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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
5
The article explores party frocks and sports clothes with color and needlework details. It highlights hats trimmed with silver thread and moleskin stars, elegant velvet picture hats, and fur bindings. It notes frayed net slips, ribbon blossoms, and the rise of midwinter millinery with satin and velvet hats for spring dreams.
The author suggests sewing satin frock pockets as a diamond shape by attaching only the two bottom sides of a square and fastening the top point to the dress. This creates a pocket with two openings and a surprising visual effect, especially if fur trimming on the pockets echoes trim on the frock.
James J. Corbett recalls a passerby who once inspired him during a New Orleans bout. The old Irishman tells Corbett he helped him become champion by urging a right-hand jolt to finish Sullivan. Corbett admits the memory resonates with the historic knockout.
A collage of sports anecdotes and historical notes mentions Levinsky and Dillon in boxing, Yale, Percy Haughton, and other early 20th century sports figures. It references baseball managers, college football, boxing, cricket, golf, and evolving rules, with quips about injuries, strikes, and stadium design.
University of Pennsylvania coach Joe Wright aims to assemble an eight oared shell from a crew of six foot two and taller. Captain Ad Woll, once the tallest in varsity, is now the shortest among the latest selections.
Coach Joe Wright tests a Canadian instructor as rowing prospects train on the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers to adapt to rough water. The crew includes Turner at six feet five inches and Woll at six feet one half inch, with an average weight of 175 pounds.
Yale coach Guy Nickalls targets the varsity and freshman eights against Penn on the Schuylkill next spring. The Blue will also race Cornell Princeton Harvard on the Thames at New London on June 22 2017 with featured events and the American Henry at Philadelphia.
The One Hundred and Eightieth Sportsmen's battalion sailed to join the allied forces. It includes 1,157 members from across Canada with baseball players boxers cricketers track athletes swimmers oarsmen tennis players hockey experts and other crack athletes.
A boy named Harry seeks his father’s permission for a surprise party for a new neighbor. The father questions if Harry asked his mother who forbade it. Harry replies that he heard his father claim he is the boss and that now is the time to prove it.
A motion picture comedian endures a rough schedule with mud, pies, a street sweeper, and flour barrels in staged pratfalls. He jokes that despite the mess, cleaning up each evening for dinner is the real challenge.
A playful note describes a motorist dreaming of a good fairy who touched gasoline dealers with her wand and caused prices to fall. The whimsical tale frames relief from high fuel costs as if granted by a magical visit.
In the exchange Earlie-Pa notes a prospective bridegroom is a young man prospecting for an heiress. The dad responds with a tongue in cheek definition highlighting social expectations.
William Henry Pelt states he never dodges a motor car and explains simply that he himself rides in one, illustrating his stance with a personal example.
A misanthrope notes that a fancy tie does not prove joy but may show a man’s lack of will to resist his wife’s demand. He argues appearances can mask personal struggle and coercive dynamics behind dressing choices.
A lighthearted exchange features a couple joking about being birds to escape pain and longing. The banter plays on flight and affection as the conversation turns playful.
A dialogue between a scissors editor and a horse reporter reveals that much of Scribbler’s material appears in exchanges while credit is often missing. A tip from Scribbler’s grocer adds a cheeky note to the tale.
In a dialogue, Mrs Twobble ponders a political path while Mr Twobble questions his influence. He admits he tried to stop her to curb the idea, showing family tempers and plans behind a political career.
A lawyer cross examines a witness in a playful exchange about swearing and a bet on the defendant smoking a pipe. The witness refuses to swear but offers a bet to the lawyer, highlighting the humorous tone of the courtroom scene.
Traile says Doppel is the head of a family in one instance, but elsewhere his role is at the rear. He notes Doppel has a wife and several children and heads the family procession when buying tickets to a motion picture show.
Report notes a lively exchange as Tom, described as a mousey fellow, jokes about borrowing a light for his cigar rather than pocketing the band, reflecting a humorous street conversation.
In a terse exchange, Tencher asks what counts as one two three four five, while Barile, noting his father’s involvement, answers with a straight. The dialogue hints at hands and street slang within a game context.
A veteran actor notes a younger woman stepping toward folly as divorce looms. The piece hints at an older man’s involvement and a potential new star rising on the stage, signaling entertainment gossip and personal upheaval.
The timid youth asks for the daughter’s hand in marriage, fearing the stern parent’s rejection. The parent grants approval after a brief exchange, noting the youth’s initial fear of asking for money rather than consent.
A passerby questions a fashionable restaurant and learns the head waiter owns one of the town’s finest automobiles. The exchange suggests status and service quality influence opinion. Local commentators note such details color the dining scene.
A thinking man debates with a friend about what constitutes a fact and why some people insist on correcting others. The exchange highlights self doubt and the paradox of judgment.
A sharp exchange highlights a man known as The Universal Bard who quotes Shakespeare at every provocation. He even cites a line that fits a tire exploding, underscoring his knack for timely Shakespearean relevance.
Mrs Gadder laments hard times, lamenting worries despite apparent luxury. The humor points to a world where even two chauffeurs cannot ease financial strain. The exchange hints at social contrasts and personal stress behind wealth.
A fragmented suburban exchange shows miscommunication over meal service as residents recall a new cook and quality of serving. The dialogue hints at disappointment and a clash of expectations during the second day of service.
A fragment shows a couple debating a scheme to suppress drunken driving charges and avoid court action. They worry legal authorities may pursue restraining trade claims if they formalize their agreement.
A brisk confrontation unfolds as Jague laments a clash with Slugge. He claims Slugge underestimated him, while Jague hints Slugge may have had suspicions after the encounter.
A brief dialogue shows a stenographer asked about losing a job and the boss catching him. Steno No 2 interrupts with a playful misreading about wedding invitations. The exchange hints at workplace tension and social gossip in a clipped, informal tone.
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