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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
3
The piece outlines proper neighborly visits for newcomers with formal calling cards, then social visits. It notes church involvement as a means of acquaintance, and emphasizes being courteous, avoiding gossip, and improving relations. It also describes street etiquette for men and women regarding arm guiding and walking partnership.
Describes a luncheon table design using a central basket of white roses with border leaves and pink and white rose arrangements in tall vases. Desserts in sherbet glasses with vine borders, alternating rose wreaths on plates, rose cap ices, and a spray of alternating white and pink blooms.
A short piece on family mealtime conversation stressing that all members should talk and share interesting day events. It warns against monopolizing talk and labels silent members as wet blankets while praising reciprocal letters and timely acknowledgments of hospitality for visits or weekends with friends.
Guidance on handling table mishaps during meals. It says to apologize later rather than at the table and to ensure the apology is meaningful, not casual. Emphasizes taking responsibility and maintaining decorum without interrupting conversation.
A playful note critiques a male boast that he “would do anything for the ladies” while suggesting that what matters more to women is genuine respect and consideration rather than empty flattery.
Advice on polite correspondence advises avoiding remarking on large writing debts. It suggests not burdening the reader with implied arrears and refrains from highlighting the sender’s delays to preserve courtesy.
The lesson contrasts Pharisee self righteousness with Jesus inviting publicans and sinners to repentance. It recounts Zacchaeus the tax collector seeking Jesus, Jesus declaring salvation for him, and the breaking down of the Jewish Gentile barrier. Jesus explains his mission to seek and to save what was lost, citing redemption for all.
A Detroit Free Press item reflects on small, awkward pulls between desire and constraint. The piece notes the irony of delaying dentist visits and enduring modest borrowings when faced with larger requests.
A Kansas City Journal quips about the line Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are. The amateur sage replies I ate a welsh rabbit and a lemon pie last night. The retort calls him a fool.
The piece presents two jokes from the era with doctor advised dry air and a Malaprop exchange about nautical and marine meanings. It captures light, collegiate and city newspaper humor tone without sensational detail.
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