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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
9
A lawyer settles a family dispute over marriage prospects with a witty exchange. The suitor Spirks learns the bride’s side approves, and the lawyer advises accepting the match while pursuing a steady reporting career at the Maily Call. A light joke follows about vacation relief and household chores.
A fragmentary newspaper item cites a court ruling on contributory negligence in an employer liability case where the plaintiff was dismissed. It also lists several humor snippets from different papers including a wind joke, a luggage payback line, a stage actor remark, and a gag about earnings from dressing on a budget.
A collection of brief jokes and humorous exchanges from Chicago Daily News Chicago Tribune Mutual Service Washington Star and other papers. It includes lines about fashion finance phonographs preachers and lovers with playful wordplay and puns reflecting era humor.
A brief quip from the London Sketch mocks school marks with character driven dialogue between Sister Ann and Bill. The exchange hints at marks not shown, preserving a humorous tone from a seat of learning.
Instructions describe washing fur, cotton, and wool garments using mild soap, soaking them in water to cover by six inches, then washing by rubbing soap on stains and soaking, followed by a rinse. It notes that oil and dirt lift from nap, saving time, with borax improving the cleansing waters.
Artistic wall effects are explored with stencils and simple brushes to prevent running paint. Instructions cover stencil use, brush care, and matching patterns section by section. Additional advice explains making cozy tea accessories, milk bottle covers, and preventing milk spoilage. Also includes a method to rid homes of flies using kerosene and regular sprinkles to deter mosquitoes.
Instructions describe drying apricots with sugar, boiling, draining, and repeating sugar dusting over 24 hours until dry, plus methods for home-made lard including leaf lard handling, salting, cooling, and storage in a cool dark place.
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