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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1912
Page
4
A teacher notices a girl and her younger brother fleeing in haste from a classroom. Dialogue reveals fear and urgency as they hurry away. The piece highlights families reacting to a sudden departure and a humorous aside about pockets in trousers.
The text ponders who Jesus is as crowds welcome him in Jerusalem. It outlines views as the great teacher miracle worker sympathetic friend and mighty savior, then points to Calvary as the answer to Who is this. It urges personal decision to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior.
A New York synagogue scene unfolds as a German officer quotes a pastor overheard saying and a congregation reacts with snickers. The pastor then repeats the line and interprets the familiar text as he addresses the crowd.
Rear Admiral Van Rebeur-Paserwitz praised temperance among sailors at a dinner hosted by Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt in New York attended by German guests. He recalled a tale of an old school naval lieutenant waking after a wine night to a battlefield chorus, then smiling at the cannon bursts.
A little girl plays with a cup of water when her father accidentally spills some on her. She leaves in indignation and declares that he wet her clear my feelings in a remark she pens at the moment. Published in Everybody's Magazine.
A boy and his father argue over discipline with the boy demanding candy as a concession. The tense exchange ends with the father warning and the boy pressing for sweets.
Lady Henry Somerset recounts a London slum children charity tale. A hospital visit reveals a crippled boy enduring a painful plaster cast change by pretending a bee was stinging him. He buzzes to cope and forget the pain, inspiring patience and care.
The piece describes mid century style gowns focusing on white lace collars and cuffs with scalloped embroidery and floral designs. It notes frocks in white chiffon with black border, black net hem stitched with silver thread, and long front collars that tuck under the girdle. It mentions models in light blue lawn with black dot embroidery and white agaric trimmed with broadcloth and eponge accents.
A terse exchange notes misidentification of a cultural object as an attack by a painter's colle leading to a humorous misdiagnosis. The dialogue highlights diagnostic uncertainty and a sidestep into a playful term referenced as a Kansas Cy clone.
A brief shop conversation centers on a young woman asking for something for her brother. The clerk queries about a gentlemanly tie, but the young woman clarifies the item is for her brother, not herself.
A humorous Florida Times Union column notes some men are selfish even in a haunted house and jokes that women cling to youth while clinging to old friends, contrasting vanity with lasting friendships.
A devotional meditation on prevailing prayer as earnest intercourse with the living God. It emphasizes persistent pleading, wrestling, and unwavering faith, warning against settling for mere glimpses of divine glory and urging believers to seek full inundation of divine presence.
A reflective piece describes life as a strange formula of happiness sorrow weariness and endurance. It notes that while you cannot change others to your thinking you may influence them in certain cases.
In Peoria and Jessup, women recount relief from severe health problems after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. One patient avoided surgery after two years of tumor fears, another cured postnatal organic inflammation following two months of use, urging others with female ailments to try the remedy before surgery.
A dialogue reveals plans for a wedding while Virginia doubts lasting affection. Mrs De Jones and Mrs Van Tyle discuss a Chinese chauffeur with a discreet plate glass window signaling system. Edelweiss and Swiss flowers face extinction due to tourist collecting, prompting talks of prohibitive laws.
A humorous reflection on marriage, gender roles, and beauty. The piece contrasts social expectations with common sayings about women, men, and poets, suggesting women should seek favorable marriages while noting flaws in vanity and artistry.
A teacher reports indigestion from a simple breakfast of fruit toast and eggs. Switching to a cup of hot Postum and Grape Nuts with cream leads to better digestion, steadier nervous energy, and a ten pound weight gain over two years. The testimonial ends with a slogan and a product prompt.
Rhode Island state sanatorium report shows 1911 earnings of patients exceeding 266000, three times annual maintenance. Dr H L Barnes notes 170 patients earned 102752 dollars that year, with weekly sums from 2 to 31 dollars. He argues isolation institutions may be even better investments. 84 percent of 46450 hospital days were free, average cost about 200 per patient. Many families had no income or savings.
A fragment notes a dialogue about marriage and approval, with references to Virginia and Gladys. The tone suggests recollection of a proposal and a changed attitude since that event, framed as a light, domestic exchange.
A western Kentucky jailed man, a Negro, awaits trial for stealing a calf. His wife Mandy asks a jailer named Grady about a lawyer. She says Jim claims innocence but cannot hire counsel. A voice from above urges Grady to tell Mandy to obtain “a dam’ good” lawyer.
In a bargaining scene, Mr. Comrox debates purchasing a genuine treasure from an art dealer who insists the piece is authentic. The dealer confirms its legitimacy, while the buyer notes he already owns three similar works and hopes one among them is the original.
A Wicked Soul sits on a hot stove drinking molten lava and fanning with red hot sheet iron. Dante asks who the poor wretch is and Satan replies that the first man to say Is it hot enough for you is the one. Milwaukee Sentinel.
Senator Dixon denounces a political deception described at a station scene where two men test a front door pass. The remark about beard and a mole underscores the satire. A writer proverb and jesting lines accompany the clipped piece.
A garbled ad style item extols Bewedt Fom WALARIA and Elide Babek claimed to cure malaria chills and fever, noting it contains nequinine and suits all ages. It cites a Washington feature and a joke about an automobile purchase and household wash days, ending with a light quip on clean houses and mud.
A backstage exchange reveals a character delaying onstage after being cued. The Supervisor expected the other three to perform first, explaining the hesitance to advance before them.
A compact home remedy describes using Cuticura Ointment applied gently to the affected areas and washed off after five minutes, followed by frequent use of Cuticura Soap for cleansing to prevent inflammation and clogged pores. Samples and a Skin Book offer are advertised with a Boston address.
A humorously framed exchange recalls a tale of doubt over kissing a pretty cousin aboard a train. The quip contrasts generous sentiment with cautious action and notes how goodness and happiness influence behavior. A proverb about self-advancement and wasting money closes the vignette.
In a Boston after-dinner address a Back Bay girl asked how to spell devil while writing to her Yale brother. Her aunt admonished the word as improper, but the child replied she wished to tell of the auntie’s Christian and devil meetings.
Fred Poyner a Chicago dentist spoke at a Dental Association banquet about right and wrong noting the difference can be small. The tale of a gypsy released from jail who claims to have found a horse illustrates how intent matters in judging actions.
A dialogue shows a wife and husband discussing finances and harmony. Two suffragettes debate how to attract young women to meetings, weighing refreshments versus male attendance as a draw.
A playful exchange shows Little Bobby and Mrs Skimper discussing dinner etiquette. Bobby claims he will train by saving appetite and eating a square meal first, framing a light domestic humor moment.
A collage of wry lines about caution respect and small mishaps. Clara rejects a plumber after rumors about his sharp bite. A patient man meets a plane varnish and a cat. A woman's mirror is a social barometer.
Fragmentary notes describe a night event labeled Ons with a temperance meeting. A second Beetle line asks about the kind of water bogs and a plane full of water appears in the muddled text.
A family exchange reveals items left on a mantelpiece and hidden in pockets. The father hints Henry moved or mislaid possessions to avoid breaking them, while a mixed reaction shows humor and tension about speech and behavior.
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