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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1915
Page
7
Ruth Gardner lifts a wounded turkey to a barn bedside and nurses it back to health. Netta’s village tip leads Paul Rivers to Ruth, triggering a $1000 prize quest and Ruth’s budding romance as the bird’s recovery reshapes their fortunes.
A Rochester Democrat observes critics who claim rural life neglects the country girl. They fault universities for ignoring women speakers and accuse crop demonstrations of lacking female emphasis. The piece argues country girls forge their own paths without uplifters.
In 1649 50 a Strange party called the Diggers arose in England. They dug up waste lands to use for common good and opposed land held by a few rich owners. Gerard Winstanley led the movement which aimed to settle the poor on common lands. Although peaceful, authorities suppressed it, yet it influenced later policy inclosing waste lands through acts of Parliament from 1760 to 1830.
The article outlines a historical view of human races and languages, listing the Indo European, Semitic, Mongolian Turanian, and other groups with regions. It discusses origins, definitions of race terminology, and the split between northern and southern language branches, naming Assyrian Aramean Hebrew Phoenician Arabic Ethiopic.
The Louisville Times reports Rex a white woolly dog in Crescent Hill behaves oddly as both possible thief and detective. Owners ask whether Rex recovered a purse containing $16 or merely returned it after taking it. The story notes Rex avoids hunting chases and befriends anyone paying attention.
A jeweler warns diamonds are carbon and will burn if exposed to flame. A plate with diamonds will flame brightly, leaving no soot or ash and the plate clean. The caution ends with a note not to thaw cracked ice by fire.
A brief Philadelphia Telegraph item recalls a young boy taken to a dental office for tooth extraction. After four teeth vanished, he cried out in protest, then the dentist reassured him they would grow back in time for dinner.
In a Kansas City Star extract a narrator recounts a rural incident with racial overtones. The tale centers on a young man labeled colored who allegedly “turns white” after a confrontation and a raid at night in which Hankey reacts dramatically.
Becky Sharp symbolically linked to nothing a year, yet students who work to fund college through Penn and other schools gain a broader education. The Philadelphia Evening Ledger notes doubts about whether working through college pays in the long run, arguing college life should foster social growth and character beyond tuition and exams.
The article argues that opinion leaders use phrases to prompt action and voting, not to convey primary meanings. It emphasizes how democracy and liberty function as emotional triggers, guiding reaction more than presenting facts.
In Louis XV era Paris a royal ordinance barred ladies under thirty from driving light chaises to curb street accidents. The measure reshaped street life as elites avoided public self advertising, and many women reportedly stopped driving altogether.
Gilbert Stuart born in Narragansett Rhode Island 1755 rises as a portrait painter after early American training in Scotland and England. He studies with Benjamin West in London and later works in New York Philadelphia and Boston painting famed likenesses of George Washington. His career centers on his Washington portraits shaping American iconography.
A brief exchange shows one person apologizing to a sister before departure while the other notes she would not be present anyway. The tone is casual and indicates impending separation.
Humorous verse mocks a squealer who never reveals secrets while a wife laments bad luck and her husband’s smoking. The punchline lands on a joke about collecting coupons for a new set of cut glass tumblers.
Hyker argues a second term keeps fewer office seekers unhappy while Pyker counters that supporters would still be disappointed. The exchange centers on political persistence and incentives in postures toward reelection.
A short dialogue shows Mrs. Bacon noting poverty and lack of clothing while Mr. Bacon mentions having only two suits and little money to spare. The exchange hints at hardship and financial strain in a domestic setting.
A courtroom exchanges between a judge and a defendant contain a sharp retort about a Boston bull, revealing strain in proceedings and prompting the judge to intervene. The dialogue underscores tensions during the trial.
A light church scene features dialogue between a Reverend and a boy Tommy about attending services twice on Sundays. The exchange reveals the boy’s desire to stay connected and the rector’s encouragement.
A court hearing references one of two receivers as acting as a lookout while the other handles the stolen items. The judge is informed the remark compares the defendant to a picket fence. The exchange suggests defense arguments about the pair’s roles in the alleged crime.
The Gort notes a new costume named the kite gown. It is suggested that only fashionable high fliers will wear the style, signaling a trend among the stylish elite.
The article notes that relay races among the boys are popular. It adds a light quip about never applying to re laying carpets, hinting at local humor.
A playful exchange notes ducks sampled a new outside runway and responded with a Satfooted appearance, indicating curiosity and amusement as they emerged from the coop Precise event details are limited to this humorous vignette and its verbal punchline.
A mother confronts a young man about a note to Maria and a remark about her teeth. He defends the line while the mother explains if Maria’s teeth were pears she would not waste them on sweets, instead wearing pearls from an imitation jewelry set for daily work.
A newlywed couple share a breakfast exchange about plans for the day. The wife asks for a time, and the husband insists he meant 1 a.m. tomorrow, revealing a callous attitude that foreshadows trouble in the marriage.
A man asks about belief in eternal punishment, prompting a sharp reply from the egotistical party stating it would apply only to neighbors. The exchange captures a satirical row over judgment and self-importance.
An old hunter named Hiram survived a brutal bear encounter and recounts his narrow escape. The rugged tale showcases grit and luck, with Hiram praising his perseverance and the wilds he faced. He emphasizes the danger and his relief at living to tell the tale.
A terse exhortation about ambition and progress. It warns that a map that generates only hot air will not advance, urging practical action and steady effort to move forward. The lines emphasize realism over hollow rhetoric and persistence to achieve results.
Mrs Styles reports a sound in the kitchen and Katie explains the chicken legs were broken. The brief incident centers on household mishap and the response to it.
In a terse exchange one speaker dismisses Bhelifiah as lacking intelligence while another asserts witnessing eight clambake dinners, signaling a heated, unclear dispute over competence and appetite.
The exchange notes paper wheels as a wonder and jokes about stationary engines, reflecting playful banter in a casual talk segment.
A witty exchange wonders how Blanche married a septuagenarian suitor. She quips he harmonizes with her late mother’s antique furniture, explaining the unlikely union.
A witty dialogue on managing money in marriage. A wife laments constant money requests and a husband offers a bold strategy to ask for a large sum to force a compromise on a smaller amount.
A Shelbyville Sage quips that a woman recalls a bee and ponders the joke. The reply hints at honey or eating as the punchline, framed by a playful riddle exchange.
A fragmented reminiscence sketches a woman walking serenely with no outward cares and implies simple attire without fuss or worry. The brief text conveys calm composure and quiet dignity in everyday appearance.
The observer says diplomacy requires thorough study and Senator Horgham agrees. He notes that a successful diplomat must know every detail to avoid saying anything that could lead to others discovering intentions.
Quoted lines suggest a playful dispute over an emblem for Oporta featuring a daisy. References to Gower and a recurring Geld day for the datey imply wit and local flavor in a light community exchange.
Casey complains about surveillance as Foreman is observed watching. He resists, throws down a tool, and predicts idle time tomorrow.
Dialogue centers on Will dancing with Patrice noting his style is irregular as he sometimes tears her dress and other times does not. The scene emphasizes playful tension and character interaction in a light tone.
In a domestic scene John follows Mari instruction to hire a plain cook. Mari complains the chosen cook is plain and unappealing, saying she fears the result may upset their baby. The exchange highlights social expectations and humorous mismatches in choosing help.
A dialogue contrasts paying a fine concrete basement with using a best seller as a revenue source. The exchange implies creative funding for home upgrades and hints at unconventional income, but provides no concrete names or places.
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