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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
5
The speaker doubts that close study of primate communication will quickly repay effort and believes even if fluent, there would be little to say in return. The tone questions practical value of decoding animal speech.
Mrs Twobble mentions the Godders girl to Mrs Dubwaite in a hushed moment. The girl is said to read Boccaccio, and Mrs Dubwaite notes she reads it in Italian rather than in English translation.
In a bustling lunchroom two men exchange quips about a imagined diamond famine. The talkative elder warns of scarcity while the neighbor dismisses the idea, joking about ninety nine years of awareness and coffee and sinkers as they converse.
A humorous Gargoyle line reports a man filing for divorce on grounds of his wife’s extravagance. The attorney requests specific examples and the husband quips about buying three toothbrushes for himself and the children when a single good toothbrush already existed.
Greene explains why a horse speeds homeward while an automobile often must be towed home. The exchange notes the differences in motion and maintenance between equine and motor travel with light humor.
Mrs Myles-Kat notes her husband’s return from Paris after the war. Mrs Styles-Oh asks how Paris went, and the reply jokes about women conductors in Paris and men’s seats in cars, reflecting light wartime humor and social manners.
A humorous legal scene unfolds as a judge declares the defendant not guilty and fines $1, while the defendant quips that if guilty he would have been fined $10, prompting the judge to demand silence. The exchange satirizes courtroom melodrama and justice.
A reader asks if examination by a physician is required before joining aviation cadet training. The reply states examination is not required before enlistment but may occur after initial acceptance or during training.
Conversation among Mugga and a widow teases Miss Prudeleigh about shyness. Muggs speculates the trait comes from her father, recalling he was a notable poker player.
A playful exchange highlights light theater mischief as audience friendly horseplay among performers and spectators. The remark hints at rough humor typical of a small town stage scene and mirrors backstage banter.
Booth Tarkington commended vivid portrayals of colored characters at a New York dinner. He recalled an anecdote about an old colored man who visits a polling place to register and jokes about his name, George Washington, and his years of labor.
A humorous exchange about a man in New Hampshire once weighed for his brain after death. The judges note he relied on well to do relatives, implying a witty twist on cleverness and dependence rather than brains.
Pleasant as Could Be a remark notes several women attended the prizefight. A humane man worries about bloodin the bout while noting the men were not allowed to smoke to avoid fire risk and cigar fumes, presenting a lighthearted social contrast.
A terse dialogue scene shows Peggy recounting an accusation of foolishness and another character prompting a reaction with the question What could you say? The exchange underscores themes of pride and constraint in a tense moment.
A businessman voices pride in customers' efforts to run his shop, saying the steady flow lets him take advice, gives him time to rest, and enjoy leisure. The quote highlights contentment with a bustling enterprise and personal leisure.
Dialogue casts Plod ding Peter's stubborn luck and desire for the "right kind" penitentiary. Loitering Luke asks why reform is blocked, and Peter laments persistent misfortune preventing arrest that would yield favored correctional benefits.
A playful dialogue between Peckem and Mrs. Peckem compares the telephone to matrimony. He coins a quip about not always reaching the right party, and she agrees it’s a fair, if indirect, answer. The exchange ends with a light, humorous note.
The dialogue depicts Miss irritably complaining when a neighbor’s dog starts to howl as soon as she speaks. Cook consoles her noting the dog howls even when he sings. The scene, labeled Fliegende Bluetter from Munich, adds a cultural backdrop.
A dialogue notes the clash between civilizing aims and the danger of war technology. A savage responds that while civilization is welcomed, introducing modern weapons risks many lives before benefits can be shared.
A quip contrasts calming a sea with oil and stirring Wall Street. The speaker notes a few gallons quiet a storm at sea while a few drops provoke turmoil in markets. The remark blends finance and maritime imagery to comment on volatility.
Hokus-Scribbler has had nine plays rejected. He is now writing essays on the decline of the drama for Life.
A reader recalls a local train journey described in Seribson's latest novel. The exchange notes the reader bought the book to write about the railway trip and invites others to judge the depiction themselves. The memory includes a stop-at-every-station pace and named stops.
In a playful aside a local observer mocks a flirtatious widow, quipping she aims to make hay while the gun shines as news of occupation and social strata echo through town.
The article describes two afternoon suits with bronze taffeta and pup lin fabrics, noting shirred waistlines and unique yokes, plus coats with lace braids and high collars reminiscent of the Merry Widow style. It highlights hats of white velvet and braid, crepe draped straws, and wide belts with ornate clasps in a midsummer, airy palette.
Former Utah Democratic national committeeman William R. Wallace argues that working men and employers in Utah are satisfied with current conditions and predicts the state may swing in the upcoming election. He cites Smoot’s strength, Copper and lead prices, and Utah’s copper industry as factors shaping voter attitudes.
The piece praises President Wilson’s western tour for its humanizing effect on the public. It argues the value lies in showing how he thinks, not just what he thinks, comparing his storytelling to Lincoln’s and emphasizing familiarity as a democratic asset.
The Cincinnati Times-Star editor, a Taft brother, criticizes Armageddon fever in press coverage of the Republican nomination. It disputes Chicago Evening Post claims that all ages know Roosevelt’s stance on national issues and notes remaining Progressives doubt his current positions.
The piece argues Mr. Wilson deserves credit for curbing Wall Street power and stopping artificial panics. It claims current times are unbeatable with widespread employment and good wages, noting labor strikes as a sign of prosperity and predicting Republicans face no gains from old protectionist cries.
The New York World reports leaders warn Republicans success may hinge on an Armageddon-style pact to win a Senate majority. It mentions possible gains in Maine New York New Jersey Ohio Indiana with progressive backing for social justice rights at Benatora Lodge and other figures.
A report outlines almost every known variety of iroo ore bound for Newfoundland, detailing discovery scope and potential implications for regional mineral markets. Key figures cited include local geologists and industry observers predicting impact on exploration activity and supply chains.
The lesson recalls Paul’s second journey to Thessalonica and Berea, his method of Bible reasoning from the scriptures, and the reception of the gospel. It notes his approach, the response of Jews and Gentiles, and his continuing ministry to converts in Berea then Athens.
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