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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
8
A boy’s belief blurred toil with play and wealth with faith as he weaves dreams stronger than reality. He taught love, honor, and courage, seeing death as not to fear, until a kindly Hand drew the curtain and revealed the truth of his world. Arthur Gutterman, in the New York Times.
A man and a maid of Arcadia escape to a secluded wood and a furnished camp as she reveals plans to marry abroad for status. She longs to stay in Arcadia, while he imagines a life with books, pipes, and freedom, seeking the key to their secret haven.
A McCall’s Magazine meditation questions why couples children and families fail to express appreciation and understanding. It contrasts injured martyrdom with simple acts of kindness and asks why rich and poor relatives and coworkers clash over affection respect and recognition.
A Philadelphia tailor with 105 years in business presents measurements showing Americans have grown taller and stronger over the past century. Chest girth rose from 36 to 38 inches while waist and hip girth declined by two inches. Average height increased from five feet seven to five feet eight and a half inches.
Dr Ales Hrdlica of the US National Museum declares no undisputed human bones of prehistoric age have been found in North America. He lists fourteen dubious skeletons and argues that many alleged antiquities are modern or conclusive proof is lacking.
Crumpet, left alone after his wife departs, voices joy at solitary time but fears isolation. He sends a dictated notice to friends asking not to be asked out, fearing loss of social ties as neighbors push dinners and company. A Judge column caption accompanies the scene.
A young woman dropped her handkerchief in a London church last Sunday. Repeated bends to retrieve it drew attention, a passerby helped her to stand, and two gentlemen then moved her toward the aisle and vestibule before she could protest. The episode was described as ludicrous by the London Tribune.
A Chestnut Street stroller asks about red headed girls who do not wear glasses and a passerby cites seventeen brick top beauties, noting each has vision issues or believes glasses suit red hair. The Philadelphia Record records the quip on appearance and sight.
A Scotch paper notes opportunities for younger women in the smart set. An ad reads Fish Trade Wanted Girl accustomed to smoking. No bridge reference, but that would help, too, as per the Loundon Globe.
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