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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
5
City leaders and merchants debate boosting wealth and population with local advertising and support for both town and country traders. A humorous aside contrasts Grace Newcomb and a familiar face, ending with a child’s pie fraction joke.
A tall New York youth meets a veteran drummer on the road and learns a harsh lesson. The drummer, 30 years on the road, urges giving up itinerant life for a home, noting his wife and children left behind while he chased travel. The encounter ends with a resolve to quit and seek a steadier path.
Report from Turkey via the state department describes a can with a one way valve system that allows liquid to pour out but not in. After seal by inspectors proving the milk unadulterated it is sent to consumers, viewed as a solution to dishonest milkmen worldwide.
Sealed proposals for a brick school building in Big Piney Wyoming are due by 6 PM August 9, 1913. Bids to Al Osterhout Clerk, School District No. 8. Plans available at State Bank of Big Piney and D D Spann Rock Springs. 5 percent bid deposit with bid. bond for half the bid required on contract. Board reserves right to reject all proposals.
A Woodland area report from Morganfield Post describes on W L Riley farm a quail nest with a hen laying an eye. The hen hatched the quail eggs causing the mother to abandon her own nest and take the chick away. Some eggs showed they would have hatched next week.
A woman in a red gown recounts how her husband signals winnings in poker. Another woman in pink notes she learns of wins only when they occur. The red dressed woman recalls a late return from a club meeting and his demand to cut expenses after lights are left on.
In Harper's Weekly the tale shows a five year old Rebecka refusing another girl a claim on a bewhiskered neighbor. She ends with a quip offering his whiskers instead. A humorous aside features Senator Sorghum arguing about public office and rebates for patriots.
Miss Cay ense answers that only those with a truly sensitive ear could endure the terrifying din of constant practice. The excerpt explores why elite instrumentalists may seem to hear and create music by ear despite rough conditions.
The Buaday Magazine notes beds evolved from rush and straw to feathers. It mentions Roman use of feather cushions attributed to Elagabalus, and that feather beds were common in Henry VIII's England, with references to 16th century practices.
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