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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1916
Page
7
A promotional item claiming daily morning hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate cleanses the stomach liver kidneys and bowels, improving complexion and energy. It argues for widespread use to prevent headaches biliousness bad breath and constipation, urging readers to buy limestone phosphate from a druggist.
The London Telegraph notes Beaumont’s name in Verdun's capture shows English readers once used the French form. It cites eighteenth century speech as Bewmont and Bewfort and Leigh Hunt's view that English revival of the original French pronunciation survives in beauty rhymes with duty.
A college quote from Professor Pate describes life as three stages youth manhood and age. The judge remarks that youth promises greatness, manhood seems confident and age reflects on past achievements.
A humorous exchange shows Mr Growcher resisting more photos while his wife says the photographer can coax smiles. The note then shifts to a remark on Americans now monopolizing the Spitzbergen coal fields.
A witness explains how Postum, served as a coffee substitute, relieved her family from coffee dependence. The testimonial claims Postum improved health and was enjoyed by three women who preferred proper brewing. Postum Co. promotes two forms: Cereal and Instant at 16 to 60 cents.
A woman asks for a divorce claiming her husband spends so much time kissing her that he neglects business and cannot provide necessities. She jokes she could pay the grocer with kisses, but he could not.
Two men reminisce about youth and losing a shared love. One recalls encountering the woman who advocated votes for women, who inspired the other to impulsively buy his wife a pearl necklace in a jewelry store.
A printed dialogue presents a playful court exchange where the jester responds to the king with a light pun about a dog and whistling. The humor centers on a whimsical, old world tone and a quick back and forth.
A witty verse reflects on how some people treat speaking as policy while others would benefit from restraint. The quatrain suggests silence could be a deliberate habit for some if they weighed words more carefully.
A brief exchange on politeness and lifestyle suggests country life grants more time for small daily courtesies. The dialogue hints at suburban living as a possible factor influencing manners.
A fragment notes Mrs Van Wombat hosted a buffet lunch that pleased the men present. Another line mentions a women's lunch offering fruit salads and macaroons plus a few ham sandwiches.
A playful dialogue unfolds as a child warns a visitor about their cat, joking that the guest might fear rats after a father’s remark. The scene shifts to a curious punchline about bravado and animal politics in a domestic setting.
A humorous exchange shows a mother correcting her child with a quip about cardinal virtues, while a father jokes about painting the town red. The dialogue captures a domestic moment with playful tone.
A humorous remark about a husband praising his wife as remarkable for always remembering to buy matches before the last box he used. The exchange highlights domestic detail and light teasing between spouses.
In a witty exchange a Country Girl dares a leap as a test of devotion asking if love is strong enough to jump the infamous lover’s leap. The City Admirer balks at losing her to another.
A fragment describes public talk about power and wealth with hints of bankers and railroad owners. It references a farmer’s daughter and a father’s remarks about paying in advance, suggesting a critique of influential figures.
A manager compliments steady sales and asks when to seize the psychological moment for closing four transactions. The employee answers that customer handling is fine but seeks the right moment to press for a raise.
The piece notes a student named as class favorite and soon to graduate. It describes post graduation plans including serving as best man, coaching teams, and supporting glee club tours. The tone reflects light local interest in student popularity and activities.
A colloquial exchange shows the teamster lamenting losses from his horse’s feed, while another notes the nag economizes by passing losses to the next feeding cycle. It reflects hard times and budget strain on farmhands and animals.
A traveler notes an old windmill in Holland I history and the native corrects him saying it was erected only a couple of years ago. The tourist expects a centuries old monument while locals show a newer curiosity.
Editor exhorts a writer to express clearly and avoid prudish edits. The dialogue notes a mistaken report about a movie actress who “fell through a tree” and broke a limb, clarifying the tree sustained the damage and the actress was not injured.
A judge rebuked a man for not entering court with clean hands. The caution echoes in the vow to be careful and to wipe one's feet as part of proper courtroom decorum.
A paternal voice recalls hard work and savings while a youth retorts that his father lacked a family life pushing toward frivolous ties. The exchange highlights generational contrasts in lifestyle and behavior.
A quoted interview reveals she asked if he truly supported himself while studying and the response claims he earned money by working for nearly every student at the institution.
A reflective verse notes hope endures amid relentless critique and the endless search for new theories. It contrasts failed ideas with fresh approaches, portraying hopeful perseverance in intellectual pursuit.
A light quip notes Adele wed a shipping clerk to save time. The joke claims he now packs all her trunks, freeing her from travel logistics. The remark emphasizes practicality over romance in a humorous, era style.
Dialogue snippet shows a passenger correcting a conductor who calls her lady. The conductor apologizes and acknowledges human error as the dialogue highlights courtesy and social address aboard a tram or bus.
In a playful scene a daughter proclaims she wants to marry Daisy Swift a chorus girl. The father replies he would have done the same at the same age revealing shared affection and humor in the era.
After a quarrel he suspects she will return to her mother but she declares she will not. She vows to stay and endure the bill at the priciest hotel she can find.
Willie admits his mother makes him wash the breakfast dishes to keep his hands clean. The scene shows a classroom moment with Teacher-Willie praising tidy habits and good hygiene.
A black net gown with corded taffeta borders and two layered flounces shows fresh finishing ideas for sheer fabrics. An American designed cravenetted wool schoolgirl suit features a full flare skirt with lapped seams, a belted coat with peplum, and practical detailing like a French collar and neat machine stitching.
The article explains catarrhal grip as a lingering disease that weakens the body, causes fatigue, and leaves the sufferer with stagnant blood and unhealthy secretions. It emphasizes catarrh as the root problem and that lasting health requires its removal.
An old advertisement touts PERUNA as a catarrhal treatment for grip aftereffects. It promises to clear inflamed membranes aid digestion regulate bowels and aid recovery claiming thousands in every state endorse it and noting tablet form availability.
A large walnut woodpile tied to the new gunstock factory in Chillicothe Missouri sits on three blocks awaiting completion. About 1100 men are buying timber across Kansas Iowa Illinois Arkansas and Missouri as trainloads arrive daily. The plant already employs 1500 workers and will be the nation’s largest gunstock factory when finished. With demand for guns declining, the firm plans to shift to wooden ware like spokes for motor cars and wagons.
An authority warns meat digestion strains kidneys and causes backache and urinary irritation. Jad Salts, four ounces mixed in water before breakfast, supposedly cleanses kidneys, balances urine acids, and helps bladder disorders. The preparation is a grape and lemon acid blend with Lithia described as harmless and widely used.
A sharp exchange unfolds as one woman snidely notes beauty is skin deep. The other retorts with a wry joke about swapping skins, turning the line into a playful come back.
A remark notes that some individuals keep talking about their woes, as if constant discussion prevents memory of problems from fading. It implies a pattern of restless venting and avoidance of silence.
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