Not to Blame in Lent Conversation
A humorous dialogue between a mother and daughter. The mother asks if the daughter is treating herself during Lent, and the daughter retorts it is not her fault if she cannot think of something she wants to give up.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1913
Page
12
A humorous dialogue between a mother and daughter. The mother asks if the daughter is treating herself during Lent, and the daughter retorts it is not her fault if she cannot think of something she wants to give up.
New York hears that Schmidt, a priest and confessed slayer, told his attorney he acted under a command of God to make money and planned to give it to the poor. Detectives found imitation $10 notes in a West 134th Street flat linked to his claimed project and believe the counterfeiting was a side line. Bertha Zeck was released. Dr. Muret faced firearm charges but avoided the counterfeit case by waiving exam. Schmidt remains held in $5,000 bail.
In a Virginia school for Negroes the lyceum debated abolition of capital punishment. Bill Basey spoke for abolition and argued that it should end because it has caused many necks to be broken.
A terse cynic remarks that girls comply and please, but resist when they cannot. He asserts they demand permission from their mothers, shaping social expectations and obedience in a sharp, biting tone.
Mrs William Orvis of Clare Michigan proclaims Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine in the world after its cure for her daughters severe dysentery. Advertisement states ease by all dealers.
Lincoln Sept 18 reports a nationwide Save the Babies campaign planning by state health officials to measure infant growth and reward improvements while expanding to include weaker infants. Officials foresee doctor cooperation, rule sets, and records to reduce infant mortality. Sprague votes on incorporation as village amid a festive band presence. A city crusade against firearms follows recent shootings and calls for stricter sale regulations to be proposed by the city commission. The state code commission settles publication of laws with the Journal printing the revised statutes at an anticipated cost above 15 000. Senate file 323 directs private car taxes to the state treasurer. The Lutheran seminary will be dedicated in Lincoln after a German Nebraska synod session. Hotel license fees are being billed, with under 1 700 of 4 800 establishments paid.
A Farm Progress writer argues brood sows should be kept neither too fat nor too thin. Maintain a ration of about one part protein to five parts carbohydrates with ample exercise and space. Proper conditioning aids easy fattening of litters and preserves breeding usefulness, while over fattening ends breeding value.
Maury I Diggs former state architect of California and Perew Caminetti were sentenced by Judge Van Fleet in San Francisco to two years and eighteen months respectively in San Quentin plus fines of 2000 and 1400 for violating the Mann White Slave Traffic Act. Ten days stay of execution was granted with bail set at 15000 and 9000 to permit appeals. The offenses involved transporting Marsha Warrington and Tola Norris from Sacramento to Reno for immoral purposes.
A second bomb threat against General Harrison Gray Otis of the Los Angeles Times follows a 1910 dynamite attack that destroyed the plant. Police and postal authorities consider possible Mexican political motive, while Otis credits enemies connected to past conspirators.
Dr J W Connaway, veterinary at Missouri Experiment Station, urges education over vaccination to curb hog cholera also called pig typhoid. He cites pure water, disinfected buildings, dry hard floors, and clean lots as key.
Indianapolis report states Joseph Stout died from wounds after Dr. Clayton, charged with murder, was rearrested. Stout had visited the Clayton residence to collect an oil bill and said Mrs Clayton waved him out, then Dr Clayton shot him. Mrs Clayton is in serious condition.
Deputy Sheriff Ortiz and Sheriff Buck of Dimmitt county Texas were captured by a band of Mexican ammunition smugglers while intercepting a group of fifteen near Carrizo Springs. Ortiz was executed after a brief exchange of gunfire as the posse, outnumbered and short of ammo, attempted to retreat. Buck reportedly has been released.
Beatrice Neb Sept 18 Richard Baumfalk Logan township farmer died suddenly of heart failure at fifty four he leaves a widow and eleven children in the community this loss is noted by local relations and neighbors.
Practical guidance for pig and sheep care, including bedding in farrowing pens, acquainting sows before farrowing, letting ewes graze daily in spring, and readiness for pig production. Warns against improper feeding of colts, and stresses shelter for mares and pigs to prevent pneumonia.
Calumet Michigan September 18 Louis Moilanen age thirty known as Big Louis and hailed as possibly the world’s tallest man died in Hancock after a brief illness He stood 7 feet 8 inches and once toured with a circus before switching to farming.
Alarming reports from across Kansas indicate seed wheat with low vitality. The state agricultural college is expected to conduct a general investigation into seed quality due to widespread concerns and scattered findings of poor vigor.
In Carrizo Springs Texas United States soldiers fought Mexican smugglers. One Mexican was killed six wounded and fourteen captured in the engagement.
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