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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
15
A domestic dispute unfolds as Mary declares she will leave and defends a young man’s visit to Miss Mabel while fearing a neighbor’s judgment. The mistress questions the propriety of such calls and the snip of a masher.
A lady inspects a mineral collection and asks about silver ore. The professor explains smelting as the extraction process. She sniffs the ore and quips that even with her spectacles on she cannot see any silver.
In Sullivan County New York a judge grew angry during a busy court session as chatter and laughter filled the room. He shouted orders and complained that several cases had been decided in silence while no word was heard.
A Chicago Tribune analysis argues that Anglo Indian paupers are defined by caste and aspiration rather than habit. It critiques their desire to imitate English luxury, contrasts with Hindu workers, and notes sanitary conditions as a poverty driver affecting families and female employment options.
At Hamilton Ontario the Grand Canadian Trap Shooting tournament crowned W Barnes of Hamilton amateur champion with a perfect 50 targets. H Smith of Chatham won the Grand Canadian Handicap 48 of 50 from 18 yard rise. R Day of London captured the Earl Grey cup with 287 of 300. Both Smith and Day used Winchester equipment.
A country man named William, wary and quick, stays ahead in smart London. When the hotel boots alert him, he reveals his boots hidden under his pillow to foil a would be confidence trick.
The text notes high demand for Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil with a large factory continually busy making and bottling it. It proclaims the preparation is a leading proprietary oil and widely credited for its popularity and merit.
The mayor issues a decree prohibiting dancing within the commune during hours when domestic animals rest to protect agriculture. The rule targets Sunday gatherings after mass and aims to quiet noise that disturbs cocks, hens, and other village animals.
A man and woman exchange flirty dialogue about beauty and vanity, as he proclaims she is the most beautiful in the world and she retorts that such praise makes him conceited. The brief vignette captures a witty back and forth.
The note asks about the ground for a divorce in Reno, questioning the jurisdiction or basis used. It references a person seeking clarification on divorce grounds in Nevada.
An impatient remark about what to do with Tommy reveals tension between characters. A foil retorts that a dramatic critic might be made of him, highlighting conflict and snappish dialogue.
Dialogue shows a wife urging her husband Henry to buy a clock for the room while noting they cannot afford one. She suggests setting the clock back two hours on the evening they go to the club, implying a plan to manage time or appearances.
The article cautions mothers about summer ailments in infants such as cholera infantum colic diarrhoea and dysentery. It promotes Baby's Own Tablets as a stomach regulator, claiming safety and effectiveness, available for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
A tired father returns home late and hides in the dining room. His crying child asks who will refill the water in the glass aquarium given for Christmas, sparking a muddled moment about new live creatures. The scene ends with the father noticing the late hour and the growing chaos.
A cartoonish jab labels the office boy as the Little Dragon for being slow and uncooperative, noting he must be prodded before work yields.
Stella and Bella debate marriage for a home with Bella insisting on an apartment hotel, while Stella questions the idea. The exchange highlights attitudes toward domestic security and material expectations.
Gussie surprises a gamekeeper on a new estate by not shooting a rabbit because he believes he is dressed as a pheasant. The incident highlights his meticulous wardrobe knowledge and the keeper’s casual attitude toward garb.
Elliptical guidance on repurposing worn elbow length silk gloves into baby socks. Use a Laby sock leg portion, hem, and cut sections to craft lightweight baby socks with flat seams. Reinforce the top to resist safety pin wear.
A London railway tale from Wales describes a guard on a special train at Llanfairfechan pwllgogerych, struggling to pronounce the long name. He finally signals the board and proclaims There’s a nobdody there for here, this is it in a dramatic moment as the train moves on.
In a prison exchange a warden tests a new inmate by asking his occupation. The prisoner replies he was a cellist in an orchestra. The warden assigns him to labor sawing wood as his work assignment.
Henry George argues for women's franchise sharing public duty and influence. He suggests women's participation is essential for addressing complex societal issues and contends exclusion dulls public conscience and interest. He notes that women must be engaged to fully mobilize public matters.
A Trieste idea would summon bachelors over thirty and masters over twenty five for medical checks. Healthy pairs would be drawn two by two from urns and married immediately, turning marriage into a vindictive lottery.
Obadiah Binks laments unrequited love as he visits a young woman, only to be told she is out. Her ten year old brother Billy quips that “you are like the month of June” because whenever Binks comes May goes out, delivering a playful, old time humor moment.
A lyrical verse about wandering lovers on the seashore and sky. The speaker confesses love and marriage leading to contented wonder. The couple reflects on their journey and a playful doubt about their own sense, now settled in wedded happiness.
A terse exchange hints at a joke about marital discord and a pun on the phrase Dix-Her relations. The brief dialogue showcases wordplay and domestic tension in a light tone.
Cholly tipped the canoe by placing his pipe in one side of his mouth, causing an imbalance that toppled the craft.
A sharp quip mocks self-help legal guides citing a title How Be Your Own Lawyer and asks what use a man has in learning to rob himself. The aside suggests skepticism toward DIY legal advice.
Prospective employer wonders about early hours while employee asserts willingness to start early, noting no fear of early openings. The exchange hints at schedule flexibility and potential fit for demanding shifts.
A household dispute escalates into a hunger strike as a wife refuses to eat while her husband demands a new bonnet. The standoff centers on domestic authority and alimentary gratification.
A family fears their infant will not survive the summer. remarks by the husband hint at distress and possible use of ink bottle by the child, suggesting a perilous household scene. The passage conveys anxious tone and hints at danger to the baby.
The text claims nicotine as a narcotic with medicinal value when used properly. It cites poultices for gout neuralgia and rheumatism, concentrated tobacco solutions for dandruff and ringworm, and tobacco in pest control and veterinary skin remedies. It notes tobacco smoke retards certain bacteria and may act as an anesthetic, with Italian and Berlin researchers supporting sterilization and mouth health findings.
A physician named Dr J D Kellogg markets an asthma remedy described as a smoke or vapor that targets the bronchial passages to soothe them. The ad claims restrictions ease and breathing becomes comfortable, urging readers to obtain a package tonight.
A city visitor claims farmers are dishonest, prompting a farmer’s wife to ask for proof. The girl testifies she personally saw the hired man water the cows just before milking this morning.
City editor questions the death as unusual but reporter notes bi-chloride or mercury tablets found in the houls. The editor dismisses, then concedes the oddity. The incident centers on a man who chose hanging as the method of ending his life.
The dialogue hints that one partner bears financial responsibility for a clumsy dance. It suggests a settlement with the chirpodist as the other side looks to address the mishap caused by the fiddler. The language carries a playful yet confrontational tone about obligations after a dance mishap.
John and Martha discuss skyscrapers as a Yankee idea to clear the sky for good weather. They describe Americans as “cute people” and refer to tall buildings cleaning the sky.
A terse dialogue hints at imminent relationship strain and possible divorce as concerns about aging test the couple’s bond. The exchange reveals underlying mistrust and fear of future separation.
The text describes simple methods to remove particles from the eye such as tearing flow, lid manipulation, and flushing with a dropper. It advises holding the lids apart, letting tears wash out, or using a water rinse, and if needed a vinegar and water solution to finish cleansing the eye.
A girl from New Line Way plans to leave hospital work soon and pursue a career on the stage in a comedy. She faces a required two year nurse pool service before any major assignments.
Mrs Nubride praises her husband Jack as handsome, likening him to a Greek god. Mrs Longwed counters, comparing her husband to Bacchus in a playful exchange.
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