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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
3
A desribed poet becomes deranged after a printer omits a line from his celebrated sonnet "On Visiting the Scenes of Happy Days." The sonneteer, known for a thirteen line form, loses grip and is feared by the public. The tale portrays a tranquil-looking patient as the culprit behind the tragedy.
In a small southern town a shopper group seeks ribbons at a lone store. The clerk admits mislaying stock and promises to search later. Returning, they learn blue ribbons are unavailable because blue is so popular the shop does not stock it.
A concise quip about insomnia, suggesting sleep as the remedy. The line plays on a simple punchline about rest as the solution.
A clipped verse noting a sorrowful situation about a pretty fan who is married to a legless man and cannot sit on his knee. The lines convey misfortune and ironic humor.
A garbled dialogue reveals social banter about invitations, fashion, lectures, horse care, and a runaway boy. The overheard remarks reference an invitation oversight, dress quality versus price, concise lectures, and a missing communication with a runaway youth.
A German visitor unfamiliar with America spots an electric fan on a soda counter and, after a long gaze, remarks to the clerk in a comical mangled mispronunciation about the “lifely squirrel vet” he sees, prompting amusement.
Plankville authorities deem the old railroad bridge dangerous after a collapse last week that killed six people. Investigations explain the failure and assess safety risks for nearby communities and future repairs.
A humorous overheard exchange reveals Jiggs once praised his wife’s small hand before marriage but now notes stronger impact as her hand reportedly rests on his cheek. The comment prompts playful speculation about changing affection after years together.
A shy student asks Miss Bolde what she would say if he threw a kiss. She quips that he is the laziest man she has met, in a humorous Minne-Ha-Ha moment from Minnesota.
A shopper asks for lobsters and is offered a fresh lot. The seller notes the catch is green, prompting a brief quip about ripeness. The exchange captures a lively, humorous market moment.
A classroom exchange centers on a scholar who refuses to define philanthropy. When asked what 10 cents given as a nickel to a brother makes him, the scholar calls the act a fool, provoking the teacher’s lesson on generosity.
A quip about judgment after death compares a minister's funeral eulogy to his past actions. The cartoonish exchange features a newly arrived shade seeking entry to St. Peter and a recording angel. The dialogue centers on verifying character against a newspaper clipping.
A Chicago inspector, lazy and complacent, dismisses travel to inspect the smoke as unnecessary, claiming he can see it all from his vantage point downtown. His chief challenges the attitude, urging action over idle observation.
In a humorous exchange a judge notes New Year resolutions by the Williamses. She vows to quit smoking drinking and attending conventions while he aims to shrink her allowance to enforce restraint.
A Madisonville reader explains how three acres cultivated from March to July yielded early potatoes peas and corn plus tomatoes pumpkins and hay. After expenses she pocketed 95.38 and found perseverance and smart planning beat doubts from neighbors.
A daughter pleads with her father to stop paying for her shopping. She agrees to have the rest of her purchases charged to him, highlighting family tension over spending.
The verse notes the Turk resists change and keeps a stubborn losing streak intact despite expectations of vengeance, depicting a stubborn stance amid pressure.
A double glass sash creates an air cushion between panes that buffers cold weather. The insulated bed rises to growing warmth from sunlit air, enabling cabbage cauliflower lettuce beets and other plants to survive strong freezes and reducing labor and coal use.
The federal census shows 1,305,000 acres in dry peas, up from 968,000 a decade earlier. Census bureau cautions that much of the area may duplicate other crop land, especially along the South Atlantic coast and several middle south states.
The text discusses smudging as a frost protection method used across the west and southwest and suggests its profitable adoption in eastern and northern commercial orchards. It urges study of orchard heating and applying the knowledge to save fruit crops from untimely frosts.
An expert notes the key error is marketing capons too early and lacking fat. After caponizing, raise them to full size over ten to twelve months, then fatten. Fattening takes two weeks in a dark coop with three daily feedings of cornmeal middlings and milk.
A dialogue reveals Patrice claiming her brother is a clay pigeon shooter. He shoots at clay targets but Patrice asserts he never killed a clay pigeon, sparking a conversation on his skill and honesty.
Rye is sown early in spring for grazing. It grows rapidly on good soil with spring rains and sun, providing quick forage for livestock.
Guidance urges timely purchasing of seeds fruit trees and shrubs from reliable local dealers near home to ensure availability and quality.
In a lighthearted exchange, Miss Rocksey questions her papa's knowledge of her marriage plans while Young Scads jokes that the stock market has misled him with three incorrect tips. The dialogue hints at family approval and financial concerns in a humorous tone.
A man was struck by a train and severely injured after being found on the tracks. Authorities are investigating the incident. no engineer is reported to have avoided a collision.
Green food of some kind is necessary to make hens do their best in the line of egg production.
An incubator is to be managed by a single individual who will have sole charge of its operation. The designated person will handle all aspects of the incubator and its processes.
Good Breeding Fowls discusses how size vigor and activity of both cockerels and pullets are essential to successful breeding programs. It emphasizes selecting birds with strong frames energetic behavior and healthy feathering to ensure productive offspring.
The article asserts that all laying and growing chickens require some form of meat food to perform at their best.
The average U S dairy cow costs about 21 dollars to feed for a year based on statistics from a major dairy society. Some cows may not pay their way, and the Babcock tester will reveal those unprofitable animals.
Choose a southern slope for maximum sun. Provide windbreaks to the north and west with buildings or trees. Ensure sloping ground to prevent standing water and loose sandy soil to dry quickly after rain.
The article contrasts six month Leghorn pullets with nine month Langshan hens noting the Leghorn reaches maturity earlier and starts egg production sooner in winter. It suggests selling young birds early to align winter supply and says heavier breeds are preferable if meat is the goal.
Damp conditions in poultry houses invite illness just as lice do. Keep fowls in dry, well ventilated quarters to guard health and prevent sickness.
A collage of old ad phrases touts bromide and laxative claims. It mentions Bromo Quinine, signature BE. W. GROVE, cures for cold or grip in days, and Doctor Pierce and Pleasant Pellets. It dismisses daydreams without action and praises Mrs. Austins pancakes.
A short quarrel erupts over priorities as critics claim actions matter more than words and challenge priorities. The exchange underscores concerns about accountability and follow through in public discourse.
The passage recalls Perdita flirting with high rollers at the beach last summer and notes she nearly drowned. It frames a sensational anecdote about flirtation and danger without graphic detail.
Public notice urges mothers to check every bottle of Castoria for the correct signature and imprint. It notes Castoria has been in use for over 30 years and is a safe remedy for infants and children.
A humorous exchange shows confidence in a man as one speaker recalls a 10 cent cigar in his vest pocket. The other questions the claim with a sly retort about not stealing the cigar, highlighting distrust and wit in a casual moment.
A Sunday school teacher asked pupils who wished to go to heaven to raise their right hand. All did except one girl, Mary. When pressed, Mary explained her father bought tickets for Los Angeles, so she stays home this Sunday.
A Illinois woman recounts how tea caused nervous spells, headaches, bilious colic, numb night pain, and fear of paralysis. After quitting tea and using Instant Postum, her symptoms faded, sleep improved, and her heart grew stronger. the ad promotes Postum cereal as a safe alternative.
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