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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1912
Page
7
Five men aboard a liner two days from port discuss baldness while playing poker. When one reveals Mr Blank wears a wig the topic shifts to his getaway. The youngest member notes Blank’s bald head and then the man disappears from the smoking room for the rest of the voyage.
The piece recounts Amanda known as Mandy in a boarding house for bachelors where she cares for guests. One man proposes she accompany him to the country to keep house, asking about taking care of a bungalow and animals. Mandy declines, saying she knows nothing about animals.
The excerpt recalls a pickpocket convicted and fined twenty five dollars. The lawyer objected, asking where the prisoner would get two hundred fifty seven dollars. The judge remained silent as the inmate demanded a brief release to prove the claim.
Two hundred teachers answered the query of who is the greatest woman in history and awarded the prize to a farm wife of modest means who handles cooking washing ironing sewing raises a family of boys and girls and finds time for intellectual improvement.
A snappy exchange prompts reflection on intellectual property with a sharp line: What would you call it in a man to steal all my ideas. The answer arrives as petty larceny.
A reflective piece contrasts neighbors' shortages with our own abundance to highlight gratitude. It argues that awareness of others' lacks can deepen appreciation for what we possess, encouraging contentment and communal empathy.
A caller seeks Mrs Tracey while a hired girl screens visitors for agents. The woman recalls a previous visitor selling electric wringers to many society women, claiming they dismissed staff, and assures the caller she can enter if plain.
A police sergeant questions a suspect as a patrolman reports the man claims to be a congressman at large. The sergeant declares the claim false and orders the man locked up.
A local note praises Pippins trolley cars as a great blessing and the only thing around that an automobile fears, reflecting community support for streetcar service.
Mrs Dorkins cries out as a baby swallows a silver coin. Mr Dorking retrieves change and notes the coin is counterfeit, prompting a calm, corrective response.
Conversation reveals a Summer boarder joke about postcards missing key interests. Hiram notes guests are content but one item was overlooked the henhouse and the pump are cited as missing postcard subjects.
In a humorous exchange Mr. Growcher rails against using the countryside as a picnic ground. He quips that nature would have grown sardines and lemonade as local products if picnicking were intended.
A reflective note laments the difficulty of public service and the challenge of securing and keeping office in a demanding political landscape.
A cheeky note explains a Japanese technique in courtship using a sharpened fingernail to convey marked attention. The author jokes that many a Japanese man has been “nailed” by such handwritten hints in love letters.
A brief dialogue notes Mrs Napier and Mrs Alters comments on rumored discord among the Bridelums. They mention the lack of communication with Mrs Lovitt, the woman who introduced them, suggesting social tension without detailing reasons.
In a rambling remark the speaker notes a city man urging contact for help. He mentions his father’s insistence and a bizarre claim about swatting flies. The tale cites a single afternoon incident where the man allegedly killed 400 filea.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a death near town and a deceased person, but specifics and context are missing leaving unclear details about who died or when.
A caller seeks a solicitor position while noting vacancies in the staff. The Life Insurance Company president dismisses him, saying he lookscadaverous and unsuitable as a walking advertisement for the institution. Good morning.
The article notes substitutes for real delicacies mentioning vegetable oysters begoba and a vinegar made from corncobs. It cites Ginx praising these alternatives as fully adequate.
A noir exchange shows a hobo recalling a prosperity as a New York restaurant keeper until a murder frightened customers away. He explains that whenever a car approached his door patrons fled to the back, ending his livelihood.
An enthusiastic friend praises a great speech and Senator Sorghum asks if it will help. The senator replies it may not shift public affairs but should secure an engagement with a lecture bureau.
Vera questions the value of a fiancé while Clara admits breaking the engagement due to rheumatism in both arms, revealing a personal motive behind the decision.
In a tense exchange the question of a damning copy is raised as a pursuer seeks evidence and the other party hints the devil holds it. The fragment suggests a crime or confrontation centered on a crucial document.
In a brief exchange a customer asks for a haircut and whether payment can wait until Saturday. The barber or shopkeeper responds with a simple confirmation request. The dialogue is reported in a telegraph-like style from London sources.
A young man bemoans his lack of progress while his father chides him for ambition. The father counters by recalling his restraint in letting the mother name the boy Percy or Clarence, implying a quiet strategic patience in family affairs.
A child notes Henry's budding linguistic talent after listening to him use five distinct slang forms in under three minutes. The remark captures early talent and playful curiosity about language.
A fragment from Lippincott's Magazine recounts a child named Marie dividing five pieces of candy with her brother. She admits eating one piece before starting to divide, denying giving him two and a half. The uncle questions Marie in the living room about the distribution.
A collage of quips and product lines references The Reason Red Cross Ball Blue Ady and Mrs Winslow's Soothe Syrup with old timey phrasing. The fragmentary lines include quotes about dogs evil and jealousy.
The article describes the change of life as a critical period for women with symptoms like hot flashes headaches and dizziness. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy to strengthen the nervous system and support the female system through this crisis.
Testimonial from Mrs. Estelinee of St Anne Illinois describes relief after taking Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for change of life symptoms. She reports reduced swelling pain and backache along with improved mobility and ability to do housework after two months of use. She offers to let the company publish her letter for others.
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