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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1929
Page
3
Nettie grows restless in a quiet marriage and vents in fussing and withdrawal. Ed schemes a surprise party to lift her spirits, locks her out to force participation, and she realizes she wants a master in the relationship. The wife confesses her desire for a husband who leads, and Ed quietly agrees to wake early for a new dynamic.
In a Portland Oregonian letter, D. O. Talmadge recalls Mrs. A Uppe snubbing Seth Tumley for eight decades. Seth remained unfazed, once rescuing Mrs Uppe’s grandchild from a river, prompting her to apologize. He says she was simply being natural and he expected nothing more from anyone.
In Brockton Enterprise style humor a boy sent to the store returns with a long list yet adds a package of saleratus. The clerk balks while the boy explains his guardian insisted on getting saleratus though it was not on the list because she did not know how to spell it.
Mrs Black laments unable to afford a trip while Mrs White insists on still taking a vacation. She argues spending two weeks at home will be easier than managing meals and a husband who disrupts routines. The exchange reveals differing priorities and tensions over holiday plans.
Two young rivals boast about their fathers wealth. One says his father has so much money he cant spend it all. The other fires back that his father has so much money that his mother cant spend it all.
A dialogue between two Suburbanite readers discusses a solved problem with chickens and gardens. The first reader claims to have planted imitation seeds to trick the chickens, while the second asks to learn the method. The exchange centers on using deceptive gardening tricks for pet or farmyard management.
A poetic fragment notes a recurring fool who provokes disruption. It contrasts a yearly boast with a relentless boater racing a train to a crossing, implying risk and hubris without detailing events or people. The piece reads like a reflective verse about danger and folly.
A court scene unfolds as a claimant confronts Sir Twombly over £20 for a coat sewn two years ago. The claimant insists payment is due and cites breach of promise, while Twombly challenges the bill, arguing the garment is out of fashion and the debt disputed.
An old friend asks the groom if his bride knows cooking. The groom jokes that she phoned her mother to confirm whether soft water is needed for soft boiled eggs and hard water for hard boiled ones.
The verse notes that intense heat drives people to seek relief, as many seek icy water to cool down. It contrasts how both young and old retreat to cooler comforts, likening the effort to reach a sarcophagus with cooling pours.
A light sports-column style quip notes the new member’s poor performance at charades. It jokes that he is singularly bad in doubles and doubly bad in singles, implying awkward or clumsy play and prompting light humor among teammates.
A city girl asks if powder is kept at the village store and the shopkeeper confirms. The exchange enumerates powder types including washing, baking, custard, plate, face, tooth, insect, and gun.
Hortense laments social luck saying she has dozens of close friends yet none will spend a cent on her. Marjorie echoes the snub noting not one will contribute financially or show generosity.
A new battery powered radio set from Atwater Kent promises screen grid electro dynamic tone and long range reception. Built at a 32 acre factory, the unit is tested extensively on farms and across states, with ongoing broadcasts on WEAF and WJZ networks.
The New York Telegram notes that James Buchanan was the only bachelor to serve as President of the United States.
An advertisement extols 20 Mule Team Borax for washing clothes. It claims the product enhances soap in loosening dirt whitening fabrics and adds a sweet purified feel to laundry.
A concise line notes that a man may love a woman who is unreasonable, yet no one loves a man for that trait, presenting a wry reflection on gendered affection.
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