06 Oct 1905
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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1905
Page
1
A downtown furniture man offers practical fixes for drawers and doors that stick. Rub common laundry soap on wood surfaces to smooth and loosen movement, especially on springtime settling. For mission furniture, apply floor wax or beeswax to restore a dull finish and ease sliding, avoiding costly carpentry.
A western manufacturer proposes a locomotive hood reflector to project whistle sound forward. The device would stir less noise toward residences along rail lines and could double the audible distance, reducing crossing accidents and overall nuisance while improving safety.
A committee member criticized the speaker for addressing the audience on Shinto religion at a distant, high gallery level. The lecturer defended himself saying his talk was above their heads, implying misalignment with listeners and suggesting another reason for the disconnect.
A 100 year old Indiana woman credits her long life and good health to obedience. The piece contrasts modern moves to remove the word obey from marriage rites with scripture noting Sarah lived 127 and Isaac was born when she was 90. The writer labels women as stubborn and unruly while praising obedience as essential to happiness.
Dr George A Gordon pastor of Old South Church recalls a former ironworker friend addressing him as Mike and asking about his work The punchline comes when the friend learns Gordon is the pastor of the distant church and exclaims with humor that he has struck a soft snap.
The athletic girl notes her hair and face look uneven because her bureau and mirror stay fixed. A clever friend explains the room is too small to rearrange, leaving the right side in light and the left in shadow. A practical suggestion follows to even appearance by switching sides weekly.
A fragment shows Senator Boodle dismissing hints of bribery as excessive talk, saying crooked deals would be stated openly. The exchange notes impatience with the topic and suggests persistent demands for candor in discussions.
Sale fragment from Bowbells department store listing ladies shoes and men s work shirts from 25 cents upward. Men s fleece and warm wear priced around 40 cents, sweaters from 50 cents, boys sweaters thirty to forty cents, boys suits and children s suits, men s shoes and boys shoes mentioned.
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