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Newspaper
Ashland Chronicle
Location
Ashland, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1916
Page
3
In a wartime exchange, speakers contend the conflict could end soon if prisoner exchanges progress. They argue that at the current pace Allied soldiers may become prisoners in Germany while German troops fall into Allied hands, forcing a halt to the war.
Judge orders restraint on attire as a distraction in a golf setting. The exchange notes a green and white striped sweater worn by a blonde in the next foursome. The comment signals controversy over dress code and decorum in the course.
A Missouri newspaper ponders why the state leads in mule breeding, while another paper quips that Missouri is the only safe place to stand for such a claim. The exchange mirrors a wider wit in regional journals.
Worry acts as a provoker at times and it affects body weight. The text notes how anxiety can influence appetite and lead to weight change in individuals.
The article argues that cheaper transport via inland waterways is essential to fully develop U S resources and expand foreign trade. It compares the United States unfavorably to Germany, noting Germany’s inland waterway network boosts its commerce while America remains rail dependent, risking coastal export concentration.
An article argues for sweeping military buildup including 3 million uniforms for 3 million soldiers, 25,000 kitchen outfits, 25,000 transport trucks, 5,000 armored autos, 25,000 machine guns, 5,000 cannons, six months ammunition, and aims to field 7,000,000 trained troops within a year to deter foreign attack and reassure a peaceful nation.
A call for real preparedness against a distant foe and domestic economic strife. The speaker cites reports criticizing entrenched wealth and poverty, noting wage earners’ meager incomes while wealth grows, and warns that workers must fund and supply a large military program.
A humorous old tale recalls King Canute ordering the throne into the sea and commanding the waves to retreat. The waves surged forward and swamped the throne, forcing the king to wade ashore. He shrugged, noting the joke and his readiness to try anything once.
A small town hears a dynamite blast. An elderly woman, hearing the noise, tells her servant to come in and jokes that her hearing has improved after two decades of not hearing knocks. The remark captures the moment with a touch of humor.
Fragrant creamy emollients claim to keep skin fresh and clear scalp free from dandruff crusts and scales hands soft and white. Useful for nursery and toilet purposes and economical. Free sample by mail with Book. Address postcard Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
A dialogue reveals one partner demanding abstinence from smoking drinking gambling and the other agreeing before proposing marriage. The ultimate concession is the rejection of marriage itself.
An imagined interview with a leading contemporary French writer discusses the dog Riquet. The speaker notes dogs display unselfishness humility and idealism, qualities rarely found in human heroes according to the author.
A New York World excerpt captures a playful exchange where a Hoboken girl praises western men and a westerner retorts that New York has its own big bluffs. The dialogue hints at geographic pride and humor between East and West attitudes.
A landlord reads war reports aloud, prompting tenants to complain about meat card limits. The exchange reveals tensions as residents face new restrictions on meals and daily life during wartime.
A wry dialogue notes a failed effort to save face and ends with the line that his countenance had fallen, signaling public embarrassment and self-awareness. The quip relies on irony about pride and perception.
Two Pennsylvania inventors receive a patent for an improved slingshot featuring a built in sight to aid aiming. The device promises enhanced accuracy for users by aligning the projectile with a targeting indicator during use.
The article argues that the modern college student is increasingly focused on religious issues, with drinking immorality and boasting declining. It asserts students now uphold high ethical standards, are truthful, and aim to be gentlemen despite some faults.
A quarrel on a lovers stroll unfolds as an irate landlord orders the couple away after they insist they can read the private property notice. The youths defend their right to be there while asserting they will read the sign to comply.
In a political exchange, Senator Sorghum muses on forgiving enemies but says he would first like to give them a lesson to show that his forgiveness is generous and voluntary. The dialogue frames a strategic nuance in his stance.
A neighbor jokes about aging dances as Josh cuts tin in a rural exchange. Farmer Corntessel counters that he cannot name a dance younger than a year, implying social pace lags behind modern trends.
A terse note suggests a store bill is used as an expensive method to dodge a banker. The statement frames a financial evasion tactic without detailing individuals or locations.
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