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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
3
A trained corsetiere fits your made to measure corset with no bone and no extra cost. Experience luxury of a perfectly fitted corset with modish lines and flexible comfort as the NuBone Garnet yields to movement, shaping the figure to graceful artistic lines.
Describes Fool's Paradise as a borderland in myth near the blessed realm, not part of it, a place for the praise ness and the blameless dead. The term now marks the mental state of those who fool themselves with war hopes.
A Pekin based teacher summarizes American remarks praising cleanliness and food, noting Americans travel with wives and shave daily. The account contrasts European traits and emphasizes routine hygiene practices amid travel observations.
A quirky Baltimore American quip urges lovers to test a girl’s pie before deciding. The lighthearted comment blends humor with dating wisdom, reflecting the paper’s breezy tone and social tone.
St Louis Globe Democrat argues that a shut-in society exists but there is no equivalent shut-up group, praising or questioning its social forms and implications.
A compact reflection on friendship and personal growth. New friends enlarge our world and reshape our sense of what is possible, echoing David Grayson's view that life widens as we invite others in.
The New Orleans mint operates two precision balance scales. The larger handles 0.001 ounce to 600 pounds while the second, with agate bearings, can weigh a human hair with accuracy.
A 210th Regulation appears to describe daily firing of a sunset gun at reveille and retreat, with the Nag raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset in unison with the gun. The text suggests a salute to the flag is intended.
Last Wednesday the ladies of the Taka Club gathered at Mrs El Scotton Grand Avenue. Guests included Mesdames Will Hicks Ri K E Cearnal J J Harbur and Miss Oma Webb. The decor featured holly and Christmas themes. They enjoyed conversation and a Santa Claus puzzle contest with much amusement, followed by a three course luncheon at small tables.
A recipe from Woman's Home Companion suggests placing about four inches of white sewing silk in the mouth to moisten and rub a blood stain from any material until it vanishes, claiming it works like magic. Also notes that readers can obtain No Hunting signs at The News office.
Creditors and interested parties are warned that on January 27 1010 in Umbrage Jaaper County Mo a public hearing will adjust and settle all demands against the estate assigned to J Ross Dodd for the benefit of his creditors. The hearing will continue the following day. Dated December 20 1915. J N Mirah Assignee of J Ross Dodd. R A Mooneyham Attorney for Assignee. First publication December 25 to
A cryptic reflection notes that even loved ones ignore the overweight while celestial beings tally the bald headed. The piece juxtaposes vanity and judgment with a surreal, aphoristic tone.
The text notes picric acid used for burns and as a component of explosive compounds. It explains nitrogen's paradoxical role: necessary for many explosives yet abundant as a major part of air we breathe. The passage underscores dual uses and the chemical nature of explosives.
A shopper recalls taking a neighbor’s young daughter on a buying trip. At a counter she asked to see inside a bag with bright colors and an ornate clasp, then solemnly urged a one wish money be placed inside.
Households learn to use cheese crumbs as bait to ensure a mouse trap triggers. A lump bait is easily stolen, while crumbs require the mouse to press the spring to release the trap.
In Spain it is notorious that on the eve of a bull fight petty larceny rises as penniless sportsmen seek funds to witness the arena. The event demands bravery, the death of pampered bulls, and the slaughter or mutilation of horses, amid the cheers of thousands.
A tailor, defendant in a court case, appeared distressed as jurors were chosen. He whispered that the trial looked bad unless the jury could be dismissed and replaced with men who owed him money for clothes.
Dr. C. N. Burr argues that society pursues an easy life at the expense of a strong race and mental health. He contends education is excessive without practical training and warns that reading alone yields little value for moral and mental well-being.
The piece extols Junius Brutus Booth as an unparalleled theatrical figure declaring he stood above all peers. It cites his seamanship as a midshipman, printing skills, law and medicine study, theology, fluency in eight languages, and calls him the greatest English language actor.
W. H. Hager advertises a full line of flower plants and nursery stock from Old Reliable Nurseries at Mount Hope. See him for your garden needs and supplies.
The region sees a cream shortage despite high butter fat prices due to more dairy cows and cautious milking. Farmers should maintain year round milking, plan winter feed, and breed cows to fall freshening, using wheat crop income wisely. A Kanovas Farmer note adds that tailored slang calls “kick” an employer a request for work.
Verse line notes a path to a woman’s influence described as pity’s straightest route, attributed to Beaumont and Fletcher a line fragment reflecting courtly drama on desire and control.
To clean a ceiling darkened by heat or smoke from a gas jet apply a layer of starch and water with a piece of flannel. Let it dry and brush off lightly with a brush. No mark will remain.
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