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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
7
Dr. Gyle reports migration from Nazareth to America for clerical posts and new houses in Bethlehem funded by emigrants. He notes oil drilling near the Sea of Galilee with a Californian foreman and praises the jovial pigmies of the Forest of Twilight and the resilient Shans resisting surrounding empires.
A New York restaurant patron, John Butler Yeats, recalls a Scotsman who boasted Scotland was full of milk and honey. The Irish reply argued otherwise until the Scot claimed he left at ten months old, proving the boast ironic. A second family anecdote follows about a wife’s and child’s mislaid items.
A Nebraska farmer advises that thin bacon curls when sliced. He suggests a very hot frying pan and turning slices before they sear to prevent curling. Continuous turning yields bacon that browns crisp and stays straight.
A famed attorney’s horse would not cross the city bridge despite no prompting. He advertised the animal for sale with the sole reason that the owner intends to leave town, avoiding any whipping or urging.
An advertisement claims Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills quickly restore liver health for a groggy feeling. The copy targets general wellness and urges readers to try the product as a quick remedy.
A humorous exchange features a judge remarking that a wife’s silence and frown speak volumes while noting she talks like a book. The quip highlights cleverness and eloquence in everyday speech.
A pithy proverb suggests pride can lead to dishonesty as some refuse charity yet may resort to stealing. The line reflects social judgment on poverty and integrity in everyday life.
An advertisement proclaims Putnam Fadeless Dyes guarantee satisfaction with a slogan about peace and victory, suggesting consumer confidence and moral sentiment in the period.
Judd Knowles of Falls City Nebraska says his skin cleared after two days of using Cuticura Soap and Ointment and a three week course. He details lifelong irritation and nightly scratching before trying the products. Cuticura ads note samples and worldwide sales with a free 32 page Skin Book.
In a comic Punch vignette a golfer, unsettled by cheers, confronts his opponent with a quirky rebuke. He insists on fair play and warns that tilting the green again will end in him quitting the match.
Classified ad seeks popcorn buyers offering sample car, quotation of price, and mailing details. Reaches out to Geo A Joslyn at 510 South 15th Street Omaha Nebraska for responding offers.
A fragment from a conversation questions a daughter's wish to kiss her father and whether she should inform him. The lines reveal an awkward family dynamic and hesitation about parental response.
An old advertisement promotes Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops as a remedy for coughs, urging readers to purchase them at local drug stores. The pitch emphasizes relief and availability across the community.
A playful exchange frames a diplomat as one who recalls a lady's birthday but forgets her age, illustrating a humorous take on diplomatic memory and propriety.
A witty remark about a woman's age circulates as a humorous banter line. The joke hinges on the idea that secrecy is fragile around late thirties. Readers react with amusement and discussion in local circles.
In a noted matter, Sore Eyes and Granulated Eyelids address a prompt action involving Roman Hye Bal Sam Adv.
Some people prioritize dogs over friends and kin, prompting discussion about loyalty, companionship, and the unique bond humans share with their pets in contemporary life. The remark suggests a growing emotional focus on dogs as confidants and supporters.
The article recalls Leonardo da Vinci’s portrait of Lisa del Giocondo, noting her age about thirty and describing her gown hair and eyes. It cites Walter Pater praising her smile as an inner beauty born from thoughts and passions that surpass classic ideals.
The article reviews celluloid substitutes for imitation horn ivory and other materials. Acetyl cellulose is costly but feasible where price matters. viscose and formyl cellulose, known from artificial silk, show future potential for solid objects as blocks of viscoid can be colored polished and worked.
London shoppers now buy frocks to match furniture. Mrs Clarke and W Kelley of Devil's Lake North Dakota farm 1009 acres. Philadelphia reports 41000 births in 1913. Olympic games will open to women. Philadelphia issues 16122 marriage licenses last year. Mothers favor spanking boy babies at one year and girls at sixteen months. Margaret B Connell named deputy clerk of US court and candidate for receiver of Utah land office. Ida O Tillman, Geneva Alabama postmistress, refuses to surrender office, vows to resist government.
Fragmentary text indicates a report about a husband accused in an abuse case within a troubled marriage. Legal action or reporting details are unclear, but the reference suggests domestic abuse context and protective concerns.
United States Department of Agriculture urges farmers to integrate sheep into farm management. Sheep reduce weeds, provide wool and mutton, require careful care, and benefit from trained dogs and proper slaughter methods. Protect meat quality with proper cooling, avoid repeated freezing.
The cost varies with material type size and transport distance. A small brick or cement creamery with concrete floors costs 3000 to 4000 dollars, a medium 5000 to 6000 dollars, and a large 7000 to 10000 dollars. These prices aim for sanitary frost proofness and sturdy construction for dairying.
The article extols western Canada especially Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta as having the largest desirable lands in North America. It notes low current cultivation levels many settlers and high immigration from the United States. It highlights the profit potential of land sales and the pull of railway access and favorable climate.
A puzzled observer notes a furnace producing no heat despite being coal fed. The other party insists the cause is coal related, signaling an enigmatic boiler issue warranting mechanical inspection.
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