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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
7
A motivational excerpt contrasts the making of strong character with the failings of a pampered youth. It likens the oak forged by storms to a plant kept in a hothouse, arguing perseverance builds stamina and resilience for future trials.
In a memory laden visit, Jones seeks the old Kent postmaster Pengelley. A family twist emerges as a man named Pengelley learns his grandfather held the post and the surname is inherited, triggering mistaken identity about who is the current postmaster and the birth of a son.
The North American Review notes that even birdsong is scorned by some Quakers who echo Epiphanius on pipe and flute players. The piece contrasts this with the minister’s dire depictions of hell, remarking on the harmless cheer of birds amid sermon-time horror.
A London Chronicle tale recalls Islington once valued by medical men for health visits. Dr. Abernethy recounts a patient lodging there who notes broken banisters in stairs used by coffin bearers, illustrating a stark image of mortality accompanying a hopeful retreat.
A vintage idea praises educated women in the kitchen as alchemists who transform food into epicurean delights. It extols intelligent cooking as a source of deep interest and pleasure, highlighting the mysterious powers of the apron wearer.
Mrs. Pike recounts testing Archie by buying a crate of liquor for Christmas to prove he would not drink. Archie vows to abstain despite the temptation and later fades from the scene after his failed marriage proposal. The Limelight notes Ranterton quitting after a rehearsal miscue involving a long speech with his back to the audience.
A man proclaims a drastic change after rejection, cursing women and lamenting how the world will never be the same to me. The fragment hints at a jealous mood and personal turmoil following unrequited love.
A collage of quips and captions from a humorous page includes lines about gifts, songs, disappointments, fashion, and misc. jests. Pieces reference a ready made philosopher, a flip pant person, garment sewing methods in Corea, and light exchanges in a store and social scenes.
A newspaper notes a proposed suffragette slogan weaning readers about women arming themselves. The piece treats the phrase To arms women as metaphorical, suggesting hat pins and rolling pins as safe implements.
A fragment recalls an evening when two large pineapples were shared for supper. The line suggests a quirky family moment noted with humor and affection.
Mary Frith known as Moll Cutpurse is famed as Englands first female tobacco smoker. Born circa 1584 to a Barbican shoemaker, she became a famed highwaywoman and swordswoman, robbed Hounslow Heath, and clashed with Fairfax. She died July 1659 and was buried at St Bridget.
A humorous New York Press quote describes travelers squeezed in rush hour cars. A woman jokes that some learn to be content in tight spaces while others cling to their bundles and even a late night Broadway ride ends with an awkward separation and a surprising family tie estimate.
A sallow man recalls a druggist showing him compact pocket scales designed to weigh food for those with indigestion. The scales, priced at two dollars, could track diet closely and were marketed to customers on strict regimens. many dieters reportedly use similar scales to weigh every bite.
On the highways of turbulent Categonia the greatest danger to travelers is not brigands but small children who pester foreigners. They accuse travelers, plead for money, and swarm with insisting cries of I have neither father nor mother. Parents allegedly never discipline them, making the nuisance constant.
A backward Balliol student was sent down for Greek animation. His mother visit Dr. Jowett to plead for him. He replies with a quiet humor that in consolation there is one book to turn to the Greek grammar.
A brief quote from the Houston Post centers on Mary’s recovery and a man's sentiment about grieving. The exchange touches on Mary’s absence and widowhood with a casual remark about a neighbor described as a mule woman.
Fragmented dialogue and poetic lines describe escape from daily burdens and city noise. Vague scenes touch on love, travel hints, and a lingering sense of disorder across conversations about tickets and betrothal. The piece blends whimsy with urban tension and longing for calm.
A fragmentary dialogue from a melodrama features wit about kisses puffs and trips on trains. Characters include Miss Kutting and Mr Ponsonby with banter on social manners and mischief.
A fragmented OCR passage references characters and phrases about choking with anger and swallowing words. It mentions a doctor’s question about an operation and a line about costs. Other bits touch on animals, a church, Gotham and a married person, with miscellaneous notes.
Lawrence Gilman quotes Edward MacDowell on wit in a biography. A high school performance of To a Wild Rose inspires the composer’s quip about pulling it up by the roots. An organ recital remark and a student’s rest-filled page are also recounted with humorous detail.
North Dakota Bottineau County Court to hear the final account of N C Weener administrator of the estate of Mary G Kalbtelsch deceased. Hearing set for February 10 1910 at 2 o clock in the county court room Bottineau ND. Creditors heirs may appear in writing to contest or file exceptions. Judge John H Kirk, County Court.
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