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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1913
Page
10
A man named Sir George Hetherington is wounded after a fall by a river while a girl, a Red Cross member, tends his forehead with a handkerchief and proposes to bandage him. He recalls a childhood fishing memory as they spar about forgiveness and identity.
A Toronto woman reports severe dandruff and hair loss after typhoid. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, the dandruff vanished and hair stopped falling out. The account is signed by Miss E Chamberlain, dated March 31, 1912.
A Quebec mother describes her daughter’s yearlong eczema, severe itching, and cracking hands. After trying various remedies the child improved with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, and a teething rash on the baby’s face cleared in three days. A free sample offer is extended by Potter Drug & Chem Corp in Boston.
Sir George Hetherington returns after years away to a village where locals fear his reappearance and end of poaching, fishing, and fruit sharing. Miss Peggy Melton tests him, casting beside the river and rekindling memories as tension and affection rise amid whispered pasts and a looming danger in Deepshot Wood.
He fights to leave as his eyes meet hers and recalls a terrible night. His conscience clears as life feels precious. He follows Porgy Mebon without a word, thinking the past day was a nightmare. To be continued.
The North Sea island Heligoland, built up with artificial cliffs and new granite embankments, is proposed by Germany as a major airship station. Once feared to erode, large sums have reinforced the coast, while the island remains a key naval center with guarded outer areas and a fortified port.
The terms refer to failing to act or acting inappropriately. Omission is the failure to do what is required, while commission is the act of doing something improper or harmful.
Conversation questions Thompson’s character and rep after a single electoral run. The speaker doubts his fitness, asking for confirmation before concluding he has a good or bad reputation.
Frank J. Cheney swears as senior partner of F. Cher & Co that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized oath dated December 6 1886 in Toledo Ohio. Hall's Cure taken internally and sold by druggists with testimonials sent.
A terse remark locates an honest man as not yet in the poorhouse but en route toward it, hinting at looming financial hardship. The line juxtaposes integrity with impending destitution, reflecting social commentary on poverty.
A chef complains about a century old phrase claiming it labels a person who drives a car as a bureau man. The exchange centers on language use and meanings in everyday speech.
The passage argues that large animals require more muscular energy to move and that insects like beetles and bees can lift or jump far beyond human capabilities in proportion to their size. It notes a beetle lifting 200 times its weight and imagines a human capable of similar feats.
A terse remark suggests some men avoid opportunities requiring effort. The line frames a broader discussion on work ethic amid social expectations and labor markets.
Brown asks if shirts are ready at the laundry and Robinson replies affirmatively. He states the process will take about three washings to complete thorough cleaning.
A doctor recalls a couple who switched from tea and coffee to Postum after marriage. He notes digestion improvements and claims caffeine in tea and coffee caused issues. The Canadian Postum Co cites Windsor Ontario and promotes Regular and Instant Postum with preparation tips and the slogan There’s a Reason.
A beam of sunlight through a lens and disk with slits on a glass vessel containing colored silk or worsted creates alternating light and shadow. When sunlight passes through a prism the rainbow colors trigger sounds from the material, with red light and green silk producing loud tones and some colors producing little or no sound.
Naturalists note owls rely more on hearing than sight to catch prey. The facial disk acts as a sound funnel guiding noises to the true ear hidden behind the eye. Barn owls show minimal ear structure, others vary in ear opening and skin flaps, precise mechanics still unknown.
The government in Italy proposes a bill to curb alcohol abuse by prohibiting sales to children and drunkards, restricting bars to two per 500 inhabitants in small towns and one per 500 in large cities, as crime and insanity linked to drinking rise.
A young man from Pittsburgh faced arraignment in London for driving while intoxicated and speeding. He expected a small fine, but the magistrate warned that conviction could mean imprisonment, underscoring serious consequences of drunk driving in the city.
