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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1903
Page
6
A light verse by Garolyn Wells laments a table’s overwork and desire for rest. The speaker imagines the table groaning under its load and wishing to run, play, spin a top, and enjoy outdoor life beyond the feast.
A rural exchange centers on Doolittle who loves resting and resists work. Bill Johnson teases him about preparation for planting, while Doolittle defends rest and jokes about health, money, and effort. The scene closes with amused remarks as they observe his pipe and the audience.
In a Rice Journal excerpt, Doolittle rejects early labor and resists being pressured to push production. A companion retells a mountain hunter tale about a man who avoids trouble until trouble finds him, illustrating the hazards of postponing effort. The dialogue contrasts reluctant labor with a cautionary anecdote.
A Chicago Tribune summary notes half the population of Nome Teller City and nearby gold towns suffer frostbite and injuries from extreme cold. Henry J. Dieter, a pioneer, describes temperatures and hardships including a blizzard journey where two men perished and one went mad, survivors later found by relief.
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at Turkish political instability with mention of a grand vizier and possible government changes. No clear dates, names, or events emerge beyond the vague reference to high level leadership shifts.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat note cites a physician who warned that excessive talking strains the lungs and can shorten life. The piece quotes a robust man whose heavy dictation work led to fatal lung congestion. It argues that talking is sometimes valuable, but constant bluster harms health and airs.
A quote from The Motor World reflects on how people react to cars. It notes citizens calmly dodge trolley cars and almost enjoy dangerous bicycle riding, yet become hostile when a chauffeur sounds a whistle and drivers face social stigma for avoiding an auto.
A discussion of bath temperatures defines hot baths as above body temperature and cold baths as below sixty five degrees, noting sedative effects of hot baths after physical labor and the stimulating effect of morning cold baths. It advises tub or turf bathing before meals or two hours after for best results.
The article surveys light fabrics for summer wear including canvas cloth, voile, and etamines with soft textures and linings. It notes slender silks, passementerie braiding, fringe trims, and new mohair and siciliana weaves as fashionable, with broadcloths lighter and more drapeable. Includes gown designs, trims, and accessories like lace collars, wraps, and belts, plus a Norfolk jacket for boys.
A brisk collage of quips and one liners from old papers, showcasing playful banter and social humor. The jokes span beauty illusions, fashion, prunes, money microbes, and sweet grandma recollections, reflecting light wit across eras.
A humorous collage from a period page features snippets of banter and quips. The mock exchanges involve a gas meter inspection, a joke about a novel's length, a returned fighter recalling an ammunition wagon, and light political humor. The tone mimics a newspaper humor section with puns and cartoons.
A courtier cites the king’s anger over lese majeste remarks after saying the king can do no wrong. Bragg boasts after a post-prandial oratory as grand as Baleam’s era, sparking comparisons to ancient times.
Streeter reveals two notes he wrote while worried. One to his broker asking if he took him for a fool and another to Ming Golding asking her if she would.
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