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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
2
A testimonial describes severe facial pimples and itching, eased by Cuticura Soap and Ointment after using a free sample. The narrator Bertha Nilsson reports healing after purchasing multiple boxes and soaps, citing improved complexion and relief from inflamed lesions.
A gentleman asks why boys surround a small dog. A boy says the one who tells the biggest lie gets the dog. The man boasts he never lied as a boy, and a boy then hands over the dog to him.
An article warns that Canadian spring weather harms babies, causing illnesses from overheating to colic. It recommends occasional Baby's Own Tablets to regulate digestion and prevent colds and fevers, with sales through medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co.
A dinner in New York aimed to begin with a grace but no minister attended. The toastmaster, a religious man, asked a free-thinking actor to say grace. He rose, bowed his head, and declared to the hushed room Let us thank God.
Reflects Lord Acton in Essays condemning ancient Athens for liberty without duty. The passage says Athenian crowds rejected restraint and laws, became tyrants, conducted war by debate, executed commanders like the French, mistreated dependencies, and lost maritime power, ending with Socrates' martyrdom.
A brief exchange hints at a whispering secret world where hair may turn strikingly white in moments. The dialogue frames a cheeky domestic moment with implied social tones and intrigue.
A Cincinnati man developed Free Zone and sells it in tiny bottles through druggists. A few drops on a corn or callus dissolves the hard skin without pain or irritation, drying instantly and allowing the nuisance to lift away.
A plan to build a memorial chapel for Lord Kitchener at St Pauls Cathedral received acceptance from the dean and chapter after a private committee meeting at the Mansion House. The Lord Kitchener memorial fund will also grant 20 one year scholarships to disabled overseas sailors and soldiers who left university at the war outbreak. Two scholars have already gone to Cambridge, one to Edinburgh, one to Oxford, and two to Imperial College.
The advertisement claims Miller's Worm Powders not only expel worms but repair damage caused by them, invigorate the constitution, and speed recovery from digestive disorders. It asserts thorough work and resulting strength and soundness after use.
Two women on a terrace discuss wartime danger. One asks about Denny, her husband, who was shot in the abdomen. The other asks where the abdomen is, and the first replies it is somewhere at the front.
Dialog notes a loud choice on earth and mentions a brother who is slightly deaf. The text is garbled and lacks clear factual events or identities.
A young man and a girl converse outside a front door as the girl's father appears in a dressing gown. He chides John for leaning on the bell push and urges quiet so the rest of the family can sleep, noting no prior complaints about late hours.
Corns are caused by pressure from tight footwear but Holloway's Corn Cure offers a simple remedy. The ad-style note assures quick relief with a product widely marketed for foot care.
A humorous exchange features a landlady asking for an address and a Bard replying that without the poem there is no address. The dialogue captures a playful back and forth about manuscripts and contact details in a Boston Transcript style.
The narrator recalls a prior lax routine while the cook says strict rules apply in the new place as everything is locked up, hinting at tighter control and possible vigilance.
The excerpt cites a report from the battle front where the Kaiser allegedly says peace will be assured through the German sword. It argues that peace cannot be guaranteed by force and notes the possibility of a prolonged maritime conflict between America, Britain, and Germany, even if the European continent suffers setbacks.
Edith declares she has refused to marry Mr Shyman amid remarks that are described as incoherent. Ethel asks if he proposed, and Edith avoids a definite confirmation. The dialogue centers on the misunderstood intent of Shyman's statements.
Advert says rheumatism stems from blood impurities due to liver and kidney trouble. Uric acid taints blood causing tissue and joint pain. Parmelee's Vegetable Pills are claimed to produce many cures and are strongly recommended, with a trial urged to prove their value.
A courtroom exchange records Mrs. O'Brien answering a judge about the length of a quarrel with her husband. She states the fight lasted about ten minutes and asserts no lady would endure longer.
A bridegroom spends a great deal on a wedding suit that goes unseen, drawing attention to the mismatch between expense and recognition. The anecdote highlights social expectations around wedding attire and personal style.
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