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Newspaper

Jasper News

Location

Jasper, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1922

Page

3

Woman on trial claims never touched victim

Luella Washington testifies she never struck or touched the other woman, saying she only reprimanded her about garbage disposal. She describes holding her hand up like the Statue of Liberty and claims the other woman leaped over the railing. A hatchet was found in her hand.

Luella Washington Luella

Necessity Is the Invention of Necessity Reversed

A weary tramp sobs out his tale to a farmer's wife who doubts his claims and questions his begging. He insists that for him, mother is the invention of necessity, not the other way around, reversing the proverb.

Pearsons

Some girls grow up and become credits to their parents

A brief note reflects on girls maturing into valued daughters or becoming notable figures in elocution, contrasting examples of paths and recognition.

Hezekiah Proclaims a Passover And Reforms

Chron II outlines Hezekiah’s call for a united Passover to heal a divided Israel Judah. The king consults princes and congregation, extending the invitation to both kingdoms and urging repentance, removal of idols, and celebration with priests and Levites amid renewed worship. The period emphasizes God’s mercy, inclusive invitation, and the restoration of proper worship.

Hezekiah Israel Isaac Eny Jerusalem

Lodge Attacks Communism and Private Property Beliefs

Senator Henry Cabot Lodge voices strong anti communism in Cambridge praising private property as an irremovable instinct. The piece cites anecdotes from Detroit Free Press and Strand magazine illustrating royal folly and fashion tastes including King George and a Princess Mary portrait with pannier adjustments.

Henry Cabot Lodge Cambridge Russia Hussia Washington Planter Wash Detroit Free Press King George George Ernest Brooks Strand Queen Mary Mary Mr. Brooks

Lost Them Since Bobbie How Did Ye Hurt Yer Hand

A fragmentary dialogue recalls a past era with mention of sharp teeth and life stories. The text contrasts a remembered youth with a striking remark about not feeding rouge and powder.

Bobbie Sammy Jones

How Would You Like A New Baby Sister

A scene shows a lively exchange as a younger brother falls and is aided by a motherly aunt figure. Ethel snaps at the suggestion of a new baby sister, insisting she already has her hands full with her current family duties. The dialogue captures sibling tension and humor in a domestic moment.

Brother Ethel

Lame. Perhaps and the Gift of Opportunity

A fragmentary exchange on ambition and merit contrasts the lure of quick gains with true opportunity. The speaker argues wisdom is needed to discern between a cambler's chance and a genuine opening, noting many await a gift rather than earn advancement.

Devil's Bible: a monk's pact and a famed scripture

A legendary manuscript known as The Devil's Bible was said to be copied on asses' skins by a poor monk who allegedly struck a pact with the devil to complete the entire Bible in one night. The tale says the monk's life was spared, though the outcome of the bargain remains unclear.

Stockholm Devil

Milk debate inspires a school composition

A Greencastle second ward pupil wrote that milk is good for infants and adults, boiled or unboiled. The remark, cited by the Indianapolis News, contrasts with a joke about humor and a remark on hotel pricing, noting that a first class price does not guarantee a first class hotel.

Second Ward Greencastle Indianapolis News

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