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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 07, 1901
Page
3
A noted early aeronaut and inventor described the ironclad concept and the Merrimac as precursors to modern warship design. He claimed ballooning brilliance and a sharp mind that reduces vast ideas to sharp points while noting slanted-sided ships and sheet iron vessels as foundational steps.
An advertisement extols Baby's Own Tablets as a safe natural remedy for diarrhoea constipation colic teething fever and other childhood disorders. It warns against sleep inducing medicines and cites Mrs. Ken Seward of Forfar Ontario praising the product and notes the medicine can be bought at druggists or mailed postpaid for 25 cents from the Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
The line argues that when a mirror is visible a woman cannot escape personal reflections. It frames appearance awareness as inevitable and tied to the presence of a reflective surface. The remark echoes social expectations about self-scrutiny and identity in visible space.
A reflective line notes a buyer and seller both aware of faults, as the man praises what he plans to purchase while enumerating defects in what he intends to sell, suggesting lonely honesty in a dizzy world.
A vintage claim touts Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a blessing to parents. It allegedly expels worms and improves a child’s health in a marvellous manner.
A reflective line about the steadfast guardian figure who never takes a break. It suggests tireless protection and constant vigilance for everyday people, implying an unseen safety net amid daily challenges.
A critique of constant agreement portrays how some people mirror others rather than offering genuine dialogue. The piece suggests conversation thrives on varied perspectives and honest challenge, not perpetual accord.
A saying notes that a man lacking virtues may boast of what his ancestors possessed. It reflects on pride tied to ancestral traits rather than personal deeds.
An old advertisement for Sozolont Tooth Powder priced at 25 cents is paired with a wry quotation about wealth and diplomacy. The fragment combines product promo with moral aphorisms about honor and international lying.
A claim describes Holloway's Corn Cure destroying all ore and branch and then enduring them with a healing remedy. The text presents the product as a quick, effectual solution within reach, using strong language about its cure.
A concise aphorism restates marriage license as a formal receipt of vows and promises exchanged during courtship.
A humorous segment notes a patent medicine claim about liniment and barn related remedies. It comments on youth excesses as debts due in later life, by about thirty years after the date, framed in a wry moral tone.
In the fifth century Leo I banned pearls and precious stones on saddles as they grew extravagantly adorned. The sixth century saw Emperor Mauritius order large fur coverings on saddles. The phrase bearing the saddle originated as an ignominious punishment in the Middle Ages.
A teacher argues that James Watt discovered the steam engine by watching a kettle boil. A student questions the claim, noting the proverb that watched pots never boil. The anecdote uses a humorous misinterpretation to critique simplistic causality.
Henry VIII faced difficulty finding a new wife after Jane Seymour's death. His initial proposal was to the duchess dowager of Milan, whose reply reportedly claimed she had only one head and would keep it for service.
Symptoms include appetite loss, coated tongue and indisposition that can lead to acute disease. A preventive approach is advised with Parmelee's Vegetable Pills. take two to three before bed and one to two for three nights to effect a cure.
An English speaking Mennonite asks a German Lutheran minister on a Gretna platform for his name. The minister answers with a single word “Aksim.” The exchange leads to a humorous loop as a second man suggests asking the first, while the men debate who to question next, captured in Northwest Review style.
A Hamilton family with six daughters entertains a suitor who praises a lamp shade made from a pink evening dress trimmed with roses. The clever daughter teases him as they chat to the tuned music, recalling a previous dance with the lamp shade.
The advertisement lauds Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Dysentery Cordial as the best medicine for dysentery diarrhoea cholera and summer complaints. It claims prompt relief and a positive cure and urges mothers to keep a bottle for teething children.
The Newry Ontario cheese factory captured the gold medal at the Ottawa fair, recognizing its quality in the dairy competition.
The Bank of Montreal has declared a five per cent dividend on its twelve million dollar capital for the current half year.
William Howard of Ottawa owns lot 14 in Templeton township and says he discovered a pot of gold on his farm. He refuses to disclose the value of the gilded find.
A sworn affidavit from Frank J. Cheney stating he is senior partner of Cheney & Co in Toledo vows a $100 reward for proof that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure all cases. Notary A. W. Gleason witnesses the oath dated December 6. Also mentions Hall's Scaly Pills as best.
Washington Star quips on Briggins delaying purchases with a gloomy mood. The joke suggests a belief that disinterested friendship is rare, hinting at attempts to borrow money. The remark frames caution about perceived motives in social finance.
A traveler asks about a bold headland on the Hudson. The frequent passenger identifies it as St. Anthony's Nose and muses on the potential blast from such a feature, imagining the disturbance it would cause.
Ottawa resident Frank Chartrand tells how Bright's disease nearly ended his work career. He suffered two years with kidney pain headaches and fatigue after a grip infection. After trying doctors’ medicines with no relief he used three boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills and improved markedly, hopeful for full recovery.
Brandon Creamery produced 214000 pounds of butter from January through September with a peak month of 57000 pounds in July.
Daniel Murchison of Four Falls New Brunswick praises Minard's Liniment for curing a horse of ring-bone and lameness after five bottles. He notes a blistering but then complete recovery within a month. The testimonial appears in a letter to Richards & Co. calling attention to the product.
A prudent farmer keeps his tools housed and cared for even after use, while neglectful neighbors leave implements scattered and exposed to weather. Harvester and mowing machines suffer damage, increasing repair costs and hastening replacement. Proper tool care is essential to farm economy.
The Ottawa river entrance to Rideau canal is partly blocked by sawdust from a recent incident. Citizens flood government offices with complaints over the disruption and its impact on navigation.
The public is assured that Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil differs from inferior preparations. It is described as pure and effective, relieving pain and lameness, stiffness, sores, and rheumatism. It is also touted for coughs and bronchial complaints.
A sample of alsike clover reached five feet in height grown by J H Wright of Red Deer Afta. The unusual growth showcases local forage experimentation and Wright’s horticultural activities in the area.
The Bell Telephone company was ordered to bar its employees from football matches to prevent time losses from injuries and playing.
Syracuse firm O W Snow & Co reports high demand for Parmelee's Pills claiming strong repu tation for curing dyspepsia and liver complaints. Customer Charles A Smith of Lindsay commends the medicine for his sister's severe headache relief.
Mr. H. R. Sloan of Kimball Manitoba posted excellent harvest results with wheat averaging 42 bushels per acre and oats at 55 bushels per acre reflecting strong crop performance.
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