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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
14
An essay argues many people neglect reading aloud as a skill. It suggests practice from childhood texts, like the Fifth Reader, could bring joy and clearer expression. The piece cites Stevenson as a conversational model and notes reading aloud aids even intimate moments.
A moral plea urging kindness to homeless dogs and defending animals from cruelty. It stresses feeding water shelter and humane treatment, arguing dogs show gratitude by guarding and loving their human companions. The piece quotes Mary D. Hedden from Dumb Animals and calls people to defend those who cannot speak.
A concise remark notes that some men hoard energy and refrain from action, arguing overcaution leads to inaction. The saying implies balance between restraint and effort in daily life.
Miss Jess Maxix of Adrian Texas recounts four years of painful cramps chills sickness and hemorrhages then says seven boxes of Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and two bottles of Sanative Wash cured her. She weighs 126 pounds now and offers to answer letters in confidence.
A British joint committee from the Royal Automobile Club the Automobile Association and the Society of Motor Manufacturers reports a process to yield 40,000 gallons of motor spirit annually from coal by‑products. A full commercial plant is under construction and gas spirit could sell for 25 cents a gallon, possibly less. Britain uses about 109 million gallons of motor spirit annually. gasoline costs around 42 cents a gallon now.
Commercial traveler Jos. Dubes reports a severe leg injury from a horse kick last May. After two weeks in bed and failing with various remedies, he used three bottles of Minard's Liniment and was fully cured, able to resume travel.
Mrs. Brown devises a plan to curb her husband's late returns by staging a tall white shrouded figure as a ghost. Brown confronts the specter and is relieved when it speaks declaring itself the family ghost, mistaking it for his wife.
Dolly says she can look at nothing but Dauber’s picture and Cholly promises to tell Dauber. Dolly notes a large crowd gathered in front of the others, signaling the painting’s attention.
A brief exchange notes a business tip rag and a question about finding bottles. The woman declines but suggests Mr Soakem's shop next door where his wife is returning from the seashore tomorrow.
A Muddietown ambulance class examiner tests a student. Asked to describe circulation he says blood goes from the heart to the leg to the foot. When asked how it returns he pauses then replies, Up the other leg.
A promotional letter touts Dr. Chase's Ointment as the effective cure for varicose veins and piles. It cites Mrs. R. J. Evans of Toronto praising relief after years of use and notes the product costs 0 cents a box and is sold by Edmanson, Bates & Co. Limited.
Lauderdale County Mississippi resident Joe Clark lauds road improvements after a year of better school travel and fewer illnesses. He would gladly pay higher taxes for extended roads and values the current route over the old one, noting benefits to his family and farm.
The article argues that banana cultivation and diversified uses will rapidly grow, aided by refrigeration and steam services. It notes potential shift of Caribbean regions toward major food suppliers, competition with US markets, and diplomacy challenges in Caribbean trade and direct Europe connections.
Berlin shows a speaking clock that calls the time every quarter hour. Inventor Selen conceived it, refined by Max Markus, with potential for astronomy and railways. A Berlin company forms with capital of 700000 dollars to exploit the idea.
The speaker doubts she is distinguished yet notes she can manage a household and darn socks well. The remark frames expectations for a wife of an American ambassador abroad.
A small gathering is set for tomorrow night at a private residence. Hosts, joined by two trusted friends, aim for a modest ten cent limit conversation and entertainment.
A reader mocks critics of the editor and jokes about punishment by tying them to a column and striking with cold type. The quip reflects a columnist’s sharp tone and urban newsroom atmosphere.
Teddy bursts in and tells his mother that Mrs. Johnson said she would give a penny if he repeated what was said. The boy insists the statement was awful and worth sixpence, while his mother refutes the notion and rewards him with an apple.
A visitor recalls a conjuror turning a guinea pig into a cabbage, praising the show while boasting a self made trick turning a dog into a kennel. The playful quip showcases simple vaudeville style humor from a recent performance.
Jones apologizes to his landlady for tearing the curtain in the sitting room. She responds that she will record the damage as extra rent.
A camera becomes a summer companion and an amateur photographer may earn money by selling pictures as illustrations to periodicals. Newspapers trade journals farm journals outing magazines and general magazines buy prints with clear black and white centering on the subject.
J B Pennington of Tarboro and L B Pierce of Wilmington tied at 91 of 100 in the NC state trapshooting championship. Pennington won the title in a shoot off with 18 of 20 using Club speed shells and a Remington pump. Geo W Collins of Due West S C topped amateurs with 371 of 400 and long runs by Co E Goodrich and Home Clark.
A fragment mentions a cream cheese jar on a desk and an implication it was used to spread sandwiches with paste, referencing a mix up of items and a humorous reaction. The readable text is fragmented and lacks concrete names or places.
An advertisement urges immediate treatment for digestive disorders with Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills. It claims the product is the best laxative and sedative, offering a quick remedy and promising one trial will prove its effectiveness as a stomach regulator.
A scientist notes fish yawns as a potential behavior, while fishermen’s tales of elusive catches spark speculation about whether sizable sea creatures hear or react to such tall stories and whether oral lore reflects animal behavior.
The product Moner Graves' Worm Exterminator works without help from other medicines and reliably performs its extermination task. It does not fail to do its job.
A brief humorous exchange shows Mrs. Manners prompting a boy to say thank you and the boy replying that jam would make the bread nicer. The scene highlights polite behavior and a playful demand for reciprocity in a domestic moment.
A concise meditation notes leisure can be visually appealing yet uncomfortable to bear, comparing it to a torment that looks inviting but feels burdensome when lived. The piece contrasts appearance with experience, suggesting that enjoyment may mask strain or fatigue.
Maiden asks if her mother knew her father well before marriage. Mamma responds with sadness that she thought she did.
A period notice describes a somber young man who attempted to feed love letters to a goat. The article names the farm or location associated with the event and notes the unusual, romantic gesture.
The manager defines personal magnetism as the power that lets a speaker stand before an audience and hold attention without using moving pictures. The concept centers on speaking presence and audience engagement rather than visual aids.
On court banter leads to a wager as Jack bets a cigar on Norris winning the set while Reggie bets a cigarette if Norris loses. The exchange shows playful rivalry during the match.
Mr Pear criticizes the bought curios as rubbish while Mrs Bear defends them saying she bought them to make him look handsome by strong contrast. The exchange highlights taste versus utility in the pair’s satire.
A report examines the financial strain of divorce for low income individuals, noting legal fees court costs and social stigma that trap people in unhappy marriages. It discusses aid programs and proposed reforms to reduce barriers and provide access to dissolution.
A mother challenges an examiner after her daughter fails a public school teacher exam in a small town. The examiner explains there is no one to blame but the student for questions spanning events long before her birth.
An old medical advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and offers one hundred dollars for cures not helped by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It claims most deafness is caused by catarrh and promotes the product and related Hall’s Family Pills.
In a classroom scene, the teacher asks what is associated with fish. A quick responder from the back forms, Tommy Jones, shouts Chips. The moment captures a playful educational exchange.
A speaker recalls a married friend's warning that men are deceitful and selfish. Another person questions knowledge, and the dialogue moves to a bet about marrying Fred, who is claimed to be different.
Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago offers Marine Eye Remedy in liquid form 25c and 50c and Marine Eye Salve in aseptic tubes 25c. The ad promises relief for red weak watery eyes and granulated eyelids with soothing, non sparking pain relief and a free eye care booklet by mail.
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