18 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
1
The article argues eye strain arises from near work under artificial light but stresses the brain is the first informant of fatigue. It notes the eye itself is strong and only reveals strain when its mechanism or body’s weakest organ signals distress, with possible symptoms appearing in stomach liver kidneys or heart among others.
The French sculptor Houdon revived bronze statue casting and, at seventy three, visited the Comedie Francaise for relaxation. A new ticket taker would not admit him without a ticket but Houdon claimed entree and declared he was "the father of Voltaire" as he passed in. The registrar later inscribed "M. Voltaire, le pere" for that evening. The incident amused observers and the sculptor was humorously renamed by regulars.
A long string of short items records visits and travel from St Louis to Indianapolis, Richmond to Connersville, and Chicago to Los Angeles. Residents like John Pusinelil M. G Kreusch and Misses Thomas Dyke and Vandament appear among numerous family visits, social events, and daily errands. The column also notes a 98 degree Sunday, a wedding in Los Angeles, and community happenings from farms to churches.
The piece argues merriment and laughter heal gloom and illness better than other medical approaches. It cites the wise physician recognizing fun as therapeutic when fear and melancholy worsen disease, calling laughter one of the world’s best medicines that lengthens and brightens life.
A Washington Star quip cites Mr Growther arguing women should vote to address economic oppression. He says women should unite to legislate against shop profiteering hurting workers. The dialogue blends suffrage and economic reform themes with a humorous aside about goods and feathers.
The Baltimore American quotes a humorous family moment as the father considers buying a family steed and the daughter jokes that kicking is what George liked about him.
A brief note records Mrs Jenkine Cerdisi and Mrs Jenkine Smith announcing they will be neighbors after the purchase of a water frontage house. The message invites visits and notes friendship between the households.
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