Up Word Refrain Echoes Through Verse
The quip explores how the word up dominates lines as a playful refrain. It notes how lines shift with repeats and pauses to stress tone. The writer pokes at the overuse of up in rhythm and rhythmical variation.
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1912
Page
3
The quip explores how the word up dominates lines as a playful refrain. It notes how lines shift with repeats and pauses to stress tone. The writer pokes at the overuse of up in rhythm and rhythmical variation.
A social party from Omaha led by Mrs. Charles Root and children joined Mrs. Treat and daughter from Denver and Mrs. Heweker for a pleasant Thursday afternoon in Cheyenne. They lunched at The Robinson, the city’s newly opened Lyric Tea Room.
Fifty or more couples attend a private subscription dance at Pioneer Park starting 8:30 PM. Ladies bring basket lunches cups and spoons. hot coffee and ices served. Mr and Mrs Will Morrison arrive from New York City to stay with Mrs Morrison and Mrs Lee Bristol during Frontier.
A group of young girls led by Mrs. A J Robinson returned to town yesterday after a delightful week camping near Granite Springs.
Rusticating at the Daim Mr and Mrs John Sohuneman and others from Boone enjoy time at a Crystal Lake cottage entertaining friends. The camping party known as The Daisies with chaperones plan to break camp and return to town next Tuesday with additions expected from Mira Ruth Brelech and others.
Tuesday promotion at local grocers featured eight girls serving corn flakes with berries and cream. Ruth Nash won first prize at Johnston's. Mabel Knight earned second at Kelly's. Frontier week draws visitors, with multiple local residents hosting guests and attending events.
At the Presbyterian Manse on Wednesday evening Rev. Leon C. Hills joined Clyde H. Porterfield of Denver and Jose S. Mellnay of Lincoln Neb to marry. The couple, longtime sweethearts, plan to reside in Denver.
Mr. W. H. Hoar celebrated his sixty sixth birthday with a family gathering. Guests included Mrs B W Campbell and four sons, Mr and Mrs George Hoar and sons, Mr and Mrs W H Perkinng and three children, Mrs Caroline Perking and Mr and Mrs W H Hoar, and Miss Ruth Brela chi visiting from Laramie. A celebratory lunch followed dancing and music with cordial wishes for many happy returns.
Mrs. William H. Noble contributed to the week's social enjoyment with a card tea on Thursday afternoon. Graceful goldenrod decorations and elaborate setups accompanied bridge and five hundred, with prizes to Mrs. Kilbourne and Miss Hollman for bridge and to Mrs. Morton, Mita McQabe, and Mrs. Mitchell for five hundred.
The fragment describes a tea gathering where guests and hosts like Mrs Morton Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Comegys attend a lavish yellow and white table setting with lion statues. Names from St Louis Fort Riley and Fort Riley visitors are listed among attendees and upcoming events include a luncheon by Mrs Mitchell and a tea honoring Mrs James Rhinn and Mrs McKinney.
Prudential agent A G Arentz arrived in the city to review accounts of H H Bledsoe. Arthur Backman of D J O Connell's store returns from the West. South Side real estate activity rises with few vacant houses forecast higher prices. Mr and Mrs Edward Dolan of Pine Bluffs visit. Bertha Evers and Jason Sawyer wed at 11 am August 7 at 216 East tenth Street with Rev Hilgendorf officiating and a wedding feast. They plan a Rawlins Wyoming home after August 29 with a Western cities tour for the newlyweds. Out of town guests listed include Gutch Norton Saw yer Polbemus and Norton families from Pine Bluffs North Platte and Colorado City.
The Irwins' Wild West Show heads east after Cheyenne Frontier Days for Des Moines Indiana. The troupe travels six weeks through central cities with roping broncho busting shooting races and Indian dances. The show returns to Cheyenne around October 1.
The Altar and Rosary society of St Mary’s Cathedral hosted the Fourth Field Ar tillery band in an open air concert at the park last evening. The band played classical and popular selections for two hours beginning at 7:80, drawing Cheyenne admirers and a well patronized crowd. the event was a marked success for the ladies organizers.
A coarse essay extols self confidence as the core driver of history and achievement. It argues that bold assertion commands obedience, while caution is mistaken for wavering. the text warns against hesitation and praises decisive action backed by inner merit.
A poem by A J Waterhouse from the Star extols relentless effort to win by grindin. It urges the common person to press ahead despite odds, keep at it despite pain or fatigue, and believe sustained effort turns luck in the long run.
The Edinburgh Review has had few editors in its 110 years of existence. Founding editor Sydney Smith oversaw early issues while Jeffrey led for many years. Macvey Napier, George Cornwall Lewis, Henry Reeve and Arthur Elliot followed, with Elliot recently retiring after 17 years. The piece notes the paper’s influence on Whig reviews and the magazine’s editorial legacy.
A parent guides a child to sleep with soothing words about hidden dangers and a safe world. The poem envisions future nights of space and the longing to see a father’s reassuring face for peaceful rest.
A humorous meditation on aging noting how men grow bald and fat with time. It compares concealment of baldness with the inevitability of fat growth, and mocks friends who repeatedly point out changes after long gaps.
Eve drafts a note to Cain’s wife as Adam jokes that trees should grow ten more years before adding postscripts. The exchange frames a playful domestic moment between biblical figures.
A druggist who substituted arsenic for quinine was pressed about regret. He answered with a chilling remark that he had something “just as good,” knowing the question was prearranged by the writer.
A narrator recalls a serpent in the guise of a book publisher offering thirty percent royalties on Adam and Eve love letters. The scene hints at temptation as autumn leaves turn, with a focus on desire and literary commerce.
An informal remark about progress in a relationship is noted, with a friend praising a doctor who has helped a wife to improve harmony. The dialogue references a new hat and a sealskin coat with ermine furs as part of the favorable outcome.
Bargain event announces 27 items including breawes and wool sponged fabrics in several colors at reduced prices. Regular prices from $10 to $16, special Friday sale with limited quantities and low unit price.
The ad promotes 20x40 inch towels in white or with a ned border at 1.50 per dozen for Friday. It urges shoppers to visit the store to see the special bargains and browse the selection for good values.
Frontier Days will feature troop exhibitions at Fort Russell with all service branches present. The Fourth Field Artillery plans maneuvers and, despite a long 1000 mile hike, is expected to arrive August 17 and march to the park before proceeding to the post.
Special meeting of the Trades and Labor Assembly of Cheyenne to be held at Eagles Hall at 8 p m August 9. All delegates are requested to attend as there will be business of importance. McKINSTRY presiding.
The Chicago Record-Herald issued a twelve page Wyoming section last Sunday featuring Frontier Days with illustrations and special articles. Principal Wyoming cities receive prominent space and Jay Kenner organized the edition with attractive presentation and notable coverage.
An advertisement touts Saxo Salve as a cure for tarherk itch and various skin diseases. It claims the cream penetrates the skin to kill the parasite and restore health, with a guarantee to refund if not effective. The seller is A. J. Roedell, druggist in Quvenne, Wyoming.
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