17 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1913
Page
1
In a dawn chase the Mercury driven by Stanton defeats the rival Duplex after a bold late pass. Jesse Floyd, a newcomer, earns trust with his courage and confessing error, while Miss Valerie Carlisle watches. A misty crash tests the field as Stanton refuses aid, keeps control, and Floyd admits a faulty switch. The race resumes with the sunrise.
The passage recalls Artemus Ward’s humor with a wartime jab at Jefferson Davis. It cites a Richmond letter purportedly by Ward noting Davis as unpopular yet kind to his parents, and mockingly hints at Davis’s gendered disguise and behavior for satirical effect.
Lesson reviews Jacob's diplomacy prayer and the reunion with Esau after years of separation. It highlights his astuteness in arranging gifts, the danger of the journey, and the three lessons: God's readiness to help, full dependence for Kingdom work, and transformation of enemies and attitude when God dominates. The golden text urges kindness and forgiveness in Christ Jesus.
A verse piece arguing that women should remain dependent and gentle. It laments the idea of women joining men in labor and praising masculine strength. The speaker condemns women who would empower sisters to forget their femininity, insisting God made women weak and loving.
The author mulls on social pretensions noting that equality exists only in blotters and advice. A woman’s resourceful boldness contrasts with a man’s first venture in silk hats. Cultured taste often breeds boasting, genius is common but risk of folly deters many, and great men’ s hobbies rarely define greatness.
A dialogue defines realism as portraying true existence rather than ideal life. Critics note tension when a novel’s hero chooses a college-ace woman over common expectations of outcomes.
A humorous exchange mocks a Chicago scientist’s salt prolonging life and a claim that women live longer than men. The punchline notes women’s eating of pickles as supporting evidence.
The exchange reveals a local census humorously, stating last year’s counts include ten sets of triplets and three quadruplets. The dialogue highlights a quirky view of demographics in the town.
A satirical remark about New York winds and pride prompts sharp quips. The speaker notes winds that blow people off their feet and jokes about European origins, reflecting urban bravado and social banter.
In a Birmingham Age-Herald quip, Wise asks a doctor about diagnosing the face while Vegs answers. The exchange notes a quick process and the speaker wearing a shabbiest suit. The brief captures a humorous contrast and local paper tone.
An ad expounds the cost of machine-made shoes and the royalties on shoe production. It claims low per-pair costs for all machines and invites readers to contact United Shoe Machinery Company in Boston for details. Marquesas of Sligo In Indian Mutiny details Lord Altamont becoming marquess of Sligo and his family’s siege ordeal. the infant was saved by a nurse passing as her own. The marquess recently marked his silver wedding with a telegram stating “Twenty-five years without regret.”
Thrifty Scot recalls Sir John Carr in Glasgow 1807 advising a short inscription for Nelson's monument. He suggested "Glasgow to Nelson" with the note that nearby the town of Nelson there could be added "Glasgow to Nelson nine miles" to function as milestone and memorial.
A letter from a St. Paul Park reader claims coffee caused heart and stomach trouble and credits Postum with relief. She cites multiple women, including a state WCTU president, who reportedly benefited after quitting coffee. The message promotes The Road to Wellville as supporting evidence.
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