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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1913
Page
7
The artist George Laks, known for icren and oidle works, is described as a post-Impressionist with a jolly laugh. A magazine editor notes his aim to give the impression he has more orders than he can paint.
Daisy asks about the game and the Shaw runs hard with no pursuers as Kitty questions why. The fragment hints at a playful sports scene with curious dialogue and a tense chase.
A brief note discusses temper loss and control, comparing the effects of a man who loses his temper with a man who maintains restraint under pressure. It highlights how temperament shapes behavior and outcomes in stressful situations.
A claim that worm expulsion is essential for a child’s health is supported by promotion of a product called Mother wes Worm Exterminator as the best medicine to destroy worms. The statement reflects period advertising language and health beliefs.
The manager asks what bother, while the ticket seller suggests the patron wants his nickel back. The complaint centers on a moving picture that failed to talk, leaving the patron unhappy with the silent film.
In a playful exchange a manager comments on rouge while a milkmaid jokes about rosy cheeks. The manager retorts that milkmaids are pail girle, prompting lighthearted wordplay and social satire in a domestic scene.
A reflective line compares storm weight to a man’s finances, noting the conflict between heavy weather and a rising business reputation. It suggests that when a person’s ventures grow, their financial standing can falter, hinting at risk and irony.
A historical notice invites women with female illnesses to contact Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co at Lynn Massachusetts. Letters are read and answered by women in strict confidence, with no testimonials published without consent. The firm emphasizes confidentiality and expertise derived from extensive experience and offers a free 80 page Text Book by mail.
A collage of anecdotes spans Moltke questioning loaded firearms at a ball, a Lexington to Boston monastic memorial to Samuel Whittemore who fought three British soldiers at age eighty, Roosevelt libel defense versus England, and Gladstone’s wine habits noted since Oxford days.
An old western farmer reputed wealthy died penniless leaving a brief will. It begins in the name of God, amen and states there is only one thing he leaves the earth. He adds that his relations may have it, they can have it.
Traveller J Jameson reports Ecudar natives favor bark blankets. Bark from a tree is thinned, pounded, moistened, pounded again, and sun dried to make lightweight coverings lasting two to five years. The practice is described as economical and well liked for sleeping without traditional coverings.
Two Irishmen set out armed for sport on their first hunt. Casey aims at a bird, Pat stops him but Casey insists on firing. Casey proclaims the bird won’t wait, insisting the gun is loaded.
A huntsman visits Mrs. Hodge to learn if her husband has examined damages from a run by his hounds. Mrs. Hodge replies curtly that the examination was made, prompting the huntsman to remark on its cursory nature and the unsettling language he overheard.
A tale contrasts two women in town society one desiring marriage and the other seeking to shed a single suitor in a crowded social scene. The commentary notes how each woman's aims shape local amusements and interactions.
A terse comment questions staying power and hints at preference for a modern red automobile as a personal choice. The remark contrasts outdated timing with current options, implying shifting priorities amid ongoing ticket competition.
A brief fragment shows a conversational exchange about an umbrella and personal commentary on virtue and fate, mentioning that those who stay to the right often get left. The tone reflects a seaside or streetcorner reflection. No definitive event or clear attribution is present.
The article emphasizes constant caution for pilots to avoid complacency and maintain precision. It notes that even small lapses endanger aircraft and that pilots who lose nerve after a serious fall should stop flying to prevent harming themselves and others.
Baron Heyking imperial Russian consul general for Great Britain praised the Boy Scout and Brigade gathering at Chiswick. He compared modern Scouts to medieval knights and proposed visits to the Poteshniyev in Russia to foster Anglo Russian ties.
The French poet Saint Foix, perpetually in debt, sits for a shave when a major creditor enters the barber shop. The creditor agrees to wait for repayment until the shave is finished, prompting Saint Foix to conclude the encounter by leaving with a beard that lasted for life.
A young settlement worker brings a six year old to the sea seeking rest and relief. On arrival Jennie is moved to tears by the ocean and the sight of the wide beach, sobbing in relief and emotion.
A man with asthma longs for relief and hopes for lasting ease. He is urged to try Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy and, if used faithfully, promises complete relief and a past condition.
A Baltimore resident visited a city kindergarten to gauge student learning. After initial exercises the visitor asked a 6 year old if he had seen a lion s skin. The boy replied I have seen a lion s skin and pointed to the lion as the animal in question.
