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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
4
Observant men estimate eight to ten rabbits consume or destroy as much grass as one sheep. With about 80 million rabbits in Australia the annual impact on the country’s carrying capacity is alarming, despite trapping poisoning fumigating and digging efforts in New South Wales.
A reflection on why women marry strong men not out of pity. The text claims determination and steadfastness inspire admiration, forming the foundation of lasting affection. It suggests initial attraction may fade while respect and strength sustain commitment.
The passage argues that early guidance shapes thoughtfulness and self-control, essential for manhood or womanhood. It notes that self-control is learned gradually through patient teaching during long years of babyhood and childhood.
The Duc de Raguse once told the Countess de Boigne his bond to the emperor. He recalled the emperor spoke of France and himself, and he served with enthusiasm or obedience, but when the emperor said I without France he felt the need to part ways.
In Cambridge, J. T. Trowbridge and Charles Lowell walked near a doorway labeled Groceries. Lowell pointed out the sign and joked that it read Walt Whitman with very common goods Inside, a prank reflecting the era after Leaves of Grass appeared.
A Cambridge scientist demonstrated that one grain of wheat sown in June can yield 47 pounds 7 ounces. He notes that one acre of fairly good land yields about 30 bushels or 1,260 pounds of flour.
A Nicaraguan capote is defined as an impervious square with a central hole for the head. It is crafted by pouring rubber over unbleached musita, producing a simple protective garment as an alternative to raincoats.
Detroit Free Press notes a New York theatrical man advertising for the world’s most beautiful woman. The item hints at press agents claiming candidates are in the chorus front row in many shows.
A six occupant motor car dashed toward a closing drawbridge at Haddis Norfolk and safely leaped a three foot gap between the bridge leaves as it passed over. The report is attributed to the London Mail.
A witty exchange features a frivolous observer claiming women smoke cigars while Mr. Meekton doubts the claim noting that the kinds of cigars purchased by women would be impossible to smoke. The remark highlights social attitudes toward women and smoking in a light humorous tone.
A Household tip from Woman's Home Companion suggests mixing three tablespoonfuls of baking soda in a quart of water and applying with a rough cloth to remove old varnish before refinishing furniture.
A whale carcass was washed ashore on the Berkwickshire coastline in Scotland. Officials say the whale appears to have been struck by a steamer and cast up by the tide, the discovery reported to local authorities.
A sharp note on happiness argues that sympathy toward a man who cannot find contentment in food or health is wasted. It contrasts meals and weather with personal cheer and suggests dissatisfaction stems from within.
A Washington Star remark notes moral judgment of hierarchy. The piece suggests the supposed superior may be the real subordinate in practice with a subtle reversal of status.
For a new umbrella, apply small portions of vaseline to the frame joints to prevent rust and keep the covering intact. After use, stand wet umbrellas on their handles to dry, letting water run off. Avoid soaking the frame where silk and rib meet to prevent rust and fabric rot.
The text argues that many women waste time and money seeking beauty, but true beauty comes from expression. It claims inward graces can transform a plain face into a more beautiful appearance than perfect features.
The text notes a market for broken glass with ground powder used in various purposes and also describes remelting glass into new objects, highlighting the material’s recycling and reuse potential.
The remark reflects a mindset about ongoing costs tied to past errors and the burden of accountability. It suggests that concern arises mainly from the need to continue paying for past choices.
A quip from the Montreal Star notes the mosquito asks payment first before performing its bite, contrasting with ordinary workers delaying charges. The line humorously frames a pest as demanding compensation before action.
A proverb-like line states that a man who goes out to meet trouble will not stumble onto the wrong path, implying courage and proactive conduct in facing challenges.
A man asks a woman to prom. She refuses again and explains she loves him but cannot marry unless he changes. He vows to fix or overcome any issue. She reveals she would not love him if his ears were amputated, noting they annoy her and she could not accept him.
Humane burglars broke into the shooting box of M. Lindet president of the Paris Law Society at Fosse Mousson. They ransacked the space and destroyed animal traps and snares. On a wall they scrawled Be kind to animals or else we will return.
A Herington Sun item recalls a Mexican man in a local grocery dispute over charged groceries. The grocer jokes about “getting his goat” but the man says he has no goat or dog. The piece contrasts people seeking veterinary help for pets with relying on dubious remedies for themselves.
An invention applies the double-bladed plane principle to safety razors so the user shaves with two blades at once, promising a closer shave.
A northern lady seeks to instill hoonomy in her husband’s colored tenants. Mary Kinney, described as an antirace suicidist, keeps a colored girl as part of her group. The dialogue shows a dismissive exchange about wages and duties.
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