A Business Should Be as Big as Its Job
The size of a business depends on the needs it serves. A business should match the job's scope. You do not drive tacks with a pile driver nor piles with a tack hammer.
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
7
The size of a business depends on the needs it serves. A business should match the job's scope. You do not drive tacks with a pile driver nor piles with a tack hammer.
A wife asks about two sets of papers, his early love letters and a larger collection of broken promises, highlighting a quiet drama about fidelity and the costs of memory.
Advert describes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil as a centuries old remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims the capsules cleanse blood filters, relieve backache and urinary issues, and restore vigor. It warns against delay and guarantees refund if not as represented.
In Mark 10 46 52 Jesus heals Bartimaeus the blind beggar after he cries for mercy. Bartimaeus recognises Jesus as Son of David, persists through opposition, and follows Jesus once sight is restored. The passage contrasts ambition with humble faith and service.
A police sergeant reports a scratch on his face caused by his wife’s patriotism. He explains he greeted her with a pet name, Hello honey, and she replied she is not a Hun, so he must use the full word honey or a different term from now on. The quip comes from the Indianapolis News.
An old advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Pellets as beneficial for liver bowels and stomach. It advises one Pellet as a laxative and three as a cathartic, presenting a simple dosage claim.
A couple dines as a waiter mutters about a boss noticing the expense. The woman exclaims how wonderful the setting is with fountain, trees, lanterns, music. He insists he is not enjoying it because his boss watches him. The scene ends with a comment about affording the outing.
An advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a remedy for eczema old sores and many skin conditions. A testimonial from Mrs F B Root claims 11 years of leg ulcers were cured after using the product with a druggist refund guarantee and mail orders handled by Peterson Bros Buffalo NY.
The Navy Department commends Matthew McCabe a water tender for gallantry and heroism after he sprang overboard from the Pocahontas to rescue a drowning fireman. He grabbed a line secured the man and hauled him to deck. McCabe enlisted in August 1916 in New York.
Senator Sorghum defines a natural born orator as one who delivers a flawless monologue that makes audiences forget to evaluate the arguments. The piece notes the value of timing and place, with a bonus line about a man who marries a daughter and wins a prize.
A wry exchange notes that aviation work offers no bragging rights in a moral descent. The aviator’s status within his family is questioned, implying professional danger or hardship renders pride inappropriate. The line closes with a joke about modesty in perilous work.
A repeated barking dog irritates scores of neighbors, causing ongoing nerves to fray as residents endure the disturbance around the clock.
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