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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 26, 1905
Page
7
Professor Thomas R. Lounsbury argues in Harper's Magazine that correct English writing is not found among celebrated authors but is mastered by obscure critics who study linguistic propriety. The piece discusses rule violations and the paradox of linguistic mastery amid popular reading.
An observer notes the cleverness of a regional squirrel, using paws as hands, defending itself, and engaging in playful quarrels. A county woman created a window rack that dispenses nuts to visiting squirrels, illustrating the animal’s curiosity and interaction as one nut is claimed after another.
A London Outlook remark questions why modern novels grant eyeglasses to many characters yet avoid placing them on heroines. The writer notes many charming women wear glasses in real life and pursue dramatic careers and deep feelings despite it.
The London Queen notes how English solemnity is shaped by gray skies east winds heavy fog and slushy roads. It argues the waterproof face is a result of a leaden firmament and that many English people resemble incarnate umbrellas.
Marie jokes about wanting to be the father of a top student, but she reveals the girl’s father has been dead for two years, teaching a quiet moral about presence and absence.
A reflective line from Life compares love to a waltz with imperfect leads and missteps. It notes that even with many things right, the rhythm or touch can still fall short, leaving one to yearn for the right partner.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim a meat extract product cures throat and lung troubles and is sold at a price. The text mentions thousands endorse the remedy but contains garbled names and dates, limiting precise details.
A Canadian man recalls suffering Bright's Disease for two years with dark urine and weakness. He credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with quick relief after one box and being able to work again after four boxes, touting cures for kidney disease.
A London writer reports a German paper maker near Essential conducted a speed test from tree to newspaper. Three trees were cut at 7 35 a.m., barked and pulped instantly, first roll ready at 9 34, transported by automobile to a paper's machine room, printing began, and the journal hit streets by 10 00 a.m. The total time from tree to paper was two hours and twenty five minutes.
An advertisement warns against opiates for infant sleep and promotes Baby's Own Tablets as a safe remedy. It cites a Petitcodiac mother whose constipation improved and night sleep returned after use, directing readers to contact Dr. Williams Medicine Co. for mail order if not stocked locally.
A Japanese woman uses sleeve movements and fan signals to convey messages to admirers. By the ends of her kimono sleeves she signals, and by opening or closing the fan she accepts or rejects offers. This forms a social education in coded communication.
Cotton handkerchiefs issued to French soldiers bear printed sanitary precepts for the march and campaign. They are decorated with medallions displaying officers of all ranks, and the uniforms are clearly portrayed so a private can identify an officer’s grade at a glance.
An old Tubin historian recounts a 1674 French raid that killed eighteen people when a mine exploded. A soldier's wife was hurled about an acre distance yet suffered no injuries, the chronicler notes with wry humor that she scolded badly afterward.
In a tense exchange a woman pleads for a widow's bonnet while her companion resists, insisting he will not pay. She reassures him that the bill will not be charged, revealing the bonnet as a delicate yet contentious purchase.
Mabel laments an impossible betrothal to George and longs for a way to end the relationship. Henry suggests she consider lending him money as a possible tactic, though its outcome remains uncertain.
The passage outlines major wind gods Boreas Zephyrus Auster and Furus with a comic tale of Boreas in a love plot. It describes Vesta as goddess of life and home and Vestal Virgins serving thirty years with special honors and powers including mercy or condemnation of gladiators.
A brief dialogue notes that kind words cost nothing and that some people freely distribute praise. The exchange contrasts measured speech with unguarded generosity in social remarks.
The ex cipient of a pill protects the pill mass and keeps moisture. Parmelee's Vegetable Pills are formulated to preserve strength in any climate and avoid taste issues from adhering powders.
A French orientalist Henrion, praised for female supremacy, claims biblical figures' heights with precision. He estimates Noah at 103 feet, Moses at 13 feet, Hercules at 10 feet, Alexander the Great at 6 feet, Julius Caesar at 5 feet, and Eve at 118 feet 9.75 inches.
The report notes that dried wood soaked in oil is used to incinerate deceased members of the priesthood in Ceylon, a practice described as common in the region.
Mrs Louis Turcott of 665 Papineau Montreal testifies that Dr Williams Pink Pills restored her health after a years long decline with weakness poor appetite and nerve exhaustion. She credits the pills with curing her and says the medicine builds red blood and treats the root causes of women's ailments. The ad urges readers to buy genuine Williams Pink Pills for Pale People from Brockville Ontario dealers or by mail at 50 cents a box or six for 2.50.
An advertisement extols Minard's Liniment as a reliable neuralgia treatment sold at druggists. The passage diverges into a broader editorial note praising civilization's growing compassion and usefulness to others as the salt of humanity.
A merchant from Bear Island dated August 26 1903 praises Minards Liniment praising its superiority and noting 13 years in business with no need for other brands. Signed M A Hagerman on behalf of Richards and Co. Dear Sirs.
The author extols individuals who pursue progress and service over wealth, calling them the builders of civilization and likening them to Florence Nightingales and Lincolns for their benevolent character.
Mothers urged to keep Dr J D Kellogs Dysentery Cordial for infant diarrhoea and teething woes. Proponents claim it cures cholera and summer complaint, with high praise from users.
A vivid remark suggests fans would buy players life stories, noting moments when crowds shouted for the umpire's life. The exchange captures baseball’s heat and fan culture through a provocative comparison.
An old newspaper ad touts Trall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces builds constitution and cures any case or offers a one hundred dollar reward. Includes testimonial prompt and Toledo address F J Cheney & Co.
A Toronto Civil Assizes jury ruled for Lily Mulvaney's parents, awarding $2000 against the street car company after their daughter was killed in a street car collision.
Mrs Reuben Park aged around seventy was struck by a freight train on the Pere Marquette Railway track near Chatham township and killed almost instantly. She was reportedly somewhat deaf. An inquest will likely be held.
A stray humorous exchange describes a snug apartment scene and the renter noting that opening the door affects room layout as sunshine pours in. The joking tone highlights a simple domestic annoyance with a playful twist referencing a liniment product.
Britain plans naval bases at Gibraltar Dover and Singapore as part of expanding maritime defense. The move aims to bolster control of key sea lanes and project regional power.T
Medical men endorse PsyCHINE for obstinate dyspepsia promising prompt relief and permanent cure when directions are followed. Unlike old pills it acts quickly to remove stomach tightness and weight and can ease general distress, flatulence, nervousness, coated tongue, heartburn and palpitations. Ask your local druggist.
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