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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
7
A compact satirical note contrasts a cheerful color with a joke about wealth and love. It features dialogue between Gabe Steve and Epigram, playfully debating what keeps a person content in marriage and finances.
A debate between Baltimore suffragists weighs how to draw young girls to meetings. One speaker suggests using refreshments while another ponders using male presence to boost interest.
The Wicked Soul sits on a stove drinking molten lava and fanning himself with red hot iron as Dante asks who is the poor wretch. Satan replies that it is the first man who asked if it is hot enough for you.
A little girl playing with a cup of water has her father remove the cup, spilling water on her. She declares that he has wet her clear to her feelings, a remark noted in Everybody's Magazine.
Senator Dixon denounces a deceptive political ploy described as flagrant. The scene at a railway station features two men, one short, arguing over a half fare and a comical beard incident while the other mutters a joke about a mole.
A teacher reports indigestion from a normal breakfast but improves after switching to Hot Postum and Grape-Nuts with cream. She credits steady digestion and daily energy to the new morning meal and endorses Grape-Nuts as a top table staple.
Two hat models featuring single ostrich plumes are shown. A Leghorn hat uses chiffon on the crown with a long plume on the right side, finished with muslin and chiffon roses. The Rembrandt model pairs a short-upstanding feather with Milan braid and ribbon detailing for a stylish, minimal trim.
Forgotten china silk gowns described as pale tinted kimonos with short turned collars and unlined backs. The articles note dainty waists, striped gray and white collars, plain white silk options, marquisette blouses, and lace trim popular in inexpensive wash shirt waists.
A charming mahogany tea box with a miniature silver tea caddy and tea ball provides portable luxury for travelers. It promises simplicity and packing ease, making a practical gift as tea cost rises abroad and ships often lack familiar brews.
A Lebanon Ohio resident recalls years of severe eczema and scalp itching. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment from an advertisement, the itching stopped within minutes and fully cured after two days. He also mentions dandruff cleared and endorses free samples from Cuticura Department E Boston.
A traditional adage suggests a bride should not marry the best man yet should seek to make the most of her chosen spouse. The saying emphasizes practicality and contentment over idealized matches.
Prince Henry of Reuss impressed guests with his fluent English at a New York dinner while recounting a German tale of officers. He claimed a preacher would select the line "And he tore his shirt" as his text, provoking snickers and a chaplain's sharpened reading of the familiar "And the door is shut."
A father finds four cigars on the mantelpiece and wonders if Henry left them. Jane explains Henry took them from his vest last night and forgot. The moment provokes a shared laugh and a reminder to be careful with words.
A court scene unfolds with a dowager confessing the stout man is her husband. The judge presides as a puzzled spectator questions the identity of the man described as the worst softscaper.
Quote by C. G. Golton praising writers who maximize knowledge while minimizing reader time. A brief reflection on literary efficiency and reader value.
Boston firm Paxton Toilet Co promises a large trial box of Paxtine Antiseptic to any woman free upon request. The ad highlights a pleasant cleansing toilet preparation and urges readers to request the sample.
A plum glace gown shot with heliotrope was worn by Miss at the New Theatre London, highlighted as part of the Panzer effect in the report.
Fashion notes describe mid summer styles using white net and colored batiste. Sleeves and under-arm waist sections use net with upper skirt panels in lique batiste Englis eyelet. Embroidered panels appear in three rows along skirt sides linking to panels.
Observers warn that French army aircraft pose risks even when not carrying ammunition as their handling and storage raise concerns about fire and accident potential across airfields and maintenance zones.
A Californian writes to his congressman asking for a copy of the Congressional Record, hoping it may serve as a remedy for his sleepless nights.
John L Sullivan remarks that modern fighters differ from past legends while noting scarce typewriters in his era. The quote reflects nostalgia for Old World boxing while highlighting technological limits of his time.
A Norwegian inventor develops a noncapsizable boat as a clever innovation while critics doubt its practicality. The tale contrasts ingenuity with skepticism and mentions the peril of attempting to publish sensational claims.
A witty remark mocks humans as the only animal that smokes and runs political campaigns, ending with a sympathetic note about the man described as uplift.
Court rules it is not unlawful for a man to play poker in his own house but warns that he should not do so if his wife is in the home. The decision frames informal gaming as legal within private residence while acknowledging social constraints.
The forecast notes a generally fair week with hedging on certainty. Forecasters emphasize potential changes but expect mild conditions and dry spells overall.
A Berlin officer shot three burglars during a disturbance, acting without notifying nearby film crew. The incident is described as a grave error that could cost him his job if he returns to duty.
A Cleveland man who chose crime forfeits a $33,000 inheritance, warning that those with wealthy relatives should act prudently.
A French duel is described as harmless like a chess master while a French taxicab bandit is warned as a dangerous figure not to meet in a dark alley.
