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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
12
The article surveys historical and foreign wedding rituals where the bride’s subjection is symbolized by footwear. It cites Eastern procession shoes, a Jewish blow with a shoe, Nestorian foot-kicking, Russian boot scenes, and a Luther anecdote placing the groom’s shoe on the bride’s pillow as signs of lifelong subservience.
The remark ponders where the speed king would be without his mechanician. The quip suggests a first guess is under the car.
Philadelphia and Providence women report relief from displacement, backache, and fatigue after taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They claim improved sleep appetite and ability to work, urging others to use the remedy. The ad notes widespread testimonials of its benefits for female derangements and inflammatory conditions.
Long essay argues plain women offer stability and peace of mind over beauty in marriage. It praises homely wives for faithfulness, steadiness, and nurturing, contrasted with the fame of beauty. It ties spring and Easter to favorable marriage timing and happiness with a loyal spouse.
A lyric essay on spring marriage superstitions from ancient Jore notes that courtships timed to a new year hoped for an Easter bride. Young women anticipated wardrobe plans and linen gifts as essential marriage portions, believing early spring vows promised lasting luck.
A moral essay advises women to end unhappy betrothals for self respect. Jealousy poisons hearts but rational action saves peace and happiness. If a lover is unfaithful or flaky, parting protects future joy and allows a worthy partner to replace him.
The year ending March 1914 shows large payments to inventors at army ordnance factories. Col. C L Holden received about £4000 plus £500 more for improvements in ordnance mountings and tools. W T Thomson at the Royal Gunpowder factory got £2850 for nitro cellulose manufacture improvements plus prior £1160. Others include £260 to W H Turton for improved manufacturing machines, £100 to W Lambert for steel bullet testing, £25 each to William Rogers and E F Pullar for labor-saving tools, and £20 to S Capon. Royal Gun Factory forges also paid for improved muflile.
A devout elderly woman who has become deaf attends a nearer church after speaking with its minister. She explains that all churches lead to heaven, and since she can no longer hear sermons clearly, she chose the closer congregation to participate.
A St. Louis clergyman laments that poetry no longer charms and reality is sought instead. The piece notes Sassafras tea as a former remedy for the mood, used liberally in that season to address physical conditions tied to such sentiment.
Singleton asks if his wife listens to advice and Wederly answers that she does listen but only that.
Dialogue centers on a boss joke and Bill announcing resignation planned for Saturday. The brief hints at workplace tension and a coming departure without detailing circumstances or consequences.
A woman considering an unconventional act worries about neighbors' reactions. The remark underscores social pressure and community scrutiny faced when stepping outside norms.
A quirky note explains a newspaper's earnings from three sources advertising revenue subscriptions and owners of lost dogs who reclaim pets.
A note ponders how the phrase milk of human kindness is distributed in small cans, suggesting a metaphor about modest generosity or a local retail display of similar items.
A French inventor has created two folded parachutes in cone shaped containers attached to the wings near the ends. A hand lever releases the chutes, which are claimed to open freely regardless of the aircraft’s fall. The airman simply holds on to the plane.
A husband explains his white waistcoat is badly stained because the club lacked menu cards. He says the stains prove what they ate, while his wife scolds his carelessness. The quip turns on the idea that he anticipated her curiosity about the meal.
Two girls dispute a scheming rival, one calling him treacherous and untrustworthy while the other agrees, likening him to a fountain pen. The exchange captures a sharp social jab amid a tense moment.
A provocative remark prompts discussion about how individuals respond to danger and law enforcement. Critics push for clarity on risks and the ethics of preemptive actions while authorities emphasize lawful procedures and public safety.
A historical note states whisky drives many men to work simply to afford the next drink, illustrating social impact of drink on labor habits and wages.
Castoria is promoted as a harmless substitute for castor oil paregoric and narcotics. It claims to ease teething colic and diarrhea while regulating digestion and sleep. The advertisement stresses over eighty years of use and the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher to assure authenticity.
Professor Copeland of Harvard chided late students noting the class is for English composition not afternoon tea. A girl arrived twenty minutes late and he asked how she would have her tea. She answered politely without lemon.
In a wartime barbed exchange two speakers mock German use of gas. One quips about gas bills labeled Please remit after victims. The exchange heightens satire on atrocity and wartime hardship.
In a humorous exchange, Styles notes Atlanta convicts no longer wear stripes while Jill adds fashionable women are breaking out in it, tying criminal attire to style trends.
The exchange features Farmer Corntessel noting a friend’s fine speech while commenting he seldom uses it beyond drowning ideas. The rustic dialogue hints at wit and skepticism in rural talk.
A light remark notes that when a man praises a woman the ability to carry a tune matters little to her. The quip implies praise holds more weight than musical skill in such exchanges.
A concise aphorism emphasizes that task completion requires starting. It argues that delays or indecision prevent outcomes and progress, urging immediate action to overcome inertia and achieve results.
A commuter asks about garden troubles and the other reveals his secret: he lives in a hotel. The exchange ends with the punchline that his urban life spares him from home gardening woe.
A mother asks about today’s work and hears her child knitted a single sock for a one legged soldier. The tale centers on wartime charity from a young girl named Ethel and her mother’s curious questions.
A remark about a baseball player being an ugly mug spawns a counter joke praising the pitcher. The exchange highlights fans debating looks versus function in the game.
The fragment depicts Noah amid a flood scene with a cryptic plea for a blessed place to intern. It reads as a poetic exile note focusing on shelter and relief within catastrophe.
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