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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
14
An agent touts a pest remedy at a seaside cottage piazza. The rugged old man dismisses moths grasshoppers and locusts claims, then reveals he sails as captain of the brigantine Nellie M. on routes between this coast and Java.
A famed statesman known for after dinner speaking entertained friends one evening. He paused to warn a guest, saying you might have pneumonia fever or smallpox and recover, but if you ever get lockjaw you’ll burst in a dramatic gesture before the audience.
A quarreling couple discusses a package as the husband offers to shoulder blame and smooth things over. The wife remains resistant yet curious about the contents, while he gently teases with a practical gift.
Henry Wiggins suffered fever while Jim Hadley cared for him in a rural cabin. With no ice available, Jim placed large cool cabbage leaves on the patient’s fevered brow. The nurse and patient exchanged sharp quips as the improvised remedy was tried.
A humorous exchange centers on gendered birdwatching. The wife notes a bird’s song while the husband corrects her, explaining the male is not the singer and the female birds do the courting chatter. The vignette plays on linguistic quirks and domestic banter.
A butcher and his wife discuss locals living in a hilltop well house. The husband insists residents are not proud while recalling neighbors occasionally request a return visit for payment. The exchange reveals social pretensions and daily friction in a small community.
A Washington Star item notes Farmer Corntossel cautioning that Josh’s constant cheerfulness can wear thin. The exchange depicts a rural household dynamic where high spirits clash with chores and weathered patience.
Mrs Newlywed asks why her husband never wears the new shirts. He explains he cannot bear to ruin such beautiful garments by shrinking them after washing.
An expert accountant named Ihould say not rushes to lightening out the books in a bankruptcy proceeding. The context suggests a focus on financial cleanup amid a failing business.
A fragment recalls Mr Dubb promising a rose and Miss Antook reacting with a playful exchange. The line hints at memories tied to a past gift and a fond, teasing sentiment.
A fashion illustration shows a gown with a white silk net blouse mounted over flesh net and a lace bordered net skirt. The ensemble includes a prune-colored satin vest over the blouse and features a high back frill and bishop sleeves, designed for day or evening wear.
Description notes a straight line vest across the bust with corner snaps, lower edge sloping to the sides, and back cut at waist. Tunic of prune colored satin with dull silver brocade and a white taffeta sash arranged as part of the dress.
A survey of belts in blue, sand, putty and black and white showcases styles with gilt military buttons brass buckles and stitched edges. Suede belts in khaki and light brown feature brass or patent leather trim while white kid belts display checkerboard patterns and nickel buckles. Girdles from the 1830 period appear quaint and dressy with steel buckles rhinestones jet cabochons and military buttons, including a six inch satin design with black velvet ribbon shoulder straps and jet accents.
A white checked beach dress features a full flaring skirt gathered at the waist and a severe plain waist with a high military collar. Novel pockets are attached to two braids under the belt, and the dress is trimmed with white silk braid. A matching hat and parasol complete the look.
The text outlines a sash about four yards long to wrap the waist cross in front and around the hips to tie a bow with pendant ends. A tunic is attached along the lower sash edge with even gathers. its length matches the skirt and an open front gap of about nine inches remains.
Frivoline in L Art et la Mode notes pockets will reappear as short dresses demand freedom of movement. Pockets, once common in tailored coats, will feature on skirts in varied sizes and placements, with round shapes near the waist and decorative versions on blue serge robes resembling fisher folk style.
To make smelling salts procure an ounce of rock volatile and break it into small pieces. Put it into the bottle and cover with eau de Cologne. Let it stand a few days and it is ready for use.
The article describes novelties in artificial flowers and tinsel tissues including transparent white gauze petals with wire edging. It notes a heart formed by yellow pietila, butterflies treated similarly, and dainty sachets edged with green gauze and embroidered centers shaded by green gauze.
Instructions describe cleaning pearls by first rubbing with olive oil to remove grime, then applying red nail polish. The polish yields a burnished glow after quick rubbing, making the pearls appear brighter.
A garbled collection notes diverse facts: coffee in German East Africa, ale volume, Church of Scotland ministers, French population, Rugby School origins, Australian steamers, the Victoria Cross founding date, New South Wales gender imbalance, and German workers in London.
A crowded New York theater tale from the Saturday Evening Post describes a wobbly man who bought one standing ticket for a dollar, then another to gain a better view after realizing all seats were taken. He ends up wedging through the rear crowd for a vague glimpse of the stage.
An Australian cattleman commands a ranch domain as large as Pennsylvania and earns the title befitting a Napoleons of finance era, a land baron of immense influence.
Whitewash the inside of window boxes before filling with earth to prevent rot and deter insects. McCall's Magazine.
In a quirky rural exchange a father explains gargoyles to his son as medicines for sore throats. The odd dialog reflects local folklore and imaginative naming.
A collection of quips on gender roles and perception. Phrases discuss men's dominance, women's status, luck, criticism, and understanding across generations. Included are humorous contrasts and social observations about truth and relationships.
A study finds men possess a stronger sense of taste than women, with data indicating higher sensitivity to bitter flavors and lower detection thresholds in male participants across controlled tasting tests.
A brief, quip filled piece notes Denison’s coffee as a health aid. It contrasts Australia and New Zealand as top wool producers and hints at workplace pay disparities. The Diogenes jibe implies honesty is scarce, not absent, in a witty closing line.
A dialogue compares two people described as natural mates. The speaker notes the pair share a strong bond, with one describing the match as the union of natural mates. The remark highlights complementary traits, framing the couple as well suited.
A mistress instructs her new servant Nora to serve meals on the hour. The servant asks if missing the first hour means waiting for the next, reflecting strict punctuality and class etiquette in a domestic setting.
A city senator cautions a young man who asks for a government private secretary position. The senator says government service ruins a young man and reveals he has already promised the post to his son.
A dialogue describes a gathering of notable figures including a revered marrying Parson in clerical garb and Lawyer Biggles, the region’s best known separator, with remarks about their prominence and roles.
A reflective piece contrasts magnetism and luck in life. It argues grown adults gain safety on holidays, urges action over brooding, and notes women’s grace in action versus men’s pace. It hints that changing attention from a husband signals a wife to notice shifts.
A woman in Blackwell received a two cent debt notice from a mail order house. She insisted a money order was needed, paying seven cents total to cover the two cent debt. The episode, cited by Ardmoreite via the Kansas City Journal, highlights a tiny bill prompt and the unusual payment method.
A New York delivery letter sent ten thousand dollars to the U S treasury conscience fund. The note says the sender paid double the amount stolen but his conscience remains unsettled. It is the third largest contribution to the fund as gifts vary from a penny upward.
London officials assert the city ranks as the healthiest European capital based on drinking habits, air quality, and fitness indicators. Sweden faces shifts toward kerosene and gasoline engine usage in transport and industry.
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