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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1912
Page
7
Prof Warren M Beidler of Bethel Pa warns Americans chase wealth not living. He says few boys become millionaires, then riffs on a joke about a washerwoman funding an airship factory and her missing aeronaut husband. The anecdote underscores his critique of materialism.
A Cleveland teacher asks students to explain the difference between the expressions a while and a time. A quick minded boy lifts the lesson with a quip about what papa and mamma know when he goes out for a while versus a time.
Debate over credit for Waterloo victory. Proponent argues Wellington earned the win while Blucher arrived late around the eighth inning to assist. The discussion centers on leadership and recognition in the pivotal battle.
A brief comic exchange shows one speaker declaring a habit of postponing tasks while the other teases that the habit is endless and indefinite. The light dialogue hints at domestic everyday procrastination dynamics.
A housewife recalls years of nervousness digestion and heart trouble from coffee and medical advice to quit. After trying Postum at a servant girl’s suggestion she sees relief for both herself and her coffee-drinking husband. They credit Postum with improved health and energy and urge others to follow directions.
Henry C. Terry presents parallel narratives of famous crimes with the criminal detailing his planning and attempts to hide evidence while a detective explains why such efforts fail. The piece echoes the old adage that murder will out and highlights the inevitability of guilt.
A slice from a crime reminiscence recalls the famed Red Pepper Gang once centered near Trinity Church in New York. The author notes a parallel between a 25 000 dollar taxi robbery and a 53 000 dollar earlier heist, citing talks with Phil Heinrich and Detective Dalton on the gang’s capture.
Phil Heinrich recounts a life of counterfeiting from Philadelphia to New York and Buffalo. He explains the Canada money test, a prison escape, a daylight bag robbery, and a New Pittsburgh arrest ending in a twenty year sentence for Heinrich and Sam Ellis.
Detective Dalton recalls chasing the last of the red neppers after a bank robbery on Tower Broadway. Two delirious messengers described multiple thief versions, with only one fact agreed on two thieves, while Dalton sought sightings to separate truth from confusion.
The text warns nervous individuals against overusing tea and coffee as stimulants. It notes they lack real food value, can impede digestion when consumed with meals, and may cause wakefulness and nervous restlessness. It also cautions against prolonged steeping and excessive, habitual use, comparing extreme intake to drug-like behavior.
The article explains packing hats by using a separate narrower bandeau that slips over the crown for adjustable trimming. Untrimmed frames stack to save space, crumpled tissue prevents movement, and finished bands can be moved for the best look before being secured with pins.
The silk walking shoes are described as smart and beautiful in design and color, rivaling velvet shoes in style. They are carried by retailers and presented as fashionable, durable footwear for everyday wear.
Advice on choosing a flattering hairstyle, using fewer false extensions in heat, and keeping hair tidy during summer. Tips include net veils, grounded coils, elastic nooses, steel pins, and polishing with silk or chiffon for shine. Emphasizes practical, period fashion guidance.
Fashion notes describe morning costumes paired with leather belts in suede patent or kid. Ribbon sashes with varied knots and buckles update diaphanous outfits, including a one sided bow for diagonal drapery and a prelate sash with embroidered ends and fringe.
Covers a method to roast chicken using cheesecloth to prevent scorching and drying. Describes basting through the cloth and serving when browned. Mentions nasturtium leaves enhancing tea flavor both hot and cold. Also notes turning a loaf upside down helps cut thinner even slices for picnic sandwiches.
Women embracing new millinery temptations rush to acquire velvet and beaver hats as floral trophies tempt early indulgence. The season's chic allure drives eager wearers to anticipate cold weather wear before it arrives.
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