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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
7
A quotation attributed to De Tocqueville discusses how the press shapes public life and personal privacy. It argues newspapers gain power as individuals gain equality and broaden civic participation, warning against protecting private ignorance.
A fragmented note discusses forming a common combination from two elements. It hints at devising a composite term, referencing developers and discussers, and seeks a unified acronym or phrase that merges both sides into a single concept. The text remains cryptic and exploratory.
A fragmented line suggests a weather oriented note claiming sunshine predominates when counting the year. No clear events, dates, or named entities are readable. Further readable context is insufficient to form a concrete report or identify locations or people.
Sir H. W. Lucey notes in Cornhill that Colonel Burnaby left a manuscript for a novel with the author using a faulty copyist process. He describes the writer’s very poor legibility and frequent blanks, leading a publisher to abandon the project as undecipherable.
A reflection on how comforting faith elevates self-respect and courage, citing Bernard Shaw’s view that such faith can overcome the power of death. The piece emphasizes personal solace and the role of religion in facing mortality.
Describes salvage work where divers retrieve shells after naval shots. Portmouth practice uses boats, a weighted mine line and pole to locate and lift shells from sand and shallow water, with workers directing the shot and using a pick to extract projectiles.
A historical note on sliding strokes and the sliding seat first used by Newcastle scullers and popularized in Britain and America. The piece traces early devices, introduction to the Thames, 1871 to 1879 usage, and the Henley adoption influencing university varsity races. It mentions Robert Chambers, Harry Kelly, the Tyne crew, and rivalries including London and Atlanta crews.
A fragmentary quotation discusses smell perception and air composition. It notes the tiny scale of odorant particles and references measurements of dust in air from a Bunton burner flame. The text credits Harpo Woackly and hints at ongoing research into olfactory discrimination.
A London visitor abroad condemns local dairy practices after a holiday, recalling artificial milk schemes in China and France. He notes purported milk powder cans and a method involving water and bean processing, claiming space for an artificial milk supply and a cheese product from a named process.
A Washington anecdote recalls a self generated boom and a visitor named Blank who fears the reception. A friend asks if Blank will receive praise, he reacts with a frown and nervous reply noting his sinking bank balance and uncertainty.
In a sudden leak ensure water is shut off promptly. Mix common yellow soap with whiting and a small amount of water to create a thick paste. Apply it as a temporary seal and reopen the supply slowly to avoid a forceful burst. Seek a plumber as soon as possible.
A 77 year old man with a long standing cataract regained sight after rubbing his right eye in the garden. Neighbors noted the eye no longer looked gray and a gray shining body appeared in the vitreous humor at the bottom of the eye, moving with the eye.
A local inspirational piece urges readers to keep facing the sun to ward off shadows. It reinforces optimism and resilience, linking steady hope to daily struggle and community well being.
A Pueblo Colorado resident, Dot Wang, shares recovery from a long nervous breakdown. She details medical efforts, failed remedies, and support from neighbors before returning to work. the account notes Drs and remedies tried with limited success.
An old medicinal advertisement touts Miles Nervine as a cure for nervous disorders. It promises relief from appetite loss, poor digestion, weakness, and insomnia, claiming years of proven value and a money back guarantee if no benefit. The copy cites testimonials of recovery after use.
The Woman's Home Companion quotes counsel on real friendship requiring nurture beyond distance. It urges maintaining lively topics, offering sunshine and broad regard, and keeping trust despite differing environments or absence. The piece extols friendship as life's sweetest touch, immune to death, if kept without distrust or dissension.
A reflective piece on manners as a trust that adorns knowledge and guides life. It compares manners to a rough diamond that shines with curiosity and internal value, yet remains unpolished and worthless if neglected.
A brief warning note quotes a man stating that the next town needs laborers badly. A respondent replies thanks and says he will make a de tour to avoid the area.
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