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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
13
Harper's Weekly explains that the tael is not a coin but a weight unit used for silver shoes and cash. Trade centers on weighed silver and stringed copper cash, with fluctuating exchange to western dollars. attempts at western currency failed due to instability and variable cent values.
A Chicago News item notes a man impresses during courtship by making a dollar look larger in value, but after marriage he offers thirty seats as if the dollar remains the measure of worth, illustrating shifting perceptions of money in relationships.
A short note suggests adding lime to the water trough to prevent surface scum from foraging. The quirky line hints at a practical tip for keeping troughs clean and clear for livestock water.
A summary of desert legends tied to the Gobi described as a land of beauty and terror. It cites travelers and Kosloff on the wild men of Dzungaria, the Kaz-Kyks, noting their woolly fur, dark eyes, long legs, how they scream and snarl when pursued, and Kirghiz captivity outcomes.
The Chicago Tribune reports Malagasy widows endure a harsh year of ritual mourning after a man of position dies. Women stay in the house, wear fine ornaments, endure insults, have ornaments torn away, receive a coarse cloth, a broken spoon and dish, and are barred from speaking or washing. They remain secluded until divorced by the husband’s family.
An Irish laborer received £25 from the court after falling from a building and injuring his ribs. His solicitor kept £15 for professional services, prompting surprise from the laborer who asked which of them had fallen.
In a Mississippi town a new sidewalk wheelbarrow ban prompts arrest of a grocer pushing a wheelbarrow. A Black man lifts his child and declares the object is a baby carriage, saying 30 on White man as a defiant retort to the officer.
Ten days sale offers 65¢ to clear children’s dresses, plus 50¢ clearance print yardage, and 11¢ to 9¢ prints. Crompton's Corsets guarantee rust and breakage, with stock priced 1.25 to 350. Wool blankets, heavy wool socks, and extensive shoe discounts follow, including ladies and men’s footwear with 10–15 percent reductions.
A drill sergeant leads recruits in rifle drill and issues the command Fire at will. Private Donn is puzzled and asks which one is Will as blank cartridges are used and the squad stands at ready.
A garbled Detroit free Press snippet shows two men discussing why a person told an adversary a foegon and a potential motive. The dialogue hints at someone planning to ask for a favor or repayment, but details remain unclear due to transcription errors.
Readers note Amorg showcases the fine arts page praising a pivotal figure in printing history. The tribute highlights enduring health and the influence of the father of printing, with remarks from Reskig.
A 19 percent reduction applies to all boots shoes and slippers for boys girls and children while a 16 percent discount applies to all men and boys suits young men suits men cloth parts and boys odd knickers this week.
The listing promotes Stanfield’s All-wool Underwear in red blue and black labels for Manitoba winters. It also advertises fleece-lined underwear for all, men’s pull-over sweaters, and a broad fall stock of groceries, fruit, crockery, glassware, pudding bowls, threshing gloves, horsehide buckskin and waterproof gear with prices from 4c to $1.50 per pair and up to 550 dollars for sweaters.
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