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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
7
A fragment montage of newspaper quips and quotations on names and word plays. It cites St Denis versus St Dennis, humor about fathers and college sons, a note of thanks mislaid by Joseph, marital money jokes, and a plea to return whisky with a threat of criminal action from small town notices.
A note on bamboo growth describes rapid expansion with some shoots reaching two feet in four hours. Twenty varieties are mentioned, ranging from a smallest height of six inches to a tallest of 150 feet, illustrating the plant's remarkable diversity and growth potential.
A column riffing on human nature and irony. It jokes that helpful men arouse suspicion, poverty can both aid and entrench labor, and misinterpretations abound. It parallels wit with weather lore, noting the weather bureau earns little credit when forecasts match reality.
A health note states humans receive only about a quarter of water from solid foods. Fruits supply more water than meat or vegetables, so meals should be followed by substantial water to meet daily hydration needs.
Old tea and coffee stains are stubborn. Wet with cold water, soak in glycerin, wash in lukewarm water, and iron on the reverse side. A mix of salt and soft soap rubbed on spots then dried in sun can bleach. Sunlight can fade stains with time.
The Christian Register Economy notes a prankish tale about northern daylight and an elderly couple who buy a keg of ale to save money. After each initial quart, the wife claims five cents saved, prompting the husband to suggest another quart to save ten cents, highlighting thrift humor.
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