A girl reacts with delight to news of an engagement while a man dismisses it as tedious. The exchange highlights contrasting personal attitudes toward marriage announcements.
The speaker expresses a fascination with boarding an airship yet fears that dying could occur. The lines reveal a childlike longing tempered by serious worry about death.
A reflective line notes that daily life with cheerful people eases virtue, while constant windward gloom from others invites criticism and doubt. The contrast suggests mood influences behavior and character formation in shared spaces.
An ad promotes Marine Eye Remedy and Liqui Morins in aseptic bottles priced at 25 cents, offering free mail order by the Eye Remedy Co. in Chicago. It targets readers with red weak watery eyes and granular irritation and promises no smarting.
Captain B G Cahoon of Marshfield has set up 100 white bird boxes on a seventeen acre bog to attract swallows that prey on cranberry pest moths. The boxes, placed forty feet apart along ditch crossings, aim to reduce three caterpillar pests with minimal cost to protect the crop.
The first rebellion against the federal government arose in western Pennsylvania over an excise tax on grain spirits. Farmers attacked revenue collectors, tarred a feathered taxman, and the insurrection led by John Holcroft, known as Tom the Tinker, was quelled by federal troops under Lighthorse Harry Lee.
A reader admires Angelina as a comforting presence who helps with difficulties, noting she is a loyal friend and a source of reassurance despite humble appearance.
A farmer and a motorist clash over a broken machine on a rural road. The motorist mutters curses while the farmer hints at a fatal previous incident when someone failed to stop the vehicle.
Hedley BC Gazette notes Sir Thomas Shaughnessy confirming CPR plans to spend 100 million dollars to expand and improve its western system. The piece honors the railway’s role in Canada, praising past support for mining and settlement, and framing the spend as timely national progress amid tighter finances.
In the antique section of the art museum two visitors inspect a mummy swathed in cloth. One remarks it resembles an auto or aeroplane crash, then points to a card reading B C 87 as the other notes his number.
The director suggests a forty minute dinner plan while a timid patient asks if adding meat and vegetables could pose danger. The exchange explores dietary risk or caution about meal composition.
A woman shows a Brazilian parrot to a friend who jokes about parrot intelligence. She notes the bird whistles Home Sweet Home with tears, while the friend claims Brazilian parrots once caused pigeons to fly from their tails.
A short exchange questions purpose and value in labor focusing on personal honesty about one’s job. The dialogue contrasts working as a living with broader definitions of success.
Daily diet should include vegetables such as lettuce leaves water cress and a bit of fruit. Canary seed with rape and golden millet is the staple, with hem seed in cold weather. Nail trimming requires warm soapy water and careful clipping. Birds should bathe each morning with a water dish kept warm and out of drafts.
A reader from St Antoine P Q recounts a June incident in which a vicious horse bite left the hand and wrist badly damaged. After using Minard's Liniment the pain subsided in five hours and the wounds healed completely within two weeks.
A quirky scene in a pub dining room shows Lord Ballyrot mishearing orders for his hat and walking stick. A uniformed boy is sent to fetch items described in odd terms, including a gas stove toque and a yellow wagger-mast, highlighting playful miscommunication.
The observer notes that Mrs Naybor dropped in, stayed for a half hour, and engaged in extended telephone chatter. No further details on the conversation are provided.
A family moment shows Mildred on her father TM’s knee as her mother fixes her hair. The father jokes about waves, while Mildred, staring at her bald pate, insists there are no waves but all beach.
An impatient guest complains the steak is not well done while the intellectual waiter defends the cook who insists every detail, no matter how small, should be addressed.
An 8 year old girl Norah speaks to Edith, 10, about a teddy bear. Norah says her bear stays locked in a cupboard until she is married so she can bring it for her future children to play with. Edith asks what if there are no children. Norah replies she would then have grandchildren to enjoy the bear.
A bank chooses a rapid casual approach to recruitment, suggesting a focus on efficient processes. The strategy implies seeking younger candidates, though it does not guarantee speed in filling roles.
A historical medical note describes neuralgia as a common nervous disorder. It links neuralgic pain to nervous exhaustion and blood deficiency, noting misattributed tooth pain and the need to restore nerves for cure, referencing Dr. Chase's remedy.
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