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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
11
Studying Abroad Seen as No Clear Advantage for Youth
Mr. Comrox asserts there is no clear benefit for a young singer to study abroad. He adds that staying home is appreciated by family and neighbors. The Washington Star quotes his skeptical view on foreign training.
It Has Many Qualities Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
An advertisement extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a cure for coughs colds sore throat sprains and sores. It claims rapid healing of cuts contusions and swelling and markets the bottle for a quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Treasure search in Lake Klontal by Lantsch flyer
A Swiss flyer from Lantsch says it plans a Lake Klontal treasure hunt for Russian riches dropped during General Souvaroff's Alpine crossing. The move targets items linked to the military retreat era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lantsch
Switzerland
Lake
Klontal
Souvaroff
Hall's Catarrh Cure Endorsed as Remedy
A classic promotion claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional treatment. It asserts the tonic enters blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease’s foundation and boost patient strength. The ad offers a reward for proof of failure to cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Shem SO & Ke
Mesey Son
Oi Teiedo, O
Antipathies of the Great and Their Odd Tastes
The Los Angeles Times notes famous figures disliked common sensations and foods. Lincoln despised soap while Alcibiades cursed fleas, Elizabeth detested spoiled fish, Napoleon loathed defeat, Washington shuddered at bad eggs, Jefferson and Socrates disliked pain, and Cleopatra forbade onions for her male guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Alcibiades
Queen Elizabeth
Napoleon
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Socrates
Cleopatra
Los Angeles Times
Distinction on Finance and Economics Contrasted
A quoted exchange contrasts the aims of an economist and a high financier. Dustin Stax argues economists seek workable paths while financiers seek what they can get away with, reflecting a debate on fiscal ethics.
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Dustin Stax
Los Angeles Times
Getting It Over
A Washington Star quotation shows Farmer Corn tessel explaining why his daughter plays piano during the day rather than in the evening when he and his wife rest in the living room. The light exchange frames a domestic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Corntessel
Washington Star
Hungry Higgins Teases Dusty Doolittle In Comedic Exchange
A humorous exchange unfolds as Hungry Higgins complains about a handout and a request to beat a carpet. Dusty Doolittle questions the plan while Higgins laments fatigue from beating a railroad, in a light city-parlor style dialogue.
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Higgins
Windsor Woman Advertises Home Treatment for Female Ailments
An Ontario notice from Mrs. Summers of Windsor offers a free home treatment plan for leucorrhea ulceration womb displacement and related female health issues. The ad promises at home care for about 12 cents weekly and includes a free booklet, Woman's Own Medical Adviser, upon request.
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Windsor
Ont
Flies In Homes Linked to Typhoid and Diphtheria Risks
Warns that house flies roaming the residence spread deadly diseases including typhoid fever diphtheria and smallpox. Officials describe them as principal agents of disease and urge cleanliness and control measures to prevent outbreaks.
Telegram from papa in wedding toast jest
A telegram quoted in the Chicago Record Herald shows a bride reading papa's message to her groom promising forgiveness if he does not return, capturing a playful wedding moment.
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Chicago Record- Herald
May Weather Tradition Cited by New York Tribune
The New York Tribune notes a tradition that May is named for its capricious weather with rain hail snow or freezing conditions possible. It highlights the month’s unsettled climate as a common belief reflected in historical discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Tribune
Minard's Liniment Noted as Sole Sale Item
A vendor from Pleasant Bay, C. B., reports that MINARD'S LINTMENT is the only liniment requested and kept for sale, with all customers using it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
H Rlin Fulton
Pleasant Bay
C. B
Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised by Dan McGee for Kidney Pain Cure
The Nova Scotia farmer Dan McGee reports backache and lumbago relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He says the remedy cured his kidney trouble quickly and advises others with backache or lumbago to try the pills, warning that neglected kidney disease can lead to rheumatism or heart disease. The item highlights early detection and a complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodd
Dan McGee
James River
Antigonish Co
N.S
AhGee
Sketchy exchange hints at a wanted overcoat sale
In a terse dialogue the Seedy Artist refuses a buyer while The Dealer proposes a potential purchaser for the overcoat, suggesting a wartime or street-market atmosphere. The Sketch captures a wary exchange over a prized garment.
Parmelees Vegetable Pills Purport Digestive Benefits
The advertisement claims Parmelee's Vegetable Pills cleanse the stomach and intestines using dandelion and mandrake to restore digestive organs to health. It asserts the pills are the best remedy for indigestion and urges a trial to convince the ailing.
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Parmelee
Strawberries Said to Be Too Green for Hats
A Philadelphia Ledger line notes the fruit being deemed too green and jokes that even a wife could wear better on her hat, reflecting a witty take on local fruit fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Holloway's Corn Cure Relief Promised For Painful Feet
Corns cripple the feet and make walking a torture yet relief is within reach with Holloway's Corn Cure. The ad proclaims a simple remedy available to all readers seeking comfort from painful corns.
