Life is Not a Cup to Be Drained
Quote from an offering of life philosophy appears in a cooks book collection. The phrase frames life as giving rather than consuming and encourages generosity in daily meals and sharing.
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1923
Page
8
Quote from an offering of life philosophy appears in a cooks book collection. The phrase frames life as giving rather than consuming and encourages generosity in daily meals and sharing.
A guide for using crackers in quick dishes and desserts. It covers keeping crackers dry, crisping in a hot oven, making cracker soup, Graham Cracker Pudding with dates, Cheese and Cracker Custard, and Tomato English Monkey with cheese and tomato. Includes a Bonham supplier note.
A 19th century note suggests breath issues head spins poor appetite and constipation signal a torpid liver. It touts Her bine as a potent cure for liver stomach and bowels restoring energy with a 60 cent price sold by Dyer Jones. Bonham cotton goods sold on old low price basis by M C Spivy & Co.
A conversational line questions a woman's politics while noting dated apparel and transportation. It references the value-checking from a clothing supplier M C Spivy & Co. of Bonham and hints at household budgeting based on next year’s income.
Purified Calotabs claimed to cure biliousness and digestive issues with one nightly tablet. Advertised as tasteless, non nauseating, non gripping and safe with a guaranteed refund if not delighted. Sold in sealed packages 35 cents large and 10 cents trial size.
A poem critiques Hiram Hubbel for lamenting troubles despite wealth health and plenty. The speaker notes Hubbel boasts of harvests and status yet endlessly complains about a boil and an aching tooth. The verse ends with the speaker fleeing a booth as Hubbel approaches. Also mentions a sale on sweaters and underwear from M C Spivy.
Noah Jones, a Foard County farmer near Foard City, gathers maize from 20 acres planted in an old dry lake. He rows a self built shallow boat between rows, collecting a ton per acre as the crop matures on the natural depression after heavy rain.
An advertisement touts Pepsinated Calomel as a milder form of calomel that cleanses the liver without griping or nausea. It claims Pepsinated Calomel combines English calomel with pepsin and is especially suitable for children, with a money back guarantee from Dyer & Jones and druggists.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching, bleeding or protruding piles. Instantly relieves itching and proms better sleep after the first application. Price 60c.
The story recalls a farmer who dumps the load on dry ground and, with humor, ends the day by killing wild ducks that come to the water at night. He gathers feed for stock by day and prepares meat for the family on the way home. Foard County News. Through December we shall attempt to meet your demands for a full assortment. M. C. Spivy & Co. Bonham.
A speaker reflects on aging with humor and rueful honesty. He likens age to how he feels, noting brittle joints and clumsy falls that betray his claimed youth. The piece ends with a melancholy nod to aging beings beyond pride.
A quip from Walt Mason proclaims that men are only as old as they feel, with the speaker declaring his own vigor despite aging. The verse reflects the tension between aging and enduring vitality, suggesting younger minds defy time.
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