Woman's Conscience and Tongue Compare in Wit
A witty remark notes that a woman's conscience is nearly as elastic as her tongue, reflecting playful gender humor. The line surveys moral posture and verbal acumen in a compact punchline.
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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
3
Witty Exchange Stirred by Doctor Patient Bill Joke
A humorous exchange features a doctor warning of a terrible shock and a patient replying that responsibility lies with the other to avoid another bill. The gag hinges on patient’s quip about facing charges, reflecting light domestic humor in a medical setting.
Beautifying remedies and domestic quip fill odd ad page
An ad announces Cuticura skin and hair care with free samples by mail, praising cleansing and economy. A brief dialogue follows between Mrs Prebscomb and Mr Prebscomb about honesty and visiting places, ending with a humorous exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Ancient archers and long distance arrows noted
The article recalls feats of archery from ancient and early modern times. It cites MacReas of Gairloch hitting a man at 500 yards in Scotland and a Turkish ambassador near London firing 415 yards against wind, with reports of shots reaching 800 and 972 yards witnessed by Sir Robert Ainslie and others in the 18th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacReas
Gairlock
Scotland
London
Constantinople
Robert Ainslie
Seblime Porte
Washington Star
Clear-Headed Bookkeeper Swears By Postum Beverage
A Western city chief bookkeeper praises Postum after illness and nervous symptoms from coffee and tea. He and his wife switched to Postum cereal and instant forms, noting improved health and no need for medicines. He endorses Postum from Battle Creek Michigan and mentions the product’s two forms with pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Grocera
Preventing Weeds From Going to Seed
United States Department of Agriculture discusses weed control on farms via tillage, mowing, hand pulling, and tools like the spud and weeder. Emphasizes preventing seeds from maturing, using checks rows, intercultural tillage, and sheep pastures to reduce seed spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Green Forage Crops For Farmers
Green forage crops can be grown on most farms yielding abundant fine feed. Oats and field peas rye rape corn and vetch are among the crops that can be sown with good results.
Dairymen Feature Year-Round Silage Feeding
The article emphasizes the importance of silage in all seasons, noting that top dairymen feed silage twelve months a year. It highlights silage as a constant support for cattle health and milk production, irrespective of season.
Excellent farming conditions in Canada
Western Canada shows strong promise for mixed farming across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Profiles from Sedgewick Har disty Gleichen and other districts describe high yields dairy fat cattle and wheat and alfalfa production. US capital flows into Canada reflect confidence in agriculture as the backbone of the region. A grocery clerk and a cook stereotype end the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Sedgewick
E. L
Frye & Sons, Packers
Seattle
Pacific
Western Canada
Thomas McKay
Hardisty
Osage City
Kansas
Calgary
Gleichen
United States
U. S
Man knows less than woman says proverb with truth part
A proverb notes a man knows less than a woman yet acknowledges that part of what he knows is true. It frames knowledge as partial and gender linked, highlighting humility and truth in shared understanding.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Testimonial
Terre Hill Pennsylvania resident Mrs Augustus Lyon testifies to relief from female troubles and aches after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad extols the remedy as a long standing standard for women's ills and cites testimonials from many women in Lynn Massachusetts and across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Hill
Lydia E. Pinkham
Augustus Lyon
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daisy Fly Killer
Denison
Mrs. Prebscomb
Mr. Prebscomb
Mr. Predscomb
Castoria
Eevee
the Centaur Company
New York
Entaur CO
Mrs. Lyon
Theter Laboratory
Bortty
Europe
SPOHN
Spotn Smedical Company
Goshen
Indiana
Bradley Work
Bradley & Metcalf CO
Milwaukee
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Wisconsin
Cone
Serole
Che Chestene Street
Marwoubes
Wie
Morsell
Keeney & French
Arthur L. Morsell
Majestic Bidg
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