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Holloway
All the world's a stage in this Louisville view
A Louisville Courier-Journal remark contrasts stage glamour with unseen crowds of girls at a boiler factory matinee, highlighting social irony about theater obsessions and everyday work life.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Bryce the Mountaineer and the Ararat Wood Fragment
British Ambassador to the United States Mr. Bryce, famed for reaching Ararat’s summit, found a tool marked piece of wood high on the mountain. He brought it home and showed friends, while denying any claim it came from Noah’s Ark. He sticks to truth while others speculate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryce
United States
Ararat
Bryce
Portrait Sitting Arranged for Zo Rola Artwork
Mrs De Style insists on keeping Minards oiniment. Zo rola, a famed artist, desires to paint the narrator's portrait. The arrangement is set, with the subject to sit for the artist while Mr De Style questions his own participation.
The Actress Ring Gifted with Antique Glass Jewel
Mrs. Patrick Campbell favors jewels with artistic value and has added an antique glass piece to her collection. A luminous old bottle fragment, colored by long earth contact, is set in a ring and surrounded by matching precious stones.
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Patrick Campbell
Poem Dialogue Cites Poet On Marriage Motive
In the New York Press exchange, voices ask a poet if he married for money and he replies that his vows were for better or worse, underscoring a defense of marriage beyond greed.
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New York Press
Lock Out and Up Airship Menace
A Boston Herald item notes that airship combat gives the aerial foe the drop on ground forces, urging readers to stay hidden and out of sight when an enemy airman is in the air.
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Boston Herald
When it Happened Green Golfer Exchange
A brief humorous exchange between a golfer and caddie notes the moment of making a hole in one. The line captures playful banter as the golfer asks why the ball went in and the caddie affirms with a witty reply about focusing despite the dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Woman's Rights Talk Mocked But Widowers Proclaimed
In Boston a speaker mocks women's rights while endorsing a peculiar twist calling for widowers to gain lefts. The paradoxical stance highlights social debate and gender roles in a humorous yet pointed bit.
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Boston
Indigestion Cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills
Testimonial laden notice claiming all indigestion cases can be cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills. Cites neighbor reports across Canada and a letter from Mrs Geo E Whitenec of Hatfield Point NB praising relief and improved health after using several boxes. Mentions cures of anaemia rheumatism eczema and related conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Kcine Co
Suacieitie
Prince of Wales son as potential Indian viceroy
The British Government weighs training a Prince of Wales heir to govern India, aiming to boost native sentiment with a royal figure. If chosen, he would study Indian history economics languages and host a grand royal court while political duties are limited. discussion also centers on Lora Minto’s successor with candidates including Earl of Selborne Lord Dudley and Lord Carrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
India
Great Britain
Lora Minto
Earl of Selborne
South Africa
Lord Dudley
Australia
Lord Carrington
Lord Grey
Lord Finto
Canada
Duke of Connaught
Two Suitors in One Wedding Dilemma
A young woman visits a Church of England minister in Ontario with a plan to marry but cannot choose between two suitors. She says she will return tonight with a license and decide then, seeking a home of her own and a single marriage. The minister warns about delaying licenses and invites her to clarify her decision.
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Ontario
When Scotland Scored The Barrie Birthday Wit
J M Barrie who just turned forty nine is well known. At a West End theatre a leading man fell ill and the understudy sent telegrams claiming to play A s part. The audience stayed away until Barrie telegrammed, Thanks for the warning J M Barrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art
J. M. Barrie
London
Barrie
Wonder of Wonders Letter to Mabel Ends in Silence
A young man writes to his sweetheart Mabel on a Sunday saying he had nothing else to do. He then wonders why he never heard from her again, as noted by a judge.
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Mabel
Sharp Wit Sparks Talk of Remarriage at Boston Cipher
A brief snippet quotes Mrs Sharp and Mr Jones in a light exchange about wishing to be single again so they may marry anew, reflecting a playful social moment in Boston society.
A Spot of Security and the Zoo Keeper Exchange
A Washington Star quote notes a keeper defending zoo cages, arguing the animals are safer and happier confined than roaming the African jungles. The remark frames a debate over animal confinement versus freedom.
Gin Pills Claim Kidney Relief From Railroad Work
Frank Trumper of Napanee Ontario testifies that Gin Pills eased constant kidney pain from heavy railroad labor. He says three boxes let him work without missing a day, urging others to try with a money back guarantee. 50c a box or 6 for $2.50 from dealers or National Drug & Chem. Co. Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trumper
Frank Trumper
Dept. N.Y
National Drug & Chem
Cal Co., Limited
Toronto
Bargain Curtains Spur Urgent Furniture Upfront
A domestic clash from Cleveland centers on matching decor. A wife defends pricey curtains while insisting on immediate new furniture, prompting a parental quarrel stance in the household.
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Cleveland
First Thespian Proclaims Not Yet In The Poorhouse
A quip from a scene caption cites an actor declaring relief from hardship while another taunts that he has faced more misfortune, in a Chicago Tribune styled exchange. The banter reflects stage life and comic self deprecation.
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Thomas Wylie
Galt
Saber
Dee
Ates! OF
Mountaineer
Actress’ Ring
Prince
Viceroy
Scotland
Chicago Tribune
Queen’s University
Kingston
College On Rario
Geo. Y. Chown
Beecham
Carbon Oil Works, Ltd
Winnipeg
NN. UL
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