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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1906
Page
2
A Baltimore Sun piece describes a locomotive struggling on a steep grade and slipping on polished rails, needing sand to grip the track. The author parallels life’s rough paths, urging preparation and resilience by keeping a supply of sand to smooth the way.
A rural reminiscence recounts Mirandy Downs and a courtship leading to a modest, homegrown wedding. The narrator describes small-town life, the minister’s possible romance, and a celebratory ceremony marked by family and community.
The narrator recalls a stormy, joyful early marriage to Mirandy. After a heated quarrel over a melojeon, Mirandy leaves to visit relatives. A devastating hurricane hits, she is swept away by the river, and the narrator endures guilt and grief until a dreamlike moment of forgiveness and reunion with Mirandy at the bridge. Miss Quincy aids the family during the crisis.
A historical sketch contrasts Japanese farming life with American practices. It notes straw shoes and harness made from rice straw, modest homes with paper walls, clean surroundings, and frugal meals. Wealth is tied to tools rather than land, while laborers earn 10 to 15 cents daily plus rice and remain content.
Mrs. Compton cherishes her small flower garden yet fears its misfortunes. She recalls a year when a runaway hose washed out the ground and worms and hens damaged plants. Neighbors with lambs influence her plans while frost arrived early after a late harvest. She loves gardening but needs patience.
A leutenant boasts about funding to gain a reputation as a philanthropist, while Senator Sorgum warns that public opinion turns critical only when generosity is perceived, as quoted by the Washington Star.
A Washington Star quote contrasts a man’s view of heroism with a valet and a chauffeur. The piece then notes a mother and son clashing over when a boy should switch from short to long pants, highlighting generational style differences.
The snippet shows a courtroom exchange with a defendant asking to see the arresting officer and a joking reply about sizing up the officer. The quote ends with the line about last night’s experience and a judge’s response.
A Philadelphia Ledger quip notes a catboat name idea called Kiss as a playful pun. The exchange frames the boat as a playful vessel with a risqué double meaning.
Brief exchange from the Cleveland Leader features Dottie and Lottie discussing whether a blonde or brunette is more attractive and suggesting consulting Tottie who has experienced both.
In a Washington Star quip a housewife suggests chores like mowing grass or carrying stove wood. Plodding Pete replies he belongs to the army of the unemployed and will not become a sergeant in a base unit, highlighting humor about work and status.
The Familie Journal reports a sharp clash where Burke and Kike accuse each other of lying. The exchange highlights tense accusations and a claim of honesty amid the dispute.
A terse quip from the Chicago Tribune notes that even in a gale a genius can light a pipe with a match while joking that any Irishman can do it. The remark plays on skill versus ease in challenging conditions.
A Washington Star quote notes humidity is often worse than heat, provoking the irritable man to claim it leads many to overstate their knowledge while debating chores.
Mrs Hicks John suspects a burglar in the dining room while Mr Hicks jokes that staying quiet may let the thief seize the chafing dish. The exchange from the Philadelphia Ledger captures a light domestic moment amid a crime scare.
A Detroit Free Press reader notes a courteous act on a ride. The woman thanked the passenger for giving up a seat, then stopped glancing fearfully, a brief reflection on small kindness during travel.
A witty exchange reveals marital quarrel lines about disgrace and a hat as a prop. The Milwaukee Sentinel notes the playful jab reflecting domestic humor in a social page snippet.
A New York Sun remark notes Solomon’s offer to divide the baby in half as a test of wisdom. The editorial quips that it reveals how men gain reputations by bluff, contrasting the two women and the dog in the tale.
A chorus girl recalls the original Floreddora sextet and the manager’s remark that she could not join it. The remark becomes a pivotal moment leading to a favorable engagement, reported by the Louisville Courier Journal.
A Baltimore American quotation notes Maud's reluctance to alter her new hat despite peers declaring it unbecoming. The line shows social pressure on fashion choices within a young set.
A brief dialogue fragment contrasts Gayley’s past irregular habits with a claim he is now regular. The exchange hints at a humorous skepticism about genuine reform and suggests lingering bad habits despite outward changes.
The Chicago Tribune notes the upas tree is historically linked to tropical forests in Asia and the Pacific, though many legends surround its poison and danger. It discusses traditional beliefs about its growth in dense jungles and remote regions, with cautions about misidentification and myth versus botanical fact.
A condensed chronology lists sieges battles and political milestones from 1428 siege of Crieans to 1905 sports and leadership events. It covers Berlin's capture in 1760 Yorktown attack in 1771 and the 1902 antitrust commission, noting figures like Bonaparte Grant Dewey and Roosevelt.
In a Missouri village school the self-governing class elected officers and used a phonograph to dictate problems. Pupils copied, discussed, and solved the tasks while the teacher tabulated results for the principal. No pupil was moved to regular classes for lagging. The program will expand to other districts this year.
The first real hotel for homeless boys opens at 855 West Twenty seventh Street New York City under Miss Mary Laidlaw Proudfoot niece of the late Mrs Laidlaw. Eight patrons start and six vacancies remain with many applications on file. Boys pay according to means and receive a private room. Public contributions invited to fund expenses and expansion.
An eleven year old freshman, Norbert Weiner, enters Taft College as the nation’s youngest collegian. He is the son of Leo Weiner, Harvard lecturer in Slavonic languages. Norbert learned to read at three and studied Darwin and Huxley by age eight.
The School Journal reports the new inspection law will cost about 25 dollars per 1000 residents in large cities and 11 dollars per 1000 in smaller towns where doctors are called only when needed. It allows school boards to appoint a physician or physicians and requires annual sight and hearing tests by teachers, with expenses covered by local appropriations.
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