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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
12
A humorous tale contrasts a lady and her prejudices with views on Coca Cola and caffeine. She defends Coca Cola by noting caffeine comes from tea and coffee, while critics cling to excuses. The piece concludes that bias depends on who carries the umbrella.
De Wolf Hopper jokes about a bad actor who got many hints to quit the stage while recalling Hamlet on the road. The piece notes humorous lines about critics, signals Helen of Troy and Menelaus in laconic speech, ending with Helen fleeing Paris after a hat request.
A 1913 New Jersey bill requires public school teachers to devote 30 minutes each month to instruction on accident prevention, aiming to improve student safety in schools across the state.
The piece urges organized labor to set aside a day to reflect on the past year and map plans ahead. It argues union labor is advancing yet its main foes lie within, urging public and labor alike to improve duties and reduce self interest as the nation aims to raise labor conditions, end social injustice, and broaden democracy.
George A. Stevens survey 25 years of labor changes in New York State highlighting rising wages shorter hours eight hour day and Saturday half holiday. He notes factory laws improved safety sanitation and supervision with collective bargaining and women and child labor protections and the rise of labor leagues and public parks.
A sermon contrasts ancient powers with Christian gospel, arguing the gospel's supremacy over Rome and worldly greatness. It cites Paul, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and biblical warnings to critique pride and endorse steadfast Christian allegiance. The piece laments lukewarm faith in Laodicea and urges bold testimony for Christ.
Preparations for the 47th national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in September advance in Chattanooga. Hotels and homes offer lodging at regular rates with ample entertainment including battlefield reunions at Chickamauga Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge, hydro aeroplane shows, steamboat races and automobile trips to hydroelectric sites on the Tennessee River and Ovooe river. Aeroplane flights and military features add daily variety as officials report funds raised and lodging secured.
A reflection on finding happiness in everyday duties and simple pleasures. The author urges gratitude for breath, sight, meals, sleep, health, companionship, books, and routine tasks as the true riches of daily life, rather than chasing grand blessings.
The Josh Bland farm eight miles west of Orange reports a gusher at 3,800 feet, claimed as the deepest Texas producer. The initial flow is about 4,000 barrels per day, marking a milestone event in Texas oil circles.
A 1913 Nebraska reader recalls persistent facial pimples and sores since adolescence then credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with clear skin after two days of use and three weeks to full improvement. A sample offer follows with Boston address. A separate item mentions a motor car crash and a blunt bystander remark and a local constable threat.
A Bovina Center New York woman reports long standing health problems improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says she can work and care for her children now and recommends the remedy to suffering women. The notice urges letters to the Lydia Pinkham company for confidential advice.
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