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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1901
Page
7
Ainslee's recounts a Newfoundland tale where far from doctors a fisherman races to fetch help during a gale. Two men endure a dangerous voyage in an open boat to reach a physician who will treat the woman only if brought to him. The child is born during the return, but the wife dies next day.
In a New York Herald piece a witty reflection suggests accepting compliments graciously rather than denying them. It notes that repeated naming signals attention and that good listening elevates conversation, inspiring others and drawing out thoughts. A ready smile and engaged listening sustain lively dialogue.
In old days when bread loaves were dear careful mothers kept thrift sayings. Crumbs were saved for useful purposes and warned children not to waste them. A crusty loaf was preferred and leaving crusts warned of future hunger.
A Detroit plank road tollgate once granted funerals free passage to Elmwood cemetery. Dr. Pierce humorously told the tollkeeper physicians should pass free, but the gatekeeper replied they already had too many deadheads passing.
A customer recalls a merchant’s promise that underwear would not shrink and has brought back a garment. The item, ruined by rain, cannot be removed, leaving the customer embarrassed in the cramped shop setting of the Obilo State Journal report.
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