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Newspaper

Sierra County Advocate

Location

Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1917

Page

4

Child Training and Self-Control Development

A brief note on fair treatment of children stressing that self-control and thought development come from patient teaching through babyhood and childhood. It emphasizes that self-control is essential to manhood and womanhood and is not learned in a day but through long years of upbringing.

Thought His Duty Ended and Whitman Quip Recalled

The Duc de Raguse once told the Countess de Boigne that when the emperor spoke of France and I he served with obedience but when he said paid I I instead of France he felt the need to separate from him. In Cambridge Walt Whitman jokes are recalled by a doorway sign reading Groceries with common goods inside as Lowell notes.

Duc de Raguse Countess de Boigne France Whitman Walt Whitman J T. Trowbridge Lowell Cambridge

Yield of a Grain of Wheat in Fair Land Unexpected Bounty

A Cambridge scientist demonstrated that one grain of wheat, sown on fairly good land using 47 pounds 7 ounces of seed, could yield 730 bushels of wheat or about 1 200 pounds of flour, revealing nature's bountiful potential.

Cambridge Eng

Nicaraguan Capote Described as Rainproof Wear

A Nicaraguan garment called a capote is outlined as a rainproof cape shaped nearly square with a central head opening. It is formed by pouring rubber over unbleached muslin, creating a single-piece impervious covering.

There in New York, a Theatre Man Praises World’s Beauty

A Detroit Free Press note describes a New York theatrical figure stoking acclaim for the world’s most beautiful woman and jokes about press agents claiming she sits in the chorus front row.

New York Detroit Free Pros

Motor Car Jumps Three Feet at Madgee Drawbridge

A car carrying six passengers rushed toward a closing Maddie gee Norfolk drawbridge and cleared a three foot gap between the seals of the London Mall, accomplished without incident.

Maddiegee Norfolk Seagee London

Proof to the Contrary Debate on Women Smoking Cigar

A frivolous observer notes that some women have learned to smoke cigars. Mr Meekton counters that the kind of cigars women buy makes smoking by them implausible, asserting it is a claim the speaker cannot accept.

Mr. Meekton

Remove old varnish with baking soda solution

A household tip from Woman's Home Companion recommends mixing three tablespoons of baking soda in a quart of water and applying with a rough cloth to remove old varnish easily before revarnishing furniture.

Whale of Five Ton On Scottish Coast Is Buried

A five ton whale was buried recently along the Berwickshire coast in Scotland after being struck by a steamer. The massive creature washed ashore and was laid to rest by local authorities.

Berkwickshire Scotland Ude

Coatless soldiers replaced by light sweater in field

The War Department decided United States troops will wear a light sweater instead of the service coat in the field and as a sleeping garment. Parades will still require a dressier appearance, with sweaters used only when cold and not at all in place of the uniform shirt.

Conte United States War Department

Game Law Synopsis Open Seasons for Various Fish

In effect March 18 1915 the act defines game fish including small and large mouthed bass speckled trout garppic ring perch and others. Seeks to outline open seasons for game fish across waters and bodies. The note explains Sec 6 of the act and applies to game and season rules.

Hunting Licenses and Open Seasons for Wildlife

The article lists hunting seasons for deer elk gray squirrels turkey and other game north and south of the thirty fifth parallel with dates from October to December and limits on possession. It details license requirements issued by county clerks under the State Game and Fish Warden with fee schedules for resident and non resident licenses for big game birds and fish and notes that trout fishing does not require a license for residents.

Messina California Tlye Game and Fish Warden

Fire safety tips for outdoor burning control

Be sure your match is out before you throw away any burning item. Knock out ashes and stubs. Keep camp fires small and never leave unattended. Do not build fires near trees or dry vegetation. Do not build bonfires. If you see a fire, extinguish it if possible or report it to a forest ranger or state fire warden immediately.

U.S

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