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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
21
A historical romance by Randall Parrish titled Devil's Own recounts frontier conflict with the Blackhawk War setting. The illustrated edition credits Irwin Myers for drawings and presents period-appropriate imagery alongside the narrative.
In a brutal assault by a large force of upholding raiders led by Black Hawk, Stevens fights inside a log cabin with Eloise, Tim, and Kirby bound and armed. The battle rages as a battering ram collapses the door and the cabin erupts in chaos with casualties mounting and dark fates looming for all inside.
Steven Knox awakens buried under debris in a destroyed cabin after a massacre. He frees himself with a knife wound and reunites with Eloise Clark, who fears for the others. They escape on horses at dawn, heading toward Ottawa while surveying the wreck and loss.
The gilt apostle spoons called gossip spoons were given at christenings by sponsors. Each spoon bore an apostle figure on the handle, with wealthier families gifting all twelve, others giving the four Evangelists, and poorer givers receiving a single donor or patron figure.
The Superior Air prints a rural vignette where Farmer Corntessel taunts about a wayward son Josh returning home and the old folks’ embarrassment over his smoking habits and preferred cigarettes, hinting at petty pride and family dynamics.
A cartoonish dialogue describes Mr Peck admiring a portrait of his wife. The artist, Pimear, notes the man remains mute, and his wife praises the likeness as so lifelike that he must seek permission before speaking.
A witty line exchange has a cynical bachelor paying Mrs Giddersleigh a backhanded compliment about aging. The matron is described as stunning in appearance, prompting the remark and a playful, self-deprecating response about growing older and less attractive.
Lawyer questions a prospective juror about bias. Juror C insists he has no fixed opinion yet believes the accused is guilty, though no one has pressured him. The exchange highlights the jury selection process and concerns about impartiality in the case.
Senator Sorghum spars in a light exchange about education and politics, admitting he avoids political education campaigns as locals in his district claim to know more than he does. The playful dialogue highlights local confidence and self-styled expertise in governance.
A clipped exchange hints at economic virtue in a domestic scene. Father explains thrift as a practice for a man to enable his wife’s extravagance, revealing values about money, marriage, and restraint.
A fragment notes a Bolshevik in accents remarking on discontent and urging to make things worse, claiming things are going badly and promising harsher measures as a grim, era-tinged political aside.
A dramatic newspaper card captures a brief exchange where a girl candidly admits she is engaged not to her ideal but to the best offer she could get, highlighting a cynical wit in a romantic moment.
A man attends his fourteenth breach of promise hearing, remarking on court demeanor. He vows to display the same calm self-possession in court if he ever experiences a breach himself, while addressing Geraldine on the way to hear the case.
The speaker praises a collector's assortment of antiques calling them curio treasures. A remark notes the collector’s wife at a recent dance and jokes she may be the oldest curio in his collection.
A witty exchange contrasts the value of close up shots in cinema. An esthetic observer argues they reveal star expressions while another critic sniffs at such scrutiny, claiming even beauty fades before an unflattering gaze. The dialogue highlights tensions over filming style and audience perception.
A compact political quip notes a male candidate fearing defeat to a female rival who offers practical beauty tips to women voters. The speaker worries his platform on hog raising and wheat cannot compete with her charm and grooming guidance.
A fragment notes a remark about a girl described as overly sensitive. It claims she fears mockery and humor, illustrated by a joke that she avoids the laughing hyena at the zoo. The line portrays social teasing and sensitivity.
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