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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
7
A temperance lesson outlines Galatians themes of bearing one another's burdens and restoring the fallen. It links sowing and reaping to Christian conduct, urging meekness, self-control, and shared burdens, with emphasis on spiritual growth and timely good deeds.
Miss Charlotte Delafield, a descendant of Maj. Richard Delafield, unveiled the George Washington statue at West Point. Rev Dr Blattery of Gracechurch, NY presented it and Col Clarence P Townsley, superintendent, accepted for the government. The donor, described as a patriotic Civil War veteran, donated after learning West Point lacked a statue of the president.
In a quirky exchange Bennie Beanbrough shows off a nose sling while noting a small debt owed by Utah Umson. The pair joke about a grudged payment that stretched over several months ending with a week’s pause in the dispute.
A man drives out to take the air but finds swifter cars everywhere and only dust remains as he leaves the scene.
In a humorous exchange a daughter tells her father that Leander will marry her and take her away. The father responds with mock threat that nothing will expel him from the “Don’t Worry club” unless Leander harms her, then he will take action.
In a brief exchange a bored listener recalls Dubwaite’s hard luck tale while noting a rare win at poker. The game, played last night, left Dubwaite desperate to borrow $10 as the other party finds novelty in the momentary victory.
A young girl and her friend discuss a society matron's illness. The girl questions why a surgeon from another city is needed for the operation. The friend notes no local specialty exists, while the hospital says the trouble is purely local.
The discussion asks why Hamlet may be presented as pantomime in a movie store. the speakers express curiosity about how the film might handle the famous soliloquy and Shakespeare on screen.
A playful exchange reveals Miss Stinger’s quip about children entering the parlor during a call. She remarks that children should be clean, not smeared, prompting lighthearted reaction from onlookers.
A puzzle line from a naturalist scene labels Gwendolyn as a “duck of a girl” and suggests she should join the “upper set” by being part of the “swim.” The dialogue hints at social clubs and class dynamics through playful metaphor.
A brief dialogue fragment shows a playful exchange about awakening a man to climb a fence. The speakers mention Ler and a hypothetical man on the other side, illustrating a casual, ironic interaction.
A police officer arrested a man for leaving his car on the wrong side of the street. At the station the suspect was identified as a well known burglar. The finder praised the officer as lucky for the quick capture.
The piece notes a claim that seaweed could aid fuel oil viability. It questions organizing a company to exploit the resource and whether such a venture would face pressure to extract stock water.
Dialogue from a court record shows a doctor and patient debating a medical operation. The patient asks if it will cure, and the doctor cautions about limited guarantees. The patient accepts the risk, declaring his Wall Street ties. There is a sense of hope and uncertainty.
In a humorous exchange a Welsh porter points out a man in the crowd as David Lloyd George, the minister of munition, while a calm passenger dismisses him as merely a young man, not the Almighty.
A dialogue feature shows Miss Gadders falling for the light footed Twobble at age fifteen. The exchange jokes about the suitability of a young lover to provide a home as she expects to spend much time at cabarets.
Father and Willie discuss an economical setup in the country, noting a cow milked there and spring faucets that cannot be left running. The exchange highlights practical thrift and rural life quirks.
A compact verse piece contrasts the man who seeks victory with those who claim no chance. It notes at a glance the chaps who quit and the persistence of a man showing a winning streak. The tone mirrors a period newspaper feature on sport and character.
A motorist protests proposed ordinance to safeguard pedestrians calling it discriminatory and claiming drivers face unfair rules. The exchange centers on traffic safety measures and public rights on city streets.
A dialogue notes concern over army armament asking if all branches are properly equipped, with the cavalry singled out as possibly lacking horse pistols.
A wry old remark contrasts partnership with widowhood. The speaker notes that an ideal husband first makes a wife a good spouse, then, if unhappy, a merry widow. The quip turns on the shift from domestic harmony to lighthearted widowhood.
A speaker counsels resilience after a harsh compliment from a woman. He recalls being labeled an abysmal brute and is advised that some women cannot resist that type of man, leaving him a path to win her over despite the earlier sting.
A brief exchange in the senate over Republics and ingratitude ends with Senator Sorghum remarking that the mood is not ungrateful but merely careless and forgetful at times in the public discourse.
A humorous dialogue fragment features a character admiring a broad arm to hold food and planning a mahogany duplicate for afternoon teas. The exchange hints at light mischief and a valiant appetite in a casual lunchroom setting.
Readers asked about Little Lemuel Gay and Lemuel Pawwell and whether Cuban women wear Havana wrappers year round. The item seeks clarification or contact for further details.
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