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Newspaper

Montezuma Enterprise

Location

Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1922

Page

7

Discovery Catches Mrs Garker In Social Faux Pas

Mrs Garker learns she has been misnaming Marshall Peters for months after discovering the man’s first name is Marshall, not his title. Her distress is evident as she explains to her husband Edward that the incident is mortifying but not severe.

Marshall

Frank and Open Tariff Argument Mentioned in Milwaukee

Senator Lenroot compared tariff barriers to world trade practices in a Milwaukee debate calling the frank and open system a reminder of old figures. The dialogue includes Farmer Cornelius Husk and Doc Bolus in a night entry scene with Deacon Wesley Luther mentioned in illness and a planned two birds one stone remark.

Lenroot Milwaukee Doc Bolus Doc Cornelius Husk Wesley Luther

Cost of living low when one refuses high living

A terse reflection notes that affordability depends on the choice to not pursue a lavish lifestyle, arguing that value and contentment rise when personal standards are modest. The line hints at economic prudence and personal satisfaction.

The Emblem of This Country

Daddy reflects on Independence Day and the July 4th 1776 birth of the United States. He recalls Independence Hall and the Declaration’s adoption, bells and fireworks, and the bald eagle as national emblem guiding a hopeful future. Children affirm his sentiments with enthusiasm.

Daddy Thomas Jefferson Congress Independence Square Philadelphia Independence Hall Inter United States

Funeral Costs Outpace Cakes in Child’s Chide

A lighthearted cartoon caption shows a mother and her son Ralph discussing a cake and a funeral. The boy jokes that his funeral will cost more than a dozen cakes, highlighting humor about scarcity and prices.

Mamma Ralph

A Question of Genealogy Joke Exchange

Robert and Leo discuss a wordplay riddle about family ties. The lad with a stepfather prompts the jokey question if the boy becomes a stepladder, a pun-driven exchange attributed to a Christian evangelist.

Robert Stevens Leo Besselman Robert Leo

Brilliant Fire of Repartee

During the meal the young couple kept a brilliant fire of repartee. Elsie quips that it means they were married and exchanged sharp remarks at supper.

Smail Ralph Elsie

Esther the Brave Queen of Persia and Her Deliverance

A lesson summary of Esther 4 5 detailing Esther becoming queen in Persia Haman's plot against the Jews Mordecai and Esther's daring to plead for her people the fasts and feasts leading to the counter decree saving the Jews and instituting Purim

Lesther Esther Abusuerus Xerxes Vashti Haman Merdeeni Mordecai Lfe Sking

Let's Start a Government

A brief dialogue contrasts and clarifies taxes and government spending. Uncle Sam collects taxes and uses them to run the government, as narrated in a caption-like exchange from the Telegram.

Uncle Sam Sonny Papa Denver Telegram

Hollywood Engagement Sparks Cold Pass By

Zara and Rupert eye each other coldly as they pass by. They were engaged to be married, and an invitation to their marriage has been received. The arrangement made her the headliner, while he could not stand for that.

Hollywood Zara Rupert

Quotes on Sprinting and Sparring in Debt Talk

In a terse exchange an elderly speaker is teased about sprinting and boxing as a metaphor for accumulating debt. The dialogue playfully contrasts physical training with financial strain.

Dialogue Between Father and Son Remains on Street Guidance

Jay Walker warns his son to stay on the straight and narrow path. The son replies he understands and hopes to avoid trouble with a traffic officer.

Jay Walker

Milk purity claim sparks question at local delivery

A humorous exchange shows a customer doubting milk purity and a milkman answering that only sterilized water is used in the bottles. The moment highlights concerns over cleanliness and trust in dairy service.

Gods Plow Quote Sparks Seasonal Reflection

A concise quotation frames frost as divine plowman tilling earth, opening every clod and pulverizing the ground, expressing a religious meditation on nature and agriculture.

God

Brink of a Precipice Quote Note

A compact quoted line reflecting on truth and lies as a brink to danger with omniscience implied, attributed to Charles Reade. The fragment hints at moral peril tied to deception and knowledge beyond human reach.

