than for treats after a waiter at the hotel refuses him entry with his overcoat. He notes the recurring pattern of starting home, meeting someone, and losing his hat and coat to the restaurant staff in exchange for future treats.

Waldorf Aaid New York Press

Unclear inquiry testy exchange with officer over night drink

A man asks a police officer at night where to get a drink. The officer replies brusquely and the man leaves. He returns at the next corner with a quieter request for a place to drink at that hour.

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