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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1913
Page
7
Children in Washington entertain themselves during congressional sessions with games such as wrestling boxing and pretend baseball. The scene shows pages moving about the room and interacting with officials, illustrating how personal contact during sessions shapes their duties and experiences.
Representative Ernest W. Roberts recalls a town bully Jim Jones described as lazy and boastful. Jones declares he will throw everyone out of a saloon as a crowd gathers near a lamp post outside. The door swings open and a prostrate figure lands in the gutter amid wild yells and cheers.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a time labeled gribistorte days and reference Seseit vane in North Garetine. Not enough readable details for full event or names.
A Sunday civil bill clause did not shield a labor man from prosecution as the court maintained jurisdiction. The case hinges on the interpretation of the clause and its applicability to the defendant.
The article critiques President Wilson for signing a measure with an exemption clause seen as class legislation and unconstitutional in spirit. It contrasts Taft’s veto of a similar clause in sundry civil bills and discusses a prospective federally built Alaska railway plan tied to government ownership. It notes congressional debates and opinions from unnamed sources on monopoly concerns and party positions.
An early morning scouting drill near Posen Germany ended with fog and gunfire as a lieutenant in an aero plane sustained a wing hole from musketry. The event reflects tense frontier activity and damage to the aircraft during reconnaissance.
The article promotes thousands of 160 acre homesteads in Manitoba Saskatchewan or Alberta open to filing with a ten dollar fee and residence. It notes strong land for grain crops mixed farming and cattle with 1913 yields cited as 30 to 45 bushels per acre and claims many Americans have already claimed land leaving good options for future settlers.
The writer’s works have sold well here and abroad, and he was a welcome guest in Brooklyn on several occasions. The remark underscores his enduring popularity and the broad respect for his literary contributions.
A woman with a persistent eczema covered face describes itching burning and disfigurement. After sending for Cuticura Soap and Ointment samples from an advertisement she saw in a newspaper she followed directions and noticed quick improvement leading to a permanent cure.
A light exchange between Bill and Jake centers on lending money as an unknown quantity, framing a humorous take on financial hesitation and prudence. The dialogue implies caution in lending and an unwillingness to commit to a numeric loan amount.
The readable parts mention Bia Aloe and Menthe with unclear context. No clear event or entities beyond names. Unable to determine a concrete incident, date, or organization from the fragment.
A discussion notes that many girls travel abroad to pursue cultivation under the belief it sharpens their voice. The piece hints at cultural pressures and the role of voice in social advancement.
A brief column debates the dangers and uses of nettles, noting sharp leaves and beneficial folk remedies. Readers weigh caution against herbal value while a local gardener offers practical tips for handling the plant safely.
Public notice promotes Fletcher's Castoria as a safe remedy used for infants and children. The advertisement urges verification of its signature and notes an established use spanning many years.
John D. Rockefeller Jr spoke at a Cleveland YMCA meeting urging young people to save early in a brief remarks session. He emphasized saving while youth remains, repeating the line with a smile.
The fragment hints at a small sinner who remains silent despite consequences, reflecting doubt about acceptance of his stance. The text seems part of a larger moral or narrative discussion on restraint and judgment rather than a complete report.
An enthusiastic fellow passenger awoke from sleep to view the falls on a first trip, despite already seeing the falls twice daily for months. He managed a rare gesture of amiability to look pleased at the sight.
A stationer solved space issues in folded notes by using a metal plate to cut envelopes. The simple solution enabled a new, important branch of the stationery business to grow from tiny beginnings.
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