Jingles and Jests The Winners
Poetic quip from Town Topics about wise women betting on love with lines about gambling on romance and consequences whether they win or lose.
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
6
Poetic quip from Town Topics about wise women betting on love with lines about gambling on romance and consequences whether they win or lose.
Briggs notes nearly all commodities have been offered in exchange for English gold while Griggs mentions a few American girls remain, according to New York Life.
A brief, literary exchange reveals unrequited affection as a man admits folly while a maid explains her heart belongs to another, capturing a moment of restrained emotion in a Catholic standard newspaper style.
A Judge voices frustration at a pan effect on farmers and warns about prodigal sons returned to burden the sector, highlighting tensions over livestock costs and rural livelihoods.
A brief poetic observation notes that modern poets fade quickly while the classic bards endure, as quoted by La Touche Hancock in the New York Press. The comparison underscores lasting value of traditional verse versus fleeting contemporary work.
Quotation from the Philadelphia Press notes a plodder still conducting business at the familiar site. The remark underscores persistence in remaining at the original location and continuing tied to prior practices.
A poet notes the difficulty of trust in friendship affecting business relations, reflecting on loyalty and doubt as echoed by Lippincott's publication.
A Yonkers Statesman quotation captures a traveler asking for a garage and a boy's dry reply that none are within smelling distance. The light exchange reflects local humor and streetwise wit in the piece.
A Chicago News cartoon caption shows a barber replying to a joking customer with calm persistence as he continues to shave. The exchange highlights humor and the busy shop scene.
The remark notes Mrs Gunson has only been married once yet implies she made another man of her husband. The comment reflects a punning defense of reputation in a literary weekly.
Louise grew shy of Harry when she found him shy of money, a situation the Philadelphia Press notes as the reason they remained unmarried.
Chorus with meaning emphasis We have Baltimore American reports on a humorous stage moment where Maud and the chorus react to a marriage proposal. The line captures light theater tone and urban audience reaction in a brief comic exchange.
A brief quip notes a tadpole’s growth from four inches to four feet, highlighting a curious paradox in nature. The remark appears as a quoted line from Lippincott’s magazine.
A Browning's Magazine line notes a sister in Florida has sent for her skates, illustrating a playful image of awaiting belongings. The exchange uses light domestic humor to hint at travel and readiness.
A satirical note from the Detroit Tribune contrasts the allure of poetic phrasing with the rustic, humorous charm of a barnyard hen. The brief item wryly compares cultured writing to simple farmyard wit.
In a brief note from the New York Sun, Stellia pledges steadfast support while Bella commends the effort, noting shared resolve to endure hardships together. The fragment highlights personal commitment amid tough conditions.
A brief literary note from the Houston Post reflects on posterity and the duty of education. The lines praise future generations for elevating oratory and study, urging students to craft fine pieces for recital in the coming May.
A brief dramatic exchange shows a book agent asking a householder if she is the lady of the house. Bridget replies in a regional vein that she is one of them. The fragment captures a social vignette typical of 19th century periodicals.
A reflective meditation on heartbreak and memory. The speaker laments lifelong haunting by an unseen, unspoken idea and the weight of what remains unspoken and unsaid.
Mrs. Blake, a wise widow known as Aunt Hetty, convinces Elvira to marry Charlie Brock before her stern father can stop them. Elvira reveals her father’s cruelty and Hetty’s own past regrets, leading to a rekindling of love between Hetty and Samuel the Squire. They decide to elope together to join the minister.
The text argues that discontent comes from comparing oneself to others and chasing wealth or travel. Happiness lies in one's heart, not in fortune or possessions, and true joy is a state of mind rather than material success.
In a terse London exchange Mrs Nagy complains about visitors being watched, while Mrs Snapp retorts about reputations and habits. The dialog touches on gossip and social judgments as neighbors spar over manners and propriety.
A historic note urges strengthening stomach muscles to aid digestion. Taking Mi o Na tablets before meals purportedly restores gastric function, cures indigestion symptoms, and builds energy, with Potts Drug Gist offering a 50 cent box money back guarantee if it fails.
In Chicago Judge Kersten's court William Jones also known as William Birmingham and his wife Alzina Jones were found guilty of kidnapping Lillian Wulff last December. The jury fixed Jones's sentence at thirty years and Alzina Jones's at twenty five years in the penitentiary.
An early spring pest control advertisement touts Woodlark Squirrel Poison as the sole effective method to reduce squirrel numbers. It promises absolute lethality, year round strength, no preparation, and a refund guarantee from Hoyt Chemical Co. of Portland Oregon.
N. S. Wood operates a ready baggage and light freight service to and from the depot and city. Special focus on dormitory and Normal college deliveries. Orders left at the Tribune Store receive prompt attention.
An advertising notice touts Profit and Loss Magazine as a leading mining investment publication. It promises free sample copies, independent reporting, and extensive content about mining stocks, urging readers to request a postal card sample and consider subscriptions.
Official notice requires preparing an abstract of all uncancelled mortgages on record by the first Monday in March and delivering it to the Assessor. Mortgages must be paid to avoid assessment against the mortgagee. Dated Dillon February 18 1907. County Clerk Baxes signed.
A legal notice states affidavits of publication will be withheld until outstanding payments are made. The notice, issued by the clerk, outlines that publication documents will not be released or filed until fees are settled in full.
Desert land final proof notice issued by the Interior Department Helena field office listing John B Hill and Margaret Hill of Redrock Montana as claimants. They seek March 16 1908 hearings before A S Johnson Dillon Montana to prove irrigation and reclamation with witnesses Daniel Tracy Thomas Tracy John R Porter and Patrick Ward all of Bedrock Montana.
Applications to graze cattle and horses in Big Hole North NF for 1908 must be filed in Dillon Montana by April 1. Sheep grazing applications due by May 14. Fuller info on fees and blanks available from C IX Wyman Supervisor.
Lulu V. Cozad of Helena Montana files intent to make final proof on desert land No 8494 for 320 unsurveyed acres in Beaverhead County Montana. The hearing is before Frank A Hazelbaker in Dillon on March 14 1908 with witnesses John S Innes William S Tash Scott Cozad and Roxy Ann Cozad.
The District Court terms for Beaverhead Jefferson Madison counties are fixed for 1908. Beaverhead holds on February third Wednesday May first Wednesday August and November second Wednesday. Jefferson on January third Wednesday April first Tuesday July first Tuesday October second Tuesday. Madison on March first Monday June first Monday August fourth Monday December second Tuesday. Done at Virginia City on December 5 1907.
The District Court will hold a special term in Dillon Montana from April 27 to May 5 1908 for criminal and civil business and other matters. Judge Lew L Cattaway orders the session to convene and continue through the dates stated.
Drying preparations worsen catarrh by drying secretions and irritating nasal membranes. Ely's Cream Balm cleanses and soothes to heal, relieving inflammation without pain or sneezing. Sold by druggists in 50 cent size. Ely Brothers of New York certify no cocaine or mercury.
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