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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
5
A hapless young man tries to flirt with a waitress in a crowded restaurant. He lifts his hat, apologizes, and claims a mysterious engagement to a girl he has never met, then jokes he is waiting for lobster that hasn't arrived yet.
An 1913 advertisement recounts a severe facial eruption that disfigured a woman, spread from a single pimple across her face. After three weeks of using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the ailment fully cured, with a postal address for samples and a note about worldwide use. Two anecdotal office-ring lines follow about a secretary and a boastful caller.
In a quip from Mr. Comrox, Gladys Ann is sent to cooling school to divert her mind from her plano playing. The plan succeeds and now they seek to persuade her to study political economy to further keep her thoughts off cooking. Washington Stor.
A quoted dialogue scene shows Heston Hivening Tran and Mrs Peck clashing as he claims never losing self control while she accuses him of losing control since their marriage. The exchange hints at mounting tension and marital strain.
In a Boston Evening Transcript excerpt, a playful remark notes Alice as the scrawniest among acquaintances while a rival claims a neck and neck comparison with Maud Simmons. The exchange shifts to wit about dumb animals outmatching men and lighthearted bravado about love and self harm.
A Mag s lady recounts a years-long nervous breakdown from overwork and dyspepsia. After trying remedies, a change to Grape-Nuts and Postum Co. products rebuilt her strength, with new health and energy.
A guide on urban poultry keeping outlines breeds suited to small plots, with Leghorns for egg laying and Plymouth Rocks, Wyandottes, Rhode Island Reds, Orpingtons for dual purpose. It covers housing, feeding, and management, including incubation, brood care, and rotating runs to maintain clean ground.
Mites disturb roosts and cracks in buildings, spreading like tiny spiders. Prevent by painting roosts every four to six weeks in winter and every two weeks in warm weather. kerosene application to infested areas can exterminate mites.
Practical advice on poultry care. Breeding stock should be let out on warm days to exercise in fresh air. Watch for crows and broodiness. A shotgun may help deter predators. Keep hens from overeating dry grass by providing green food. Guard wandering hen turkeys to prevent nest theft and frost damage by replacing eggs with picked nest eggs.
An old man selling needles in Oak Park asks for change and is refused. He returns after hours with 60 cents in change, but the story ends with him slipping behind stairs to count a large stash of coins, a scene witnessed by a neighbor.
The czar’s government added 60 million dollars to regular army appropriations as Europe weighs Russian artillery changes and mass troop movements near frontiers. Russia remains the largest European population, has the world’s largest standing army, and leads in grain production with the biggest wheat and rye crops.
A vivid anecdote from Youth's Companion recounts Lyman Beecher acquiring a corton carpet with Roxana weaving and painting it in oil. The scene startled villagers as Deacon Talmadge hesitated at the door, marveling at such splendor and pondering if one could have all that and heaven too.
Ben Foster lagged in effort, preferring books to farm tasks. His wife Marla urged work, recalling his hypothetical Napoleon scenario. He mused on what he would have done, and she humorously suggested he would flee to Corsica and complain about fate.
A guest complains about tip distribution citing a share for each waiter and five francs for Henri, newly hired head porter who has yet to serve. The staff dispute centers on fairness, with the guest noting Henri’s absence from prior annoyances and the others’ reactions.
The article describes durable concrete roadbuilding using local aggregates with Portland cement. It covers material grading, mixing by machine, crosswise contraction joints with tar paper dividers, and surface finishing for stable, wide roads.
Dr. H. J. Waters of Kansas Agricultural College urges prioritizing market roads for farmers then upgrading cross country routes. He notes ten percent of public highways handle 76 percent of traffic and cites $11,000,000 annual costs to move surplus farm produce to the west. If this ten percent were paved at $3,000,000 yearly, Kansas farmers would benefit.
An advertisement notes Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta as leading wheat producers with 58 million bushels in 1904 rising to 150 million five years later and about 200 million by 1909. It highlights strong trade with the U K and Germany, ongoing American settlement to western Canada, and the Panama Exposition’s potential transport links, urging visitors to witness Western Canada’s agricultural districts.
At a charity picnic dinner a guest asks a fellow if he is a policeman. The reply is no and a light jab follows about inspecting a “tough joint” of fried chicken. The exchange showcases playful suspicion and humor among attendees.
A short Baltimore Sun quotation notes Jagbsby returning to drinking, with others admiring his frankness as he simply says he prefers a weenie route and does not offer excuses.
The seven year old Florence Louise recalls a playmate incident where Rena swallowed a button and a regular button doctor was summoned. The remark reflects her view on medical specialists and the ease with which troubles are managed.
Fragmentary OCR from Rehoboth Sunday Herald reports a conversation about marriage proposals. One speaker insists he did not intend to support the woman, only to marry her, amid unclear context and damaged text.
A lively exchange on boxing prowess and argument strength with playful banter about a punch. The dialogue features Bkids and Bkittles debating the impact of a punch and the effect it has on a listener, highlighting confidence and humor.
A fragmentary exchange recalls a decade old vow and a baldness joke tied to an era, with one speaker asserting the year of marriage as 1870 while another dismisses the date as a metaphor for age. The brief dialogue captures a humorous local tone with historical flavor.
A local inquiry asks if the go to church movement achieved growth and engagement in the neighborhood. The fragmentary report notes community reflections and gathers varied opinions from residents on church outreach efforts.
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