The Curse of Progress Poser Cornell Widow Quote
A fragment quotes a conversation where a woman replies to a man claiming better-looking company. The exchange hints at social banter and reputation in a historical or literary context.
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1937
Page
2
A fragment quotes a conversation where a woman replies to a man claiming better-looking company. The exchange hints at social banter and reputation in a historical or literary context.
A hostel host promises comfort with a feather bed. At 2 am a guest wakes an associate and asks to swap places so he can lie on the feather bed. The exchange prompts a lighthearted confession of sleep fatigue and practical humor.
An exchange at Farmer Corntes sel about sending Josh to college. The farmer replies affirmatively, noting that even if he learns little, he will meet people who can show him there are things he does not know.
A vintage embroidery transfer pattern features a small terrier motif for tea towels. The six motifs measure about 5 by 8% inches and require minimal stitches, with material needs and color suggestions included. Send 15 cents to the Sewing Circle, Household Arts Dept., 259 W. Fourteenth St., New York for pattern 5746.
In 1869 the per unit value of manufactured goods per capita stood at 89.60 dollars. By 1929 this figure rose to 579.70 dollars. Advertising drove demand, expanding employment three to fourfold and lowering consumer costs.
An old advertisement urges women to avoid nagging husbands during cramps and mood changes. It claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helps the body and tones the system to ease discomforts tied to womanhood motherhood and middle age, encouraging women to “smile through.”
A reflective saying on the origin of pleasure, noting that God first planted a garden as a source of human joy. The remark attributes the garden to divine creation and frames garden enjoyment as humanity’s purest delight.
A vintage ad urges parents to ease a child's chest at bedtime with Penetro salve made from mutton suet. It claims superior medicated content and counter irritation to boost circulation and warmth, plus vapor action to loosen nasal congestion, sold in a 35c jar.
A short antique maxim notes that a good and faithful judge favors what is right over expedient decision making. It emphasizes integrity in judgment and adherence to principle rather than convenience.
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