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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1913
Page
6
A photographer directs Mr. Crosser to pose and look pleasant for a moment. The exchange captures a staged portrait session as the subject holds a natural expression after a brief instruction.
The exchange features Mr Caine presenting his phc with two French poodies while Miss Loftie identifies him, noting a past meeting when he wore a hat. The brief dialogue hints at recognition and memory between the two figures.
A playful exchange compares a spade to the ace in mining lore while noting the proverb about growth from little acorns. The passage then wryly ties in sly references to divorce decrees and secret dates.
War time food supply and national defence drive renewed Channel tunnel proposals linking England and France. Backers include London financiers and railway interests with support from allies in Europe. Proponents warn such a tunnel would bind Britain to the Continent, ease travel, and deter aggression. Critics fear defence risks, but advocates argue it could bolster Allied cohesion and aid wartime logistics.
A reflection on wisdom over riches urging contentment in daily life. It praises steady, honest, homebound work as the backbone of society and warns against envy of what the so called successful seek. The piece condemns restless pursuit and promotes inner peace and restraint.
Farmer comments on his son Josh pursuing law, praising a sharp legal mind while noting his tendency to justify actions for personal convenience.
The fragment mentions Gibbs and a chair restorer in a discussion about exercise and food. It notes the speaker felt a poor frame of mind for a period, implying a negative mood impact from the experience. The passage is informal and incomplete.
A Californian inventor patents a new button sewing attachment for standard sewing machines. The device promises easier stitching and could improve home and small shop use.
The ad touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as the cheapest curative offering in Canada. It claims wide availability in drug stores and widespread country merchant stock, emphasizing low price and easy purchase so everyone should have a bottle.
An automobile speeds toward a rail crossing as an express train approaches from the right. The owner asks the chauffeur if they can beat the train, and the chauffeur replies that he can make it, resulting in a tense dead heat.
An advert touts Dr Chase's Nerve Food as a cure for nervousness and anemia in girls. It claims indoor life and study exhaust the young, with testimonials from Mrs. Baxsnall of Toronto praising improved health after use. Sold at 50 cents a box or six for $2.60.
A barber prisoner appeals to the judge for one final request to shave the district attorney, expressing his wish to be allowed to shave him one last time if possible. The judge listens as the inmate speaks with a calm, pleading look.
A newspaper note recalls a debate over whether marriage ends a soldier’s career. A speaker argued that officers should marry to sustain the force, challenging Lord Kitchener who noted officers often come from officer families and was left without an answer.
A waiter asks how the eggs should be cooked and a cautious customer with a brimless hat requests them cooked on top of a slice of ham. The exchange centers on cost and preparation details.
A compact reflection urges readers to let a fact sink in and avoid delays in truth telling. It stresses that some statements cannot be unsaid once spoken and warns against postponing clear communication.
A light exchange centers on a field as one speaker argues it is grass while another retorts it is not to keep off. The playful remark highlights rural humor about land use and common sense in the countryside.
A noted Scotch professor cherished royal visits to Balmoral. A university notice said he could not attend that day to see the Queen. A playful student added God save the Queen beneath the notice.
An elderly colored woman recognized as a tenant at a small house that had risen in value due to a new neighborhood station. The agent informs her they will raise the rent this month, but she responds politely that she cannot raise it this month.
Mrs Benham asks for help as she and Benham discuss a lock canal dilemma. The scene centers on the search for a missing key and the consequences when none is found. The dialogue implies a situation of puzzling obstruction and possible delay or problem solving.
Product claims describe a worm killer as sweet tasting and acceptable to children while promising quick effective results. No independent verification is provided. The note emphasizes safety and ease of use for households with kids.
The king, now payer of tributes, must supply six fat turkeys annually as part of the sale conditions for Sherborne Hall Farm near Sandringham, bought from Emmanuel College Cambridge. The document lists historic royal tributes paid by individuals and entities to the crown.
A humorous exchange notes dog attire becoming trendy as the speaker mentions prepared decorations for a poodle and signals a playful readiness to observe the scene. The dialogue hints at social novelty rather than a formal event or action.
A reminiscence recalls a town scene where a Salvation Army barracks stood beside a Chinese laundry, illustrating the old adage that cleanliness is next to godliness. The speaker reflects on a moment when such juxtaposition proved meaningful.
A speaker taunts Rivers about his slow shaving, noting he makes many hideous faces during the ritual and each face would require a separate shave. The remark blends humor with a jab at Rivers personal grooming routine.
A man of letters visiting Washington attended one dinner where a naval officer’s daughter teased him about Shakespeare. He called Shakespeare “too cute for anything.” A light mockery thread follows about a sea poem and a beach scene. Another item notes Judd Ward-Bull Purdy’s dog biting Lew six times despite a license.
A reader asks what her husband said when she asked for pin money. He answered by turning the question into a quip about how much pins were a racket.
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