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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1919
Page
8
A fragmented romance tale follows Jerry a conceited lad swept by love. Lower Gray admires the stern station master Bay while Jerry faces an overindulgent mood and a dramatic seaside scene with a deserter Kitten and a whispered vow to a beloved.
A reflective essay argues that a town’s vitality hinges on residents spending money at home. It warns that funds sent to distant malls or cities drain local capital, likening the town to a dying corporation. Responsibility lies with all residents to support local merchants to keep the town alive.
A provocative critique of rigid schooling from a 19th or early 20th century voice. The author argues to seek out a child’s native leadership and originality, resisting prescribed drills and uniformity. Emphasizes balancing discipline with curiosity and initiative to develop character and ability.
A fragmented era musing on fashion before and after a revolutionary period. The author notes rapid changes, blames shifting styles on social upheaval, and reflects on personal taste amid chaos, with garbled dates and unclear events.
A humorous remark notes that a man rarely realizes his faults until after marriage when his wife points them out. The quip reflects the common belief that marital life reveals personal shortcomings.
A clergyman loses his horse on a Saturday evening after a long hunt with a boy. The next day he preaches on Job seeking relief, while the boy quips that the horse is in Deacon Smith's barn, framing the misadventure as a tale of misplaced burden.
A compact note tracing the word taboo to Polynesian and New Zealand practice. It explains taboo as something set apart or prohibited due to sacred or cursed status, and notes the term’s linguistic and cultural lineage with historical spelling quirks.
Not All There, Delbrook prom possessor of a new suit with a small wooden whistle attached to Sean after the purchase. At dinner, the father asks why he isn’t wearing the suit that evening. “I can’t, daddy,” he replies, “the whistle’s broke.”
A British patent for a foldable eyeglass design allows the glasses to collapse into a compact form resembling a small locker on a chain. The invention centers on pivoting hinges and a locking mechanism to secure the folded state for portability.
A derelict man visited a Syracuse Medical College office claiming he would sell his body cheaply as he is out of work and discouraged. The superintendent quipped that students would soon lose heart if they obtained such a body.
A Vermont farmers association placed a memorial tablet at the East Poultney building of the Northern Spectator. It notes Horace Greeley began a ragged fourteen year old apprenticeship there in 1825, gaining a working knowledge of publishing the art.
The ancient Mesopotamian region shaped by the Assyrian and Babylonian empires for centuries left a lasting mark on art, science, wealth, and culture. Though its era has faded, its glamour remains in history.
A quirky account traces month names to figures and words: January from Janus, February from purification rites, March from Mara, April from aperio meaning open, May for growth goddess, June from Junius, July for Julius, August from Augustus, September from seven, October six to eight, November from novem nine, December from decent ten.
The term windfall for good luck traces back to William the Conqueror era when cutting timber from royal forests was illegal. Only trees blown down by a storm could be gathered, so peasants hailed a heavy wind as luck, forming the modern use of the phrase.
Farmers in Idaho question the state committee of the Non partisan league about meetings and leadership. They ask why a North Dakota man was imported as state manager without member consultation and urge elected, participatory leadership with resignations if necessary. Several signatories voice concern over democratic rule and the league’s newspaper stance defending Debs.
To paint polished brass without issues, scrub with salt and vinegar to remove grease, wash with hot soap suds, and wipe dry. Apply paint after drying to prevent running or chipping.
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