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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
2
After a swoon Alaire and Dave confess love in a tense veranda scene. They discuss divorce, money, and future plans as they debate how to proceed with their newfound passion. Alaire fears judgment while Dave vows to help her escape her marriage.
Rex Beach portrays a tense scene where a man urges restraint and secrecy as he asks for contact only after gaining control. He bids farewell with a kiss on the pulse and whispers a tender line, leaving the woman stunned and solitary on the dim porch until the car fades away.
Alaire Austin and Ed Austin drift into a heated confrontation after she reveals she loves another man and plans a divorce. She accuses him of past betrayals including Guzman and a night with David Law, while Ed confronts jealousy and brandishes his supposed rights as husband. Jose Sanchez and General Longoria plot a scheme, hinting at a larger intrigue surrounding Rosa and marriage prospects.
O H Benson of the U S Department of Agriculture says two million home gardens will aid wartime food supply. He met Boy Scouts officials in New York to mobilize 275 000 scouts, with each scout urging nine non scouts to garden, totaling ten gardens per scout.
A renowned English doctor reports a gossipy old lady advised a rheumatism patient to put sulphur in her stockings. The patient says the rheumatism in the hands disappeared and a silver wrist ornament turned black after following the tip.
Mrs. Crimsonbeak asks if the baker overindulges and Mr. Crimasonbeak confirms. He notes the baker is reducing the amount of buns he makes, hinting at restraint or change in practice.
The piece contrasts a tenderfoot with a seasoned scout, noting imperfect cooking and rough starts, yet emphasizes that growth is the key difference. It likens a novice to an acorn seedling destined to become an oak through practice and experience.
Major General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff, Army, writes from the War Office to the Boy Scouts of America headquarters praising the organization. He says elementary instruction for national defense can be obtained through Scout work and commends their training methods after thorough study.
Scouts urged to offer labor to gardeners or teachers to grow food. Promote home and school gardens, even in small spaces or window boxes. Call on city officials to organize land for cultivation and support patriotism through food conservation efforts.
At a New York dinner Mayor Mitchel warned that insurance costs will rise during wartime. He recounted a joke about a man seeking every policy type to cross to England through the U-boat blockade, illustrating broad coverage temptations.
A Cincinnati authority touts Freezone as a cheap remedy to lift all types of corns with the fingers. A few drops dry instantly without inflaming surrounding skin and claim no pain or infection. Drugstores or wholesalers can supply the small bottle.
The Turkish government seized jewels and money deposited at the tomb of Mohammed provoking intense indignation in Mussulman lands. Among the treasures is the Shining Star diamond, valued at more than 1.5 million dollars, reportedly carried away by authorities.
An old advertising notice promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims benefits for the liver malaria blood and overall health. Price listed at 50 cents.
A humorous dialogue snippet features Judge’s line comparing Mrs. Bump’s supposed wealth to her father’s, husband’s, and what she expects from a rich uncle’s death. The joke centers on wealth perception and matrimony. The piece sketches a courtroom-style quip about income sources and family fortunes.
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