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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
5
Runabout Buick automobile in good repair offered for sale or exchange for city property or a vacant city lot. Contact J. W. Dillard by calling 272 683 648 or 648 683 272. Calls accepted via Automatic 2272.
The article traces the roots of everyday sayings like brick and bacon to ancient Sparta and Mississippi river racing, notes misattributed last words to Captain Lawrence, and explains Hold the Fort and other phrases arising from Allatoona and Sherman. It also cites a humorous English manager clerk exchange as a contrast.
A concise maxim about aiming for what is within reach and entrusting larger goals to time and spirit. It emphasizes prudent, steady progress and faith in gradual progress guided by inner conviction.
A dark cellar accident unfolds as a man trips on a chiffoner and falls downstairs while his wife calls to him from above. He reassures her the pitcher is intact but soon admits injury as shards scatter through the cellar. The scene ends with the broken fragments strewn about.
A fragment from a humorous era notes that a deaf man may hear only the rustle of a petticoat while enliste d soldiers are promised three pairs of shoes to wear and trade for liquor. It observes the stenographer recording the recording angel and a woman’s daylong chatter until a nightly bulwark is lowered.
A simple fudge recipe uses two cups white sugar one cup syrup and water. Boil to form a soft ball in cold water then beat in the stiffly beaten whites of two eggs until thickened. Flavor with vanilla and stir in English walnuts if desired.
One half taaspontyl of soda in yeast delays staling. Rub silver daily with dry flannel to avoid frequent polishing. Fruits fried in olive oil exceed butter for delicacy. Bacon fat ranks after olive oil for cooking fats. Buttered toast with garoline paste and Welsh rabbits with olive oil create simple meals, as does a Spanish omelet on hot buttered spaghetti.
In a tense scene he proclaims twelve years of trials facing Roman foes including Numidian and Volca foes while Welsh hecklers spark cheers, catcalls, and chaotic disturbances echoing through the arena.
A terse exchange reveals a fiancé asking about smoking, with the response that disapproval is absent as his mother saves coupons. The dialogue hints at domestic dynamics and light humor within a relational context.
A fragmented social exchange questions if Madge is a good conversationalist and whether Marjorie can engage. The speaker admits difficulty getting the two to talk to anyone they know, suggesting a lack of useful dialogue or rapport.
The article compares Samuel J. Tilden and Roscoe Conkling wills and court rulings. It notes Tilden’s bequest to a Tilden Trust faced validity issues due to trustee discretion. Conkling’s will leaves all to his wife, with her as sole executrix. It cites a Tennessee case upholding strict discretion and an invalid will for perpetuity.
Notice to all persons with business in Bare township that Daniel Cablin, Trustee, will be at his Montgomery office on Tuesday and Saturday and at Cannellbare Wednesday forenoon each week, and at residence at all other times.
Notice to all persons with business in Harrison township to meet at the trustee’s Glendale office on the second Saturday of each month and at the residence at all other times. Bernary Gillooly Trustee.
Haraby notice from Reeve township states the writer will be at Alfordaville office every Saturday and at residence one mile south of Aerds hlo for other times.
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