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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
2
Chicago tale of a six year old paper boy nicknamed Little Joe who, after being helped by a kind woman, turns to a repeat get-rich-quick scam. A man questions him, a purse gift, and soon he faces juvenile court where the judge admonishes him and sends him home.
In New York at the Tombs the laundry was found to be tampered with as prisoners chewed shirt fragments and collars. Warden Hanley traced a heroin-laced wash setup used by visitors, prompting wider distribution via clean garments. An earlier tactic involved a man with a glass eye concealing heroin in his eye.
A new street gambling fad in Minneapolis draws young men who bet on license numbers like a parlor poker hand. Bystanders watch as machines pass, wagering to form two pair or full house. One driver notes a prize hand 17766 and predicts trouble if the corner is missed.
In Bella Vista Oakland a ten member Boy committee called Little Citizens drafted playground rules. They ban swearing and smoking and require politeness and clean grounds. Violations carry penalties from one cent to a month’s expulsion.
Paris designers predict high popularity for a sailor shape hat in crepe Francais with a flat brim and flower clusters. Organdie muslin appears in frocks with old world charm, flounces, sashes, and nosegays, while vivid linen dresses feature anglaise embroidery and bright silk under slips.
Use old embroidered waists as slipover corset covers. Cut sleeves, open underarm seams, sew back or front, add small tucks or lace, and finish with lace at neck and shoulder tape for a head‑slip design.
A Woman's Home Companion feature outlines conservative dress guidance avoiding too-short skirts and tight sleeves while warning against bobbed hair and small hats. Vanity Fair notes crochet and knitted touches appear on hats and frocks, with decorative cock heads and crocheted flowers on serge dresses.
A sewing tip explains tacking a one fourth inch wide flat white silk elastic across the top to keep thin collars neat and snug. The elastic is sewn to the back and side featherbones to hold shape.
A simple summer method to shield glasses and jugs of milk barley water and lemonade from flies. The cover uses a six inch square muslin panel edged with crochet fringe weighted with beads or a bead fringe. Build on a three and a half inch square stiff card top silk underlay oil silk below. Silk cord edging corner loops lace frill and a central button for lifting.
Pink silk muslin nightie forms part of a trousseau of hand embroidered pieces. It features a V neck with buttonholed scallops, a slashed front, and black velvet ribbons through slots. Embroidery appears on the front and sleeves in pink and blue.
Kitty and Peggy discuss aging and changing fashion while a scene unfolds with Squire Peavel and Brother Clapper. A person recounts a visit recorded with distorted speech and a claim of being vilified and demeaned in a lengthy exchange.
A playful verse contrasts a masher with a silly maiden, noting the man cannot act as one and instead does all he can to prove he is not a man.
The colonel condemns a man as lazy and impudent, claiming he is drunken and a thief. The judge responds with a punning, dismissive aside, turning the exchange into a lighthearted, if pointed, caricature.
A farmer asks about live stock and is told he has four steam tractors and seven automobiles, highlighting a humorous clash between rural farming terms and modern machinery through Judge's quip.
The exchange hints at a tense mood among suspects during an investigation with fear of a spotted fever outbreak spreading concern. The dialogue underscores worry about a contagious illness influencing the case.
A light exchange unfolds as Krusty taunts a soaked beggar who says he cannot stay home due to a needed car payment next week. The humor hinges on rain comedy and social contrast in a single street encounter.
A playful verse notes a pretty girl abandoning traditional singing for a tune machine, warbling with her feet in a humorous critique of modern songcraft. The light satire hints at changing music tastes and technology shaping performance styles.
Mr Dolan notes Rafferty is a peace advocate yet has had two fights in the week. Rafferty confirms his aim for peace and urges the other to share that goal as he does.
Senator Sorgum likens himself to a political boss and explains the role as one who does the hard work the hard thinking and bears all blame for mistakes. The dialogue frames leadership as burdensome and thankless.
In a faded exchange a man named Jones boasted ownership of a madstone while his wife expressed concern asking if it had bitten anyone yet. The dialogue hints at superstition and domestic tension without detailing any incident or event.
A weary tailor lies at rest in this epitaph after taking his own life. The verse notes his thread of life grew short and he ended it by biting it off.
In a terse exchange a plaintiff asks how the lawsuit ended and the responder confirms a victory. The dialogue notes that damages were awarded, nearly covering legal fees.
A pair of remarks discuss literature and authorship with a nod to Homer. The Boston Evening Transcript is cited as a source or example in the exchange.
A child named Little Johnny on sentinel duty with a new air rifle faces an irate neighbor accusing him of breaking a window. He denies the claim asking if she saw him, then shrugs off the accusation and walks away, reflecting on the lack of direct evidence.
A satirical note argues that if women voted the two old parties would fade, replaced by the tea party and the bridge waist party in a humorous take on U S political realignments.
A concise meditation on judging talent and character. The speaker notes the difficulty of naming a winner in a field of flawed humans, drawing a contrast between perceived saints and everyday sinners. The reflection probes perception, virtue, and the challenge of discernment.
Mr. Meekton thanks an appreciative listener Henrietta for a speech that appealed and persuaded. The audience responded positively and noted it was the speaker’s first confidential and respectful tone in years.
A tongue in cheek exchange notes that riding the water wagon is hard and many fall off at corners, a joke attributing this to saloons occupying curves. The dialogue reflects temperance sentiment with humor.
A brief Columbia Jester quip jokes that Van Cleve and his wife split attention between family and social life. The gag notes she was the light of his life but “went out too much” implying frequent outings.
The description notes a Bedouin wedding custom where the groom slaughters a sheep and spills blood on the floor of his future father in law. The exchange questions whether such a practice would be tolerated in another locale.
The dialogue recalls a car rollover where one party admits distress and the other confirms being upset. The exchange highlights the sudden mishap and the emotional impact on those involved.
A fragment notes the beauty of Miss Gitt and her father’s financial ruin. The exchange questions whether she is mentioned in the press now, implying a reversal of fortune and social gossip surrounding the family.
A witty exchange notes bakers on strike declaring they will want bread before they knead it. The quip frames a labor dispute with a playful twist on bread making and labor actions.
A quotation from the Boston Evening Transcript reflects on war as a social tool and notes a shift with the advent of automobiles. The remark links conflict to population considerations and technological progress in a historical context.
A wife asks if they are prepared for war, then quips about her mother visiting, prompting the husband’s alarm. The exchange reads like a domestic vignette reflecting concern about looming conflict.
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