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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
6
A brief reflect on character formed by habits with an example of Harry who has eaten a lobster nightly for years illustrating transformative identity.
A fragment shows dialogue about a daughter’s engagement to an English nobleman, with one speaker noting it is settled and the other confirming a generous settlement. The terse exchange hints at an arranged match and social circumstances surrounding the union.
The dialogue weighs bravery and marriage, asking whether women are likelier to take risks. It suggests that women may be more willing to risk marriage, while men are more cautious, sparking a thought on gendered choices.
A timid housekeeper questions 14 cents being high for a turkey, noting a nearby price of 15. The butcher asserts the turkey is sold with feet on, not feet removed, delivering a curt, superior remark.
A Winnipeg woman recounts traveling from Victoria Hospital Montreal where doctors warned of a fatal tumor and possible instant death if removed. After years of illness she credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her life, urging other women to seek health. A representative ad promises confidential advice from a woman in Winnipeg.
Forty Chicago residents form a "Club of Borrowed Time" led by A T Hemingway a 75 year old Express staffer. Members are urged to outwit Father Time with rules emphasizing patience temperance Bible reading perpetual cheerfulness and lifelong youth. New members pledge to stay young and cultivate the glow for the rest of earthly time.
An old ad touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE claiming to cure a cold in one day and requests the signature of E. W. GROW. The product is priced at 25 cents and advertised as the genuine full name remedy.
The British navy plans for the year show a proposed expenditure of 257,500,000 dollars, up 10,600,000 from last year, but critics call the programme meagre. The London Daily Mail faults the build list of four battleships, four High Endingers, and twelve destroyers with undisclosed submarines, noting insufficient provisions beyond a faster battleship program to offset Canadian dreadnought delays. Churchill stressed three ships are essential from 1916 for global defense.
Mrs. Torkins humorously explains she takes up theosophy to understand banking and currency, joking that her husband already spends time on those topics and she wanted to learn what neither of them grasp.
A bashful suitor slowly courts a girl until she offers a kiss for the rose in his buttonhole. He blushes deeply, agrees, then hastily leaves to fetch more roses after declaring his need for more flowers.
An advertisement extols relief from night asthma symptoms citing fatigue and debility. It promotes Dr J D Kellogg's Asth Remedy as proven and invites readers to try a trial to be convinced.
Arthur T. Hadley, Yale president, comments on youth as a tea in New Haven. He says youth are modest and cautious, contrasting with the common belief of youth epitomized by an old anecdote about a young man who thought he knew it all and later admitted otherwise.
A father greets his son Johnny returning home from vacation and asks about school. Johnny proudly explains he has learned to say taiax vor and you please in French. The father remarks that is more than he ever learned in English.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger remark questions social standing from observed conduct in town, implying uncertainty about whether a man’s public demeanor reflects his status. The item captures a witty exchange on class perception.
A quote asserts money cannot ensure happiness, stating a man worth ten million dollars is no happier than one worth nine million, and money does not always bring happiness.
A shopper requests a pair of socks from a clerk. The clerk asks for the size or number, and the shopper replies that her husband is number three, implying a sizing or style reference common in catalog or store dialogue.
A fragment from a historical page shows a directive to William to check the back of a wardrobe in a room. The incomplete line hints at a hidden space or item but provides no further detail or resolution.
The passage notes that meteorology experts, after examining records, have found no appreciable climate difference in northern and northwestern Europe over the past 1800 years. The remark suggests enduring seasonal patterns despite beliefs of changes.
Patrick O Rourke, an Irishman, fell from the second story of a near finished house. Foreman Mike Flaherty called an ambulance. The surgeon declared death, but Pat insisted he was alive until urged by Mike to lie down as the doctor knew better.
The ad touts Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pure People as a spring tonic to build blood, boost strength, and improve digestion. It claims the pills restore energy, clear skin, relieve pains, and aid sleep, with mail orders available from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont. The second item reports Forestry Branch News Letter noting tannin in Argentine quebracho wood, Douglas fir in Canada, and evolving forest fire protection tech including lookout towers, wireless telephony debates, and briquette fuel from mill refuse.
