Art work of a Greencastle boy depicts southern life
Wilbur G. Kurtz a Greencastle Indiana born artist now in Atlanta marks a new art vein by portraying the southern Negro and likening his work to Remington’s Indian. He studied in Chicago and at DePauw, sold on the African American subject after a 1905 Chattanooga trip revealing cotton fields cabins and people.
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Autumn best time to select seed corn
Washington sept 7 experts say autumn is the best time to choose seed corn for next season. Seed from own fields or trusted breeders yields best vigor, with five dollars a bushel considered a profitable price. Good seed must be well adapted to conditions, from productive plants, and properly stored to retain vigor.
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South Carolina Artist Wilbur Kurtz Paints Negro Life
Indiana educated artist Wilbur Kurtz, living in the South since 1911 marriage to an Atlanta girl, paints negro subjects. He often must photograph elders before they pose, then reproduces the scenes in watercolor. His three works shown include Urgent Affairs, Georgia Folks, and The Coachman with soft brilliant color and faithful expression.
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Indianapolis Sunday Star
Girl sets fire to die to save father from debt
In Calcutta Snehalata Mukherjee, 16, daughter of broker Babu Harendra Mukherjee, burned herself to avert a $5,000 dowry demanded by her daughter's bridegroom and his family. Despite rescues and medical care, she died that evening.
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Cure for spinal paralysis claim by Nettie at academy
Prof Nettie announced a potential cure for spinal paralysis at the Academy of Medicine on Tuesday. The treatment uses injections of serum from spinal marrow of similar patients, claiming the microbes transfer sickness. a 34 year old man reportedly recovered after weeks of injections.
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Missing Pawtucket boy found in apartment in half-starved condition
A four year old Domenic Yaruslewicz who was missing for two days was located in a Pawtucket apartment in a severely emaciated state. Authorities dispelled rumors of ghost noises surrounding his disappearance as they confirmed the child’s recovery.
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Modern Lovemaking With a Dummy Ends in Wedlock
A playlet described as a short modern drama follows Percival Yannaway and Maybelle Sweet through a comic cascade of mistaken identity and a dummy prop. Percival purchases a dummy to rehearse lovemaking, Maybelle misreads, hijinks ensue, and a staged ending leads to a sanctioned marriage with police and bishop approval. The feature, No. 6239, from The Jigglegaposcope Co., claims high popularity potential and is pitched as suitable for children.
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No Trouble At All No Trouble At All
A new boarder in Mrs Skilling's boarding house lists a string of requested comforts and changes. She demands specific soaps towels draperies wallpaper color and furniture tweaks plus tailored meals and bathroom access while insisting she causes no trouble.
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The Whistling Girl and the Crowing Hen Join Vaudeville Circuit
A cheeky duo Laughing at rivals signs on for vaudeville at 100 a week. Times change as old proverbs fade and new fortunes rise amid shifting entertainments.
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