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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1917
Page
7
A humorous critique of modern habits of bending the truth in everyday life. Kin Hubbard traces how liberal attitudes widen and honesty relaxes, noting common phrases and polite evasions as prevalent forms of harmless lies across city life and households.
A textured tour of clerks in shops portrays types from indifferent to friendly, anxious to sell, and the awkward price gaze. The piece notes how fitting rooms and mirrors affect purchases and ends with a historical turn on the handkerchief’s odd uses since 1710.
The Pittsburgh Post Questions a sensational estimate claiming zero to many millions of cats in the country. It notes that a few cats may seem like millions at night and presses for an actual census count.
A fragment shows a speaker claiming not to be the head of the horse but noting he drives with the missus and they go out in the auto, hinting at domestic roles and social etiquette in a casual exchange.
A frugal mother from a large low income family keeps bread on hand by baking three big loaves to feed a growing brood. When her son John visits she explains she cannot waste the oven, insisting she bakes plenty for the whole family rather than a single loaf.
A Courier-Journal feature quotes a line about the Gunpowder Plot. It notes a remark about blowing up the legislative body and the speaker’s reluctance to go that far while acknowledging the point of view. The snippet reflects historical discourse on rebellion and political violence.
Article by Raymond G. Fuller cites government and organizational reports showing secretarial work rising as a vocational path for college women. Salaries in New York start at 12 to 15 dollars weekly, with rapid increases as stenographers advance, while Simmons College leads in complete secretarial programs. About 80 percent of 800 surveyed secretaries are involved in suffrage and social or religious work, with others in education, public offices, law, and business.
A Glasgow captain survived after a torpedo attack when a Frenchman bound his injured arm with a necktie. The pair clung to wreckage until an Italian destroyer rescued them at dawn, warning to carry a strong necktie at sea.
Two women discuss the opera Lohengrin on a streetcar ride home. A large hat lady compliments the performance while the other, in purple velvet, teases the conductor about being single. The conductor apologizes that he is married and suggests the motorman instead.
A health bulletin warns Americans against worrying and promotes active, engaged living as a remedy. It frames worry as harmful to health while praising the benefits of participation in organized society and constructive activity.
A Kansas City Star note reflects on jury service, saying jurors feel betrayed when witnesses mock them, and that fear of contempt fines often prevents murder in the courtroom during the lawyers final arguments. The remark underscores jurors’ sensitivity to courtroom tactics and the toll of adversarial rhetoric.
A statement asserts the United States has no penny in its coinage, noting the one cent piece is the hundredth part of a dollar and that half cent pieces were minted in the past but are no longer issued.
Betty the fortune teller predicts a marriage to money for Jack in a chatty exchange from the Boston Evening Transcript. The banter hints at wealth linked union, with Jack reacting affirmatively to the prediction and inquiring about the path to fortune.
Practical guidance on using a chafing dish for lunches and light meals with recipes for Tomato Golden Buck Salwon and Mock Sausages Im panada and Grapefruit dessert. Also includes a motivational tip on self evaluation when employed.
The page presents many sausage based recipes from omelet to turnovers and glazed tongue using bologna sausage and other meats with step by step instructions. It also includes a humorous note about violin tuning overheard by George Hamlin during a Lake Placid ride and a verse by J. W. Riley.
A feature on silk dresses in taf feta satin or crepe with soft velevty surfaces. Styles include simple bodices, tucks, hemstitched organdie collars, and bead embroidery. Describes sleeve designs, color ranges from gray to rose, and versatile outfits for informal home dinners and daily wear.
Candy striped muslin frocks for country wear feature pink and white yellow and white and red and white fabrics. Designs include borders with solid colors or Irish filet, two small patch pockets, a Dutch maiden motif with garlands, and a small flower basket. Embroidery is balanced, not overly intricate.
A fragment describes a little girl in a pinafore apron of crash tinted fabric in green, black and pink. An applied band forms a pocket across the front, detailing a charming clever look.
Kansas City Journal states a cautionary note on speech in public life, urging restraint to avoid missteps and social friction. The column frames tongars as a metaphor for unchecked talk and warns about consequences for individuals and communities.
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