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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
7
A New York Post item notes a gardener who dug 400 holes for trees and shrubs over three years. He reports gaining strength, adding twenty pounds, and an improved outlook on life from constant outdoor work and open air.
A New York man lost a watch in a subway crowd. He offered a $50 reward with no questions asked via advertisements. A thief, drawn by the reward, returned the watch but kept the cash, leaving with five ten dollar bills after the owner briefly examined the timepiece.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes flowers aid rest for housewives and patients, lift mood in sickrooms, and boost office workers’ efficiency. Artists gain inspiration from nature’s colors, improving their work as they study flowers.
A famous railroad leader visiting a small southern town keeps his identity hidden and is snubbed by a leading citizen on the riverbank. On departure he uses an elderly black helper to move his baggage to the depot, where he spots a nun who had shunned him. He quips that the man suffers egotism, while Uncle Silas notes the elder’s long familiarity with the town and the nun’s knowledge of illness.
A pensive excerpt from Rabindranath Tagore speaks of blessing a newborn’s white soul and bright presence. It envisions the child receiving love and guidance, choosing goodness, and growing with trust in a land of crossroads.
A farmer notes fox fire glowing within a decayed white oak stump. The interior shines like a crucible and, at times, seems to vibrate or flicker like the northern lights on a small scale, though certainty is elusive.
In a brief exchange from the Philadelphia Press a lovesick maiden and George exchange wry self reproach. The maiden declares unworthiness to marry while George concedes similar doubt, ending with a joking view that they are evenly matched.
A man identified as Mean Burton-Meian, nicknamed Robin son-Mean, reportedly visits barber shops to get a shave and hair cut, seemingly to stall others. The pattern draws attention but details remain unclear.
In India the skies stay almost cloudless from February through May as dryness grows and temperatures rise into the hot period. The article notes the progression of dry conditions across the subcontinent and the resulting heat.
A succinct aphorism notes that someone stripped of trust cannot suffer greater losses, implying that loss of confidence marks ultimate disadvantage and vulnerability in confidence-driven pursuits.
Balzac promised to read his five act drama The Springs of Quinola at the Odeon in Paris but produced only four acts with a blank final page. He said the fifth act exists vividly in his head along with two alternative endings should the initial reception fail.
In a dining car, two Pittsburgh men discuss Bear Brown who recently bought a large 3000 acre property near them. They note the land’s condition and speculate on his wealth, estimating about 250000 and attributing much to nerve rather than money.
In Foula Shetland, residents rear skull gulls to deter eagles that threaten farms and fishermen. The skull gulls, fierce against eagles on the red sandstone cliffs, are trained and fed by locals, while remaining peaceful toward humans.
The Neva’s rise threatens St. Petersburg built on reclaimed swamp land. The river splits the city with a delta within limits and parts on islands linked by over 100 bridges. The Troitsky Bridge is the longest at about a third of a mile.
A Petersburg cathedral houses a 30 member choir drawn from Russian monasteries. Novices are trained at Alexander Nevsky Monastery adjoining the church, living devotedly to music and masses while aging monks retire on a pension. Monastic life forbids shaving and requires long hair like women.
Daily growing fame for Chamberlain's Tablets as a grand remedy for stomach and liver issues. For sale by all dealers.
A humorous Argonaut note describes Jones failing at golf amid dust and heat. An admiring passerby, noting his attire, calls him a well dressed man breaking stones, adding a wry public remark on temper and misfortune during play.
A playful exchange shows a couple praising each other. She flatters Fred’s nobility and generosity, while he credits her with excellent judgment. The light banter emphasizes mutual admiration and romance in a period tone.
Margaret chides Van during a morning meal. He boasts he can carry a lot, joking that he is a Van. The exchange ends with her quip calling him a regular carry van.
A tramp begs for food from a discerning lady who refuses aid yet offers caution. The exchange reveals street wisdom about prevention and care in a terse, period dialogue echoing Boston Transcript tones.
The Earth is composed of about half oxygen, just over a quarter silicon, nearly eight percent aluminium, and iron making up the remainder.
Lola Biddinger and Fiorine Siling visit Miss Merry Rhodes in Shelbyville as guests at Everhart's Parks Dry Roasted Coffee event promotion.
An advertising brief urging readers to try Chamberlains Liniment to relieve rheumatic pains. It promotes a twenty five cent bottle available from all dealers. The claim is quick relief and widespread sale.
Notice is hereby given that EUSTACE FOLEY has been appointed administrator of the estate of John Foley, late of Decatur County Indiana, deceased. The estate appears solvent. Dated June 3 1914. 243 Goddard and Craig, Attorneys.
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