C. Reade

Curses Like Chickens Quote Sparks Reflective Note

A Victorian saying from Bulwer compares curses to young chickens that return home to roost, offering a sharp moral reflection on poetic justice and consequences. The line frames curses as inevitable and self-inflicted.

Community asks for better times and help

A cautious note urges improvement and mutual aid as people express a desire for better days and practical support. The message emphasizes shared effort and hopeful progress without specific plans or individuals.

Doctor Declines Prescriptions for Madam’s Complexion

An exchange shows a physician advising to leave the complexion alone while addressing a lady’s request for remedies. The quirky dialogue highlights the doctor’s restrained approach and a tongue in cheek tone typical of the period.

Cupid Visits the Poor in Patched Clothes

Quotation on Cupid illustrating social aimlessness and pity. The speaker questions why Cupid would appear to the poor when his patched clothes make him unwelcome, implying a critique of generosity and class.

Cupid

Doctor’s Valid Charge Raises Recovery Hope

A patient recalls the doctor promising effective treatment while revealing a $10 per visit fee. The remark highlights the doctor’s claim of aiding recovery and the billing amount mentioned during care.

Those Foolish Questions Exchange

Dialogue snippet shows Hobbs and Dobbs sparring over a cold older man. Dobbs refuses to reveal how he acquired the condition, prompting a terse exchange. The fragment hints at a broader humor or quiz topic within a newspaper page.

Hobbs Dobbs

Fools Remain Despite Decline and Ill Health

A terse exchange notes that many fools still live and most are not ill, reflecting a wry, clipped commentary on morale and vitality with a bleak edge. The remark underscores stubborn resilience amid wider decay and sickness.

Betty and Grandfather About The Good Die Young

Betty tells her grandfather she thinks the saying good die young is a harsh old rascal notion. The line reveals a playful debate over a proverb and family talk.

Betty

True Love Test Ends With Quiet Dinner

Mabel discusses Ethel's new partner, an ex-service man. George confirms the man is attached to her. He recalls several dinners where salmon was served and the guest never spoke.

Mabel Ethel Heau George

Settlement Inquiry Sparks Confusion Between Parties

A lawyer advised delaying any settlement pending a thorough investigation. The exchange raises questions about whether the case concerns a legal matter or a financial dispute with a bank, highlighting potential miscommunication among Webster and Blackstone.

Blackstone Webster

Suggestion on dinner plans as cook changes loom

A domestic note where one spouse suggests waiting for a new cook before starting a fresh meal plan as the current set of dishes nears exhaustion. The exchange hints at household tensions and upcoming changes in kitchen staff.

In Old Age There's no fool like an old fool

A fragmentary prose note reflects on aging and outlook, with lines about being other varieties and looking forward to what comes next. The text shows a reflective tone on aging and self-perception.

Tve

New Jersey Law Defines Actors Equal Before Law

The Life notes that a New Jersey statute declares that actors are equal to ordinary citizens. The opinion predicts strong resentment from actors and the public at large over this legal stance.

Mutual New Jersey Life

Nujol Ad Promotes Natural Lubrication for Constipation

An advertisement touts Nujol as a safe non laxative that works like nature’s lubricant to keep stool soft. It claims pills and salts provide only temporary relief and can cause permanent injury, while Nujol offers regular movements without gripe and is used in leading hospitals.

No titled matter found in courtship humor lines

A humorous reflection on courtship habits and marriage notes laughter as a remedy to sorrow and jokes about a shop selling cheer around the clock. The piece casts a light on social observances rather than a formal event or report.

A Little Poker Now and Then Breaks Calm at Times

A lighthearted note suggests that casual gambling can unsettle even the steadier among men, implying that small bets occasionally disrupt composure or judgment.

Erring but politic husband hatshop ploy exposed

Mrs Wish confronts her husband about a perceived flirtation after being seen with a woman wearing an outfit similar to his, prompting a plan to buy an exclusive Paris hat to avoid future embarrassment.

Mrs. Wish Mr. Wish Paris London

Almost Like New Masterpiece Restored in Frame

Dialogue about an old master painting, Mrs. Newrich confirms the piece was varnished and framed, making it appear nearly new. The exchange highlights restoration work enhancing a treasured artwork's appearance.

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