Joke Humor and Self Laughter Insight
The remark notes that a man not laughing at his own jokes does not prove he finds them unfunny. It discusses perception of humor and whether self amusement reflects overall wit or amusement.
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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
7
Scalp Trouble Healed By Cuticura Soap and Ointment
A Elyria Ohio man describes ten year scalp trouble with itching scales and hair loss. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment he washed twice daily and applied the ointment, noting improvement in weeks and cure in two months. Advertisement from Cuticura, Boston, 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison St
Elyria
Ohio
F. J. Busher
Cuticura
Dept. L. Boston
Lawyer's Elaborate Defense Earns Acquittal
A jurist recalls a lawyer who argued so elaborately to show his client was a fool not a knave that the client was acquitted. The judge remarks on the lawyer meeting him outside after court adjourned.
Ham Recipe Preserved Despite Busy Luncheon
A local luncheon featured a ham cooked by a Thomas Jefferson family recipe. The ham simmered for about two hours without boiling under the watchful eye of a young colored woman from the mountains who joked that she would not boil the ham as instructed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
Jane
Thomas
Which Is Different In His Wife’s Presence
He claims he is always outspoken when his wife is around. He clarifies that he means he is outtalked.
Woman Harnesses Figures to Build Fashionable Dressmaking
A woman proves adept with numbers and measurements to craft stylish garments. Her skill in figures enables precise patterns and fit, driving success in her dressmaking business.
Failure of Trees to Set
A Colorado Agricultural College bulletin explains why orchard trees fail to set fruit despite abundant blossoms. Causes include self sterility in varieties, need for mixed pollen sources, pistil freezing, weak trees, rain or snow damage, excessive wood growth, nitrogen over fertilization, diseased buds, and spraying before pollination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Robbins
Department of Botany and Forestry
Colorado Agricultural College
Bartlett
Keiffer
Lawrence, Duchess and
Anjou
Lice Preventive Advice for Chicks and Poultry Hygiene
Prof. John Willard Bolte stresses sanitation as key to healthy poultry during warm weather. Keep nests clean, dust hens with pyrethrum, and treat chicks with oil for lice. Whitewash coops, disinfect with carbolic acid, provide sunlit dust baths, and maintain dry, clean runs with fresh soil and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Willard Bolte
Moses Refused to Let Moses and Aaron Deliver Israel
Lesson centers on Moses' encounter returning from Midian to Egypt when God acts against him for uncircumcision. It outlines Pharaoh’s resistance, Moses and Aaron delivering God’s message, and the ensuing hardships for the Israelites as part of God’s deliverance plan. The piece links biblical events to present oppression and calls for faith amid trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Midian
Egypt
Israel
Murphy
Aaron
Aaron the
Jong
Pharaoh
God
Paul
Grafting Fruit Trees Tips from Green's Fruit Grower
Green's Fruit Grower advises grafting timing to match sap flow. Do not graft peach. apples and pears are easier than cherry or plum. store scions cool until insertion and aim for exact bark contact at the edge. Grape vines and nut trees are hardest to graft successfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Houdan Forager Breeds For Town and Suburb
The Houdan is a superior forager on grass and thrives when insect and plant life is abundant. It tolerates confinement well and suits urban and suburban settings. This Mediterranean breed yields high quality eggs and meat, earning notice as a versatile fowl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Gilbert
Orchard Science Says Wheat and Oats Hurt Fruit Trees
An article argues that growing wheat or oats in an orchard depletes soil elements essential for fruit trees, harming tree growth and fruit quality. It cautions against intercropping these cereals in fruit-producing areas.
Selecting Peach Trees for One-Year Stock
In buying peach trees opt for one year old stock. This age gives hardiness and established roots, aiding quicker growth and fruiting. Ensure proper root health and ripeness of the grafted varieties for reliable fruit quality.
Home Remedy For Infant Digestion With Milk Ginger Soda
A simple regimen suggests feeding milk with a teaspoon of ginger and soda per gallon every third or fourth day to prevent cholera and bowel troubles. The mixture should be stirred until fully dissolved to maintain toned digestive organs.
Air Space Comment Adds to Egg Batch Guidance
The note explains that the air space should take up more than one third of the egg before the batch finishes. It highlights rounding and timing for achieving proper aeration during processing.
Teething relief and social quips push a curious era
A collage of ads and witticisms highlights domestic life and gender notes. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup promises teething relief for 36¢ a bottle while Tyree’s Antiseptic Powder offers shoe freshening relief. A quip on lawyers and a French view of women add period voice and civic humor.
The Cat on the Fence and the Lawyer’s Advice
A speaker asks about legal rights to shoot a neighbor’s cat and tear down a fence. The young lawyer explains the cat does not belong to him, but the fence does, leading to the conclusion that tearing down the fence may be a lawful remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neighbor Jones
Young Coke Blackstone
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Patient
A Malone New York woman describes relief from organic inflammation after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She recalls past severe pain and tearing clothes, credits the remedy with restoring health and happiness and urges friends to consider it. The advertisement promotes the product as a standard female health remedy for various gynecological issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Malone
N. Y
Dull Boy and Household Debate Highlighted by Swim Ban
A family quarrel surfaces when a boy denies going swimming despite his mother’s claim. The exchange touches on respect for elders and subtle social norms. A side note cites a New York Tribune feature claiming women may adopt trousers, prompting a rebuttal from the Louisville Courier-Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Louisville Courier-Journal
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E. 0. Sellers
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