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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1916
Page
6
A traveler recounts dialog with wealthy Kyrgyz rulers who measure status by herd size. To avoid exposure, he displays a Palm Beach hotel card, provoking astonishment and boosting his fortunes before reflecting on the deception.
Albert Bigelow Paine recalls a twilight visit to St. Michaels, one of France’s oldest churches near Nantua in the Jura. The building, over a thousand years old, bears battle scars from invasions and revolutions, with restoration rare and priests continuing the long Christian line from Carlovingian to Joan of Arc eras.
The guide warns against spewing an umbrella and explains a proper drying method. Stand it on its handle so water runs off the prints, preventing strain on the weave and rot in the material. The description emphasizes avoiding improper folding that damages the cover.
A quote from Cartoons Magazine cautions against marrying unsuitable men and mocks contrived names while urging selectiveness. It uses humor to critique pretentious behavior and highlights standards for a proper spouse.
A Boston Post item notes a cashier recalls that the average Bostonian paid about 15 cents for lunch. The cash register shows heavy use on the fifteen cent key, which is worn smooth and has lost the 15 digit. Other keys show less wear.
A sultry summer day in a New York Post item shows a woman asking for currant cake at a bakery and a playful baker correcting her with a gentle wave. The light exchange captures a slice of everyday humor in urban life.
A fragment from the Chila Gelphia Record notes a buyer and seller discussing a dog named in a brief exchange. The passage centers on a sold retriever and a remark that the dog did not perform well for the buyer, Wager.
The fragmentary text shows garbled OCR from a historical page. Readable elements mention driving out and a voice, with unclear names and events. The piece lacks coherent details to define a single datable event or clear entities.
The article discusses ancient coin use in China and Egypt, noting coins may date to 2250 B C in China and detailing early forms of money. It explains Egyptian coinage arose not for internal trade but to satisfy Greek and Phoenician foreign merchants requesting a trusted value medium.
The Dogger Bank long protected for fishing near the English coast sits in shallow North Sea waters. The name derives from a two masted fishing boat called a dogger used by Holland and Denmark, not from any ideological formation, with the bank named after the vessel.
In ECneesh village a tobacconist named Parr faced rival Bou who tried to hurt his business. Farr devised a sly plan and advertised Dest Tobacen by barr, drawing townsfolk to his shop and boosting his sales while harming the other trader. Rumor and anticipation grew until he sang out a bold sign praising his product.
Interesting uses of asphalt extend beyond paving with chemists at asphalt companies devising numerous compounds. They create shoemaking aids waterproofing vat linings driving belts rubber articles cork flooring blocks protective paints asphalt putty and many other products.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a husband and wife in a comical quarrel about finding a decent quilt in the house. The diction mimics old time speech with humorous mispronunciations and playful insults.
The annual losses from predatory animals on western ranges exceed 500000 dollars as coyotes are blamed for most sheep losses. Mountain men report killing only a few cattle and sheep during the period.
A Louisville Courier Journal aphorism notes a clever but risky escape by changing seats in a canoe when unable to swim the distance to shore, suggesting a swift but perilous retreat.
Practical health hint advises boric acid in water as a treatment for poison ivy inflammation. Prepare four teaspoons of boric acid in a pint of boiling water, cool, and apply with gauze kept wet. For intense itching, sponge with a weak alcohol solution and refresh gauze frequently. When healing begins, use plain cold cream.
The article surveys giant humans and giants in history from biblical figures like Goliath and Og to modern tall breeds. It notes possible gigantism causes in circus giants, Caucasus families, and ancient rulers, and mentions measurements, myths, and royal regiments linked to extraordinary height.
A humorous exchange from the Birmin zim AgeHerald depicts a teasing couple debating fashion costs and affection. She recalls a compliment about her foot while he insists on a playful bargain, ending with lighthearted bravado over paying for shoes.
