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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1917
Page
15
The article reviews historic water use from primitive buckets and wash boilers to modern cisterns and pumps. It analyzes how much water a typical farm family needs, per person and per household, and explains variation by season, animals, and fixtures. It outlines methods of water measurement and the dangers of contaminated sources, emphasizing boiling and purification and detailing several pump types and lifting devices.
Marjorie Wendell, a young office worker in New York, resists a joy ride with friends as she pursues steady work. Drake’s accident and Polly’s hospital ordeal set the scene for a quiet romance when broker Bayard encourages her to join his staff, and he confesses his love after a night of compassion.
A humorous reminiscence describes a gentle woman dealing with tramps. Cinder Smith recalls asking for a little something to keep soul and body together. Billy Trucks recounts receiving a "safety pia" from the lady.
A Chicago Daily News item describes a teacher asking children what a cat has. Tommy says four legs, Daisy notes claws and tail, Mary is asked about fur or feathers and Maury protests the teacher’s unfamiliar question, ending the lesson abruptly.
An East Tenth Street family in Indianapolis faces wartime thrift with mother and two daughters giving up comforts from bed sheets to luxuries. The father asks ten year old Harris what he can give up and the boy vows to give up soap, symbolizing personal sacrifice for government needs.
A brief local note describes Pete Wal facing higher dog biscuit prices. Residents wonder what others feed their dogs as costs rise. The casual exchange hints at broader price pressures affecting everyday pet care.
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