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Newspaper
Wauwatosa News
Location
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
2
A humorous exchange about a woman once described as pert who has changed after marriage. Fred notes the change, Jack counters that she remains pert, and Fred concludes marriage has tamed her into an expert.
A humorous Christmas poem extols seasonal feasting and festive chaos, followed by satirical clippings about marriage, workplace quirks, and everyday kindnesses. The verse laments overindulgence and imagines a weekly Christmas, then shifts to humorous anecdotes about social mores from the New York Evening Sun and Kansas City Journal.
An insult emerges as a breakup line about a disputed ring. The speaker accuses the other of mistreating them by retaining the ring after it was sent back, signaling the end of friendship or relationship.
A lone traveler leaves a central hotel to find a country town in hush as nearly everyone crowds the main street to silently observe a funeral procession.
A somber funeral procession winds to the cemetery on the hill as the town suspends business. A resident notes, There’s no complaint, I guess everybody’s satisfied, in tribute to Deacon Tightwad, provoking quiet curiosity from a visiting stranger. The piece reflects on local sentiment and a Christmas themed moral from the Washington Star and New York Times.
In a Saturday Evening Post anecdote Commissioner Allen, known for strict decorum in Washington, confronts two unruly visitors who enter unannounced with hats on while claiming to fix steam pipes, highlighting his demand that visitors be announced and hats removed.
Bronson asks for ideas for his wife’s gift but Woodson reveals she hid the present in a closet before he could glimpse it. The exchange hints at a lighthearted domestic moment and a surprise yet to be uncovered.
A poem from the Nashville American reviews the Christmas rush on a busy street. Shoppers crowd the bargain counter as buying urgency rises, while the idea of gifts and holiday wishes collides with weariness and social commentary. The piece ends noting McLandburgh Wilson in the New York Sun.
A Birmingham district pastor encounters a boy friend talking to a stranger. The lad reports he told the inquirer that the pastor is the present incumbent of the church. The exchange highlights the young witness’s poised reply and local church context.
A Scottish miner guides a friend through mine sights including the pit mouth. On seeing the cage lowering along the stout steel rope the visitor says he would not want to descend on it. The miner replies that he would not go down without it.
Poetic lyric describing the nativity scene with shepherds kings and angels, a star over a hillside and the Christ child asleep. The verses recount sheep, camels, cows and gifts, ending with Blanche Elizabeth Wade in Lippincott's.
A man returns to the old sunlit gate of his boyhood and recalls a first love named Mabel Twenty years have passed yet memory remains vivid as he confesses his devotion. A young woman narrator reveals the gatekeeper is now her sister, still unmarried, heightening the mystery.
In a tense scene a visitor arrives to meet the girl who had claimed a sister. Confession follows as the girl admits she lied about a sister and reveals fear and guilt. The young man remains calm, offering reassurance, while the訪 purpose of the visit hinges on a long-hidden truth. F Harris Deans in the Sketch.
The piece extols perfect modulation and clear enunciation as essential for hearing pleasure. It argues readers and speakers should study, practice, and use tools like phonographs to master distinct speech. It notes facial expression and lip movement aid listening, citing the Christian Advocate.
Remedies for liver dullness constipation quinsy rheumatism and malaria headaches plus treatments for chronic skin conditions eye issues and ringworm. Pills with podophyllin cola extracts chlorate of potash and other tonics are described with daily dosing guidance.
A London Globe report notes a German port shipped a load of 5000 cats to Japanese ports as a measure against rats in the Mikado's dominions. The plan includes four follow up consignments of 5000 each, though the port's name is not disclosed.
Promote requests and wants to the home audience by placing classified style ads in the local newspaper. Reach households directly with concise notices about needed goods services or opportunities for neighbors and businesses.
Frederick Trevor Hill recounts the Freeport meeting where Lincoln, once unknown outside Illinois, challenged Douglas by offering to answer seven questions if Douglas answered as many. The crowd fell silent as Lincoln spoke, Douglas grew angry, and moderator Turner struggled to keep order before Lincoln’s calming closing address left the audience in awe of the unknown lawyer who outmaneuvered his famed opponent.
The Supreme Court decision by Justice Holmes upholds the refusal to answer ICC questions about stock dealings in Union Pacific and other railroads. It limits commission power to cases of specific legal breaches, framing independence of privacy and liberty for individuals and corporations.
Italy shows a strong fiscal surplus after covering last year's expenses. King Victor Emmanuel II is praised for prudent crown spending, contrasting with past rulers. The public notes Italy’s national treasury and royal economy as a global model.
A New York Association for the Blind committee advances a simple, painless newborn precaution long used in Leipzig to prevent blindness. The plan, if universal, could cut blindness by substantial margins over decades, with medical and public support widening across states and nations.
A Mahajar boy was detained after school in a village school at Jubbulpore. The master beat him with a blunt knife and sought to kill him with a stone. A black serpent rose and coiled around the master as bystanders and police arrived. the teacher was arrested.
A joint count by the bridge department and the public service commission tallies 816,000 people crossing between Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens over bridges, ferries, and tunnels in the 24 hours ending 2 AM November 6. The tally notes many did not return, with totals broken out by bridge and transit line, including Williamsburg and Brooklyn Rapid Transit routes, and pedestrian and rail usage.
Practical 14 step Christmas guide emphasizing planning early, thoughtful gifting, and neighborly help. Advises involving children, making simple tasteful decorations, writing letters if needed, mailing gifts promptly, careful wrapping, and considering those in need. Encourages efficiency, consideration, and avoiding last minute chaos.
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