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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1914
Page
16
The quote imagines a domestic rule where Gladstone and Mrs Gladstone alternate submitting. It notes the problem of marriage failing when one partner always insists and never yields. The caricature hints at gender roles and mutual concession as keys to harmony.
A mathematical professor proclaims completion of the probability theory discussion and invites questions. A problem student asks for the chance of passing the course, prompting a lighthearted exchange in a Dartmouth setting.
Mrs. Twobble arches to view the morning paper while Mr. Twobble complains about sales. The Mammoth department store advertises a new sale with garden items like jardinieres emphasized, prompting a curious exchange about discounts.
An exchange questions Dobbs extraordinary stature. Some years ago he spent two weeks in Mexico, yet he declines to claim full knowledge of the current situation there, prompting debate over his true expertise and modest approach.
A testimonial appears praising Allen's Shoes for their sheen and comfort. OB Hallamore, from Olmsted, Le Roy, M.T., endorses the product, claiming reduced friction and less aching. The note asserts long wear and reliability, urging readers to try the shoes.
A fragment shows a playful exchange about hearing bad news with a cheerful tone, attributed to the Houston Post in a captioned snippet.
A satirical dialogue compares views on weight and marriage, declaring a wealthy 200 pound woman as a fat object of inquiry while an ordinary woman is labeled plain fat. It claims a ratio of five divorces per marriage in Kansas, highlighting social judgment and demographic skew.
In the far country where timber fails the calendar yields a late spring and sudden summer. Frost grips ground until June, winds howl, then shifts to south. The temperate north hosts many migrating birds finding marsh refuges, nests, and abundant Insecta before southward movement. The Toledo Blade notes birds might doubt God north of latitude 69.
Ignatinn Tootle, floral authority near Yankee Springs, plans a long rectangular watermelon with square corners to ease carrying, hoping for a 1927 release. He compares his invention to the elusive Burbank and notes the common mishaps of round melons slipping and breaking on sidewalks, per the Boston Globe.
Dan Daly in early days attempted a dramatic proclamation at center stage. He hesitated briefly before shouting the misseen line, “Long live the king—he’s dead,” after failing to utter the full phrase.
A compact reflection noting public opinion’s strength in youth and weakness in old age. The passage compares opinion to living organisms, citing Samuel Butler on history as a record of opinion’s frailty and death. It emphasizes an author’s aim to align work with evolving public sentiment.
In a church page comment, observers note a comet not seen in 15 years, described as egg-shaped. In Gotham, speculation centers on its location, with jokes about cold storage as the source.
A sharp look at a legal quandary as Bijinks fights a charge of illiteracy to practice law. The piece questions whether skill can triumph over a primary barrier, highlighting debate about qualifications and merit.
The fragment argues admonition is better than reproach, praising mild friendliness over harsh offense. It contrasts corrective intention with harsh rebuke, suggesting gentler guidance yields virtue and growth rather than resentment.
Rose Bugs notes offer guidance on caring for roses and related watering practices. The message emphasizes practical tips for growing healthy blooms and managing moisture in garden beds.
The article recalls Robert Morris as the “banker of the revolution,” noting his crucial role in funding the Continental Army. It describes his loyalty when Congress fled Philadelphia, his meeting with Washington the need for funds, and his 1780 bank in Philadelphia aimed at establishing credit for the revolutionary effort.
In a wartime relief tale, Morris leads subscriptions that raised 350000 pounds and procured lead with Spanish aid. Washington warned of depleted stores, but a Spanish host offered ballast lead from his ship. Morris organized 100 men to convert lead into bullets overnight and sent them to the army.
The letter from Baid John Adama to Abi gail recalls Adams foreseeing July 2 1776 as the great anniversary while the celebrated Fourth is chosen. Richard Henry Lee’s resolution for independence passed July 2 1776 and Jefferson drafted the Declaration accepted two days later. It hints at public celebrations and early warnings of wartime slaughter.
Hearst's Magazine argues for aligning farmer borrowing costs with others by adopting French or German style farm credit. It critiques merchants and stock gamblers, urging a system of farm leave that mobilizes bank billions to lower rates for farmers. It envisions equal access to credit and public savings in the farming sector.
A patient from Seymour Missouri reports years of eczema on scalp shoulders and body with constant itching burning and festered pimples. After trying many remedies the Cuticura Soap and Ointment were used as directed and cured in two weeks. Sample offer included.
The Engineering Record notes a dog barking at a passing automobile as a symbol of futile protest against progress. It compares this to the stevedores’ strike in New Orleans over electric truck freight transport, calling the delay in adopting the motor vehicle a labor dispute and doubting sympathy for opposition.
A humorous exchange from Le Rire contrasts a caller telling a dog to stop barking with the dog’s presumed deafness. The dialogue highlights a witty misunderstanding and cartoonish irony in early 20th century humor.
A young boy delays turning on the hose on the front sidewalk until a steady stream of pedestrians moves by, suggesting shyness or spectator awareness influences a simple chore.
Two men question a painting showing Genemi Lafayette on a prancing horse with Victory at his feet. They speculate on a shift in fashion and symbolism, eventually joking the sword and cloak motif tell a tale of a soldier stealing a cloak and the woman seeking its return.
The London Globe notes that suffragette outrages mostly aid private investigators who guard valuables at social functions. A chief detective told The Express that he hired special staff and has sent up to a dozen suited detectives to watch pictures and china at host receptions.
Five year old Herbert from a bookish family recalls learning to read and sharing a curious scene with his mother Ruthie shows him a new book with odd phrasing. He notes parts like left a dog it to a dog and asks can the dog run presenting a witty critique from a child’s viewpoint.
The piece notes that artificial flowers date to ancient Egypt with later porcelain creations in Europe during the eighteenth century. It mentions the craze for porcelain and the imitation of real flower fragrance through perfumes.
A stage bit asks who is the principal character in the musical comedy. The joke identifies Little Bo Peep as the lead, noting she also loses a breach of promise case in the humorous newspaper quip.
Dialogue humor as a father ages, asked if he is growing old gracefully. He bluntly rejects the idea, stating he will not learn the maxixe. The exchange captures social expectations and stubborn resistance to change in a light, witty tone.
A terse public remark notes women opposing the production of amber fluid, followed by a quip about beer checks. The brief hints at local contention over an industry while preserving the era's tone and implied civic discussion.
A Missouri woman describes long trouble from displacement and inflammation and credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring strength and health after failing to find relief with other remedies. Ends by noting the product is for sale everywhere and has aided thousands of women with similar issues.
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