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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
3
The article explains mistletoe is a parasite that endangers trees in its growing regions. It saps life from infected branches and, if neglected, can ruin entire trees over years though it grows slowly.
A London Mail observation notes English women shifting from cigarettes to pipes or small cigars. The trend features larger briars or meer schaum pipes, carried with gold card cases and chainpurses, as women tire of cigarettes for a milder, heftier smoke.
George Anstey aged 12 is described as a remarkable cyclist. Though both legs are withered he uses a two wheeled pedalless machine provided by the Leicester Cripples Guild with an axle cover tube. He lies face foremost on the frame and uses wooden clogs strapped to his hands to propel himself. His hands act as pedals steering gear and brake to control speed.
A London Tit-Bits quip reports a jovial definition from a besotted patron in a famous hostelry. The speaker teased the phrase the eight of aggravation by claiming it is like trying to catch a flea from your ear with boxing gloves.
An elaborate Alaskan themed luncheon features woven Indian basketry runners, Sitka white drawnwork dollies, and a central frosted glass vase on an oval mahogany table. Totem poles, Alaskan made tableware, watercolor place cards, abalone decorations, and a multi course menu highlight halibut, salmon, duck, berries, and Arctic inspired desserts.
A remark by Mr Cumrox admits he owes much to his wife for social invitations to her receptions and musicales, noting he would not be part of them if not married to her.
A contest judge ruled a top participant a professional, disqualifying him from the amateur guessing contest. The winner reportedly works in a government bureau, raising questions about eligibility and process.
The actor recalls playing the hero villain and a friend’s part in a single night when co-stars were ill. He describes stepping in to separate the duel and finish the scene.
Mr Robert Butler of Marlborough England discovers his death rumor at Exeter poor law conference He is alive and well and offers to continue as Wiltshire representative on the central committee despite the mistaken obituary claim by a fellow delegate
Four men tied to Wall Street discuss U S currency and counterfeits. A broker tests recognition by showing a $10 yellow back and parries with the claim it bears the first treasurer’s portrait. When asked, no one names it. the speaker finally reveals Michael Hijuegas as the portrait, admitting he did not know it moments before.
Theologian Dr. Hiram C. Cortlandt of Des Moines cited Thomas A. Edison arguing souls may be immortal while admitting Edison’s expertise lies in electricity. He parodied a Baldwin locomotive worker’s crude creation tale to illustrate the limits of mechanical explanations for life and consciousness.
A London Globe excerpt recalls a traveler taking to ballooning and a perilous ascent toward Siberia. The narrative describes a dangerous flight, wolves detecting their presence, and a desperate chase as the air thins and danger rises.
Captain Cole Plummer of a United States pilot boat sighted a sixty three foot long whale in the shoals off the jetties. The crew captured the mammal and towed it ashore where it was exhibited and photographed before being cut up. The specimen was estimated to be about three hundred years old.
Seattle offers ten cents per rat to curb bubonic plague fears provoking Tacoma to laughter. The Ledger notes the bounty leaks to non residents of Seattle and jokes the rats may enter Seattle census, while cities like Everett and Bellingham see the punchline.
The Dundee Advertiser reports two exceptionally aged women. Frau Dutkievitz of Posem born February 21, 1785 is stated at 125. Babavashka born May 1784 is nine months older, worked in fields for nearly a century, has around 100 descendants, and lives in Bavelsko. She recalls events from the early 1800s more clearly than recent decades.
Paris embroiderer Georgette Fontano of Rue Sevres seeks to summon her fireman fiancé by breaking a fire alarm. The alarm triggers several fire brigades and the magistrate sentences her to a month in prison despite her tears and protest.
A quip from Puck parodies Nebuchadnezzar’s wayward feasting with a grim pun on beef. The kingly image shifts to a rustic meal as the line ends with a hearty chuckle at the joke and a final chaw.
A dialogue fragment shows Dian praising tearful women as a sign of brute. Miss Cayenne counters with a husband known for taking his wife to emotional plays. The exchange hints at differing views on emotions and marriage in a literary scene.
The New York Press describes Nicola Tesla dining alone in a hotel's great dining room. He sits with a solemn, absorbed demeanor, possibly surrounded by a portfolio of papers and engaging in a silent, eloquent tableau of profundity.
Washington's birthday is a holiday in all states Decoration day widely observed but not in Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee and Texas Labor day is observed everywhere Virtue all states have holidays tied to regional events such as the battles of New Orleans and San Jacinto In Texas Independence day is noted Admission day in California Mississippi follows federal holidays Independence Thanksgiving and Christmas are observed A Columbus day is appearing in a few states
Princess August Wilhelm urges revived custom of newlyweds planting oak saplings beside roads or in towns. Multhausen in Thuringia leads by inviting couples after marriage to plant two oaks on a new road, reviving a practice started to repair 30 years' war ravages. The elector once barred marriage until couples planted fruit trees.
A reflective poem laments the passing of the old year and greets the new. The speaker recalls shared joys and sorrows, fears what the New Year may bring, and vows trust in fate and progress while keeping the Old Year as a cherished memory.
A libel suit arose after a weekly journal attacked our ad claiming undigested food and Grape-Nuts could prevent appendicitis. We presented expert testimony that surgery can be avoided in many cases, and that predigested foods aid digestion.
Poem-like reflection asking for honest, unaltered gifts for the new year. Spoken voice seeks self-improvement and divine guidance on a rugged path toward Heaven. Christina Rossetti style cited.
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