18 May 1917
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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
1
The original manuscript of Home Sweet Home is said to lie buried with Miss Harry Harden of Athens Georgia. She was John Howard Payne s sweetheart but refused marriage due to her father s wishes. After separation she secluded herself in the old family mansion and saw only a few members of her little church.
A politician offered a witty definition of a friend in gratitude. He described a friend as someone who defends you against enemies, stays with you through misfortune, lends his last dollar without security, and finally steps back when success comes.
Not in grand parades and dramatic scenes alone is heroism needed. Courage is required on every railway bridge freight trains ships decks and in cattle yards and lumber rafts among firemen and policemen. The constant demand and steady supply define true bravery.
The text argues every child has a right to leisure and freedom from constant observation. It warns against overwatchfulness and notes that teaching children to drink impropriately leads to digestive troubles and a natural adoption of bad habits, especially if drinking occurs outside meals.
A playful restaurant vignette shows Fulfilment and Filegentle Disetter sharing a scene of happiness as he pledges to make earth paradise for his partner. He requests cheese for the young lady as the couple celebrates their engagement or marriage proposal in a nostalgic dining setting.
A compact quotation on cheerfulness, praising the enduring power of a uniformly joyous spirit as a source of lasting usefulness and grace, with Carlyle cited as the speaker of the idea.
A reflective quotation from The Christian Register asserts greatness of minds like Milton Beethoven and Darwin eclipses personal infirmities. It argues achievements erase disabilities in the memory of their contributions to humanity.
In a Connecticut hamlet with old fashioned rules a nightwatchman keeps a dog that roams at eight each evening to deter young children from the streets. The curious note mentions how the dog “put the car in ctx few” in a line from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A homeowner claims he was swindled by a burglar who demanded payment after a break in. The exchange turns to a dispute over time, tools, and profit, ending with the homeowner offering only his remaining cash as settlement. The incident highlights the tension between thief and victim in a small-town robbery.
A fragment from Christian Life quotes a nine year old boy on Cromwell describing him as wicked and murderous. The boy mentions a copper nose and asserts a religious soul dwelt beneath. The wording reflects historical rumor and satire.
A quotation fragment shows Senator Sorghum correcting a misread line about a speech draft. He says the phrase should read hurrah material instead of raw material, reflecting a light correction during discussion. The exchange suggests attention to wording in legislative remarks.
In Austria a woman was jailed after opening her husband’s mail. She filed for divorce using evidence from the letter, and the husband retaliated by having her jailed for the same act.
Washington program outlines steps to mobilize 500000 men by August with registration of all males 19 to 25. Sheriffs will list enrollments, exemptions for essential industries, and further review by the War Department. About 7 million to register. roughly 60 percent filtered by age and health to reach the 500000 force.
Senator A A Jones and Congressman W B Walton arrange a merit based exam at the University of New Mexico on May to select midshipmen for the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. The top two graduates will receive nominations with exams supervised by university authorities to ensure fairness.
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