A physical culture expert promotes crawling on all fours as beneficial for health but cautions against taking Darwinian theory too far. The piece frames the excercise as a practical health tip rather than a broad scientific endorsement.
A New York woman reportedly married and divorced three husbands tied to the same business. Neighbors note her pattern as curious and controversial, while authorities investigate potential motives and connections among the unions.
A Chicago hotel ends the traditional register and guests sign cards kept out of sight, marking the decline of another familiar hotel practice.
A western girl wins a court judgment for 28828 dollars after alleges a breach of promise. The case centered on the promise of ice cream and soda water not delivered. The ruling awards damages to the plaintiff for lost expectations and related costs.
Brunette in New York seeks a divorce claiming her husband raves in his sleep about "Blondie" and objects to the color of his affections.
A new French aircraft features wings that fold to stay in place during flight. Test pilots report reliable wing retention, easing midair handling and storage concerns as developers refine the mechanism for broader use.
A satirical note complains that a laundryman who writes verse mangles both shirts and English, reflecting broader grief over linguistic skill and literary wit.
Analysts note the Turkish island acquisitions in recent months as a sign the Italian monarch may shift toward property ventures. The remark frames a growing trend of opportunistic expansion and market interest around Mediterranean holdings.
An early morning conflict arises as a neighbor who mows at 6 a m faces frustration over a water pitch near a prized jewel. The dispute centers on nuisance and property boundaries as both sides argue over quiet hours and lawn care timing.
French investigators say Mona Lisa is the focus of their inquiry while tensions rise over baseball and a presidential campaign in this country. The pursuit intertwines art protection with political and sports events.
A New York judge states that a wife's companionship is worth $200 annually. The remark implies the judge is either unmarried or not henpecked if married, reflecting a satirical take on marriage and value.
A young gypsy queen who died in England at age eleven is described as an inveterate smoker, though observers note it is not edifying to see a child of that age rolling a pill.
Describes fashion shifts toward small flat jabots that fit the coat neck and the popularity of flat lace bows with fan shaped falls of lace.
The description praises scarfs featuring white fiber, satin signs, and embroideries. It notes attractive uncommon designs with bands of clung lace and openwork scrim, often paired with color or figured cretonne. Edgings of the cluny finish the items.
A discussion invites readers to explore a food often ignored, urging exploration beyond familiar meals to broaden palate and daily nutrition. The piece uses relatable language to encourage trying something new and beneficial.
A railroad is ordered to pay 200 for the death of an Airedale named in a case where the dog escaped and was struck. The incident brings fresh attention to the animal’s life and safety.
Report shows prunes selling in New York for a nickel apiece. The piece notes that some sales occur without coercion.
A religious convention claims golf detains about a hundred thousand caddies on Sundays. The remark notes there is no guarantee they would attend Sunday school even without golf.
The text proclaims the new battleship Arkansass proved the swiftest in the world, offering comfort that if battleships are required, the nation has the best at least until rivals build better.
Mrs Christina Reed of Peoria Illinois credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with curing two years of illness and avoiding a surgeon’s knife after doctors diagnosed a tumor. Mrs Joseph A Lynch of Jessup Pennsylvania reports relief from organic inflammation following two months of the remedy after two doctors urged operation. The ad urges women with female complaints to try the product before surgery.
Reading between the lines of a domestic note, a playful scene centers on a housewife who decorates a new shovel with pink ribbons and hangs it in the living room, signaling a nonconformist homemaker stance.
A Connecticut sheriff collapsed and died after stopping a baseball game, described as a stern figure whose resolve matched that of baseball umpires. The incident underscores the dramatic moments in local sports policing duties.
The article compares a seed catalog writer, honored in the Ananias club, with a figure who writes summer resort literature, noting the seed cataloger as an amateur in contrast to the other writer.
The article notes global coal consumption totals two billion tons annually while one man feels his own stove kept as busy during the last winter. It contrasts vast industrial heat with a personal sense of effort and endurance.
Hack drivers in New York request police protection during the late hours to guard against aggressive customers and avoid excessive fares and demands in the small hours.
Chicago club waiters walk out when a tipping rule is enforced capping gratuities. The strike prompts debate over service culture and workers rights in the hospitality scene.
A college professor argues that moral missteps stem from what people carry in pockets. He notes that girls lack pockets, forcing them to wait until adulthood to carry their junk in handbags.
Pittsburg's police chief Thomas McQuade vows no interference in city policing while earning praise for his warm heart and steady leadership. The remark underscores public trust in the department's direction.
A fragment suggests a critique of a New England corporation aiming to corner hooks and eyes and resell hosiery fasteners, promising to win gratitude from many distressed husbands and mark a push against monopolistic control amid a shoestring trust.
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