Mrs Smith repeatedly asserted ownership of silver furniture and a piano until her husband doubted her. One night she woke him with the claim burglars were in the house. He dismissively quips he owns nothing, revealing a tense domestic moment.
A diner complains about soup on the bill, the waiter quips that there was soup but it was wiped off. The exchange captures a humorous, everyday dining moment.
A speaker debates marriage costs arguing that marrying without keeping a cook is as impractical as marrying with one. The exchange hinges on financial constraints and domestic staffing.
Mazie says it will take the season to learn swimming while Daisy claims responsibility for teaching. The exchange reveals a playful dispute over who guides Mazie-Fred in learning to swim.
Unwed at 101 Miss Mary Thearin, said to be the world's oldest unmarried woman, lives in Denver Colorado. She claims never to have been sick and maintains single life brings more freedom and happiness, expecting many more years of health and cheer.
To those subject to bilious headache Parmelee's Vegetable Pills are recommended for speedy relief. Taken as directed they subdue stomach irregularities and calm nerves and blood vessels, ending head pains. Few escape biliousness, but none need suffer with these pills at hand.
A tire manufacturer urges careful tire care to cut upkeep costs. Proper inflation, avoiding overloading, quick repairs, and stable wheels can halve tire maintenance expenses for motorists.
A correspondent recalls an English resident from Muscat who spoke almost no Arabic despite 1,500 miles of coastline. Asked how he conducted trade, he answered that the beggars have to learn English, illustrating why English may become a global language.
The passage shows a mother alarmed at her son wishing to marry a woman she deems not an actress yet believes herself to be. The dialogue contrasts the mother's pride with the son's evasive reply and the daughter's pretended fame.
Jenkins questions a neighbor about a hole in his garden wall. The neighbor insists seeds are inside, but Jenkins suspects a buried hen. The scene plays as a rural misunderstanding over what lies beneath the ground.
Jones remains steady in his marriage by praising his wife’s cooking when visiting his mother, signaling a simple approach to harmony at home.
A fragment comments on gender norms, noting the absurdity of men criticizing how women behave and how such judgments reflect outdated attitudes. The line suggests frustration with societal pressure and the performative nature of gender expectations.
The Journal of the American Medical Association reports married men live longer than bachelors or widowers due to stable routines and spousal care. It notes widowers and divorced men have mortality rates nearly double those of married men, reflecting quicker decline after loss of spouse.
A terse exchange questions the purpose of speaking and the urge to know more. The speaker asks for clarity while expressing confusion and curiosity about why dialogue occurs.
A man sends his neighbor’s child to buy five postage stamps with two dimes. The child returns crying claiming one dime is lost. When asked why no stamps were bought, the boy says he lost the man’s dime, implying a sinister intention.
The passage depicts Emily seeking a change of hair color from brown to blonde to please a favored young man. She is described as dyeing her hair to suit his preference and attention.
Soft corns are hard to remove but Holloway's Corn Cures claim to draw them out painlessly. The ad focuses on a simple home remedy product promising quick relief.
No man is sure of himself yet he speaks with certainty. County fairs may skip stock and crops but must include peanuts, taffy, a merry go round, an orator, and a flying machine.
A caller says the head of the office is away and plans a major deal. They suggest the office boy may know the person to reach for the matter.
A dramatic animal encounter has Old Mar fleeing a charging bull and scrambling a gate to safety. He curses the beast as an infernal creature while lamenting his vegetarian ways. The event underscores the peril of near-misses with livestock.
The bride confides to the groom that her finances are depleted. She states she has only $2.65 left, prompting concern about their financial future and budgeting for their life together.
A terse exchange centers on exaggerating a caught fish’s size. One speaker notes restraint, saying he reveals only what others are willing to believe, while the other comments on adjusting claims through perception.
A columnist quips about luck and superstition, arguing that skepticism protects against misfortune and that belief in luck often feeds unnecessary fear. The piece weighs personal habits and cultural sayings, inviting readers to reconsider luck as a social construct.
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