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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1914
Page
4
Fragment reports a manuscript of Home Sweet Home said buried with Miss Harry Harden of Athea. She refused John toward Payne’s marriage to honor her father, then lived secluded in the old family mansion with only a few church members.
A prominent politician offered a biting definition of a friend. He described a friend as someone who defends you against enemies through adversity, lends money without security, and then, when fortune smiles, sits back in the back seat and stays out of the way.
Not in clanging fights alone is courage needed says William James. It is demanded on railway bridges fireproof buildings freight trains ship decks and in cattle yards and lumber operations among firemen and policemen. Courage must be steady and constant.
A note argues every child has a right to leisure and freedom from constant observation. It warns against overwatchfulness and advises that drinking after meals rather than with meals can reduce digestive troubles.
In a peculiar dialogue a man named Wattrees is asked to bring cheese for a young lady as he declares his intent to fulfill her wishes and make earth a paradise. The scene ends with a shouted command and a fiery exclamation.
A Carlyle quote on enduring effort through constant joy and sunshine like grace from gladness, emphasizing that permanent usefulness comes from a uniformly joyful spirit.
Hash of quotation credits Milton Beethoven Darwin as examples of great figures whose perceived infirmities are forgotten by their monumental achievements. The Christian Register cites this view on enduring contributions over personal limitations.
A night watchman in a Connecticut hamlet enforces old fashioned rules as his dog chases local children at eight in the evening. The report implies the dog caused the city to embrace stricter street safety measures.
A fragmented note discusses an opponent claiming victory and the idea of talking through strategies. It hints at plans to set topics and faces challenges in formal discussion.
A historical note explains round robin as a petition signing method derived from French terms for round and ribbon with names arranged in a circle and first used by specific French government officers.
An article advises on proper nutrition for goslings and ducklings noting the need for bone and muscle building material. It highlights tankage and alfalfa as lime sources to prevent rickets and promote rapid, sturdy growth in geese and ducks.
Observant experts estimate eight to ten rabbits consume or destroy as much grass as one sheep. With millions of rabbits present, the country faces a significant decline in carrying capacity despite trapping poisoning fumigation and digging efforts.
A woman's lasting attraction comes from a man's strength and determination. The piece argues that firmness earns admiration and respect, forming the first stepping stone to love rather than pity in marriage.
The article argues that child training builds thoughtfulness self-reliance and self-control, stressing these traits are essential for manhood and womanhood and require patient teaching through all years of infancy and childhood.
The Duc de Raguse told the Countess de Boigne that his service aligned with France when the emperor declared All for France, with obedience when the line said France and I, and compelled separation when the emperor claimed I without France.
In Cambridge shortly after Leaves of Grass appeared, Lowell pointed to a doorway sign reading Groceries with letters arranged to spell Walt Whitman. He quipped that Whitman lived there with ordinary goods inside.
A Cambridge scientist conducted an instructive experiment showing that one grain of wheat sown in June yields 47 pounds 7 ounces. He notes that one acre of fairly good land can produce 80 bushels of wheat or about 1,260 pounds of flour.
The piece called capote is worn instead of a raincoat. It is a square impervious cover with a central head hole. Made by pouring rubber over unbleached muslin to form the wearable shape.
The Detroit Free Press notes a New York theatrical promoter touting a search for the most beautiful woman in the world as if a chorus leader’s claim were unprecedented. The tease riffs on showmanship and press agent antics in early theater culture.
A motor car with six occupants approached a drawbridge at Haddin coe Norfolk. It leaped a three foot gap between the two spans and landed safely on the far side near London Mall.
A humorous exchange has Mrs Meekton challenging a remark about women smoking cigars. The observer asserts some women smoke, while Mr Meekton mocks the notion, claiming the cigars they buy are unfit for smoking.
Practical advice from Woman's Home Companion suggests three tablespoonfuls of baking soda in a quart of water to remove old varnish from furniture. Apply with a rough cloth for easy preparation before revarnishing.
A five ton whale was buried recently on the Berkwickshire Street coast after being run down by a steamer and cast up by the tide.
A witty exchange contrasts modern terms like eye kiss and soul kiss with the classic old fashioned smack, highlighting nostalgia and humorous debate over evolving flirtation labels. The light note appears in a column reflecting social slang.
A New York cook was arrested for stealing steak. The crime is described as less severe than stealing an egg, implying severity may depend on the item stolen and circumstances.
A New York man seeks a wife who rejects fur fashions and hobble skirts. He desires a spouse who does not wear rat fur or puffed styles, noting the quirky preference in a humorous dating note.
An unnamed man enters a car with a reclined stance and forces aside a passenger’s bag. At Fiftiy Second Street the woman awakens, mistakes the man’s foot for her own bag, and apologizes with embarrassment.
The text proposes hiccough epidemics arise from hysterical contagion and the nervous predisposition of most sufferers. It notes motional derangement and circulatory slackening as causes, especially during death struggles with heavy hemorrhage.
A compact discussion traces English and American pronunciations of the letter Z. It notes the American form zee from Old French gede and Latin zela, linking to Shakespeare's King Lear line and the modern bias toward the Zed pronunciation.
An observer in India reports a tiny midge inserting its proboscis into a mosquito to feed on its blood. The note hints at potential benefits or imports, suggesting a curious science angle with limited practical implications noted by Farm and Fireside.
M. Henry Saussereau, famed for destroying over 2000 vipers, died in Paris from a snake bite. He was attacked while hunting snakes near Boulejre in Sarthe, bitten on the hand and arm and died twelve hours later in agony.
A railway magnate notes a traveler has ordered ten sardine cans. The employee reveals the plan is not to eat them but to spark a streetcar ridership boost by inventive means.
The Fort Scott Tribune relays a farmer seeking help for insomnia. The doctor asks for a theory on wakefulness and the farmer quips he snores so loudly he wakes himself. The lighthearted exchange highlights rural humor on sleep troubles.
For sportsmen we publish extracts from the game law that went into effect June 14 1912 Deer season runs October 1 to November 15 each year with a limit of one deer per person Wild Turkey season November 1 to November 15 each year with a possession limit of four Native or Crested Mexican game rules are noted in this excerpt
The notice lists hunting seasons and possession limits for various birds and game, including quail dove ducks snipe and curlew with dates and limits. It also covers trout and other species with rod and line, size and weight restrictions, plus prohibitions on killing elk mountain sheep mountain goat beaver and ptarmigan. Licenses: general big game and birds resident $1.40, big game license for non residents $10.00.
Do not throw away matches or cigar stumps where a fire could start. Keep campfires small and never leave them unattended. Clear away grass and debris, avoid bonfires, and extinguish with water or earth. If a fire is found, put it out or contact the nearest U S Forest Ranger or State fire Warden immediately.
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