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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
2
An old Zam-Buk advertisement touts the product as a permanent cure for eczema. It cites Mr. Marek of Montreal who says decades of eczema ended after using Zam-Buk and notes a 50 cent price with a free trial offer by mail.
A vintage advertisement claims Rest and health to mother and child with Wiesiow’s Soothing Brace used for over sixty years by millions for children. It supposedly eases teething gum pain and cures wind colic and diarrhea, urging readers to ask for “Soothing Sorep” and noting the aged bottle price of twenty five cents.
Nichols Limited publishes job notice offering permanent commission for local representatives of any sex with rapid advancement and spare time accepted. Toronto, Canada listings describe publisher Makers as contact for applicants.
A diner and his wife at a restaurant discuss the bill. the man points out three plates of soup were brought, but they only ordered two. The waiter, the so called knight of the papkin, explains the extra plate is from spillover onto the lady’s dress.
Glasgow tramways carried 20 million passengers in the past financial year and attained receipts close to 5 million dollars, marking a strong performance for the transit system.
Advertisements from Ontario and Ohio promote Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for menopausal symptoms between ages 45 and 50. Testimonies claim relief from headaches, backache, anaemia, and heavy bleeding, urging other women to use the product during this life stage.
A vivid sketch of river traffic on the Upper Orinoco or Orinose with dugout bonga and palmed canopies used by traders and clergy. It notes summer upstream progress, the return against current, and the padre blessing boat crews as he passes, followed by a brief ad for Dr. Thomas Electric Oil claiming cold relief and cough suppression.
In Port Said a peculi ar episode described by J Johnson Abraham features a music filled house where a decrepit chariot stops at a signal. A guide leads the narrator upstairs to a room with several men playing roulette as the bank supposedly loses. An unseen Greek blocks the doorway. the narrator declines to try his luck and slips away as the room quiets during a siesta.
A gardener with the Legion of Honor ribbon recalls earning the decoration during the Battle of Bazeilles. He describes single‑handedly defending the guns after officers and NCOs fell, to prevent the Bavarians from capturing them, until a general awarded him the honor.
A judge in the Far West explains murder, manslaughter, fratricide, and parricide to jurors, stressing that murder is murder and self murder has no bearing on the case. He notes Blackstone on felonies and reminds jurors to follow law and evidence. He references English poor relief and public stocks in Strand, London, around 1826.
A fragment presents two speakers No 1 and No 2 discussing fear of death during sermons. No 1 claims to hide under the pulpit while No 2 says he lives in the poor box and is never disturbed, prompting questions about their living conditions and safety.
A fragmentary dialogue unfolds with a servant asking about trust and access to Mrs Blinkers belongings, mentioning keys to trunks drawers chests and jewel-boxes. Mrs Blinkers confirms the trust act and asks what has happened.
A labourer and the Lord Chief Justice clash as the judge questions proper appearance before the court. The laborer retorts that he is equally dressed, noting the judge’s working clothes versus his own. The exchange underlines concerns about decency and propriety in court attire.
An old note explains that formerly the Lord Chancellor held duties similar to a royal doorkeeper admitting suitors to the king. The comparison highlights historical shifts in official roles and access to the monarch.
Article notes promotional claim for Minard's Liniment curing dandruff and outlines racing licensing rules. Trainers jockeys and apprentices must obtain licenses from the Jockey Club. Foreign jockeys riding in England require a temporary license.
Protect the child from worms with Mother Graves Worm Exterminator a standard remedy built on years of use and a strong reputation.
China possesses a coal field covering 21 000 square miles. The report notes the extensive resource and geographic scope, highlighting its potential impact on energy supply and industry.
Warnings on work and worry for women, praising Dr Williams Pink Pills as strengthening nerves and restoring health. Personal testimonial from Mrs M Thomas of Toronto describes pale bloodless condition improved by the pills, with later note on daughter Alma. Also mentions Parmelee's Vegetable Pills and France oyster production.
A Maine lumber operator fell from a spruce log during log jam work and was rescued by a French-Canadian crew member. The man thanked the rescuer with little generosity, prompting a sharp remark about business duties and safety expectations.
The passage narrates a forbidden romance where a daughter defies a suitor by obeying her parents and turning away from him. It contrasts with a note on forced separation set by family authority. The text then shifts to unrelated lines about church membership in New South Wales and a capstan built into tackle handling heavy loads.
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