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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1911
Page
2
A 1911 column rails against idleness among men and praises practical virtue. It includes a humorous note on Chinese barbers and grooming customs, then complains about cosmetics and beauty trends, arguing natural looks surpass makeup in appeal and honesty.
Scientists say the Bob White quail is worth its weight in gold to farmers after near extermination. From September to April it consumes 260 pounds of weed seeds daily, and from April to September it feeds on insects and crop pests like chinch bugs and grasshoppers, with one stomach containing over 100 grasshoppers. The farmer is urged to protect quail and allow them on the farm.
Tungsten, meaning heavy stone, has long been known but only recently gained economic importance. Frank L Hess of the US Geological Survey notes its key use in alloy tool steel, enabling faster lathes and hotter chips. Tungsten content of tools ranges 16 to 20 percent, with a melting point of 5 576 degrees F and additional uses in lamps and crucibles.
Lee Grimes of Rochester visited his parents Charles Grimes and family over Christmas, sharing time with relatives during the holiday season.
An advertisement touts Wyall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio as the only constitutional cure. It claims to start in the blood and mucous surfaces, offers a $1000 guarantee of cure, and directs readers to send for circulars. Also invokes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A farm owner declares no hunting allowed on his lands without permission. Violators will be prosecuted. Signed by Wm Grimes.
A terse note states no hunt or hunt-related action involving C O Derek. The fragment implies a restriction or rider affecting Derek’s activities, with unclear scope or authority. No further names or dates are readable.
Farm owner warns trespassers with policy stating no hunting allowed without written consent. Violations will be prosecuted under applicable law and punished accordingly.
Russell Long of Depauw University visits his parents CW Long and family this week. The trip highlights a family gathering as the student returns home for a period.
The gallery owner states they must close the gallery for a few weeks due to a positive injury to the foot. They apologize for the interruption, thank patrons for their kindness and patience, and express hope to resume business and receive patronage when able to work again.
Phillips Feed Store proclaims willingness to swap any in stock items for any feed line items and notes they can make room for accepted trades.
The Winona Interurban Railway Company announces a through train known as the Winona Flyer operating between Goshen and Indianapolis with town stops only. For information on rates contact J. L. Keim, Ticket Agent in Chili.
Burton Wade of Berrian Springs Michigan visits his aging parents Joseph Wade and wife for the holidays. A B Guyer and family host a Christmas dinner with Mesdames C A Smith and Ella McElwee of Peru and AJ Long and family.
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