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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1921
Page
3
London dispatch notes scientists study animal bites after a Greek king’s death allegedly from a monkey bite. Findings show fatality not tied to diet. dogs rarely poison, while horses or donkeys more often do. The report also cites unrelated humorous anecdotes about parental authority and a politician in a padded cell.
A Tit-Bits item recounts Rogers walking with an absent minded friend. He recalls that yesterday Mrs. Fulsome half recognized him and asked if his name was Rogers. The friend asks whether it was.
The Munchausen prize for 1920 goes to a New Jersey resident who recounts a windmill spinning so fast in a young cyclone that it pumps hot water, as reported by the Portland Oregonian.
James B. Sweeney Knights of Columbus delegate in Paris recounts restaurant prices in the city. He notes a Paris dinner can cost around $20 and critiques portion sizes, amusingly likening portions to a Scottish farmhand's porridge. A farmer and Jock exchange grim humor about porritch and lack of malk.
A judge comments on Louise-Clara and Julia in a witty domestic exchange. Louise accuses Julia of impractical ideas about life while Julia critiques expectations of flowers resembling seed catalogues. Louise notes her spouse is a professional humorist and jokes about household humor.
A farmer and his wife discuss plans for a trip to New York as the husband frets about cabarets and sights while the wife insists the journey will reveal many experiences.
A Nashville Tennesseean quip reflects on advertising as the image of a pretty girl engaging with and showcasing goods to be sold. The bite suggests satirical commentary on ads and consumer culture.
A dialogue discusses the nature of a biting remark and its impact. It suggests placing oneself in a neighbor's position to curb abuse, implying consequences of harsh words and urging temperance in speech. The exchange frames sharp language as social harm and promotes empathy.
A reflection on historic valentines from three centuries ago contrasted with modern cards. It notes handmade verses, the sentimental impact on grandmothers, and how today’s machine made cards lack personal touch. It discusses coquette meaning, and the rise of comic valentines in caricature form.
A nostalgic verse notes how February 14 no longer stirs the same romance as youth. Instead of mushy valentines, the writer recalls dull tasks like bills and dunned letters replacing the old excitement.
February's gloom brightens with memories of first loves and present joy as valentines parade in lace and forget me not motifs. Old fashioned papercraft verses, violet sprigs, and romantic lines evoke youth, memory, and the belief that love makes the world go round.
The poem notes Saint Valentine’s fixups and a yearly warmth of hearts. It describes the English Valentine challenge where meeting a preferred person on February 14 could earn a gift. It also cites Dickens as a Valentine reading option with Samuel Weller writing to his housemaid love signed Your lovesick Pickwick.
The fragment hints at a personal Valentine message with affectionate terms and promises of true devotion. It references love and care toward a beloved, though the text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or places.
A vintage notice urges women to use Diamond Dyes for wool, silk, cotton, linen, or blends. It warns of possible poor dye streaks, spots, fades, and ruined fabrics from inferior products and directs buyers to the druggist for the Color Card.
The Great Britain, the 77 year old first screw steamer to navigate deep waters, laid up at Port Stanley Falkland Isles after bad weather delayed her. She later stirred local alarm in Liverpool in 1845 when returned from voyage and was briefly mistaken as a guard for a Russian invasion, hailed as the world’s fastest ship by London Chronicle.
Catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to address the constitutional cause by acting on the blood to reduce inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining and restore hearing. Circulars free from J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
A brief quip on novel writing contrasts old fashioned endings with newer authors who begin on the wedding day and pursue a triangle plot to the finish. The dialogue notes marriages as conventional closings while newer writers spark conflict earlier in the story.
An advertisement touts a refined woman’s approach to clear healthy skin using Cuticora Soap for cleansing, Cuticora Talcum powder for dusting, and hot water to thoroughly cleanse the pores, leaving a sweet fragrance.
An Atlanta map asks an old darky the best chicken breed. Caesar replies that all kinds have merits. He says white chickens are easiest to find, but black ones are easiest to hide after you get them.
A pithy remark suggests some individuals grow weary of their own verbose conversations as they repeatedly hear themselves speak. The line hints at self awareness and social fatigue without naming any person or event.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a standout remedy for kidney, liver and bladder ailments. It claims quick, gentle relief, urges immediate start, and offers sample bottles by mail from Dr Elmer Co of Binghamton New York, with note to mention the paper.
In a grillroom lunch scene a woman applauds a classical set and tells a companion she adores the music. She asks a waiter if requests are possible and is informed the orchestra can play by request, naming the sextette from Russia as her choice.
A dialog opens with a cheerful but precise speaker insisting on writing the date as First of January Nineteen Hundred and Twentyone while his wife urges a simple Happy New Year. He explains he avoids writing the date correctly until mid February to keep a reminder of the calendar change.
The article notes balsam wood, known for over a century, is emerging as a cork substitute. It is the lightest commercial wood and accepts paraffin treatment for many cork-compatible uses. Quick disposal is needed after cutting since balsam rots rapidly in tropical air where it grows.
A brief dialogue reveals a man’s attempt to confirm a woman's rejection. She does not say no directly, only laughs, leaving him with the impression that she refused him and prompting a lingering ambiguity.
Vermont and Illinois testimonials claim relief from female troubles without surgery through Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ads note stories of recovery, encourage sending for a private text book, and offer free information from The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
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