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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
13
The article warns of dangerous fires from faulty chimneys and stovepipes and urges households to inspect and repair chimneys, foundations, and attic access. It emphasizes soot removal, spark tightness of pipes, safe installation, and careful maintenance to prevent fires and structural failures. It also includes a fable about a vine and misused fruit juice with moral cautions.
An OCR fragment recounts Satan cursing fruit and a tale for teetotalers about peacock feathers and bad luck. It mentions Satan with Sin and Death building a bridge over Chan to visit earth, appearing in paradise among a garden where grapes and vines are described.
A mix of forecasts for the coming Federal elections circulates. Sir Charles Popper, Bart, predicts a Liberal sweep for Mr. Borden while La Sathie of Montreal and scientists offer varied takes on political shifts. The piece also oddly notes a claim of 569 900 bugs per dollar bill and ends with a tongue in cheek anecdote about a birthday and family events.
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