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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1902
Page
5
In a college exchange a student Dean quips about graduation essays. The first girl asks about her title, the second imagines Beyond the Alps Lies Italy, and the first retorts Beyond the Altar Lies the Washtub, delivering a wry punchline from campus life.
A New York Times anecdote shows two heirs, both claiming the estate of seven dollars, consulting a lawyer who suggests dividing the small amount. Other notes liken knowledge to a carload of facts, a ham’s curing, and the perils of knowing too much, framed as wry maxims from period writings.
A father brings his mischievous son to a school. The father declares the boy is honest and will tell the truth even against himself, and the teacher concludes he will become a manly man, implying strong moral character depends on guidance.
A distinguished clergyman faced a tense moment on the golf links as his tee shot misfired. He squared up with grace, then swung and sent the ball far off course, drawing surprised glances from onlookers while he muttered under his breath and kept composure. Frederico A. Ward.
A Chicago News snippet records a light moment as a woman candidate begins a remark with And now John, asking for small change while her husband wipes the baby’s face and jokes about buying notes for one dollar. The exchange captures a human, candid tone amid campaign atmosphere.
The Christian Life column argues that consecrated poverty can be as powerful as wealth in serving the Lord. It notes the widow’s gift as exemplary, contends rich Christians struggle to surrender possessions, and urges all readers to give their small amounts cheerfully to meet needs and advance Christ’s cause.
In a noisy collage from Baltimore American a rural scene unfolds with Sally in the parlor and Henry in the stable as neighbors debate politics and progress. Elisha Thompson reads on The Trend of Thought while Rufus Braddock and others tout labor, trusts and international affairs. The piece captures a moment of community chatter as graduates near.
Polly Wog and Tad Pole narrate the lives of a frog family in a slimy pond. Tad Pole longs to explore the world beyond the mossy bank while Polly Wog calmly handles litter by eating waste. Tad Pole dreams of wings after watching a dragonfly grub shed its skin and take flight.
A sermonificnote contrasts the saying an empty house is better than a bad tenant with the view that a good tenant is safer. It cites Jesus on an empty house inviting seven worse spirits, urging fullness of the right spirit and trust in God for safety and contentment.
The Sunday School Times reflects on trusting God to handle the world and urges readers to focus on personal duty. It quotes George Herbert warning against worldly concerns and notes that most trouble stems from neglecting one’s own responsibilities.
Polly Wog and Grandfather Goggle-eyes recount Tad Pole's leap from the pond seeking frog babies among daisy and clover. Tad Pole climbs moss and is swallowed by a bird above before Polly Wog grieves his loss, then returns to the pond for winter slumber until spring.
The Delineator outlines summer fashion trends with lace applique medallions and insertion work for gowns, white predominance, box plated Eton silhouettes for slim figures, gibson effects in bathing costumes, Brussels net evening gowns, moire coats for children, mercerized fabrics for mid summer suits, and Chrysanthemum straw hats in flat, low styles.
Fashion note outlines summer styles with plaited skirts in mull to broadcloth and revived old fashion touches like fichu and sash. Bishop shaped sleeves grow larger to fit modern needs while one tone color dominates and multicolor costumes are less common per Mrs. Ralston in May Ladies' Home Journal.
A promotional notice invites readers to send $1 for new Progressive Farmer subscriptions or $3 for renewals to receive a prepaid gift and a one year subscription for 61.25. First come, first served with orders directed to The Progressive Farmer in Raleigh North Carolina.
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