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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
7
A rejected suitor mocks a woman about her age saying she is near thirty-two. He leaves in a hurry, claiming she is “near the freezing point” and hurries to catch a downtown car, ending the exchange.
A Sunday school teacher learns the girl's unusual name Fertilizer Johnson comes from her parents Ferdinand and Liza Johnson. The mother explains the name honors both parents, with the child named Fertilizer.
A man asks the price of beefsteak per pound and the merchant offers quantities. The customer reveals he plans no purchase, seeking to gauge savings from eating scrapple instead.
Senator Sorghum laments a difficult task as he rearranges a speech manuscript. He aims to craft a consistent argument that places safety first and preparedness last, noting the challenge of organizing his ideas repeatedly.
A fragmentary dialogue contrasts fear and superstition with rational doubt. The speakers discuss carrying a baby and a basket, implying anxieties about the future. The tone hints at skepticism toward sensational gloom and unfounded fears.
A discussion questions whether frequent trips by notable locals to Washington, D C imply real business or mere pursuit of status. The speaker challenges the idea that national clout comes from regular government visits.
A sharp exchange on a cold lake scene features a traveler from the south remarking on local harshness. He recalls nearly freezing after falling into an airhole mistaken for a water hole, then clashes over meeting people on equal footing and quoting long-ago speakers.
A garbled OCR style passage includes lines about threats and inquiries in a social setting. Phrases mention Miss Gladys, a coroner, a microscopic inquest, and questions about marital status. The text mixes jokes and dialogue with no clear narrative or event.
The readable text discusses condensation and diplomacy as lifelong, mentions reading a library of books, narrowing to concise dictionary definitions, recalls a mad banquet revel, and notes frothing bottles at a mouth. The fragmentary lines suggest a literary or editorial aperçu without clear event details.
In a terse exchange a father urges his son to pursue excellence in his chosen field. The reply acknowledges effort and optimism, noting that even humble work can lead to opportunity.
A collage of short phrases and dialogue pieces presents a village scene. Snippets discuss safety, eyes of Miss Gadder, admiration from afar, and a farmer speaking about his son Josh studying. The tone mimics a periodical page with quirky observations and rustic banter.
In a exchange about campaign views a Senator asserts he has secured the latest motion pictures on the subject and invites voters to come around tomorrow to see them, insisting on seeing the material rather than just hearing it.
A courtroom quip exchange shows a lawyer accusing doctors of injustice while the doctor retorts that the profession does not make angels. The banter highlights mutual skepticism between lawyers and physicians.
Mrs Newed offers a piece of angel cake to her spouse who admits not caring for cake. Mrs Newed explains the cake was sent by mamma. Newed asks for two pieces in a brief, cautious exchange.
An eminent diplomat questions mind reading while Miss Cayenne claims a subtle grasp of thoughts by attentive analysis. The exchange hints at belief in psychic insight through careful listening and inference.
Miss Kittish declares shyness a positive affliction and avoids men, while Miss Sharp asks if she runs from or toward him, revealing contrasting approaches to courtship.
A lyric pondering how fate mocks human hopes and the persistence of old errors. The speaker questions clinging to past mistakes as if ready-made, with fate casting doubt on their outcomes.
A humorous exchange about a new boarder claimed as a bachelor by Landiady. The Pretty Daughter questions the boast as the boarder pays and hides his pocketbook from view.
A Woman's Realm review notes lingerie designs emphasize filet lace used as yokes and corset covers. It describes nightgowns and envelope chemises with hand embroidery, and coats for home sewing with interlining, belts, and decorative plaits. The piece guides patterns and fitting for home dressmakers amid spring wear.
A vintage guide outlines practical uses for cold potatoes. Recipes include creamed potatoes with cheese topping, stuffed green peppers with olives and celery, shepherd's pies, potato croquettes, and a creamy potato puree.
The passage extols a meatless diet for office work and describes a six to twelve month trial. It lists breakfasts with milk and fruit, lunches with nuts and cheese and wheat, and dinners with salad and eggs. Suggested practices include thorough chewing, fresh air, daily exercise, and cold plunges to avoid ill effects from a varied eventual feast.
A reflective quotation by Bacon on gracious manners as a sign a man is a citizen of the world and not isolated by borders, noting a heart open to strangers and lands beyond.
A brief quip from the Houston Post notes a speaker who struggles to balance finances. The commentator jokes that the man spends all his income on his body and neglects the soul, letting it hang on a beat.
A devotional lesson traces Paul and Barnabas in Iconium and Lystra around AD 47. It notes their witnessing in synagogues, the healing of a cripple, response of idolaters, subsequent persecution, and their return to confirm believers and appoint leaders at each site.
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