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Newspaper
The La Jara Chronicle
Location
La Jara, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
3
A verse lament recounts a household rearranged by Mary’s warning announced at breakfast. The speaker recalls earlier gaiety, now overshadowed by gloom, as family members face a vacant morning position and a changed daily routine.
A brief cartoon-style exchange shows Johnny requesting a beating from Papa to avoid future troubles as he plans to slip away to swim. The dialogue captures a childlike wish to escape responsibilities.
The Washington Star presents a wry note on sultry days and familiar insults. A comment on language shifts as once fierce epithets migrate from cold to hot in casual talk.
Baltimore American quotes a playful dialogue on love and letters. A man writes with a John quill and a cruel note leaves the recipient feeling blue and beauty blossoming in humor. The vignette mirrors society’s flirtations and ironies.
A brief, humorous dialogue about flattery and parental pride followed by a quip on springtime poetry. The exchange notes a wife flattering a man by reference to his son resembling his father. The editor and assistant exchange light commentary on seasonal mood and poetry interest.
The passage collects witty snippets from Chicago and Baltimore papers critiquing society and politics. It contrasts floats in politics with social chatter and features jokes about piano touch, wives, aristocracy, and a son studying instrumental music. The tone mirrors era humor and social observations.
Abraham Gunsberger of Lansdale killed 28 attacking rats in a loft battle after they swarmed him and tore his trousers. Escaping through a stuck trap door he fought on with part of a hoe handle as a weapon while multiple rats leaped and clamped at him.
From July 1, 1906, to March 15, 1907, exports of durum or macaroni wheat from Atlantic and Gulf ports totaled 14,358,671 bushels, about double the previous year. Italy bought 6,208,095 bushels, France 2,803,518, Germany 1,507,116, with Britain and other Mediterranean ports also shaping the shipments.
A society matron at a dinner vents on telephone etiquette and punishes rudeness by telling callers they have reached The Morgue, enjoying the moment as central remakes contact and the conversation ends.
The sultan gifts two fine horses to King Peter and Crown Prince George of Servia. Elaborate transport plans are in place with an officer supervising four grooms to ensure safe delivery to Servian stables.
A curious American backwoods town clock uses a geyser that emits a tall column of hot water every 38 seconds. The rising jet strikes a lever, moving the clock hands forward by 38 seconds each time, with astonishing precision.
Representative McCall reports at Corozal a meeting of workmen gave Dr. Gorgas the title angel of the isthmus. He heads the sanitary department and directs affairs with notable skill and energy during the congressional party’s visit.
A Washington Star quote shows an habitual agitator arguing that abolishing government would be useless as a new order would reestablish leadership. He admits he might become one of the bosses if society reset.
Dialogue sketches Eva wondering about marrying a man near death Stella answers with a dark joke about life insurance and securing future benefits The exchange highlights a morbid humor about marriage and financial security between two women
The Murphy-Newcomb Hardware Co advertises American Field woven wire fence at astonishing prices. The copy also promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a headache remedy.
A hawk in Fortenia Wayne County snatched a cat belonging to Frank Marse, lifting it with the red ribbon visible high above the hills. Residents fear the bird may target children as mothers keep watch.
A cloth merchant explains that fabric names reflect origins and histories. He cites Muslin from Mossul, Serge from Xerga, Calico from Calcutta, Alpaca from the alpaca wool, Cambric from Cambrai, Damask from Damascus, Baize from Bajac, Dimity from Dametta, and Gauze from Gaza, noting the vivid links between product names and places.
Capt Charles D F Chandler, an army signal officer, will pilot balloons whenever opportunity arises as part of Gen Allen's plan to gather first hand data on ballooning. He will accompany aeronauts on trips when possible, demonstrating strong enthusiasm for military ballooning.
A quotation from James Keir Hardie proclaims the end of the half angel half idiot era for women. It asserts women are breaking into every field, challenging male labor, and proving their intellect and determination in learned professions. Men will be forced to recognize women as coworkers and admit their equal rights.
An advertising snippet touts American Field woven wire fencing as superior weight and quality, urging buyers to avoid rivals. It mentions The Chronicle as a reference and markets Dr Miles' Anti-Pain Pills as pain relief.
Displays cost 1244 cents per inch per week on monthly contracts and 25 cents per single column inch for periods under a month. Rates scale by space and year. Extra charges apply for weekly changes and 5 cent per inch edit fee. Local notices cost 10 cents per line. Changes must be made by Wednesday noon.
Notice from the Office of the State Board of Land Commissioners Denver Colorado dated July 30 1908. G W Gates of Montesta Colorado applies to lease lands described as part of Conejos County to wit E of Section 24 Township 36. No other lease applications will be considered after August 5 1908. John F Vivian Register. First publication Aug 7 1908 last Aug 28 1908.
Sealed bids for a timber sale on about 500 acres at Hot Creek watershed Rio Grande area Colorado are due by August 31 1908. Minimum bids 3 25 per thousand for yellow pine and Douglas fir and 1 50 for other species. Deposit 100 per bid to Forest Service Washington DC. Right to reject all bids reserved. For details contact Forest Supervisor Monte Vista WM Ox Forester 1908 first pub July 24 last pub Aug 2.
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