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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
6
The piece outlines several children games with simple rules: Let Out the Doves, a dove and hawk tossing exercise. Seek for Gold a pebble snapping contest. Kick the Marbles a directional marble game. Peanut Party with peanuts and tongs ending in a winner. Stoead Ball a looping circle play. and Rising quickly a blindside breakout version of Back then Indian. The description emphasizes fair play and physical activity among girls and boys.
A description of a traditional English country pastime where nine or ten players form a rope circled ring, all but one blindfolded while the jingler rings a small bell. The others chase the bell ringer. if he isn’t caught by the end of the allotted time the jingler wins a prize, else the catcher receives it.
A Greek children’s game named Pebble-Chase involves a leader with a pebble hidden between his palms. Players extend hands, the leader hides the pebble between each pair of hands, and the picked player is chased. The chased one must return the pebble to the leader to be saved.
Fashion notes describe shoes as highly elaborate with morning wear for high heels and tailoring outfits for travel or sport. Vamps shorten, uppers match dresses, and new fastening uses interlaced straps. Tan shoes gain popularity matching satin and fur ensembles.
A description of two blouse patterns featuring simple stately styles. The first uses Delaine or Viyella cotton with reversible front edge trim and two rows of galloon on the collar cuffs and pocket, with fabric and braid quantities noted. The second showcases a Paisley foulard blouse with brown satin cuffs, a wrapped seam sleeve, spotted jaïlot finishing, four satin buttons, and material needs listed.
A reflective quotation on fairness and living within limits. The speaker rejects self transformation, choosing to maximize one’s inherent gifts and circumstances as given by God. It emphasizes practical contentment over grand reform.
A home science list outlines making cheap floor wax from beeswax and turpentine, dust rag wax, and wood floor polish. It also suggests a house book for inventory, organized storage, and labeled containers to aid illness or travel, plus tips on reusing candle ends and brightening hardware with vinegar and wax.
A study of Genesis chapters 39 and 40 highlights Joseph’s resilience in slavery and prison, his faithful conduct amid temptation, and his God guided interpretation of dreams. The lesson emphasizes faithfulness, service, and leadership as essential traits beyond fortunate events. It notes the butler’s forgetfulness and Joseph’s steadfastness amid obscurity, urging reliance on divine revelation over dreams.
Casserole dishes improve digestion by appealing appearance and flavor. The guide explains browning meat, parboiling fowl, and simmering with vegetables in one dish. It notes costs, serving from the casserole, and using tender cuts with long slow cookery for palatability.
A mother asks what Polly is doing and she replies she is knitting. She plans a muffler for George as a surprise after hearing he might need a new one for his car. The vignette from Harper's Weekly captures domestic humor and thoughtful gift giving.
The item features Mr Sapleigh and Miss Keen in a quirky exchange about collecting thoughts and small sums. It reads as a light, humorous sketch with playful language and a social cue about gathering ideas and funds.
Notice states the speaker will be at the office in the school building Otterbein on Tuesdays and Saturdays each week to conduct township business transactions.
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