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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1913
Page
6
Farmers are urged to bring clean water to the field for horses and mules as a key factor in productive harvests. Fill barrels, haul water each morning and noon, and water animals two to three times daily to prevent fatigue and keep work efficient.
A reflective note expresses reluctance to depart, acknowledging sadness in saying goodbye and noting the emotional weight of parting. The speaker jokes about the act of ripping away, framing it as a lighthearted aside amidst a somber moment.
A St Louis fisherman recalls losing his lunch on a fishing trip. He meets a large man seated by a tree who says he did not pick up anything and jokes about a dog having eaten it, ending with a reflection on usefulness versus being used.
Captains C. B. Johnson and A. B. Gamble commanded the revenue cutters during the spring ice patrols in waters between the fiftieth and forty fourth parallels north and the fortieth to forty ninth west. Johnston’s final report notes the Labrador Current and Gulf Stream interactions, ice drift patterns, and the seasonal rise in danger after severe winters.
A boy writes home asking for ten dollars and postal officials confirm his letter requesting cash was already sent. The sender regrets asking for money and rushes to the post office to retrieve the letter, but the letter has already departed.
A boarding house debate prompts a claim that speaking softly ensures meals and conveys refinement, while others argue banter and meals depend on conditions beyond tone. The exchange reflects class etiquette norms and practical dining constraints.
A. McKim Limited of Montreal and Toronto releases the 1913 Canadian Newspaper Directory. The edition notes over 100 new papers in the past year, with 1,688 publications described including 152 dailies and 1,281 weeklies or semi weekly. It provides town populations and circulations and lists major British papers for advertisers. Delivered nationwide at $2.00 per copy.
Victor Grayson, expelled English MP, denounces multi millionaires in New York. He accuses leaders of hypocrisy, claiming they preach virtue while stealing from the public. He likens them to a thief who steals a neighbor's macintosh while talking of rainy day savings.
E Adams of Barre using a Remington pump gun at the Vermont State Tournament in Springfield on June 18 19 won the state championship by breaking 93 of 100 clay targets in the main event.
The American Museum of Natural History in New York displays a giant house fly 64 000 times enlarged, created by Ignasz Matausch. The model shows head body larvae pupae and eggs at scale, with a 1500x enlargement of the fly’s hairy foot illustrating typhoid bacteria carried by the insect.
Two 20 ton steel cables, 6000 feet long and built in England, were shipped to Canada for the Capilano partnership pipe project and were transported to the north side of the First narrows in Vancouver for hauling submerged pipes.
London correspondent of the American Banker contrasts British banks with Continental ones noting English clients often must discuss business at the counter while Continental banks offer splendid reception rooms and the utmost consideration for customers.
A brief quarrel between two women ends with one declaring clarity and the other snapping that the other was born that way. The exchange reveals a sharpened fault line in their relationship and a biting, personal rebuke.
A professor boasts the power of m'14 over water while a heavyset man doubts the claim. The professor insists the listener cannot understand, and a woman nearby weighs eighty five pounds.
The provincial department of agriculture plans a full time appointive position to lead weed work in 1914. A three week short course will train men for general agricultural duties and weed work, focusing on education as ninety percent of the task.
London insurer offers rain policies for spring and summer travelers. Higher payments yield larger compensation if rain disrupts trips. A $5 weekly plan pays $40 per rainy week when rain exceeds two days. Four classes available with proportional scales.
A street quarrel between Green and Brown erupts over politics. Bystanders misread the exchange as a feud, but witnesses say the two were merely debating. Local observers note the incident reflects heated civic discourse rather than personal animosity.
The fragment discusses beauty standards and perceptions of women. It mentions ugliness, awkwardness, and pink high heeled shoes as contrasting ideas in a brief, opinionated stream of thought.
He mocks a man’s remarks prompting a playful exchange about laughter. The dialogue centers on anticipated repetition and the social urge to react in the moment.
A terse exchange reveals a dispute about living with a husband who insists on accompanying his spouse. The dialogue hints at marital strain and a decision to proceed without the partner.
The piece notes long observed family handwriting similarities. Sir Rickman Goodlee suggests handwriting may pass through generations. He cites early 1700s letters and muses on heredity shaping character, free will, and fate, while people still believe in personal effort.
Miller's Worm Powders prove their value by not disturbing the stomach palm or griping and they work quietly to destroy worms. From the first dose there is improvement and an entire cessation of internal trouble.
The first woolen cloths in England were made by seventy Dutch families who settled in 1331 after a grant from Edward III. Wool manufacture expanded in Norfolk, with protections like 1463 import bans on non Welsh or Irish cloth. Charles II era burial in woolen cloths followed by 1700 acts restricting Indian textiles as cotton rose to dominance.
Mothers warned that hot summer months threaten infant health with cholera infantum diarrhea dysentery and stomach troubles. Baby's Own Tablets from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario prevent or aid sudden illness and cost 25 cents a box.
At the Kelsey Park opening in Beckenham, Mr John Burns faced interruptions from a disapproving man. A spectator urged to dump him in the lake but Burns warned against polluting the water, citing penalties.
Police report notes drafts from windows or bank doors associated with local disturbances. Coins found nearby suggest possible theft or mischief. A locomotive passing through the area prompted inquiries about security while residents checked garden tools for tampering.
Banks laments the difficulty of explaining finance to a woman while Henderson asks what is wrong. Parke declares the matter, and the discussion turns to a comic incident where a baby swallowed a dime and a doctor was paid five dollars to retrieve the coin.
A reader notes some individuals struggle to offer moral support without demanding payment, highlighting a clash between encouragement and financial interest.
An officer delivers a silken package to the Grand Vizier revealing a bowstring sign of death. The officer accuses the Sultana of lying and claims the truth that she sought an elopement with him, while his sister and he reveal the real tale.
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil claims to treat coughs colds sore throat bronchial troubles and to heal scalds bruises sprains cuts sores and ulcers. The ad asserts no testimonial is needed as its effectiveness is proven by use.
C L in Conservation suggests alfalfa and other noncombustible crops along railway rights of way to protect crops, buildings, and improvements from fires. Clover, potatoes, or beets may work depending on local markets, promoting diversified farming.
Tyre Dout expresses readiness to work and specifies the want for a role calling station announcements aboard an Atlantic liner. He would not mind a job that involves identifying and naming shipboard stations to passengers.
A city boy named Willie visits the countryside and gawks at a cow grazing. He asks Cousin John about the animal and its horns as the cow moos loudly, prompting further exclamations from Willie.
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