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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
8
Random items from Hayti and surrounding towns note Lefler's sells wall paper window glass and paint and Averill's offers flour and sorghum. Frisco restaurant advertises fresh fish while Caruthersville items report new cashed prices for meats and furs and local transit notes.
The Gentlewoman argues many marriages fail because spouses marry for reasons other than enduring love. They wed for proximity, money, status, or a fleeting passion mistaken for the real thing, overlooking genuine affection.
A quotation by Elilen Thorneycroft Fowler notes that cleverness has never helped a woman find a husband and will not, unless she has enough of it, keep her from ever getting one. The remark critiques wit as a barrier to marriage.
A teacher used a spelling exercise with the word Feet. She asked Johnnie, a tow-headed boy, to spell it and posed a riddle about what has four of something the speaker has two. The boy answered uncertainly, and the lesson veered into a playful miscue.
Sriah Proverb notes a neighbor’s testimony as the test of every person. The saying emphasizes communal judgment and accountability, reflecting local concern with honest witness and character.
Citizens Bank of Hayti held its annual meeting January 12 in Hayti Missouri to elect officers for the year. A J Dorris was named president J S Wahi vice president C J Provine cashier and secretary with G W Dorris and D C Stubbs as directors. The bank shows capital of 10000 surplus 2000 and about 35000 in deposits with strong earning capacity and solid local support.
A quick wry quip from Transatlantic Tales describes a practical housewife sending her companion to the barber with a basket of potatoes to peel during the haircut. The humorous vignette underscores domestic efficiency and everyday wit.
The note warns against giving introduction cards to strangers or casual acquaintances. It cautions that such cards may be used for unwanted business or manipulative purposes and advises care when asked for introductions.
Uncle Eben quips that many folks patience resembles the man waiting for snow to melt while people fall on his sidewalks. The line casts social humor on stubborn delays and communal care amid everyday urban life.
Indian lore explains elephants as the remains of the Fathers of Oxen who lived long ago. Men were elves then and the Great Spirit destroyed them all with his thunder bolts.
Spain is arming its police with helmets and sending officers to an 18 month training program to improve readiness. The move aims to professionalize police forces and enhance public safety.
A collection of aphoristic lines contrasts sorrow with belief and urges obedience as the first requisite for success. It references Matthew Arnold and Aeschylus, urging resilience and a guarded personal stance likened to keeping one’s own secrets while smiling.
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