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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
9
A boy named Jimmy resists a kiss from a famous visitor in his mother’s parlor. After being picked up and kissed by the noted woman, he rubs his lips and explains he is rubbing in the kiss, then disappears.
A playful thought on Italy’s boot shape and its metaphorical impact on national character. The note suggests marriage as speculation, implying equal participation by women alongside men in societal roles.
A man selects a smooth round stone while a woman discards any handy item. A cryptic line notes the difficulty of convicting a man in court versus in a mass meeting, reflecting tense social dynamics and public sphere attitudes. Messages blend metaphor with social critique.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura soaps and ointments for eczema rashes with free samples by mail and a Boston address. A whimsically styled piece, “The Proudest Moment,” ponders life milestones including a boy’s first pair of long pants, alongside brief jokes. A note reports Germany fixing retail drug prices and packaging costs.
Russian peasant women bear six to twelve children on average with about half surviving. The note highlights high birth rates and fragile child survival in rural Russia.
Sheriff appeals for aid after Joseph Strendo a Sicilian mine worker arrested for allegedly assassinating W E Chapman and wounding his daughter was lynched by a mob. Several were hurt in the sheriff mob clash as Governor Dunne orders militia to Johnston City sending three companies from Shelbyville Benton and Cairo to restore order.
Portland June 12 unusual interest centers on an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in San Francisco June 22 to decide if the Great Northern Pacific Steamship company’s Portland Clatsoprina San Francisco operations violate the law barring railroad control of competing steamship lines. Shippers fear losing the added service the two passenger express boats provide to Portland Seattle Spokane and other Northwest points if the ruling goes against them.
Berlin reports Ambassador Gerard delivered the American note to the German foreign office on Friday, drawing a favorable reception in official circles. The note’s full text was printed openly, with Berlin papers emphasizing firm stance and grave warning in bold headlines such as America Stands Firm and A Grave American Warning to Germany.
Italian troops push toward Trieste from Monfalcone hills with Monfalcone seen as vital for Trieste's electrical supply and shipyards. Italians raise flag on a Venetian tower ruins after occupation. Also reported Pope Benedict XV to receive Nobel Peace Prize and U.S. importers appealing to Wilson to ease Britain's embargo. Cincinnati stockyards closed under federal quarantine for glanders.
Washington reports the United States will press Britain on neutral commerce rights in a forthcoming note. The document argues that non contraband bound for an enemy port is not subject to Allied seizure without a legal blockade, and that contraband destined for enemy territory remains seizeable while civil cargoes are only examined. Britain’s claim to set contract prices for cargoes will be denied.
Telegraphic notes report Leo M. Frank must die for the Mary Phagan murder unless clemency is granted by June 22. The Georgia prison commission refused to recommend commuting the death sentence to life imprisonment.
Petrograd reports Russian forces south of Lemberg defeat Austro German troops on the Dniester river capturing 6500 men 188 officers 17 cannon and 49 Maxim guns. War office says Russians drive Austro German army back across the Dniester and halt the southern push on Lemberg. Allies seize two heights near Maidos in Mitylene area and take 700 Turkish prisoners.
Announcement at the Vatican after noon Friday confirms Mgr. Giuseppe Petrelli archbishop of Nisibi appointed apostolic delegate to the Philippines.
The piece notes ancient tales where mortals celebrate by drinking from skulls of defeated foes. It cites Mandeville describing Guebres exposing corpses to birds until only bones remain and skulls are kept as drinking cups.
A Baltimore doctor’s prescription resinol ointment and resinol soap are promoted as safe for baby skin and effective against eczema ringworm and various itchy eruptions. The ad claims instant itch relief, quick healing, low cost, and suitability for sunburn, available at druggists.
A historical note describes parachutes for pilots including a harness with wings and a balloon shaped canopy that folds against the body and opens automatically upon a fall. The passage offers practical safety guidance and social advice advising to favor friends.
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