Emma's Experiment
A 1917 short story by John Elkins Severre Eeeee, republished in the Chapman press catalog, presenting a domestic tale of invention and ambition as a young woman conducts a scientific trial at home.
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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
5
A 1917 short story by John Elkins Severre Eeeee, republished in the Chapman press catalog, presenting a domestic tale of invention and ambition as a young woman conducts a scientific trial at home.
Emma Baxter faces a tired husband and a younger rival, Mildred Cook. She weighs options, invites Mildred to dinner, then lets events unfold as she waits to see if Joel realigns his life with her or leaves.
A country farm visit features a ble apartment boy and Pheeny the guide. The boy corrects a misidentification about tomatoes while a humorous exchange reflects farm life and child wit in a Konaas City Star style.
A fragment ponders wealth and family fate asking if relatives expect the worst yet hold out hope for mercy or better outcomes. The breezy line hints at moral tension between fortune and kinship.
The article notes diverse inspirations from China Russia and American Indian sources shaping fall dresses while maintaining simplicity. It highlights straight line models fur trimmings and a one piece frock following a tonneau silhouette with side drapery and concealed entry.
Sabee Sicke notes that several French designers draw heavy inspiration from Japan this autumn. The shift suggests Japanese motifs will appear in embroidery on new frocks, mirroring patterns seen last year.
A cryptic note discusses Fainteart as forerunner of sad news and despondency tied to wealth. It contrasts a man filled with sorrow with one who prospers from life’s riches, hinting at a moral tension between happiness and material gain.
A guide to dressing ripe melons for breakfast, salads, and desserts. Includes options for cantaloupe cocktails with grapes pineapple and peaches, melons with ice cream, and a decorative melon basket for parties. Also notes on improving bland melons with lemon juice nutmeg and French dressing.
A compilation of kitchen recipes including Lima Beans a la Poulette and Vegetable Soup. Instructions cover ingredient prep such as fresh or dried lima beans, carrot, turnip, celery, potato, and parsley, with steps for milk, eggs, and butter. Also included are steamed brown bread, Veal Hash, and Peach Trifle with guidance on mixing, simmering, and serving.
A dated kitchen tip describes using two tablesp ons of sugar with borax and water to kill ants. Saturate a sponge with the mixture and place it where ants are thickest. When the ants are drawn in, plunge the sponge into boiling water.
A religious lesson discusses the return from Babylonian captivity under Cyrus. It highlights Cyrus's decree allowing Jews to rebuild Jerusalem, generous support from exiled leaders, and the restoration of sacred vessels, framing the event as divinely guided and aided by Daniel and Nehemiah era figures.
Fragmentary report notes deep poverty affecting residents and calls for attention to living conditions. References to improvised living and social distress imply ongoing hardship without clear local actions or statistics.
Fragmentary text presents a cryptic line about love and faith attributed to Frederick Wo Finer, with unclear context and missing details. The readable portion hints at religious or philosophical reflection rather than a clear news event or public notice.
Fragmentary quotation reflects hopeful sentiment about honest effort and victory amid struggle. The line invokes Dickensian style praising perseverance and steady effort toward success.
Michiel Avgelu is noted for a unique phrase about littles and trifles in a go triffe. The fragment suggests a playful or cryptic note with archaic tone.
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