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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
6
A fond mother asks for a prize for her son at the exhibition while the teacher dismisses him for idleness. The exchange turns to perseverance as a joke. A new clerk seeks two weeks vacation and learns the boss’s surprise at the pace of adaptation.
The article argues that hard mental effort strengthens health and may extend life, citing Newton, Darwin, and Edison as examples. It claims intellectual excellence correlates with longer life, noting gifted minds begin early and may come from frail constitutions, urging daily brain work to achieve a long, efficient old age.
The piece describes early English chimneys as rare in 1200 with strict limits in religious and noble houses, contrasts 14th century views as luxury, notes Holinshed on prior rough living, and cites a 1639 tax of 2 shillings on chimneys.
Napoleon admires Paradise Lost for intellect, unlike the Scotsman cited by R. A. Willmott in Pleasures of Literature. A story recalls a Scottish nobleman's shepherd reading the epic and quipping that the author would fain time but cannot reach it, highlighting playful literary critique.
Juan Francisco de St Antonio recounts a breakfast of mermaid in his Manila published travel account of 1738. He describes the mermaid’s flavor as similar to fresh fat pork and notes the stranger meal startled Buckland and other cosmopolitan travelers.
In a quoted stance from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Miss Oldgirl insists she never intends to marry. She argues that the natural obstinacy and combinativeness of male humanity will drive some man to change her mind, prompting speculation about her motives and future.
A dainty summer frock described in white net with wide fillet lace. The scalloped skirt features peeping net drop and deep lace insertions. The coatlike bodice has three-quarter sleeves and a wide rose taffeta girdle for a youthful look.
A practical guide for summer road trips offers packing cues and outfit ideas. It highlights breathable fabrics, versatile layers, and sun protection to keep travelers comfortable on extended drives.
Tips convert an empty half pound candy box into pin trays by lining inside and out and braiding the outer rim. Create three small compartments on the lid with two fabric covered slips for hairpins and a larger section for combs nets and miscellaneous items. Small preserving jars covered with chintz and braided edges become dainty scent jars. Similar boxes or jars can suit many uses.
Handy guide suggests turning unused handkerchiefs into decorative garlands favors and practical items. Tips include stitching several hankies into a scarf for a bureau, creating sachet pouches with powder, and making baby caps and bibs by folding corners and adding ribbon casings for ties.
A new boudoir gown color, called Chinese pink or afterglow, freshens lingerie tones away from baby blue and rose. The display includes a long negligee, short matinee, and taf feta petticoat in the warm, flattering hue. Cream lace veils dominate the garment, with plicated points on petticoat ruffles.
The description features a box plaited plaid silk skirt with a black pussy willow taf feta full skirt turned back to the waist creating a puff and a loose front forming a pocket effect. A black taffeta bodice fastens to one side with small bows and is piped with the plaid silk.
A short, dated essay argues that women often feel left out in mixed conversations. It urges women to read and educate themselves to participate confidently, noting many illustrate brilliance despite limited schooling. It frames conversation as etiquette and empowerment.
A compact hostess guide explains table setting. Place forks on the left and knives on the right with spoons for bouillon or soup on the right. Dessert forks and spoons go at the top. Napkins folded and placed on plate or right of it. Water glasses above the knives and bread plate to the left.
A concise reflection urges calm about the future and trust in one’s current reason to handle what lies ahead, suggesting perseverance and composure in facing what is to come. It emphasizes inner steadiness and rational judgment as a guiding force through time.
H K Caloun known to police as the fifty dollar forger has been captured at Lincoln Nebraska according to the Iowa Bankers association news. Calhoun using various aliases cashed forged drafts on Seaboard National and National Park back of New York across the country. The drafts are always for fifty dollars identifying him by the same amount.
Tam reports a remark that he should be placed in a mental asylum. The other replies it is a base slander and clarifies that the remark was about keepers not allowing an escape.
A brief prosaic note quotes Ralph W Emersen on generosity toward a man and a picture, urging the same benefit of the best possible light for both. The remark likens fair treatment to optimal illumination in presentation.
Morgan and Co druggists report Adler ika, a German remedy made from buckthorn bark and glycerine, cures appendicitis and rapidly relieves sour stomach, gas, and constipation. The town is amazed by the apparent cleansing effects from a single dose.
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