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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
3
In Wesley, Hiram Lake the local weather man faces mockery until a picnic ends in a cloudburst. Julia Collins, trusting his forecast, rides out the storm with him as he reveals plans to marry after confessing a bench forecast error.
The article describes a Costa Rican Sunday where families tour villages, attend mass, and men linger at the store or post office. Luxuries like evaporated milk are savored, moonshine fuels violent machete duels, and jail is common for such quarrels. Bullfighting is rare, cockfighting exists, and lotteries are popular.
A fashion writer extols the three-in-one dress and foundation slip as a versatile, economy-minded idea. The gray crepe foundation slip with vermilion and green accents can transform into multiple looks, from formal to informal, via underbodices and overblouses.
The ancient figure Thespis, credited with inventing Greek tragedy, began as a singer of vintage songs praising Bacchus. He added epic recitations to his drinking verses, provoking an impatient listener who demanded relevance to Bacchus. The anecdote helped popularize a now familiar phrase found in Greek classics.
The text notes that wartime cloth for American soldiers ended up sold on the Paris taxi market after the war ended sooner than expected. A French firm bought surplus fabric intended for uniforms for use in taxicab livery, illustrating the ironic fate of war textiles.
An old lady was knocked down by a dog in the street and then by a light auto. A passerby asked if the dog hurt her, she said not the dog but the tin can tied to its tail. A judge quips on womens emancipation remarks.
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Ease to relieve corns bunions calluses and sore tired feet. It claims the product reduces friction from shoes and provides quick comfort, suggesting use with shoes for happier feet.
A little girl forgets manners when given candy and responds to her mother with affection and bold honesty. She hugs her mother and declares, I’ll tell the world, mother, you’re some kid.
A bathing exchange quotes a man and woman with a teasing line about a changed smile. The woman claims it comes from studying at a school of dramatic art, implying a artistic transformation in demeanor.
George Moore and a circle of writers discussed recent books. He searched for the author of a new publication and recalled only a “funny” or “stupid” name. A colleague suggested Shaw, and Moore exclaimed that Shaw is the extraordinary name he sought.
Mothers urged to inspect every Castoria bottle for the Siniature of C waezzy DdeAu. The message notes Castoria has been in use for over 30 years and that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
Two six year old boys in Fairmount hurried while passing bills and resting at a relative’s home. When asked why they rushed the boys replied they must hurry to keep up with each other, noting the hot weather. The anecdote is attributed to the Indianapolis News.
A witty exchange on marriage contracts from the New York Sun notes that such agreements bind a man for life, highlighting social attitudes toward wedlock.
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