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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
2
A provocative London Opinion quote argues that women reclaim freedom of movement and expression. James Douglas contends the feminine leg is not a secret temptation and praises women challenging sexual tyranny, shedding self consciousness and clothing as they assert humanity. The piece mocks prudish limits and espouses progressive views.
DeWolf Hopper, the comedian, cites the song My Wife’s Gone to the Country as reflecting marriage truths. He recalls a August afternoon chat with a Narragansett matron about husbands happy to escape the city to the seaside while wives enjoy the salt air.
John Guest was run over by a train in Bangor Pa and surgeons at Methodimn hospital amputated his feet. His gold watch disappeared during surgery and an orderly Paul Reiker was arrested after confessing to the theft. He also admitted stealing a diamond stickpin from patient Frank Price while under ether in the ward.
H E Eswine of the Ohio College of Agriculture urges farmers to set clear ideals. He says failures in farming come from lacking ideals and that successful farmers pursue definite standards for home and farm. He advocates striving for exceptional quality and quantity beyond average yields.
William Dean Howells at York Harbor rebukes a successful writer for producing only trivial, commercially minded works. He frames the critique through a tale where two critics discuss an author whose laurels look faded because he rested on them. The exchange emphasizes original artistry over easy popularity.
A kitchen tip notes when beating egg whites to add a pinch of cream of tartar about halfway beaten. This helps stabilize the foam and prevents the whites from collapsing before use.
Charles Harrell recalls playing for a London public school event near a cemetery. The Irish Guards struggled to time tunes like the Merry Widow between funeral processions. Three days later a widow complained the band played Put Me Among the Girls as her husband’s funeral passed the grounds.
The 1911 Canadian census shows 2 054 000 French in a 7 206 000 total population, against 3 878 000 English, Irish and Scottish. The French share falls from 31 to 29 percent while Britannic influence drops from 57 to 54 percent as other races enter. France would envy such growth, with French-Canadians adding 405 519 in ten years, a 25 percent rise.
Governor George W. Clarke of Iowa visits the east and recalls a railroad wreck anecdote. A doctor reports a patient named Kelly needing amputations but predicts recovery, saying he will be on his feet in a couple of months.
A witty exchange cites a Chicago Record-Herald quip about why most famous men marry. The old bachelor suggests marriage gives them distraction from troubles at home, framing a humorous reflection on domestic life and public achievement.
The scene recalls Andrew Jackson delivering a stump speech out west in a small village. Amos Kendall whispered to include Latin phrases and Jackson closed with a thunderous chant. E pluribus unum sine qua non ne plus ultra multum in parvo drew tremendous cheers that echoed for miles.
Judge notes the era is full of Ladies' Aid societies, Thursday Afternoon Whist clubs, Ladies of the Round Table and sewing circles, suggesting the famed quote about half the world not knowing how the other lives does not fit that period.
A prospective tenant quips about naming the new apartment house during discussions on its future branding. The remark suggests a distinctive title to attract residents amid ongoing occupancy considerations.
A satirical note describes how Parisian buyers profit from a dead horse. Hair, skin, feet, fat, flesh, bones, sinews, and entrails are repurposed for brushes, tanners, iron, ammonia, enamel, toys, glue, strings, and more. The piece ends claiming little remains after processing.
An elevator in a department store nears its ascent as a stout customer barrels toward it. The elevator starter calls for space, inviting a few more aboard, while a chorus of clipped chatter from the staff punctuates the scene.
An amusing experimental setup uses a bar magnet a wooden stand a slack braid of tinsel and three or four dry cells. A double pole double throw switch directs current to coil the tinsel around the magnet in one direction then unwind and coil in the opposite direction. A layer of tape prevents shorting the bar.
Lord Rosebery tells grammar school boys that manners have enormous commercial value, but the piece notes this may not apply in New York Chicago or Berlin. It argues that polite conduct rarely affects Wall Street or corporate success and that captains of industry are not captains of courtesy.
A new detachable line ring for fishing rods from England allows quick replacement of a broken agate or porcelain ring. The procedure requires lifting the hinged top with a knife, swapping in a new center, and closing the top until the catch clicks, restoring the fixture.
The passage humorously links a whale that swallowed Jonah to a retired milkman who moves ashore for independence. It suggests the whale profited from the sea, echoing a parable about exiting water for gain.
A speaker gains credibility by drawing backing from the press as he addresses a crowd. The crowd's reception is shaped by media presence and perceived legitimacy provided by journalists and outlets in attendance.
Mr. Cowan criticizes preachers for poor choice of scripture showing common sense gaps. He cites an Edinburgh minister who preached on a miserly brother cleric from the phrase And the beggar died. He notes another physician society sermon using A certain woman had suffered many things of many physicians.
A vintage advertisement promotes Cascarets for biliousness and constipation. It claims a 10 cent box cleanses constipation overnight, relieves headache and indigestion, and keeps you feeling good for months.
A fragmented wartime advertisement parodies a concert scene with a disappointed caller asking for a newspaper to hide yawns. The gag notes the waiter will bring the largest paper, while a line about Worms expelled with Dr. Peerys Vermifuge appears as a detached ad blurb.
The excerpt notes Miss Screamdill closing her eyes while singing, explaining her tender heart prevents her from bearing others' suffering. The quote reflects audience reaction and a lighthearted backstage dynamic.
Advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as the best remedy for kidney liver and bladder diseases. Claims quick mild healing effects, a certificate of purity with each bottle, and two sizes priced fifty cents and one dollar. Readers may receive a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
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