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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
3
A historical overview describes termites as cannibals, and outlines insect social structures. It explains termite killers, nurse-like mortals, ant ledges, honey cows, slave relationships, beetle guests, and parasitic flies that manipulate hosts in a vivid, period-tinged tone.
The wallpaper industry is described as about 100 years old, marking a long history of design and production in interior decoration. The note underscores its development and relevance in home aesthetics.
The article notes a shift from heavy damask tablecloths to linen place mats in various sizes for under dishes and plates. It praises decorative value and heat protection, highlighting handmade linen embroidery, broderie anglaise patterns, Italian lace accents, and durable materials for frequent use.
The dictograph resembles a telephone and loads a room’s words into a pocket sized unit. Its sonic box uses a vibrating disk and wire receivers to faithfully reproduce conversations in another room. The inventor keeps the inner workings secret, and the device weighs under a pound for pocket portability.
The eight year old ex-emperor of China is making progress in his studies, spending five hours daily reading. He and the empress dowager live in near solitude as fewer officials seek audience, and the deposed rulers face financial trouble with pay for attendants in doubt. A plan to discharge many officials is discussed, though a six years' salary bonus per official seems implausible.
The French watchmaker cannot yet rival Swiss makers or match Geneva chronometers. Besancon’s chronometric observatory ran watches through harsh tests to 300 requirements, declaring no perfect watch exists, though some pocket chronometers meet 263 of the criteria.
Water makes up about two thirds of body weight and is part of all tissues and fluids. To keep balance a large daily intake is needed and five cupfuls in beverages are advised. A vegetable diet lowers water needs while heavy animal foods raise them.
The Iguazu falls near the tripoint of Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil form a vast, varied cataract. The first plunge reaches 219 feet, followed by two 100 foot drops, with rapids and cataracts between series of falls and scenic islands.
A husband and wife exchange money in a tense scene. She demands $50, he offers a single dollar and contemplates framing the moment as a souvenir. A further offer involves a check, hinting at planned actions.
A reader question notes a misinterpreted phrase about a miner gathering himself after a report from the mine. The remark is discussed as a possible sign the worker broke down under stress, highlighting confusion over period language and meaning.
Fragmentary text notes or captions about Chinese paper canoe events or games. Readable names, places, or dates are not clear. The item reads as a rough OCR fragment with no coherent report or outcome.
The article urges housewives to cut dress costs by at home dry cleaning using simple materials such as fuller’s earth black magnesia talcum powder flour and borax or cornmeal. It describes safe methods for white silk blouses white serge suits and a routine for a white serge suit involving two days in corn meal and brushing to remove dirt without odors or danger.
A medical expert notes acrobats can dislocate joints through early trained contortions. He explains the spinal cord acts like a rubber tube and a man may bend into a bow. The doctor adds digestion remains strong if exercises aren’t overdone and circulation helps waste elimination.
An animal trainer claims lionesses are more dangerous than lions due to unpredictable tempers. He notes a lion’s anger is visible and predictable, while a lioness can appear affectionate before a sudden, fatal strike.
The article explains that glass diamonds or paste imitate brilliance through top surface reflections but lack luster. It notes paste gems are soft, subject to chemical attack, and dull with wear, unlike true diamonds.
A pantomime comedian faced unexpected audience remarks from a child in the stalls. In a high treble voice the girl said she would not mind if they pulled down the blind now, a remark noted as dramatic criticism. The scene reflected crowd sentiment about the performance.
A hostess eyes a boy named Harry who sits apart lost in thought. He recalls his mother's rule about not taking two oranges and muses that a single orange would be lucky indeed. The scene captures a quiet, humorous moment from a London Telegraph report.
A London Telegraph quip has a round faced man saying his daughter wed a "4 mn fellow" named Beil whose surname could become famous. His companion asks the name, prompting the wry remark about ringing down the corridors of time.
A report notes that electric current moves along human nerves at 33 to yards per second. The passage highlights nerve conduction as a rapid signaling process within the nervous system.
The article advises economical dressing through two tailor made suits per ward robe, with seasonal purchasing each spring and fall. It describes a corn colored faille silk frock with graceful drapery, buttoned panel, and cream embroidery on the yoke vest and undersleeves.
The article suggests practical storage ideas for paper bags. Attach pine boards with brass rings to walls or pantry doors to hang bags, or reserve a small kitchen drawer for them. Enamel bags on pantry doors and a multi pocket bag for bags and strings are described.
The article details dainty rosegays for street coats including four old tone roses, small white blossoms on moss stems, and a single green thistle. White blooms and the thistle are bought from an artificial flower dealer while roses can be homemade using pale pink panne velvet.
The guide advises rubbing a right side pencil of ammonia and water in equal parts to remove shine, then ironing on the wrong side until dry. If shine remains from worn pile, lay the garment flat and rub with sandpaper to roughen the surface again.
Curiosity about freak items at museums runs wild as a Dublin farmer offered a hen with a human face preserved in alcohol. The bird proved ordinary, lacking beak and claws, yet curiosity lingered. Other letters referenced Eve’s apple, Palmerston’s death mask, and a Welsh widow's stone, all met with caution and humor.
Maeterlinck argues that true nobility lies in an unseen inner strength. People must cultivate the habit of resting on mental summits where life absorbs the soul and all acts are connected to something greater.
Swiss schools are praised for warm personal relations between teachers and pupils. Discipline is nonmilitary with no lining up or marching. students greet teachers with friendly handshakes, showing natural kindness on both sides.
Wool union suits that have shrunk beyond wearability can be made usable again by ripping the shoulder seams and inserting a three cornered gusset. Place one corner at the end of the shoulder seam atop the sleeve to gain length, ensuring the body length matches the inserted piece.
In a cheeky exchange, Miss Cayenne asks if she was invited to Mrs Flimgill’s reception. She notes the snub by not receiving an invitation and hints at reciprocating by declining if invited.
In a heated moment after a tense game, players argued over umpire calls as one voice insisted the umpire had been questioned repeatedly. The exchange reflected lingering frustrations from the match.
The piece recalls Saint John NB as a seaport shaped by Champlain De Monts exploration and Loyalist settlement, describing repeated urban fires that erased much of its early record. It highlights Fort La Tour and Acadia struggles, the city’s rocky terraces, and the Legacy of Market Slip and the Lawer’s Bell amid a shifting French to British rule.
A garbled line notes a man living on income without truly dwelling in Gevcod setting. The fragment hints at economic tension or livelihood but lacks clear names, places, or events to verify a full report.
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