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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
8
A column of quips and anecdotes. Items include Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claims and a joke about a stampede for a stamped envelope. The piece also features old time humor about nerves and travel, plus an Uncle Sam relief anecdote with Uncle Eph in a leaky skiff.
The piece outlines cotton anniversary party ideas including cotton invitation spools, cotton decor, cotton plant centerpieces, and cotton garments for the couple. It describes games with cotton tape and knots, prizes of cotton fabric, cotton Santa figures as favors, and a hard times party with brown paper invites and a dress in gladdest rags motif.
Descriptions of a diverse street troupe gatherers include a tramp with a bundle on a stick a gypsy band with bright beads an organ grinder with a life sized toy monkey and two young sisters the match girl and her twin. The scene captures a carnival like unmasking event with vivid street life.
A historian notes a party game where clues resolve to single letters and common phrases. Examples include M T for empty and I O U for indebtedness, with entries ranging from teepee to eighty to El sie.
A reader shares a list of Bible trivia prompts for a Sunday school Bible guessing contest. It includes questions about the first and last words of the Bible, Methuselah’s age at death, a scribe of the law, three men in the fiery furnace, the author of a biblical exclamation, Moses’ brother, a hunter who slew a lion, a prophet’s warning, Samuel’s mother, and more.
Spring's chilly reveal of chiffon and net blouses gave them early appeal. As heat rises, diaphanous fabrics become the season's supreme touch, defining full outfits with layers of net and filmy materials.
A Bulwell Nottingham class asks about the policeman as a large smart figure who enforces school attendance. The piece notes his night patrols, lamp, staff, whistle and handcuffs, and his role in tracing robbers.
F W Horrisch reports two years of water blisters on hands legs and sores, itch and relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for six weeks. He is now cured with no remaining marks and notes samples and Skin Book offered from Cuticura Dept L Boston.
The note describes two popular girls at parish social gatherings described as regular church belles. It highlights social reputation within the church community.
A witty quotation exchange notes danger in kissing and the idea of surviving peril, framed as a joke between a judge and the speaker. The terse dialogue hints at romantic risk and resilience without naming people or concrete events.
A fragment hints at a man who married for principle and now relies on the interest of wealth. The terse dialogue contrasts motive in marriage with dependence on financial returns. The era’s blunt wit frames social expectations around money and union.
A Cincinnati Commercial Gazette wedding notice described William Howard Taft and Miss Helen Herron as a promising young man with Yale credentials and strong character. The column suggested public distinction ahead and noted society gossip about future fame.
Reports from Canadian officials indicate Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta will have crop areas similar to 1912. Favorable weather with abundant rains and generous sunshine throughout the prairie provinces promises a bumper harvest though seeding was delayed by late spring.
A pithy ancient saying critiques a man who eats and drinks in heat and sweats excessively like melting ice on a hot stove. The line is drawn from the Meditations of Jerebiah of Joppa and uses vivid metaphor to condemn excess.
A Swarthmore and Baltimore set of testimonials credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with alleviating severe menstrual and reproductive issues. Mrs Emmay Summersgilz reports relief from long hemorrhages and life changes after years of suffering. Mrs J R Picking says her leg pains and hemorrhages ended, avoiding surgery, and she regained strength to work.
Advertisement proclaims ELECTRO GALPANIC RINGS cure rheumatism neuralgia nervous decline indigestion and various ailments. Promises a mild current from two rings worn day and night with money back guarantee and testimonials from thousands. Also lists Minnesota farm for sale near Campbell Ming with easy terms.
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