Midnight Seascape in a Lorn Night
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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1913
Page
3
Tip He Threatens Over Dining Experience
A diner is pressed for a tip by a waiter who offers steak and potatoes while the patron asks for service reassurance. The exchange ends with a menacing claim of a powerful voice and a threat if the tip is not provided.
For Her Father's Sake Voice Truth in Tough Musical Talk
An outspoken old man presses an expert in vocal culture for a frank assessment of his daughter's singing ability. The expert admits the pain but explains he has taught for two years to save the father money on lessons, arguing the arrangement benefited the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
Sam
Boyhood Promise and Jury Duty Pattern
A reflective note on a man who led his class as a boy and later faced four summonses for jury duty, all of which he accepted. The passage contrasts early perceived intelligence with a recurring civic role.
Herodo tus Nurse Dog Joke Recalled in Banter
A playful exchange contrasts a dog named Herodo tus with a joke about Herodotus. The dialogue features a character praising Herodotus as one of the greatest men and humorously asks about his batting average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herodotus
Fragmented Q and A Snippets From a Mixed Text
The excerpt presents scattered lines on gunpowder Rug prices and clothing to speak to cultural quips. It shows dialog about invention of gunpowder a rug price a Lot story and a quip about opinions. The fragmentary nature hints at a humor or satire column with varied topics.
County Assessor Checks Out Land Value Stop
A traveler at a farmgate notes the land’s appeal and price of 1200 dollars while the farmer asserts its worth. The stranger, revealing himself as the new county assessor, records his observation.
Thoughtful Jane on a Train Refueling Moment
A conductor halts the train for twenty minutes to serve a refreshment break as a little girl with raspberry jam on her chin tells him they will eat in the car. The scene captures a polite, homey wartime style from Woman's Home Companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Child language delay noted in family dialogue
A mother contrasts her three year old daughter with her wife noting she can only say eight to ten words, illustrating early speech delay in a domestic vignette.
Swat Indirect and Letters from a Post Office Exchange
A fragmentary dialect exchange references a post office routine and questions about corresponding with the same woman. Mention of reading about science funds suggests a possible letter from a miniature court or public project.
Couldnt Talk Without Hands and the Beak In Public
A fragmented dialogue describes a confrontation with a constable about explanations while handcuffed. A theatre subplot questions a character named Patience Sashe and Patrice. The text hints at a new drama with a single gown worn throughout the plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrice
No Fool Questions Between Madge and Marjorie
A terse exchange recalls a playful yet sharp remark from a ball game outing. Marjorie notes the man’s phrase speaks volumes while the Judge records the pointed interaction about communication by gaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge
Charlie
Marjorie
Leap Year Conversation Highlights Hidden Motives
A young man and a pretty girl discuss leap year and its social implications. The man awkwardly notes 1913 as the year while the woman presses him about whether he would exercise the leap year privilege. They joke about the topic, with light, teasing exchanges and the idea of breaking an uncomfortable silence.
No Danger for Him in Microbe Bill Claim
A quotation notes scientists claiming a ten dollar bill can harbor up to 89 000 microbes in two weeks. The reply dismisses the warning saying the bill never lasts long enough for such buildup, averaging six or seven days.
Dialogue on domestic abuse and punishment debate
Mrs A asks if wife beaters should be whipped, Mrs B disagrees. They consider a hypothetical where if the husband beat his wife and then left the hospital, punishment would be inhuman to whip him. The exchange reflects attitudes toward punishment and domestic violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. B
Remembering riches not the sole measure of success
A humorous exchange features a philosopher warning that wealth should not define success. The son promises to remember this, but a sly caveat suggests seizing money when possible without alerting the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polonius
Invisible Injuries in a Chalk Level Claim
A colored man sued another for assaulting him at the head. The magistrate saw no marks and questioned the claim while the prisoner angrily insisted the blow came from a piece of chalk. The exchange highlighted the difficulty of proving injuries in a judge’s decision.
Narrow Escapa Dining Bribe Allegation Report
A patron recalls offering a waiter 25 cents as a tip. The waiter later demanded $5 and promised to stay silent about the incident in exchange for continued future dining. The report notes the alleged bribery attempt and its resolution remains unclear.
