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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
7
A reflective piece recalls moments of pride in a man’s life. It notes that while many milestones matter such as first scraps friendships family and career the author claims the true proudest moment was when he wore his first pair of long pants.
A terse dialogue reveals a man obsessed with his motor car. He talked of it eagerly in the first month, and after a year he still words his trouble aloud only while drinking.
A playful jab at a young doctor seen as wildly successful prompts locals to joke about his remedies. The quip suggests he prescribes popular dances like the fox trot and hesitation for every ailment.
In 1914 the United States recovered secondary metals worth 367 039 706, a drop of 15 746 321 from 1913. The report notes the term secondary covers scrap and waste not ore derived metals. Old iron and steel reuse totals millions of dollars.
A Garrison artillery gunner on furlough wears hammer and pincers as dental tools. When asked the meaning he jokes he is a qualified army dentist. He explains pincers for teeth and uses a hammer to knock out nervous patients with chloroform substitute called unconsciousness.
In a humorous city tale, Uncle Ben Barnstraw watches firemen slide down and sprint back up the pole from their quarters after a nephew ushers him inside. The uncle prefers to stay and catch the rapid return to duty rather than leave for the fire.
A tavern landlord in Polkville Arkansas describes a passing woman as a leading society figure. He notes she has "caused four men to be shot" and remains medium young and considerable handsome despite the notoriety.
A fashion plate presents an elegant black and white gown with a straight waist plaited skirt, chiffon lace blouse, and striped silk belt. Accessories include a black satin shepherdess hat with ostrich feathers, a white parasol with black embroidery, and white silk hose with white kid and black patent slippers.
The article reviews new mourning hats made from deeply ribbed crape praised for lightness and transparency. It notes conservative medium shapes, butterfly crape trimming, and neat folds. White crape can substitute for black, veils are minimal and not featured in the latest designs.
The Bride's Number notes the earliest weddings start at eleven with a wedding breakfast, while four and even five in summer weather are common. Evening weddings are rare, and couples may plan times around travel and overnight hotel stays for a following day departure.
Instructions advise starting stitches about half an inch from the top when attaching pockets to aprons and shirts. Stitch upward on one side, then downward on the opposite side, creating a reinforced seam that resists ripping.
A mother calls a famous visitor to kiss her son Jimmy. The boy resists with a playful quip as the guest kisses him and he explains he is rubbing his kiss in before the encounter ends.
A vintage advertisement touts a cleanse and purify soap and an ointment to soothe and heal Eczema and rashes. Relief and restful sleep follow use, claimed to work even after other remedies fail. Free samples by mail from Cuthura Dept XY Boston. sold widely.
The text recalls Scandinavian legends of feasting from enemy skulls and notes Mandeville’s account of the Guebres exposing their parents to birds until only skeletons remained, then keeping skulls as drinking cups.
An old advertisement touts Murine eye drops for red burnt watery eyes and granulated eyelids. It claims comfort without smarting and offers a free book from the Hya y mafi Ubbeayo.
Ghee is made by boiling butter until all watery particles and curds are removed by skimming and fat is left as clarified butter. This traditional Indian native butter keeps for centuries without rancidity.
A government bulletin explains how to send your watch to the Bureau of Standards in Washington for testing. An expert will assess accuracy and issue a certificate. A fee from 50 cents to 5 dollars is charged.
Mrs Bickers studies the latest war news and ponders when the war began. Her husband gently reminds her they were married on June 3, 1905, anchoring the scene in a domestic memory.
Mrs Gordon lodging at Palm Beach writes to her husband Edith asking for money while Will replies that the check is enclosed but urges not to buy more hotels at this price. The exchange shows domestic concern over travel expenses.
A centuries old superstition links finding an opal to misfortune or death. The adage warns to leave the stone alone despite any value it may hold.
A reflective quote from Emerson notes that speech reveals inner will and character. It argues opinions, spoken or withheld, expose the speaker and provoke reaction from others. The piece emphasizes the psychological link between expression and self-judgment.
A solitary real student stands beside the blackboard while 40 or 50 pupils on benches act as the true teachers, illustrating a reflective view from DPritish Re view.
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