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Newspaper
Coatesville Herald
Location
Coatesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
2
In Coatesville the Herald highlights an engaging discussion on advances in medical sciences led by Alexis Marrel of the Rockefeller organization. The piece notes attention from local teachers and mentions notable insights shaping state education.
A scientific expert argues against the eugenics push to create a perfect race. He says brains matter more than brawn and warns that so called giants of intellect may be physically weak. He criticizes Spartan ideals as outdated in an era where foresight governs human affairs.
An English woman claims oppression in her divorce suit noting that her husband wears out her new shoes to flaunt his tiny feet. The article questions whether British law would grant the relief she seeks amid broader claims of matrimonial and political oppression.
Guidance warns owners to protect their tired animals from heat dangers this season. Emphasis on watering horses and avoiding rash acts that worsen their condition, urging kindness and prudent treatment for livestock and work animals.
In San Francisco seven hundred members of a dishwashers union reveal that about one hundred are college graduates. An official who once taught mathematics in a college says further service to society and personal gain come from dishwashing, questioning the value of higher education for the profession.
A provocative fashion trend, described as slashed skirts to the knee, fuels controversy over public decency and gender norms, signaling a cultural shift that some see as eroding traditional modesty in the country.
Fragmentary report recalls Greek ruler bids after overthrow of a sultan. Mentions Capodisind Whe whe 800 hesisethal ed and Pavyrky’s kingly selection, then abdication and prolonged vacancy. References the Duke of Edinburgh and Earl of Derby refusing the crown and a talk that Gladstone could have secured it.
Reports from the Lennox hotel in New England describe Harry Thaw and an associate identified as Sims leaving in the morning, weary and with a car showing hard use. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw warns of possible capture as police expand efforts to detain Thaw and obtain his extradition.
A state leadership dispute unfolds as the attorney general’s decision strengthens Lieutenant Governor Glynn’s claim to control. Trustees’ failure to meet with Governor Sulzer allows Glynn to edge toward acting executive duties. Adjutant General Hamilton has already recognized Glynn.
A basement explosion at the Midland Linseed Products plant on West Jefferson Street caused a four story brick building to burn and spread to two nearby wooden structures. A tank holding 60 000 gallons of linseed oil was threatened and the fire department fought the flames with multiple alarms. About one hundred employees escaped with injuries reported as minor.
Nevada Missouri reports two men Frank James and James Wilder killed when a passenger train collision near a junction injures ten passengers, some critically. The crash involved a local line near Kansas and Peso road, with emergency crews aiding the injured.
The Austrian emperor Francis Joseph marked his eighty third birthday with celebrations across Vienna and the realm. Festivities included public rejoicing and displays of imperial splendor as the ruler presided over joyous events and impressive tributes in the capital and beyond.
In Painesville Ohio on a date in August C A Warner a prominent cattle dealer aged sixty two is said to have died by his own hand a self inflicted shooting. He was reportedly troubled over business disputes with Se Dancal.
A westbound Wabash freight derailed two miles east of Millersburg in Elkhart County. Sixteen cars piled high after a rail jump, smashing six carloads of automobiles and other goods. Traffic blocked, passenger trains detoured, damage about $10,000. William Kemper is dead.
Experts from New York station conclude in a bulletin that milking machines show promise. The excerpt presents favorable assessments regarding efficiency and dairy practices.
A living refutation emerges as Meck Starr, linked to larceny charges, returns to Hartford after years abroad in Missouri with his brother Ten. Starr reportedly disappeared after involvement in crime, and rumors spread he was lynched following a quarrel, altering the death narrative.
Simple method to fasten a cow tail during milking discussed by F W Browne of Hillsborough County New Hampshire in the Farmer and Home. A bent wire hook and twine loop secure the tail from above, with loops hanging six feet from the barn floor. winding around the loop and hooking through the twine allows quick fastening and release.
Newcastle reports Horace Crandall seven years old, son of wealthy farmer Wyatt Crandall, found dead within twenty five feet of the family home. Authorities suspect the child ingested a poison rather than medicine, and an autopsy will determine the cause of death.
In HWlvenington on August 19 a seven passenger auto owned by theatrical man Robert H Harris was wrecked by William Roberts who was playing with earlier Coetee employees near Indiana University campus. The car struck a trolley, tearing off its front and rear wheels, while the occupants suffered minor bruises.
A report describes a deadly track incident involving Stakeman and Layportes with Tray Miller and Ange 9% on a Chicago to Richart route. Miller reportedly fell asleep on the track as the group was walking. Miller had married Milas Kathleen Meagher of Duluth three weeks earlier, and they lived in Edithart.
The article argues creameries press dairy quality and urges dairymen to respond quickly. It notes consumers prefer uniform butter quality and criticizes retailers for not differentiating between dairy producers. Creamery butter is described as reliable while dairy artichoust (artichoke?) is implied as less consistent.
The writing stresses proper feeding and curing as essential for a successful, profitable breeding program. It warns that without adequate nourishment and care, even well bred cattle will yield no meaningful profit.
A New York woman submitted a watering place in Bohemia to a spa resident. The note notes the name Carl or Karl yields equal treatment, but the dated letterhead Karlsbad with English spoken shows the bias. The item amuses readers without deciding the issue.
A fragment notes a neighborly tip about bottle sales and mentions Mr Senkein and his wife returning from the seashore tomorrow. The terse line hints at a local commerce moment in a neighborly neighborhood setting.
A veteran nurse and an experienced doctor tout Postum as tea and coffee alternatives. The doctor shares that five years ago he swapped tea and coffee for Postum to combat insomnia, weight improved, and sleep returned. He notes patients also adopt Postum and praises it as refreshing nourishing and nerve strengthening.
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