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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
4
Sir Douglas Haig on his fifty sixth birthday shares a tale from a cavalry troop inspection. He praises the saddle repairs and learns the skilled troopers are not saddlers but lawyers in civil life. The general quips about wasted lives over law versus military duty.
Benjamin Birdie, famed jockey, falls ill and is advised by his trainer to see a doctor. That evening he is found in agony in the stables. He recalls choosing not to seek the doctor after spotting a brass plate outside Dr. Karem’s door and joking about a long shot.
Mrs. Corntessel expresses pride as she confirms her son Josh is in the army. She dodges concerns about risk, saying in effect that Josh often isn’t the one affected when he gets into a mix up.
Dialogue fragment shows a couple negotiating marriage funding with the father offering half the furnishing costs while the groom questions who pays the remaining half. The tone hints at financial tension and family involvement in nuptial arrangements.
Hoover outlines steps to boost food production and cut waste to aid Allies. He warns of grain imports needs, urges reduced wheat use, increased fish consumption, and strict conservation across homes industries and exports to sustain the war effort.
Advice on presenting one's natural advantages without affectation. Encourages recognizing personal strengths and cultivating them to appear effortless and better in social interactions. Emphasizes that self-improvement yields tangible personal benefits.
The piece asserts history as the great teacher of mankind. It contrasts the fool who learns slowly with the average man who learns from his own experience and the wise man who benefits from the experiences of other nations.
A subscriber recalls a Danish-born boy raised in a German family who confuses borrow and lend when asking to borrow a wheelbarrow. The note underscores challenges foreign-born individuals face learning English spellings and usages in the United States.
The note praises the liberty of the press as essential to a free government, underscoring the role of a free press in sustaining democratic governance.
A note on the wedding custom of wearing orange blossoms, noting its recent introduction to the country from France, its derivation through Spain, and Moorish origin claims in Spanish tradition.
Newton Newkirk recalls rural Maine tales during vacations. He meets Uncle, a cider lover, who narrates his own mishap on a bridge over Gander creek. The teller notes a splash and recognizes the drowned man as himself in a humorous recollection quoted from the Pittsburgh Chronicle.
Hot bath with Cuticura Soap followed by Cuticura Ointment provides relief for eczema itching and irritations. Ideal for all toilet purposes. Free sample by mail with Book. Address Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
A reward for faithful political service brings a saloonkeeper into a police magistrate role. In court the first case shows the magistrate probing guilt while the defendant denies drinking, then is coaxed with a cigarette as the desk is polished.
A short excerpt depicts a boy named Gilbert being examined by a well meaning doctor who insists he sticks out his tongue. Gilbert refuses, crying that he cannot because it is fastened on, highlighting his distress.
A narrator questions a solemn young man called Doctor who dresses as a wise figure and performs varied medical tasks from dentistry to bone sawing, hinting at a life filled with many titles and responsibilities.
A character asks about progress with Miss Roxley and the reply notes a slow pace as he admits he is playing a waiting game. He waits for her to change her mind, indicating hesitation or uncertain outcome. The exchange centers on romance and indecision.
A social clash unfolds as Lizzie proclaims her fiancé serves in the trenches while a confidant confirms he works for a gas company, revealing tension between romance and wartime duty.
The Toledo Blade notes American firms face a cautious Chinese market where demand favors simple, durable goods like nails and farm tools over high skill items such as knives. It argues only by respecting local needs and tastes can a Far East commercial push succeed, warning against selling luxury items to a price sensitive audience.
Two Tommies stroll down the street and flirt with a shop girl. Sandy or Sandy the fairest colleen is hinted, while Mike plans to buy something. The other soldier jokes they only need to ask for change of a shilling.
A playful exchange unfolds at a social gathering where a guest teases a waitress. The woman retorts that appearances aside the egg remains the point of contention. The dialogue reflects a light, social mood with a culinary quip central to the scene.
In a father son exchange from Washington Star a boy explains that they could not settle their differences by peaceful discussion because each believed they could win a fight and only one way to find out was to fight.
An elderly woman asks a doctor about her prognosis after a careful examination. The physician replies the lungs are in normal condition, and the woman sighs, wondering how long she may live given that assessment.
A district hall notice promises a Saturday evening potato pie supper for soldiers and a Sunday event titled A Night of Agony. The text depicts soldiers housed in mining areas receiving entertainments and care from local civilians.
A brief remark on an uncle's will reveals a sense of exclusion as the speaker notes they were left out. The exchange hints at family tensions and memory, with a teaser about whether the deceased remembered the relatives he valued.
In this Pearson's Weekly vignette Phoebe endures a long unhappy day. Her tears burst forth after despairing circumstances. she sobs loudly in the nursery, then notices her reflected image in the mirror and becomes suddenly curious about the "ugly little face."
A speaker notes Githers find wearing khaki depressing while another person questions why he carries pride in uniform collections. The dialogue highlights showy outfits and lodge affiliations.
A Kansas City Journal note asserts the author’s ancestor claims a name on the Declaration of Independence and a 1917 registration list. The brief item hints at family pride and historical connection.
An enthusiastic politician addresses constituents in a frenzied speech while a judge recalls an Irish leader urging his men into battle. The crowd responds with applause and a chorus of resolve, leading to a humorous exchange about whether they will fight or run.
A brief quip notes treating garden seeds and friends in a prohibition era town. The line compares seed treatment to how one should treat friends, with water as a humorous twist.
Quote from a piece describing a woman answering a question about reform affiliations by stating she is a wife. The fragment presents a personal stance within a likely interview or feature about reform movements and gender roles.
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