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Newspaper
Pinehurst Outlook
Location
Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1902
Page
2
General Barr urged respect for the flag and urged citizens to support a local school for the colored race. He recalled a sergeant who died keeping the flag from touching the ground, and urged children to study hard and help one another. The flag was raised as the Star Spangled Banner played, drawing cheers from the crowd.
Report covers Dec 1, 1901 to Apr 16, 1902 detailing General Fund 4.80 dollars Pinehurst Guests 123.02 dollars Harvest Workers Society of King’s Daughters Jefferson Highlands N H 10.00 dollars noted for the colored children school finances.
A list details funds and in kind contributions to sustain school work through the year end. Donations include clothing and books from Germantown Pennsylvania Berkshire ladies and Presbyterian Sunday school groups from Summit New Jersey Buffalo New York and Seneca Falls New York. The note cites Emman Dickinson Pinehurst April 14 1902.
A Dallas News contributor recounts buying a stray pig for four dollars instead of a bargain at about two ninety eight. The pig, a poor forlorn creature, lacked pedigree but boasted dramatic ears and bristles. He built an octagonal pen seven feet high, yet the pig sprang skyward in a remarkable leap, breaking ground on a spirited display of tenacity.
A New York business man generosity prompts his wife to buy lace and more while away. She telegraphs for approval and receives No price too high. He returns, asks to see the telegram, and discovers his own words were No. Price too high. Youth's Companion.
The Chicago News recalls a visit to five year old Tommy who is urged to sleep at 8 pm. He answers that his mother sends him to bed nightly to keep him healthy, but the visitor learns the true motive is to mend his clothes. The exchange reveals a lighthearted glimpse of family life.
Quote from the Indianapolis Journal about a man finding his kittens missing from a wagon after reaching the corner, highlighting a lighthearted domestic mishap. The anecdote reflects small town life and humor in the era.
Ethel tells her younger brother not to mind the whipping as he sobs, and he responds that the punishment is exactly why he was whipped. The scene captures a tense family moment with implied discipline.
A five year old asks what W and R signs mean on the track. The father explains W for ring and whistle, noting the child can see W as wring but wonders how R becomes whistle. This humorous exchange appears in the exchanges column.
In a brief Detroit Free Press note, Belinda does not answer a letter about a visit. The reply suggests the self issued invitation was not warmly received, reflecting a restrained social exchange.
A Yonkers Statesman quip notes Bacon Men seek exalted lineage at home but chase a lower berth when traveling by railroad, in a light political humor style. A subtle jab contrasts class and travel norms within a brief den of satire.
A Philadelphia Press caption notes a poor woman before a Venus de Milo statue and jokes she lost her arms perhaps twisting them off to hold a looking glass to see her back hair, in a light, witty quip.
A fragment from the Indianapolis Journal notes a rummage party incident where some attendees enjoyed themselves while a dispute over a missing package arose. One person accuses another of taking a package, and the other person claims retaliation for their own missing item.
In a witty Philadelphia Press exchange Miss Gross objects to marrying the best man, while Miss Pechis retorts she already has him. The playful dialogue captures social flirtation and attachment.
Mrs Haughteigh waves to a trolley conductor who misreads the gesture as kisses, prompting a terse exchange about whether she signaled to him or was simply greeting. The moment captures a humorous miscommunication on the street.
A Theosophist claims birth in Egypt three thousand years ago, provoking a witty reply about appearance from a Brooklyn Life reader. The exchange showcases the column’s light, humorous tone and urbane banter.
A fragment quotes Puck remarking on dining together without a chaperon and calling marriage a great economy, illustrating light, satirical banter about propriety and domestic life. The quotation hints at social norms and witty peer dialogue of the era.
A quotation from Harper's Bazaar discusses shrinkshy as a very reserved man and notes a belief that he could suffer a toothache without others noticing. The exchange reflects the era's tone on discretion and personal conduct.
A late night exchange depicts a father calling from the head of the stairs at 11 30 p m asking Jennie to go to bed while she agrees and asks why they are kept up this late as noted in the Chicago News.
A Chicago Tribune quote notes a professor cheekily asks to replay a single piece of music whenever summoned. The remark hints at routine and audience obliviousness to repetition.
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