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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
3
Mrs. Jay of Hiwt on Missouri recounts twelve years of right side pain and a relief after starting Cardus in July. She claims no more fits and full ability to work and clean her home. The ad touts Cardus as a mild tonic used for over fifty years helping numerous women.
A note explains that All my eye Betty Martin stems from mispronounced Latin O mihi bente Martine meaning help me. It cites medieval Icelandic sources and notes the term now means a lie. It also mentions hocus pocus from hoc est corpus and siserary from certiorari as examples of degraded phrases.
Three peanut varieties are grown: red white and Spanish. The white is the key type with two pink skinned kernels and ground running growth. Red peanuts form upright bunches with pods of three or four kernels and dark red skin. Spanish peanuts are smaller with lighter skin and milder flavor. The crop is marketed and used especially in nougat.
A writer compares some women to lobsters stranded on rocks by the tide, arguing that without personal effort they remain trapped in a temporary prison. The piece portrays many women as hangers on of society who expect help rather than act.
A proverb warns that a slip of the tongue can damage reputation and character, while a stumble may break a bone. The saying emphasizes caution in speech and action to protect one's name and integrity.
A judge remarks that it is unfair to describe women as timid, noting that it is widely believed they are equally brave. The comment emphasizes gender equality and challenges stereotypes about women.
A quirky, sharp line about Holst and the phrase heavy with critique. It suggests domestic humor or satire where a spouse’s actions affect a man’s social ascent.
A Jersey Bulletin excerpt warns that nervous cows quickly acquire kicking habits from harsh handling and irritants like flies in hot weather. Proper milking requires gentleness, patience, and trained techniques to protect cow welfare and producer profit.
A reflection on prohibition as a rising idea seen in the 19th and 20th century political landscape. It notes that in Congress only one member identifies as a Prohibitionist, Charles Hiram Randall of California, while the movement claims broad popular strength across the nation and even in states that rejected nationwide ban. The piece credits steadfast Prohibition leadership and recalls John P. St. John of Kansas as a key influence.
The prompt presents an unclear question about germs per man from a health service claim. It asks how many germs an average man would acquire from an unspecified exposure described as an “even log,” which lacks concrete context, units, or source data for a precise answer.
The term furlong originated as the furrow long, defined as the distance a pair of oxen could plow in half an hour. This measurement linked farming practice to the unit’s name and length.
The text notes total annual income in the United States around 35 billion dollars and claims about 7 billion dollars are saved. It presents a macroeconomic snapshot of saving behavior without providing specifics on sources or year.
A tactful man can pull a stinger from a bee without getting stung. This quip by Al Lorimer reflects the idea that calm, careful handling prevents harm and embarrassment in tense exchanges.
A historical note explains how soap boilers dumped a thick, foul squid by-product into streams. That waste was later collected and refined, yielding glycerin as it is known today.
Fragment of quotation reflecting on the consolation of old age and childhood. Coleridge contemplates a world bereft of children and an inhuman world without the aged, highlighting themes of compassion and human continuity.
A judge warns that those habitually acting as innocent bystanders should seek treatment for their innocence or withdraw from bystanding. The remark underscores a call for accountability in civic behavior and personal duty.
A quirky quotation from Uncle Pon about marriage describes happiness as a steady home life. The lines humorously celebrate a husband who cherishes his wife, portraying domestic contentment as a valued virtue.
The Christian Herald asserts Cyrus the Great upheld primitive monotheism among Persians, banning idols in temples and fostering reduced enmity with Jews. It claims Cyrus was not an idolator, despite other critiques. The piece links Persian religion to monotheistic practices during his era.
Guided by magnetic currents, Terent experience shows carrier pigeons and birds of passage are steered by magnetism. French pigeon student M A Thouzles notes two poor flights coinciding with magnetic storms, and observes birds’ sights have become uncertain and erratic since wireless telegraphy spread.
The article notes smoking lamps or unpleasant odors come from dirt and advises soaking the wick and burner in strong vinegar for ten hours, rinsing in fresh vinegar, and drying thoroughly to keep parts clean.
An English scientist asserts the world will grow hotter, not colder, due to a molten Earth nucleus whose energy will keep temperatures elevated for several years. The claim rests on geological energy as a long term warming factor.
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