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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
2
The exchange centers on what phrase to inscribe for Casey’s epitaph Dooley asks what would you write Casey replies Just the name of his favorite poet Robert Burns. The brief dialogue highlights a humorously fatalistic farewell tied to poetry and friendship.
Mrs John McRae near Prewil Que says two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills cured her long kidney disease caused by strain and cold. She suffered for two years and seven months with puffed eyes, rheumatism, back pain and joint pains, and after treatment by a doctor found relief through the kidneys' restoration. The ad asserts healthy kidneys bring pure blood and new life.
Dialog shows Closefist claiming not to aid unless appealed by the deserving poor. Openhand questions who qualifies as deserving, challenging the motive behind assistance and generosity.
Cholera and dysentery strike with little warning. Quick action is vital to spare suffering and bowel lining damage. Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Dysentery Cordial provides fast relief and is inexpensive at drug stores or general dealers before a doctor can be reached.
A short exchange shows Auntie replying with refusal to blur the line between efficiency and overindulgence as she asserts paying for every bite. The dialogue hints at social norms and etiquette in a domestic setting.
The Liberal party maintains governing control in Nova Scotia with a 16 vote majority formed by 27 Liberals and 11 Conservatives elected on June 24. Ministers Chisholm Pearson and LeBlanc lost their seats, while Halifax elected three Liberals.
Armour and Company executive Alfred R. Urion told the Senate committee that no more than five percent of the firm’s products go to cold storage and that inspection costs about 500000 dollars annually are driven by rejections of meat from supposedly sound animals.
A reader testimonial endorses Baby's Own Tablets as a safe teething remedy for infants. The ad notes the product is free from opiates and narcotics and sells for 25 cents a box through Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario or local dealers.
Winnipeg Free Press reports an extensive crop study covering Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta showing conditions for a tremendous grain yield with no reported damage from any source.
The piece notes Cyril Asquith, son of premier statesman, winning a first in Medics at Balliol after securing a Balliol scholarship, following his father’s path. It recalls elder brother Raymond Asquith’s renowned Oxford career and quotes the late Master of Balliol praising the direct, promising rise of Asquith.
Workmen at Victorian Dock Dundee uncover two Norwegian coins embedded in the Morning mast during overhaul. A 26 krona gold coin and a 2 krona silver coin dated 1830 were placed there when the vessel was renewed. Built in 1870 in Tonzberg Norway, the Morning later served Britain as a relief ship to aid Commander Scott in the Antarctic.
The Australian Government offers prizes totaling 15000 for the best plans to move the Federal capital. The minister of Home Affairs describes the envisioned city as smokeless, slumless, sellless, and a mudless garden city.
A Ty salesman visits a shop and asks for the proprietor. The delivery boy, claiming to be the whole cheese, is told the proprietor is away. The stranger leaves a note warning the proprietor that they are nearly out of cheese.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as both a rub and an internal remedy. It claims external use opens pores and relieves local trouble while internal use cures throat irritation and bronchial or respiratory ailments.
A tense exchange erupts over a dog named Fido as a woman and a man spar verbally. The man threatens with a stick while the woman insists no harm will befall her pet or family, prompting a public display of anger and confusion.
Warn readers to start using Wilson's Fly Pads in June to prevent a midsummer fly infestation. Emphasizes early action to keep homes free from flies and maintain cleanliness during hot months.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer snippet recalls a rainy night conversation about music and a rushed apartment closing. The dialogue contrasts perceived pleasant sound with practical concerns of renting a furnished house.
A lumberman speaks of his son’s carelessness and lack of concern for consequences. His friend quips that the boy could become a taxicab driver, implying a rough, humorous solution to the boy’s wayward streak.
The passage markets Wilson's Fly Pads claiming high fly kill rates and compares to other products. It notes Pat Cassidy opposing strikes and humorously questions Mike Why not about the last strike where he married to fill time.
I was cured of bronchitis and asthma by Minard's Liniment. Mrs A Livingstone. In 5 I was cured of rheumatism by Minard's Liniment. Mahone Bay John Mader. I was cured of a severely sprained leg by Minard's Liniment. Joshua A Wynacht. Bridgewater.
A father scolds his Oxford undergraduate son for writing for local papers and cites Dr Johnson on money. The son replies, I shall follow Johnson and write for money, please send me twenty pounds.
An advertisement claims Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator will cleanse the stomach and intestines, easing fretfulness in babies and restoring health. The copy emphasizes relief from worms as the key benefit for sleep-deprived infants.
A colored man explains naming his mule Corporation after reading the papers. He notes the mule endures more blame and abuse in the township than anything else, yet he remains determined to let it have its own way.
In a local performance Romeo drinks poison as Juliet mourns. She wails and wrings hands while kneeling beside him. The doctor's assistant erupts from his seat shouting that he will fetch the stomach pump.
A man claims relief from a toothache after his wife kissed him at home. The friend suggests this home cure, noting the pain subsided following the kiss yesterday. The sufferer considers trying the remedy and asks if the wife is home now.
A colored man was brought before a police judge on a charge of stealing chickens. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced. He explained he lifted the birds despite a watchdog, saying the judge would not understand his method, and advised the judge to temper justice with familiarity.
An old sea captain recalls crowded conditions aboard a California bound ship during the gold rush. A passenger admits sleeping on a sick man, who is said to be improving, illustrating rough voyage life through a witty exchange.
In the aftermath of the Charlestown quake a family quivered at dawn. A young woman spots a large worm on Aunt Fannie's shoulder, prompting a resigned, half amused exchange about keeping warm.
The burglar flees a scene after overturning a chair and meets the householder with a revolver. The thief lists stolen items including a pug, parrot, phonograph, and punching bag. The householder offers coffee and a dollar for the intruder to leave, ending the incident peacefully.
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