The letter a complains of fatigue citing tired forms and the Panama Canal as a weary example. The quip notes the strain of long words and the struggle of vowels in print. The tone mirrors a playful linguistic observation.
An elderly shopper orders a pound of lamb for stew at a grocer 12 cents, and the grocer offers free extras if she waits. He promises sacks of taties two barrels of apples a bushel of turnips a box of oranges and a rose and heart when not busy. If unsatisfied she may return for the shop.
After a summer vacation she returned with icy demeanor and declared she would return the engagement ring. He pressed for the lover's name and address. She asked if he planned to kill, but she explained she intended to sell him the ring.
The scene shows Dr Bighbill greeting a former patient in the street and the patient asking if there is a charge to tell him how he is. The exchange highlights concerns over doctors charging for time or advice and hints at perceived high costs in medical care.
In the courtroom exchange the lawyer notes the cross examination did not unsettle you and asks about any prior experience. The discussion touches on a client with six children and implications for credibility and handling of the case.
A contrarian quip reworks a famed line urging caution before action. The Chicago Tribes attribution frames a warning to avoid reckless gun use by urging thorough error checking before proceeding. The snippet reflects editorial wit on judgment and responsibility.
A teacher asks Willie how to write hon. Willie replies with a misheard line and a pun, saying he blows it rather than writes a born, prompting a quick classroom moment of humor.
Pembroke Ontario special feature tells how Mrs Mobile Lance suffered fifteen years with insomnia dizziness rheumatism lumbago dropsy and kidney troubles before using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She claims twelve boxes restored her health and urges other women to consider kidney health as the cause of many troubles. The story touts Dodd's Kidney Pills as a cure and cites Canadian users.
A dialogue questions Amy’s refusal to marry Mr. Deoling citing fear of unkindness. The exchange notes a monument he erected for his first wife, suggesting contrasting motives and social commentary on his character.
A shopper seeks suitable present for her husband who avoids smoking alcohol nightlife and card games. A salesperson suggests favoring refined, decorative items and clever, practical gifts rather than flashy or social hobbies. The note reflects a domestic shopping dialogue from a National Food Magazine.
Brunetta and Mr Beanbrough sit out many dances this evening as Blondine notes he drinks cream for health and fears tangoing in.
In a playful exchange, Willie asks why the egg spoon acted, while Uncle offers a humorous take that the steak looked tender as the motive. The light dialogue centers on a whimsical kitchen moment.
A brief humorous exchange about Lent. Gibbs jokes about giving up the price of an Easter hat if the period extends. The other Gibbs replies he has not yet given up anything but expects to do so before Lent ends.
A supervisor outlines the need for a night watchman who watches listens and is ready for any signal of burglars. The applicant suggests sending his wife around, indicating informal hiring context and questionable suitability.
A child Grace aged six asks if she and her mother and a younger girl could be arrested for playing suffragettes and breaking windows. Grace expresses relief and gleeful surprise at the idea’s improbability.
The most popular medicinal oil for joint, muscle, nerve pain and neuralgia is Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil, widely demanded for its superior healing qualities.
In a London Opinion item, Algy’s mother tells a Doctor she fears missing out on a good fee for attending the rich Smith boy. The mother recalls her son Algy threw the brick that hit him, hinting at responsibility.
A caller introduces himself as the new collector for the firm Dunn and Dunn and asks the householder about the honor of the visit. The exchange records the polite formal tone and the arrival of a debt-collection agent.
In a witness box a stonemason describes a man entering his yard and ramming him into tombstones. He says the assailant hurt him and notes a “Sacred to the memory of” stamp imprinted on his back during the attack.
Four year old Alice visits her mother who has just given birth to twins. She blurts out with childlike candor that her mother has attended another bargain sale, mixing family joy with humorous household chatter.
Little Laundries Ltd starts musical instruction at its Wealdstone Harrow laundry as washerwomen receive their first singing lessons.
Daily notices claim Catarrhozone cures nasal and eye troubles in minutes. Testimonials from Malcolm R. Melatosi of Sydney describe rapid relief from a severe catarrh with ears buzzing and nasal symptoms. the ad promotes a $1.00 bottle and a 25c sample, urging readers to buy at dealers.
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