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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1912
Page
7
A motherless tot answers a busybody with charm saying she and her stepmother fit well. The girl, Pollikins, declares they "fit very nicely" since the stepmother “got us ready made,” in a quivering, genteel exchange from Judge's Library.
Senator Root praised a resourceful corporation while admiring their ability to “get around anything.” A Narragansett girl described a scene with a 60 horsepower gray roadster and a playful dialogue about proposals, ending with a German response from the narrator.
A north side lumber dealer contracted to supply a large load to a stranger. He warned the lumber was full of knotholes. The buyer, a philanthropist, laughed and bought it anyway saying knotholes won't hurt as it is for base ball grounds and he was a kid once.
The dialogue discusses why many men suffer nervous prostration today. The Old Doctor notes that in the past such cases were called delirium tremens and implies terminology has changed over time.
She complains he no longer loves her and laments shorter embraces. He reassures his affection remains strong while noting she gained 25 percent in weight during the summer apart.
A humorous exchange depicts a wife described as a business woman installing a time clock in the hell to regulate her husband’s comings and goings. The punch clock joke highlights gender and work role quirks in domestic life.
Henry asks if she would accept a proposal and Pthel encourages him noting she has accepted worse chaos in the past.
A gossiping couple debates a mock pre nuptial pact recalling Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt and Mrs McKim. They propose conditions on love and behavior, then abandon the discussion to resume intimate moments.
The Tragedian says Knight Stands is sent to the almshouse while the Comedian notes he has long endured poorhouses and seems unfazed by the development.
A mother admonishes Willie to study and pursue education, warning he may become a hired man. Willie replies with a quip about ruining a correspondence school, highlighting a child’s defiant humor and practical outlook.
In a humorous dialogue from Harper's Weekly, Mrs De Rich quizzes Noguchi about wages for a Japanese butler candidate. Noguchi insists money is not an object and clarifies he has no objection to money, prompting playful exchanges about compensation.
A dialogue reveals Mr. Dustin Stax accusing publishers of bias, noting the unfair advantage given to candidates who receive free advertising while private entrepreneurs must pay for space. The exchange highlights tensions over press favoritism and access.
A humorous exchange recalls a smart office boy who was dismissed not for errors in tasks but for meddling in office baseball controversies and fall politics, highlighting the clash between hobbies and politics in the workplace.
A clipped quote laments a decline in domestic skill with Mrs Kaller-Cooks and Mrs Justwed. The speaker mocks their inability to perform simple chores and jokes about a failed request for sweetbreads. The tone is playful social commentary on contemporary wives.
Fragmentary excerpt notes a morning city scene with two lawyers. Dialogue hints at irony or tension but cuts off, leaving the interaction unfinished and unclear about outcomes or specifics.
The Standard reports Len G. Broughton argues modern churches must emphasize organized Christianity over fault finding. He warns weakened church attendance stems from pleasure seeking and self sufficiency, urging a campaign to reaffirm the necessity of church organization and cooperative effort to extend the kingdom of God.
The text argues that love fulfills the law replacing negative prohibitions with a positive duty. Jesus elevates love over Pharisaic legalism, presenting it as the source of moral strength and social good. All heroism, philanthropy, reform, and virtue are expressions of this central energy.
A 1911 testimonial from Charles Judlin reports dandruff covered scalp and body itching that vanished after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He credits the products with stopping hair loss and aiding shaving, claiming instant relief within a month. Free samples offered with a 32 page Skin Book from Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston.
A venerable townsman, sharply dressed in old style attire, spoke at a mass meeting and rushed to his office. Returning, he found his silk hat crushed by a woman sitting down. He politely apologized, saying I hope you have not injured yourself madam.
A brisk quarrel over cards ends in a playful quip about bachelorhood. A man asks how to play a hand and the woman jokes about feeding him to a designing widow, highlighting social sniping at the bridge table.
A diary note warns that if a girl's arms show pretty dimples they will sunburn. The remark links dimples to sun exposure and possible skin damage.
When a baby is cross and fretful the likely cause is disarranged digestion. Use a mild laxative without opiates to ease discomfort. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is suggested for children, with a small bedtime dose promising relief by morning. Send name and address to Dr W B Caldwell, 203 West St Monticello IL for a free trial bottle.
A dialogue features one character insulting Baggs as ugly while another defends him by comparing his stubborn look to a pet terrier. The exchange centers on personal appearance and a shared amusement at Baggs’s likeness.
A humorous quip contrasts a fireless cooker with a smoke less husband, underscoring domestic humor in daily life. The exchange highlights light banter about household chores and spouse traits.
The note recalls sailors left on desert islands were dressed in maroon suits. The image contrasts formal wear with survival, implying discipline and dignity amid isolation.
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