Indians Never Laugh Say They Do Not Show Paris Styles
A brief, humorous dialogue notes that the stereotype of Indian laughter is questioned. The speaker suggests the explanation lies in tradition, highlighting that Indian women do not adopt Paris fashion trends. The exchange ends with a light, observational remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Confession Sparks Hidden Game Amid Tangle of Tales
A playful exchange reveals a girl asking Charles if he loves her and thinking of baseball at times. A nurse quips about Shakespeare’s authorship, and a plan to distract a child with Sanskrit blocks surfaces, showcasing a collage of snippets from a dated scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Bhcon
Devotion Demonstrated in Piano Bond
A man proves his affection by promising constant attention to a daughter, as Mr. Comrox questions if the suitor truly loves her and the response emphasizes his intent to sit by and listen to her piano playing for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Comrox
Fashion ornaments for hair mark season coifs
The article surveys hair embellishments for evening wear, noting narrow bandeau fillets replacing wide fillets, jeweled bands with brilliants and pearls, and sequin bands. It highlights feathers, aigrets, and elaborate tiaras, including the mad tiara and Russian tiara, as bold trends in headpieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Shane
Beaded Creme Silk Ball Gown Shimmers In Dance Debut
A creme silk ball gown with a tunic of net is fully covered by silver beads. The ornate ensemble creates a striking stage look for the dance performance with intricate beadwork catching the light.
Tweed Coat and Robespierre Collar Ensemble Description
Fashion note details a semi fitting coat with panel back and wrapped seams. It includes white cloth revers, a trimmed button loop, satin waistcoat and Robespierre collar, and a Drake hat with velvet brim satin crown and ostrich feather trim. Materials required: Two yards 46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robespierre
Drake
Washable doeskin gloves care guidance for wearers
Each woman should own two pairs of washable doeskin gloves and wash one pair nightly. Wear gloves while washing them on the hands, scrub with nailbrush and soap, rinse in several waters, then dry. Stretch to shape with a curling iron end or glove stretcher after drying.
Small black hats of breitschwanz with a single aigrette
A vivid description highlights black breitschwanz hats adorned by a single aigrette rising from a dazzling stone, emphasizing ornate feathered headpieces and gemstone accents.
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Breitschwanz
Tailor's Fabric List for Coat Lining and Revers
A material list notes lengths and widths for coat construction including satin 20 inches wide one-half yard, cloth 20 inches wide one-eighth yard for revers, and silk four and one-half yards for lining.
Ribbon Sandwiches With White And Brown Bread
Readers are guided to make ribbon sandwiches by layering white and brown bread and slicing across the loaf. A pepper cheese paste with mayonnaise is spread lightly, then pressed under weights and cut to reveal alternating bread colors.
Packing tips for travel with labeled pasteboard boxes
A Modern Priscilla contributor advises travelers to pack as much as possible in pasteboard boxes that fit the trunk. Use thin starched pieces massing neatly to avoid wrinkles and label boxes by category such as Waists Skirts Fancy work to prevent mixing when hurried.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised By Sufferer
A testimonial from Mrs. DL HH Brown of Tola Kansas details relief from bloating and pain during Change of Life after taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits twelve bottles for renewed strength and urges other women to use the remedy with confidential guidance from the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E-Pinkham
Kansas
Lydia E. Pink
DL HH. Brown
Walnut St
Tola
Ken
Lydia
Motto for Christian Home tradition of harmony and welcome
The piece describes a home devoted to goodwill where the two heads obey a higher power, and every action is in service. It promises unity soon tested by malice, and welcomes guests from different walks of life, including the poor, youth, and the elderly, to share in its peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier’s Weekly
Dawn Upon Him Some Day In Boston Note
A brief item from the Boston Evening Transcript records a flirtatious exchange where one character suspects another will realize his affection, highlighting tension as they question the timing of reveal and realization. The dialogue implies romantic anticipation and social flirtation typical of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Boston
Evening Transcript
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Mandy
Zoin
Rastus
Doeskin Gidvea
Ches
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Mass
Howey
Munyon
Omy Reueeier
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