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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1912
Page
6
Willie is found to have sworn in the street and his father heads upstairs to discipline. Halfway up he trips and falls, prompting the mother to remark that one lesson was enough for the boy. The scene ends with a quiet, corrective moment at the stairs.
A fragmentary excerpt reveals a character fearing city water after drinking too much tonic and expressing hostility toward an unreliable speaker. The narrator justifies selling a house due to an upscale, exclusive neighborhood while noting a curious morning mil and incongruent footwear.
An old friend congratulates Farmer Corntessel on Josh showing ambition. The exchange reveals misreading Josh as boastful when he is simply headed to a costume ball with a straw hat overalls and a pitchfork. The scene ends with the farmer admitting the misunderstanding was natural.
Mrs. Whoofer complains to Mrs. Wilkins after a month apart in a vivid domestic scene. The dialogue reveals strain and humor as she juggles care for her baby while asserting her moral duties. The exchange hints at broader personal relationships within a close community.
The column contrasts optimistic and pessimistic takes on a bread cast. One stance highlights innovation and future gains while the opposing view warns of damp mold and wasted resources. Both voices frame the debate over progress and value.
The passage mocks early women’s clubs with satirical portraits. It contrasts a prolific matron mothering fifteen children and a second with seventeen, and a quip about Mistress Prudence addressing Dorcas society on parenting. A dialect exchange questions marital support and household chores, ending with a divorcelike jab.
In a London Row scene a rich heiress fears cruel gossip about her betrothed suitor Don Guzman. He jokes he will become a missionary after she declares she will give her fortune to missionaries. A separate courtroom quip has a judge quizzing an expert on car braking distances at 40 mph.
A dialogue explores why animals have stronger smell than humans and imagines a man with a deersense to detect gasoline scent from afar, suggesting heightened instincts could aid in quick reactions and tracking.
At 1 a m Mary questions George about his late hours. He clings to the stair newel and asserts his confidence in her, saying she would think him suspicious otherwise and that his honesty remains intact.
Jinks reveals he mailed a letter without a stamp after his wife handed him the envelope. He tells Binks he kept the letter in his hand and focused on mailing it, but realized only at the box that he forgot to affix a stamp.
A campaign treasurer says he cannot accept contributions from anyone connected with a large profitable corporation. An idealist agrees, but worries about raising funds if donors lack ready money.
A humorous exchange unfolds with a model in draperies and a picture machine operator urging lip movement for effect as Kosciusko is mentioned. Dawson recalls the convention of barbers shouting Next after a brief talk, while Lawson notes the reaction.
A fragmentary article notes a remark about nature writers labeled as Ananias class and disparaged for their depictions of bull moose habits. The exchange hints at controversy over truthful portrayal versus mockery in natural history writing.
A Victorian era farming tip describes building a hidden pull through feed trough for hens. Install a small hinged ceiling board to create a chilled dry feeding trough for grit shell and bran. The trough slopes outward and can be filled from outside, reducing waste and preventing hens from fouling the feed.
The article extols Indian Runner ducks as feather producers during moulting and as reliable foragers that return home at night. It lauds the Titian Runner as highly profitable, ornamental, and easy to raise with lively behavior, appealing colors, and strong business incentive.
The article argues poultry farming should be run like a business with basic records. It recommends a cash account if full bookkeeping seems excessive, to help determine profitability and stop losses if needed.
Practical guidance on raising 200 to 300 chickens with ample range. Feed can be grown on the farm using corn and wheat, with cabbage enhancing winter rations and overall value.
In a Wisconsin county, five contenders seek the sheriff position. Williams visits Farmer Tompson, asking to secure a vote pledge, but the farmer’s wife notes Tompson has promised others, reflecting local politicking and voter influence.
A Los Angeles resident describes a six month skin ailment starting as a red rash then pimples and boils. After trying various remedies the author credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with a complete cure following baths and applications. The notice promotes Cuticura products and offers a free skin book.
Harry Clotworthy an expert on military affairs visits the National Press Club and orders a second breakfast rich in eggs. A waiter later chases him, presenting a receipt for two dollars worth of eggs as the reason for the delay in payment.
The Skeedee tavern landlord explains Ezra Toomba the undertaker sits on the horse block muttering over his stalled business. Ezra quarrels with the doctor who foretold Judge Feebles two weeks to live, six weeks past, and fears the town is dying as a tramp painter gilds the church vane across the street.
A vivid wartime scene shows rifles firing during maneuvers. A startled young woman blushes and asks for pardon after stepping back into a soldier’s arms. The pair then move to observe the artillery together.
A fragmentary dialogue questions stipends and rewards for weekly work. A side remark cites Mrs Cooke and her husband. Mra Winslow’s Boothing Syrup for children claims teething relief and gum relief, with a quirks of old advertising tone.
A young woman feigns affection to ensnare a wealthy elderly man in a marriage-like setup. The plot centers on manipulation and the ensuing social fallout as suspicions arise about genuine feelings versus financial motive.
A young Baltimore matron consoles a crying child who reports her father gave her a whack whack. The girl explains the blow landed on the back of her tummy while discussing future plans with a neighbor. The tale captures a moment of playful scolding and rural talk.
A young girl Ruth in a strict Presbyterian family grows tired of dolls and profanity. Unable to find the right words she laments aloud and throws the offending doll while declaring she wishes her family swore. The humorous tale highlights a child’s comic restraint and wishful thinking.
A small town mayor hears a domestic dispute in which a wife accuses her husband of drunken abuse. She claims he tried to strike her, but the man’s defense focuses on his alleged intoxication. Their daughter interrupts with a sharp retort about his whereabouts.
A quip contrasts a struggling author with the resignation of a writer when an editor rejects him, noting he offers no resistance or struggle. The dialogue hints at the calm, unflustered demeanor of a man under publication pressure.
A quotation-driven note urges firm courage while warning against wasting others time by recounting troubles. It emphasizes discipline in speech and the value of prudent restraint. The line reflects a philosophy of measured resolve and careful communication.
A humorous exchange about Willie attending a free thought Sunday school. Willie asks who first bit the apple in the Garden of Eden. The teacher replies that nobody knows, noting centuries of speculation over 6 000 years.
A humorous exchange at the station shows a woman asking if her husband was shot. The officer replies that he was only half shot, turning the moment into a local quip about the incident and police involvement.
The remark notes a grim punchline that the surgeon’s final act was severing his wife from his will. The line implies a sensational twist about a renowned medical figure in a bygone era.
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