17 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1917
Page
1
H A Wolford attorney and counsel will be present for the tenure of court in Bernalillo Valencia and Santa Fe counties attending to Nealis wool gold silver and copper mining properties in New Mexico.
A reflective excerpt credits John Ruskin with outlining core human pursuits that bring happiness and shape civilization. It asserts that true prosperity hinges on knowing and teaching these fundamental values rather than material power.
Mrs Williams widow of the Rev Samuel Williams longtime pastor of the Congregational church in Cripplestyle has died in the house where she was born and spent her eighty six years. She rarely left the premises, sleeping away from home only about six times in her life.
A visitor comments Colonel Brown is literary after seeing magazines on the floor. The Black maid responds in dialect that he is indeed not literary, just naturally curious and reading around the house.
The Paradise fish and the Indian fighting fish are nest builders. They construct nests among the mouses and grates for their eggs. Males guard the young while females do not participate in care.
A historical snippet advises poets to pick an ancient subject and craft it in verse while stressing that editors may reject poems with faulty meter. It suggests shaping the piece to sharpen the point and suit publication standards. The tone mirrors old newspaper instruction for writers.
A playful exchange between Mrs Percollum and Percollum from the Daily Brand shows her as his inspiration. He notes how her mixed metaphors become stories he can profit from, highlighting a domestic humor of creativity and compensation.
A customer in a butcher shop eyed small alligators in an aquarium and declared it better to be dead than out of style. He bought two pounds of alligator meat, prompting a curious shopper’s remark about fashion.
Actresses for Japaneses Stage speak of replacing the long held onagata practice with real women performers. The piece notes the founder is unnamed, and the ushering in of modern actresses threatens an enduring custom of male substitutes.
A 19th century quotation extols workers who sing at their tasks. Regardless of occupation, a singing worker outpaces peers, shines in the same hours, and endures longer. The text notes that even stars may harmonize as they move through their orbits.
A quotation attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson discusses personal discipline and autonomy. It asserts that when one asserts control over self, collaboration with a neighbor can align toward a common goal. but attempting to direct others leads to false relations and loss of truth.
Copenhagen reports Lieut General von Freytag Loringhoven says German claims of defensive necessity for invading Belgium in 1914 are false. He states France started army concentration on its eastern frontier and only altered plans after Germany moved through Belgium. He argues Germany seized a Belgium driven opportunity to avoid invading its own territory. The semi official German article cites official staff records.
Tucson Arizona reports 500 American tavaciente in Enplaine Sonora fleeing the draft with new arrivals and crossing the line before exemption claims. Aliens registered in the United States may be drafted if they return. they risk losing exemption rights.
A fragmented line notes a Russian bear moving with a gait described as eight men together, conveying a sense of disoriented motion and confusion.
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