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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
4
Antasy Way Out describes Marie and Henry at a space before Marie's Mare. Henry insists Marie play his game while she recalls teaching from her parents. After reflection, Marie agrees to visit Henry at his home.
A fragmented phrase argues a married man faces a harsh stance with moral critique. The speaker condemns the idea citing a wife’s role and confiscation of winnings as punishment for losses. The text reflects a volatile public airing of personal conduct.
A Punch-style line mocks diners and waiters as menu cards overflow with memoranda at meals. The speaker notes scribbles solve puzzles, work financial problems, compose lyrics, plan social affairs, and even note dull details, with humor about missing Noel.
Canada produced more pulp in the fiscal year, with extensive stockpiles. The report notes potential value from unmanufactured wood, export bans on crown lands, and a rise in domestic pulp production across provinces, led by chemical fibre and kraft paper demand.
A collection of short, humorous anecdotes recounted by various figures in Washington and New York. Included are an uncle’s quip about leaving town to be released after a movie poster laugh, a tale about a public school quiz, and witty lines from Chauncey Depew and Joseph Choate at a dinner.
A fragment describes asthma and a remedy by Dr J D Kellens claimed to prevent chronic Incipient conditions. A neighbor consoles a sobbing child in a west side dooryard as the dialogue reveals fears and mispronunciations.
Fragmented excerpts show a crime inquiry with dialogue about aging meat keeping cold and a murder implication. References mention a kitchen hire Lena Stout and remarks about a failed proposal. The tone resembles a heartrending mystery page with scattered quotes.
The article discusses whaling remaining active with large investments and a proposed scheme to can whale meat, aiming to boost supply and profits. It notes challenges in sanitary processing on ships and cites Dr. Grenfell praising whale meat as good food, while doubting it will rival beef or pork in white countries.
The article outlines global sheep numbers across regions. Europe leads with large totals, followed by Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It mentions Russia and the United Kingdom among European nations and cites Argentina Uruguay Canada and the United States with specific figures.
A colonial era style health blurb extols pure blood for strong nerves and growth in youth. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as the remedy for anemia, with testimonials and mail order details, and includes miscellaneous local notes about editors and a hospital incident.
An 80 foot high ferro-concrete tower stands on a rock reef with a 46 foot solid base, connected by an 11 inch diameter undersea cable. Built to withstand heavy seas, it features red steel beams, electric motor and air compressor, and a foghorn with automatic acetylene lamp.
A domestic dog in England distracts with an unusual craving for strawberries. The pup pushes for fruit at mealtimes, ignores cream or sugar, and even climbs tables to claim berries from bowls. Owner fears wandering to nearby strawberry beds if left alone.
A public dinner honored French chemist Chevreal on his 300th birthday. Also present was his son, a senior justice official aged 67, who told a story but slipped up. Chevreal sharply hushed him saying, “Hush, youngster, when I am talking.”
A fragmentary Victorian style vignette describes a wood theft, a church visit interrupted by song, and a bachelor girl’s insistence in a tense moment. It shifts to wandering notes on the Red Sea coral beds and the origin of Edom, then to Irish silverware, punch bowls, and a curious London sale item.
A patient reports renewed vigor after using Dr Chase's Nerve Food and Nerve Foca. The letter claims recovery from languishing weakness, with the writer urging elderly readers to try the medicine. Box price cited as 600 and 250, with dealers listed.
The article recalls long standing tales from bazaars about a middle-aged millionaire W. K. Svaray who sank a substantial sum to claim a bucket of ore for prospecting in the Mount Morgen region. It notes D Arcy as a very rich lawyer who invested in the mine after arriving in Australia and later settled in Greavenor Square London with country mansions, having practiced law in his youth.
Discussion on who should guard the coronation stone and where it should be kept dominates a session. Prime Minister and officials debate returning it to Scotland or transferring to London while recalling King George's French visit and long-standing attached ceremonial claims.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer clipping shows teachers addressing a child’s question about the word veil with examples and discussion. Other items mention Pullman porters quarreling over duties, artists agreeing to thumbprint authentication, and a family scene with a damp place and small portions of soup.
The article explains tramp steamers as non fixed routes vessels that roam globally in search of cargo. It notes their varied sizes from six thousand tons upward and their lack of fixed ports of call. These ships move between the Orient and the Americas chasing profitable freight, risking exposure to changing markets.
The London Daily News argues that fog cannot be fully prevented but proper action can reduce disasters. It urges stricter standards, stronger discipline for obstinate captains, and international regulation to govern ship movements in fog on major waterways like the Channel and rivers.
A Road Board official praises Britain for pioneering road construction methods and notes foreign interest in adopting its regulations. The piece mentions U S and French inquiries and cites examples of technical exchange, while stray anecdotes reflect periodical humor.
Abraham Lincoln Cutter faced a Justice court in Stana wo Virginia charged with a local debt and forged evidence. The defense with a young judge appointed lawyer led to an acquittal. After, they discussed future payment arrangements and monetary debts.
A village farmer voices concern about a poor crop season and the toll on soil. A visitor and a student offer puzzled remarks as they discuss farming, tools, and a craftsman at the smithy.
A Paris meeting of feather trade interests urged the United States to repeal a tariff section harming exporters. Delegates argued Britain and Canada may follow, while manufacturers claimed to protect bird species and urged scientific study rather than sacrifice.
In a quirky robbery report a husband is missing along with a tackle and gun. The woman mourns the loss of aluminium frying pan ham beet carving knives and a jar of plehten as the detective mutters about two cones becoming boy scouts.
This clipping gathers quips from a letter page about two suburban mothers discussing daughters and exams. It mingles social satire with humorous misstatements from school papers and a Sydney newspaper jab at marriage and education.
A Western couple describes years of coffee related health issues and sleeplessness. After trying Postum they report improved sleep, steadier nerves, and better temper as the product supplanted coffee.
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