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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
4
Quote on choosing words with care to avoid wounding others. Warns that thoughtful speech reduces strife and preserves harmony, urging consideration of how words are received in the heart.
A study finds that under red Nebt Uight through red glass, plants become more robust and pronounced in their chief traits. The leafy plant grows leaves more densely, green hues sharpen, the sensitive plant becomes more perceptive, and overall plants exhibit heightened specialization.
A Reading England resident found a pigeon perched on the top bar of the drawing room grate after descending the chimney. The bird had brought a considerable quantity of soot and escaped through an opened wire window.
A flatiron stand keeps contents of a saucepan warm on the range without burning. Useful for simmering without sticking or scorching on a hot stove, notes the Indianapolis News.
A visiting Lonson or visitor to Clay Center remarked the Hagionman’s ire seems prosy and quips that he never tasted fried chicken or strawberry shortcake, saying these dishes are unknown in his country.
A Detroit Free Press item recalls a buyer duped into a worthless mining stock after being lured by a broker’s luxury office. The seller’s mahogany furniture, brass cuspidors, and a fancy rug convinced the buyer the investment was sound.
Adam surveys animals he must name and smiles at the prospect. He remarks that whatever happens there will never be a shortage of party emblems.
A reflective aphorism compares ideals to guiding stars and paralleled by a sailor navigating deserts of water. It suggests that ideals guide toward destiny, emphasizing self directed pursuit and steadfast intention.
A Persian Saylag lists eight people worthy of a slap for behavior that harms social order. It condemns those who despise power, intrude in homes, command in another’s house, presume superiority, speak harshly to others, gossip, seek favors from the stingy, or expect love from foes.
Henry van Dyke suggests the finest virtue is a joyful inclination to do right. True character shows in what we rejoice in and love, not in harsh obedience. The sweetest virtue aligns with the heart that loves goodness.
A mummy is blamed for little satisfaction after winning the endurance prize reported by the Atchison Globe. The fragments suggest public skepticism about the winner and the event's outcome.
A fragmentary, stylized excerpt critiques insincerity while describing a northern Indy figure aiding a household. It mentions Mary Kinney, a nurse to ten children, with racial and gendered commentary about a colored girl and a dubious domestic economy, reflecting era prejudices and social hierarchies.
A fragment from the Sydney Bulletin notes a humorous exchange where a prisoner asks why his servant is bound, while a cannibal king makes a quip about waiting for the containment of paper bags from Sidney. The brief item captures a satirical moment in a clipped newspaper item.
A Spanish aviator narrowly escaped death after colliding with a swarm of k costs while at about 60 feet altitude. The swarm blinded him and caused a loss of control of his aircraft.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes that legislators benefit from membership despite claims that citizens are not fed housed or clothed by laws. The piece argues political service can pay, contrasting public duties with personal gain.
A brief citation of John Wesley urging reflection on one’s highest and truest moments. It emphasizes belief that one’s greatest spiritual self emerges at peak moments. The note presents a contemplative, timeless maxim attributed to Wesley.
Pierre Laurent in Paris had his worn stomach removed and replaced by an ape’s stomach. The report notes the procedure was costly but could be offset by dieting on peanuts and Insecta.
A witty exchange frames a rule for half the news in Harper's Weekly style. Jorrocks chides Linkun for rumor mongering while Linkum boasts he shares only the sproy half of what he hears. The mock dialogue satirizes sensationalism and restraint in reporting.
Senator Sorgum paraphrases a view on law and fate. He notes that drafting legislation seems easy, but its real content is only revealed when the Supreme Court decides it. The exchange reflects how law’s impact depends on judicial interpretation.
Japanese fishermen at the long wharf reported the largest single day catch in the bay district with more than 17,000 yellowtail. Among the specimens were several deep sea fish that surfaced blind, a notable and unusual finding.
Quote attributed to Prof James of the University of Illinois describes opportunities as a neverending procession like a train. Emphasizes that chances are too numerous and large to be fully utilized, urging continual effort and awareness.
A Pennsylvania woman’s death linked to a rate he wore in her hair sparked a recall of a hobble skirt era fatality. The piece notes fashion’s danger and the lasting impact on clothing design.
A South Carolina prophet declares the world will end next year. He adds no likelihood the date will arrive early enough to spare a long winter.
A capitalist recently traveled to New York and disposed of $10 million over three months. The note suggests that with truly competent New Yorkers the same sum could have been moved in under three days.
In Cleveland a grocery store is offered for sale the ad states the reason being that the present owner is dead. This dismisses the old idea that you cannot take it with you.
The text touches on aviator fatigue nicknamed ethereal asphyxia, a convict in Ohio contracting tuberculosis from tainted money, a medical warning on money germs, and a dubious assertion that a woman's duty includes using makeup to be pretty, with skeptical notes on stimulation and social norms.
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