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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
8
For sale a 40 acre farm near Sheller in Jefferson County. Includes 35 acres cultivated, barn and outbuildings. Contact J. W. Allen at Oakdale, Illinois for details.
A western bishop recalls attending a general convention in the east and being hosted by a New England family proud of ancestral lineage. The bishop’s wife questions their Pilgrim claim, joking that their ancestors smelled of the Mayflower.
The audience wonders if latecomers missed much as the band continues with pieces including a ninth symphony. Questions arise about what is currently playing and if the delay affected key numbers or encores.
A short humorous scene features a child pleading for an ice cream sundae while a parent delays the treat, saying the request will be remembered but noting it's only Tuesday. The exchange captures a light domestic moment with playful tone.
A list of stone related clues links everyday objects to famous stones and a playful prize of stone shaped candies. The piece then describes a dining party idea with costumes by profession and themed favors for guests. It also offers hostess stationery tips and a lingerie shower anecdote. MADAME MERRIi.
The article describes two summer dresses in lilac crape and white voile with blue accents. Details cover bodice cuts, lace trims, lavender silk straps, hats with lace and roses, and required materials including yards of fabric lace and buttons.
A collection of kitchen notes on making molasses crumbles and pie crusts, mango preserves, spiced apples, chow chow, and pickling methods. Includes quotes from Stevenson Emerson and Hamilton. Exhibits period cooking guidance and aphorisms.
A collection of practical home tips on organizing a sick room clock placement laundry fixes packing shoes by color using white for white items and black for dark shoes, tomato slicing with a saw tooth knife, bottling corks warmed before use, absorbent paper toweling for grease, and simple angel cake icing and rice waffles recipes.
Taft recalled a Yale lecture in late spring where a judge complained about vacations being a nuisance on hot July days. Taft retorted that those who have a good time on vacation simply carry it with them, implying attitude shapes the experience.
Chinese custom involves burning gold leaf during certain anniversaries. Estimates suggest over ten million dollars worth of gold is destroyed yearly. The calculation assumes 440,000,600 individuals each burn at two anniversaries 0.308 grain of gold leaf, totaling 271,000,000 grains. A five dollar gold piece weighs 129 grains.
A quirky quotation mix cites a plea for a hygienic gravy made with hot water to accompany a meal. It suggests a comfort in duty performed and includes a George Eliot aside about women's roles.
Startled, a character reflects on perfect comfort and unreal reality in a theater setting. He notices he can see and hear everything, stay undisturbed by others, and feels the lights music and scenery are vividly real yet impossible, concluding it must be a dream.
The Tender Skin of Children is very sensitive to heat. Use Tyree's Antiseptic Powder for all summer skin affections. It quickly affords the little sufferer relief. 25c. at druggists or sample sent free by J. S. Tyree, Chemist, Washington, D. C.
A Punch cartoon frames the king transforming into a four horsed carriage as he tours the cattle section, humorously praising royal tact. It contrasts with a boastful man declaring independence, suggesting social acceptance drives mastery.
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