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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
5
The New York World argues against unlimited fiat currency, noting historic deflations, current high cash in banks and in pockets, and the availability of Federal Reserve resources for a gold-convertible system. The piece condemns fiat proposals as unjustified and dangerous.
A Chicago Tribune study shows disenfranchisement of Black voters gives the South undue congressional and electoral power while prompting heavy taxes on the North. Few East Coast lawmakers replied to letters urging reform. most senators and representatives were indifferent or noncommittal, with Penrose leading a rival fight in Harrisburg.
The New York World notes that Americans may not regret the Pershing expedition leaving Mexico and that Latin American goodwill toward the United States grows. The piece argues the administration’s stance helps national preparedness and acknowledges the president’s foresight beyond critics.
A western senator analyzes the presidential result attributing the win to three factors. He cites a split between the Progressives and Republicans, women's belief that the president kept the nation out of war, and approval of Democratic Congress enacted progressive legislation.
A foreign military attache judged General Pershing's 12,000-strong force the finest machine in the world after observing German, Japanese, and British troops in peace and war. The verdict, amid risks and costs, supported the Mexican expedition.
A brief read of John Ruskin emphasizes a serene inner home beyond material needs. He suggests houses of precious and rental thoughts shelter the soul from pain poverty and gloom, offering lasting satisfaction.
The piece suggests affordable meal ideas using small meat portions and vegetables. It describes mutton braised with carrots, lima bean and roast pork blend, Bavarian veal chops with brown sauce, red cabbage with apples, and Swedish fish soup. The closing line cites E B Browning poetry.
Practical uses for stale bread include French toast, fried toast, cheese sandwiches, and supper dishes. Recipes describe bread pudding with fruit, a queen of puddings with bread, berries, and meringue, plus bread cubes for escalloped dishes and browned croutons for soup. Warns not to waste a crumb and even suggests feeding bread to chickens.
Umpire Billy Evans explains a controversial play where a thrown ball hits an umpire near first base, tying the game in the ninth. He cites Rule 55 Section 4, arguing the batter is a base runner and must return to third base when interfered with by an umpire, while criticizing the rule’s clarity and potential misuse.
Julie Ray of Chicago representing the Illinois Athletic Club shattered the world record in the mile and a half at Madison Square Garden for the Rodman Wanamaker trophy with a time of 6 minutes 45 seconds. He toppled the late Thomas P Conneffs Bergen Point record of 6 minutes 45.25 seconds and is regarded as the fastest in American running history. Ray also holds the five mile championship and, despite rival Overton pressuring, led the field with a steady, rhythmic pace.
On Melbourne Cup day last fall about 217000 people gathered at the race track. Roughly half stood in the free field while the other half paid a pound for admission. The turnout surpasses the Yale Bowl record near 77000 and far exceeds Harvard Yale bowl receipts.
The column mocks sports pretensions and personalities including Clarke Griffith and Bob Devere. It notes Annapolis rowing, a Passaic golf project costing 250000, boxing debates, and rumors about Honus Wagner and Key Weet while lampooning league moves and athletic egos.
Miss Bilguns says she is not the first or last woman Mr Kutting has loved and adds he is not poor as she retorts. The exchange shows a playful dispute over affection and wealth between the pair.
In this quirky World section a light verse notes the odd wish for men to be square and women to be round, reflecting comic social observing about romance and expectations.
A quip-filled dialogue compares a miss and a 49-cent parasol to a long distance. A science student concludes that after a ray travels the stated distance the combination of miss and parasol stops it seven feet from the ground.
A quirky dialogue between DeLong and Shortleigh reveals a comic pursuit of a wealthy marriage. DeLong-Haven't bagged anything yet, while Shortleigh jokes about his only prize being his trousers. The line reads as witty social banter.
A reader quotes Life magazine pondering what killed a man named Green who appeared healthy. The excerpt notes a ninety year old man offered a rule for longevity to a Sunday newspaper reporter.
A remark contrasts women’s perseverance at picket lines with a husband’s lived experience, suggesting endurance is familiar to married men even if not understood by others. The exchange hints at social norms surrounding gender roles and labor.
The town recalls Van Scadds arriving ten years ago in poverty. Residents debate his sudden wealth, with one neighbor calling him honest while another contends he lacks honesty. The exchange reflects lingering suspicion about his finances and origins.
Senator Sorghum quotes to lawmakers about peace suggestions. He notes that such ideas can affect the stock market more than desired, reflecting on practical influence in a pointed, period voice. The exchange hints at broader economic implications of diplomacy.
Airs Johnson comments on the absence, and Mrs Brown explains she has been visiting an optimist for eyeglasses fitting. The dialogue highlights a small town exchange over optical needs.
Mrs Flatte asks about pasteurization and Mr Graseneck replies not the milk but one cow is pasteurized in the clearing while the other is jawtall‑fed in a rural miscommunication.
A playful exchange recalls a contest of wit as one man recalls proposing to Miss Peacher. He describes her sharp response and mock command as she snapped her Gogers and ordered him away. The lighthearted vignette captures local humor and social teasing.
A Washington man visiting Virginia notes a tree laden with apples, asks if all trees are full, and the girl replies only the apple trees are fruitful, turning the moment into a humorous exchange about fruit culture.
A polite canvasser promotes a silver cleaning polish to Mrs Smart, claiming it is superior and priced at 50 cents a box. Mrs Smart initially resists but snaps at the canvasser and then buys six boxes.
Ethel Tom's win in a hat bet with father clears the path to Grace if he calls it square. Edward asks if his father is home tonight in this quirky domestic exchange.
An audience taunts a speaker triggering a patriotic surge. The speaker grows flushed reddened then pale as the hall shifts in mood and the room turns tense blue with charged atmosphere.
A pessimist quips that regardless of the weather bureau's yearly budget the weather produced is not worth the money, prompting discussion on governmental weather spending.
A brief satirical exchange questions how long one must study to become French, after Freddie lays down a paper praising the French army. The remark playfully contrasts effort and national identity in a light companionpiece style.
A terse exchange reveals a tense confrontation as a boy’s father breaks news to a rival party. The remark implies prior knowledge from an outside source and underscores personal stakes in the dispute.
In Yonkers, a hungry-looking poet asks about a missing cuff from yesterday. His wife explains it was sent to the laundry and notes it carried a crass message. The exchange hints at a rumored smutty verse leaking from the poet's pockets.
A judge defines scandal as acts people commit hoping to avoid capture, then discussed by others who would do the same if not afraid of being caught. The exchange frames scandal as public perception and fear of repercussions.
A brief dialogue excerpt features Tempora Mutant and Mr Goodleigh discussing a young woman's age. Miss Snappe comments that she once looked younger, though not now. The exchange conveys a lighter tone with period flavor.
A Florida Times-Union excerpt recalls a traveler inviting a non native New Yorker to tour the city. The exchange highlights appreciation for seeing New York through a visitor's eyes and the local host’s positive reception of the invitation.
A callow youth begs for a stage role and the manager declines, joking that much of the scenery would be too heavy for him to handle.
A terse exchange reveals a person stating they are a silent partner to a deaf and mute individual named Amy Fun, indicating limited disclosure about current business engagements. The brief remark suggests a private arrangement with no further public details.
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