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Newspaper
Petersburg Weekly Report
Location
Petersburg, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
3
Walnut canyon near Flagstaff holds thousands of primitive cliff dwellings carved into stone ledges. A single entrance via a narrow trail leads into each home with fireplaces and remains of pottery and fibers found in rear wall pockets.
An anecdotal reminiscence traces doughnut history from early bread dough raised overnight to maple shade Sabbath lunches and old fashion cooking methods. It notes shapes, crullers, and the appeal of holes as part of American pastry lore with quotations from C P Benedict and a grand rapids line.
Short reminiscence on pride and appearance that contrasts character with new clothes and diamond pin. It notes few can stay true to their roots while the world focuses on them.
A coy exchange implies a private story by Kate and Kaye will expand into wider circulation, suggesting a gossip-driven plot to raise public attention. The conversation hints at secrecy fading as more people may learn of the matter.
F A Vanderlip and John M Oskison quoted in New York Globe critique saving. A dollar saved by any earner funds jobs, expands production, and raises labor demand. All savings, regardless of origin, support investment that strengthens agriculture, industry, and transport.
A light quote from Mr. Meek reflects a playful dilemma about spending for a birthday gift or a trip to visit his sister in law. The line suggests a humorous preference for absence over presence in gift choices.
Late night visit by Mr. Bings causes tension at home as he explains he stayed with a sick friend. Mrs. Bings questions the timing, then slams the window and retires, revealing strain in the couple.
Quote highlights a humorous exchange about antiquities preservation with a punchline that the speaker sells cosmetics making a cheeky remark about contributing in an unexpected way. The item reflects a light feature in the Pittsburgh Press.
The article explains how the U S government fabricates more than 400 flag types for the navy army posts and public buildings. Brooklyn handles Atlantic coast needs while Mare Island serves the Pacific. Flags endure tests and varied craftsmanship with many women employed in sewing and assembly.
The narrative follows Mr. Brodsky, Odessa-born, who after fleeing San Francisco and its fire with a film machine and reels, brings cinema to China. He faces suspicions, a tent theater, exhibitions that drew panic, methods to reassure crowds, jail, escapes, and eventual spread to eighty theaters across the country.
A writer contrasts deliberative officers with impulsive soldiers. He argues that a cool headed command coupled with hot headed troops forms a magnificent military machine. The piece emphasizes thoughtful planning paired with decisive action on the battlefield.
An anecdote contrasts Eastern and Western behavior with a British observer noting a Bengali policeman bending to pick a paper with his toes and a test of Egyptian intelligence showing an unexpected handling of left ear. The narration cites Earl Cromer on Eastern versus Western ways.
An amusing incident during a fly awareness campaign in Weihuei Hunan follows a lecture on fly dangers. A Chinese lady views a magnified fly image and asks if America has such large flies, noting even China would need caution if they were so big.
The article explains that forging fourteen inch navy rifle tubes demands immense facilities including multiple open hearth furnaces, a large casting plant, and massive presses and heating furnaces. It notes a 62 foot long gun tube and a 90 ton ingot, five feet in diameter, are required, with project values running into millions.
A note explains adding a small amount of butter enriches the pie fillings. A large bean sized piece or a spoonful can be used to make lemon pies richer and smoother. It mentions a French habit of including a tiny bit in cherry pies and that apple pies are similarly enhanced.
Eskimos shift from trading furs for fishhooks to selling furs at top markets. The Arctic people increasingly recognize money's value, trading skins against goods more efficiently.
A Detroit Free Press humorous anecdote notes a marriage end after the altar as two generations clash, implying a rift formed over differing parental opinions beginning from the wedding moment.
A cryptic adage notes that the slanderer wields harm like a sword and finds wounds in his own hands, implying false accusation backfires on the maker. The saying highlights the self-inflicted damage of speaking ill of others.
A humorous exchange about a missing string of pearls: Mrs Blatbush asks what happened to the necklace her husband planned to give, Mrs Bensonhurst replies that he had a hold of the string. The brief quip appears in the Yonkers Statesman.
A humorous exchange shows a husband constrained by his wife who believes his actions are always wrong. The wife insists on directing every move, while the husband faces a running critique of his choices. The cartoon-like dialogue highlights domestic tension with wit.
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