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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1915
Page
7
A household conversation features Norah answering a lady from the house with defiant wit about breaking nothing and reframing the idea of commandments as not things. The dialogue reveals humor and social norms in a domestic setting.
A brief note suggests choosing a frugal lifestyle works when earning less. It urges self discipline in spending while encouraging the possibility of living simply despite lower wages.
A father reminds his husky sophomore son of past clashes with Dan Bresher’s son, noting Bresher’s warmth for him as a Gadkins freshman. The exchange hints at a continuing high school rivalry and family pride.
A wit compares debutante etiquette with western horse theft slang in a playful exchange. The Debutante contemplates sending a picture with a chaperon, while an elder approves cautious steps, revealing old time manners and telephonic slang.
An exchange hints at a light social gathering with simple entertainment. The dialogue contrasts expectations with a modest program featuring intimate, playful kissing games rather than lavish attractions. The tone suggests a nostalgic, rustic social setting.
A playful quip about naming a yacht, declaring the vessel will stay afloat no matter what. The speaker jokes that choosing a name guarantees it remains buoyant, delivering a light moment of wordplay.
A brief comic exchange contrasts marriage duration with clues like a spouse wanting changes to smoking, health, money, or curtains. The snippets include lines about a man who made a living by going from bad to worse and a doctor in a wry setup.
A doctor deducts a quarter from a bill after a patient admits breaking six cigars during a chest thump. The exchange highlights a tense billing dispute in a medical visit.
A playful exchange jokes about the sassiety news and mocks the idea of an engagement being announced, highlighting gossip humor and social chatter without concrete details.
A verse snippet contrasts a waiter who gauges a man from tip to tip with the saying men and measures. The poem hints at judgment through outward measures and sly service.
A playful exchange hints at restraint and romance as Ned asks about flower language while Ted cites a token about quitting smoking for a tenth. The dialogue weaves flirtation with teases over propriety and social signaling.
A humorous snippet shows Mrs Griggs wondering why a new neighbor who is a widow and sings all day cannot be happy. The exchange reflects small town perceptions and light domestic banter as one neighbor remarks on the cheerful widowed woman.
A man sighs over a failed marriage for money while a cynical bachelor challenges him. The wife clung to wealth, and the party of the prelude concedes she would not release a cent, shaping a bitter moral about money and attachment.
A liquor dealer filed a bill against an estate for whisky furnished to the deceased. The executor asks if he must swear to the account. The dealer replies that the deceased’s death is sufficient proof he received the whisky.
A novelist known for rewriting stories is called a literary crook by critics. The term second-story man is discussed as a critique of his alleged theft and passing off others work as his own.
In a sharp public clash, a prominent figure faces calls to rein in anger as factions urge restraint before displaying temper. The episode highlights tensions between political allies and critics amid mounting scrutiny.
A humorous exchange notes a stout husband who weighs over 300 pounds and becomes a pest in summer. The punchline highlights the difficulty he faces getting through a screen door, mocking the summer nuisance.
A snappy cultural note highlights a celebrity famed for vanity and how publicity shapes her image. Critics question the sincerity of her self portrayal and the role of a press agent in crafting public perception.
A light exchange between a girl and a farmer highlights their simple affection for nature and rural life, contrasting sophistication with the ease of village living. The dialogue relaxes into an amiable, rural scene.
The judge asks if the remarks were acrimonious and the witness clarifies he did not claim such but that the interlocutor swore at him. He refuses to assert more than what occurred.
A humorous quip contrasts riches with appetite and mood. The speaker recalls dreaming of luxury dining and wine only to find wealth brings satire and lament rather than pleasure. The wit highlights wealth’s irony through a sardonic exchange.
A playful tale has Paw answering Little Lemuel Say's question about why camels have humps. He explains the hump helps the camel store fat and avoid being mistaken for a mule.
A police officer arrives at the hospital with two felons in custody. The scene underscores a tense moment as medical and law enforcement roles collide. The exact nature of the affliction is not disclosed, but the officer bears a heavy caseload.
A light exchange between Singleton and Wederly notes a baby’s rapid growth as the speaker jokes about walking the floor with the child at night and estimating a two pound per minute gain.
In a curious dialogue, Mr Meekton revises his self view, joking that he now represents less than a cent of the union. The exchange hints at domestic strains and shifts in perception within a longtime partnership.
George E. Stone argues that electric rails lighting and telephones near trees cause pruning and damage. He surveys wire attachment methods and guards, notes pole displacement on curves, and promotes embedding poles in Portland cement to protect shade trees.
London reports the Tennessee will sail for America around October 1 with most army officers who came to Europe on relief duty. Six steamers carrying 6,000 Americans left the British Isles, part of a weekly total of 15,000 departures.
A demonstration by the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station shows 4000 bushels from 15 acres at Council Bluffs with 52 Grimes Golden trees yielding 540 bushels. Modern orchard care and management produced 450 bushels packable for sale. Results aiming to uplift Iowa commercial orcharding statewide.
The guide advises removing crossing limbs and shaping to open tops so fruit centers color evenly. Taller trees should have tops cut back to enable easy spraying and reach for picking, ensuring better fruit quality and maintenance ease.
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