A terse report notes Dong faces prolonged illness while family and Stanislaus community hold on to hope. No further details on cause or duration are provided.
Careful fit prevents blisters from rubbing heels and ingrown nails from crowded toe fronts. Consult a chiropodist for severe cases and avoid shoes that pinch. Poor foot habits in childhood lead to weak feet in adulthood. elasticity declines with age.
The article recalls Rameses I of Egypt cutting off noses for treason or arson and notes successors punishing robbers similarly. It describes Rhincoeconum, a colony of noseless felons, and cites 17th century cases in England including Lord Coventry and a conscript under Frederick the Great, all treated as branding through facial amputation.
The article notes bicarbonate of soda as a handy household remedy. It should be kept in a readily accessible place and used to relieve sour taste in foods, tenderize vegetables, sweeten milk about to turn, and soften tough meat. It also suggests cleaning utensils with a soda solution and boiling.
Local cryptic dialogue notes a servant’s two-year tenure and a household’s view on constant teaching. The fragment hints at efficiency and teaching burden within a family setting, with garbled names and unclear context.
In a thrift-minded exchange two speakers dispute the value of saving as prices rise. One cautions against new purchases, while the other argues saving now reduces future buying power and urges wiser spending.
A brief remark notes a man’s repeated suicide attempts with a terse exchange asking if any prior tries succeeded. The line underscores a grim personal history in a clipped, stark tone.
The magistrate questions a prisoner about drink driving and the social circle it drew him into. The prisoner confirms the incident led him before the court, illustrating a social consequence of alcohol misuse.
The text notes that benefit cannot be enhanced by the way it is given to Seneca and remains unglorified by ceremonial manners.
A nostalgic note on frontier towns losing saloons to moving pictures and garages, with mentions of the flag over the schoolhouse. It also recounts a Nantes court case where a dancer proved her skill by performing in court, earning a legal certificate of proficiency.
An Attus spider in Java near Buitenzorg showed two large eyes that can change color from brown to bright green and back repeatedly. The creature appeared to control eye color at will, affecting one or both eyes, a trait of uncertain purpose.
Baliol College traces its origin to medieval times with founder John de Baliol punished for church outrages and endowed for scholars at Oxford. Before 1266 it claims oldest continuous Oxford history though prosperity varied until the eighteenth century.
Report notes the tenth presidential election of 1824 had 24 states casting 261 electoral votes with no winner gaining a majority. The House chose John Quincy Adams on Feb 9 1825 on the first ballot, backed by 13 states while Jackson had 7 and Crawford 4. John C Calhoun was elected vice president as the electoral college cast its ballots and about 350 000 voters produced the first complete popular tally.
An old-time tanner relied on a skilled expert to gauge hides by measure. Now a simple machine, resembling a table with a double top, quickly determines the square contents in metric and standard systems, replacing the artisan’s guesswork with exact calculations.
A theater review notes a prison scene where an actor taunts the walls with an iron bar and quips This will take years. A youth in the gallery replies Good night. The Pittsburgh Telegraph offers the remark on the pacing and mood of the play.
Hampson cites an ancient Saxon view linking leap day to Joshua praying for sun stoppage. He notes the sun stood still for a day over Gebaon yet time moved on. The article also mentions a French Spanish Portuguese belief in the ghost of leap year a yearly monster disrupting affairs.
An Exchange note highlights Irish bells linked to St Patrick teaching monks at 440. Early bells survive as exquisite Celtic art with pieces like St Patrick’s bell cover in South Kensington and the silver bell of St Mara in the Wallace collection noted for its filigreed, interlaced armaments.
A landscape painter toils at his easel while a woman observer comments on his work. She praises the scene then reveals she meant the original landscape, prompting a modest rebuke and a light punchline from the artist.
A Sunday school moment as Little Ethel asks about Bible beds. She recalls the teacher saying Abraham slept with his four fathers, prompting her puzzled mother to explain in simple terms.
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