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Newspaper

Sierra County Advocate

Location

Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1916

Page

4

Specialists Recommend Yawning For Health

Specialists say regular yawning is essential to health. They claim yawning clears lungs of excess air and strengthens breathing muscles in the chest and throat.

The Boy's Fear Was Missing Doughnuts

A mother questions why her son avoided stairs in the dark and the boy admits his fear was not of danger but of there being no doughnuts waiting below. The light hearted exchange captures a child's simple, humorous worry and a mother's amused response.

Swarthmoor Home of George Fox Purchased in Ulverston

The Swarthmoor house near Ulverston once owned by George Fox founder of the Society of Friends was bought for £5,250 by English Quaker members. His writing desk fetched 26 guineas at the same sale.

George Fox Swarthmoor Ulverston Lancawhipe Eng Society of Friends Society

Hal's court window sign mocks Shakespeare’s gland humor

A London provision dealer in Hal's Court neighborhood displays a window sign reading When visiting Shakespeare's gland, eat England's Bacon. The provocative tag line blends wordplay with national branding, prompting local curiosity.

Merry Advertiser Hal's Court London England

And Go It Goes In Life. Mack Cretcher Remarks

The passage notes Mack Cretcher speaking about a child’s playthings. It describes dolls ribbons and small items versus a boy who enjoys a toad grasshopper and a fat worm in simple terms. The tone reflects a casual remark about toys and playtime.

Mack Cretcher

Fracas Over Narrow Alley Inspires Satire Comic Voice

A writer quips that a word is comedy to thinkers and tragedy to feelers, while the same idea becomes a farcical scene as someone tries to squeeze a wide garbage can through a tight alley. The remark frames a satirical take on daily frustration and misread intentions.

Tired Feet Expert Advice From Woman's Home Companion

A specialist advises relieving foot fatigue caused by prolonged standing by exercises. Sit with feet flat to toes, then rock onto the heels in a few slow movements to restore circulation and ease discomfort.

Jong

Man’s Eating Preference Jumble Sparks Dinner Debate

A quirky note discusses varied eating tastes with one man preferring a “fusso ver” meal, another wanting solitude, and a third whose mind wanders. Despite the odd demands, the takeaway is simple and practical: provide something good to eat for everyone, regardless of the dish.

Widow’s Bold Hint Sparks Proposal Plot

A lighthearted excerpt from the Houston Transcript shows a young widow prompting her friend to nudge Jack toward proposing. The friend reveals she told him the widow was pursuing marriage, turning a potential romance into a playful matchmaking moment.

Jack Hoston

Daily Thought on Good Breeding for Three Levels of Men

A concise musing on aligning behavior with three social levels: superiors, equals, and subordinates. It emphasizes principled conduct as essential to proper breeding and social harmony.

Difference. Caprice and a lifelong passion compared

The quote contrasts fleeting caprice with a lengthy passion, noting the main distinction is duration. It suggests that caprice may endure a bit longer in some minds, while true passion persists over time, shaping actions and choices.

Producing Optimism and the Remedy for Weimnism

A quoted New York press remark extols optimism as a remedy for many ills. The line suggests financial solvency as a universal cure and frames prosperity as a public good.

New York

Coatless Soldiers: Sweaters Replace Coats in Field Attire

The War Department orders United States troops to abandon coats in the field replacing them with a light sweater for comfort and practicality. The sweater will be worn when marching or camped and used with blankets for warmth, but soldiers will still appear dressed for parades.

United States War Department Nce

Synopsis of the Game Law and season notes of 1915

The item outlines the game law in effect March 18 1915 noting definitions of game fish including bass and speckled trout of any variety, and mentions grappie and ring perch. It briefly references open seasons and classifies game for hunting.

Open Seasons and Licenses for Wildlife Quotas

Open seasons for deer tassel-eared squirrels turkeys quail and trout bass and other fish are listed with dates and hour restrictions. Licence costs for residents and non residents are provided along with enforcement notes and required possession of a hunting license. Fire safety tips urge extinguishing fires and reporting fires to forest rangers.

Messina California Game and Fish

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