Too Familiar. A Quip on Names and Polite Style
A humorous dialogue contrasts informal familiar language with formal diction. The exchange urges avoiding casual forms and suggests using a proper name like Robert instead of slang.
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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
3
Exchanging Views in Local Court Over Income Tax
A humorous exchange shows a boy claiming his father is sick of paying income tax while another boy’s father asserts he pays none. The judge remarks on the idea of not paying taxes, highlighting a light legal moment in the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secord
Tomatoes In Winter Grower Vigilance Drives High Returns
Tomato culture under glass hinges on vigilant management and flexible practice. Warm light houses with strong bottom heat, rich soil, and careful training yield good prices as canneries drive demand. Boxes or beds, single-stem training, and root conditioning speed maturity with regular feeding and staking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
New Jersey
Delaware
Ohio
Indiana
West Virginia
New York
New England
Florida
Dehorning Chute Without Door in Built Device
A Western Farmer description explains a six by six by three foot dehorning chute. A stout stick pins the animal, a levered jaw trap holds the head, and a pin locks the position for restraint. Floor narrows to 12 inches with slanting sides for secure control.
Attention to Horse Collar Fit in Spring Work
Advice stresses careful collar fit as work increases. a tight collar is safer than a loose one. If the collar cannot be tightened to fit the horse properly, replace it to prevent sore necks and shoulders during peak work season.
Intensive Farming and the Value of Summer Feeding
The dairy farmers of the middle West spent 75 years learning they wasted land in pasture. Summer feeding is a necessity. Intensive principles can make one acre yield as much as two, given further schooling and application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Main cause of bee losses named insulation and ventilation
The article argues winter bee losses stem from inadequate insulation and temperature shifts. It details insulation layers from six to twelve inches and a vented tunnel entrance to ensure airflow. Proper wind protection and disease control can keep winter losses near one percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Middle States
Britain, Russia Reach Aid Pact to Ease Debt Payments
Great Britain and Russia reach an agreement: Russia ships 40 million dollars to England to fund exchange for Anglo Russian trade and uses 60 million dollars via the Bank of England to discount Russian treasury bills under government guarantee. Coupons on London payable debts will be paid and Russian purchases in Britain financed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Rassia
England
Bank of England
Russia
Canada
United States
Paint Improves Farm Equipment Longevity and Appearance
The article notes painting enhances the look and lifespan of machines. It recommends using red lead and linseed oil as a tenacious paint, particularly effective for farm implements.
Proper pruning for apple trees and disease prevention
In pruning apple trees start at the top to thin shade heavy centers. Lower tops gradually to balance top and roots to avoid water sprouts. Cut back crowded trees and prune near the trunk. Paint cuts with white lead and raw oil. Disinfect tools to prevent blister canker spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Faurot
Guiding the Woodman s Law
An inventor from the Northwest introduces a patent saw guide that lets a single person operate the two man saw. The device rests on a trunk step carved with a few axe chops and adjusts easily, with a handle angled for easier maneuvering.
Guard Against Late Frosts in Orchard Care
The article urges farmers to use cheap late frost protection methods for orchards. Smudge fires are recommended as reliable, with metal heaters as an option if a profitable crop is anticipated. A half dozen fires per acre may suffice, requiring only a few hours of work on the last frosty nights of spring, given orchard values of 200 to 400 dollars per acre.
Time for grafting says when to graft buds swell
The guide lists when grafting should occur just before buds swell and open. It warns to use scions not older than last season’s growth, ensuring the newest wood is used on the grafted tree.
Change of Life remedy praised by women in letters
Letters from Philadelphia Beverly and Erie women praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life. The ad notes free advice from the company and mentions wartime economic growth in Bridgeport as context, ending with a brief comic exchange about a black eye from shinny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Philadelphia
Lydia L. Pinkham
Margaret Grassman
N. Ringgold St
Beverly, Mass
Mrs. Gzoraz A. Dunsag
Erie
Lydia EK
Pinkhim
Mrs. E. Kissrrova
East 24Th St
Recipe for Gray Hair Treatment Advert
A home hair preparation combines Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine with water to darken faded hair, remove dandruff, and improve softness. Advertises DIY mixing at low cost and claims no scalp coloring or greasiness. Also cautions that treading on others toes yields little progress.
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for Women Health
Thousands of women suffer from ailments specific to women and can obtain Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, a temperance remedy made from roots and herbs. It claims to banish pain, restore menstrual function, and relieve irritability and weakness with a quick, affordable cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Wouldn't Chase Him. Stimulants and a doctor's warning
A terse dialog opens with a question about stimulants and potential harm. The doctor replies that they would not hurt if avoided, implying a cautioned stance on stimulant use. The fragment hints at a medical or psychological treatment context.
Piles Treated with PAZO OINTMENT Claim Quick Cure
A newspaper ad promises relief from all forms of piles with PAZO OINTMENT. It offers a 14 day cure and a money back guarantee through druggists if it fails. A separate note mentions a paper cigarette box with built in matches.
Expert Advice Deadlock Metaphor Key to Situation
A short exchange offers practical counsel on resolving stalemates. The line “What would you do about this deadlock” is answered with “Get a key to the situation,” implying identifying the core issue to unlock progress. The quip suggests a pragmatic, problem solving approach.
Miss Geneva Moeser Succeeds Father as Auditor in St. Clair
Twenty one year old Miss Geneva Moeser takes over the post of auditor in St. Clair Missouri succeeding her deceased father. An advertisement touts Grip-Laxative Bromo Quinine as a remedy claiming it removes the grip. The box bears H W Grove’s signature. The text warns that a man who cannot live within his income must live without it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Moeser
St. Clair
Missouri
H. W. Grove
Anuric newest in chemistry claims cure for uric acid
Dr. Pierce of the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo presents Anuric as a rapid eliminator of uric acid. It is promoted for back ache scalding urine and frequent urination with sediment in urine and for rheumatism gravel and gout. Trial offer 10 cents for a large package and full treatment for 50 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Perfectly Apparent Man Seeks Credit for Self Made Image
A speaker touts being a self made man while observers argue he lacks expert workmanship. The exchange centers on personal pride versus public perception of competence.
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Promotes White Clothes
Ad copy touts Red Cross Ball Blue as making white clothes whiter with grocer availability. Brief lines urge readers to try the product and claim men can improve with effort, ending with a generic assurance of quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Ball
Ady
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