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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
2
A compact note lists titles The Grimeen Blinds The Cardinal Moth The Weight of the Crown The Gerner House The Slaves of Silence Craven Fortune The Fatal Dose Netta. It reads as a catalog snippet or literary ledger from a period archive.
Vera and Venner stage a covert entry in an empty room to steal a snuff box and poison the wine. They lure a caretaker, drug him with snuff, and plan to uncover a wall safe while coins heat to dangerous temperatures. Venner vows to consult detectives and return tomorrow with answers.
The piece notes several Canadian cities moving to improve urban beauty. Lethbridge Alberta hosted a public talk on civic refinement, urging residents to plan and cultivate good landscaping. St John New Brunswick also received editorial emphasis on making beauty a civic goal in daily life.
The passage notes coffee’s 17th century rise and backlash in England. By the 1660s-1670s it sparked satire and strong opposition, with critics calling it “the sirup o’ extract with the essence of obstinate” and arguing it carried devilish color.
A witty note riffs on thirst and restraint, suggesting a man who seeks a drink beyond the jug has too much thirst. The line underscores practical humor about temperance and placement.
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