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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
3
Miss Peacher asks Mr. Dubkins if his father approves of her and learns that he respects her. He reveals he has bought stock in P. D. and O. and seeks his father's advice on whether now is a good time to sell.
Mr Jaw and Mr Jawback insist they quarrel daily, while their pets, a cat and a dog, coexist peacefully under the same roof. They joke about tying them together to test loyalty, illustrating a domestic spat turned playful metaphor.
A delegation asks a practical politician to back Wombat for the senate. They argue he is the ablest man for the place. The politician probes for further qualifications and the group remains convinced.
In a terse court scene a magistrate confronts a prisoner who admits stealing a pig. The magistrate vows to make an example to curb ongoing pig theft and safeguard the community.
A witty quip about why women often add a postscript to letters. The joke suggests they like to have the final word.
A terse moral piece contrasts indifference to relief with the burden of human ills. It cautions against idle widening of suffering and champions aiding the afflicted rather than indolence.
A Gourmet dismisses Dubkins as lacking true aesthetic temperament. The dialogue contrasts an Italian garden as more than a dining setup. A statesman who founded a magazine says he oversees advertising, lectures, and campaigns rather than leading editorial work.
A Louisville Courier-Journal joke quotes a woman praising her fireman husband for rapid help, noting his ability to hook her up in 45 seconds. The gag plays on fire department proximity and quick service.
A terse exchange questions whether appendicitis can be cured without surgery. The speaker recalls a sufferer who claimed relief without operation, prompting reflection on noninvasive remedies.
A bank president jokes about firing a receiving teller known as "Honest Tom" at the club, while the cashier questions the rationale behind the remark.
The piece muses on how heat dominated summer discourse while cold defined winter. It notes that half the conversation is compressed into brief statements.
A dialogue from the Judge's Library features a man preferring to view himself as average, while a counterpart counters with pride in his notable deeds. The exchange ends with a claim of a stable 11 year marriage despite accusations of mediocrity.
A concise exchange jokes that the safe side of stock speculation lies outside the market, as one veteran investor explains after experience that prudence keeps one on the right side. The other asks to post updates, and the reply cheekily defines the right side as outside.
A grandmother teaches her child about the concept of a minimum wage and the idea of a wife’s dowry in simple terms. The exchange blends practical explanations with a homespun, bedtime tone as the child is sent to sleep.
A collector named Mr. Cumrox remarks that some of the pictures are genuine old masters and notes his pride in owning them. He quips that the old masters would respect him if they knew what he paid for the works.
Miss Cayenne notes that women do not especially admire handsome men. She recalls seeing several good looking youths on a piazza, cut out by a man whose automobile goggles made him unprepossessing.
A humorously framed scene shows a waiter offering turtle soup while a diner declares the dish an alibi, concluding with an acquittal joke and light courtroom overtones.
Fragmentary text notes a doctor discussing crowded streets and calls for action. A veiled attack theme appears, suggesting critique of social conditions. Further context unclear due to OCR damage.
Wise women plan summer wardrobes now and seek attractive dress materials. The article describes a smart white French linen gown trimmed with heavy buttonholed scallops and dots in soft white floss, with minimal other trimming and practical laundering tips.
The pattern describes a front open in a narrow V to reveal a satin or silk vest matching the basque. Edges are bound with material, finished by a square spotted muslin collar with lace. Materials: 1 1/2 yards of 40 inch fabric and 1/2 yard silk 20 inch wide plus 3 buttons.
A bygone note describes a shift from starkly bordered white handkerchiefs to pale colored borders and entirely pale handkerchiefs. The latest style combines a pastel body with delicate pastel borders in hues such as pink mauve orchid mauve and blue gray, creating favored two colored effects.
Brief fragment notes discuss short walking skirts and fashion ideas. The readable text hints at design features and style considerations without full context or clear outcomes.
This guide describes making a decorative bottle stand for eau de cologne. It covers sizing around a standard bottle, cutting round cardboard pieces, sewing silk coverings, and decorating with cords flowers or ribbons to complement the scent.
Black and white checks are favored for strict tailoring. Cutaway coats feature black satin collars and cuffs with a piped waist seam. Skirts use angled seams, while white Bengaline wool suits show a hairline stripe and bias piece effects for a smart finish.
Elegant dress design combines Liberty bloom silk with green velveteen. Silk forms under skirt while velveteen tunic features a rounded back and tied fronts. Bodice mixes velvet sections with button and cord closures. Lace trim on sleeves and collar complements the ensemble. Materials listed include 3½ yards silk and 4 yards velveteen plus 4 buttons.
A compact note describes small bandboxes once used for artificial flower bunches. The piece recalls old fashioned large boxes from our grandmothers era and notes the novelty and value of these tiny containers today.
A compact literary note hints at Uncle Jim's polfed parrot known for wit and cunning. The text uses playful language to evoke a sharp, memorable bird associated with smart behavior and local color.
Fragmentary ad copy claims to relieve stomach troubles and regulate bowels in children. Mentions medicines but lacks coherent details or verifiable context.
A Washington Herald quip notes eggs becoming dear enough to trim women’s hats with fried eggs, suggesting the effect would be chic. The ad promotes Mrs. Austin’s Bag Pancake as a pleasing grocery item.
A brief dialogue notes the tentative nature of a fresh air movement and the need for tents to accompany it, signaling early stages and practical concerns surrounding the plan.
An advertisement touts a wrinkle cream that promises smooth skin and a youthful glow. It invites readers to write for full treatment at MAGIC BEAUTY CO. on Michigan Avenue in Chicago and urges women to contact the firm for details.
A dialogue shows two promoters discussing stock sales. The first asks about progress, the second replies nine thousand shares were sold that morning and notes the money involved, nearly six dollars per share, then invites a lunch with a joking boost.
Mrs. W. H. Hughes of Wathena Kansas reports that a severe scalp condition and facial eruptions on her child were healed after two weeks of using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She notes the sores nearly vanished within six weeks and the child’s complexion cleared. She endorses Cuticura and offers to mail samples and the Skin Book.
A Denver Republican clipping notes chatter that Portuguese cowboys clashed with smugglers while joking about cowboys around the world working for moving picture outfits.
Beatrice Nebraska readers recount severe side pain after marriage and refusal of surgery. Both women credit Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief improving health and enabling them to care for their families.
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