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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
9
A disabled veteran, missing his left leg after Belleau Wood service, enters a federal education office seeking any paid work. He reveals a self-made ring engraving and is steered toward engraving training. Months later he becomes top jewelry-store worker, proving skill can emerge from play.
In Stamford Connecticut a stray cat hungry and frantic forced its head into a salmon can blocking its escape. The cat knocked over a baby during its frantic rushes until a cop pried off the can and neutralized the danger. The tabby calmed afterward.
A hopeful tone notes a disabled soldier seeking meaningful work, praising a vocation that feels like play rather than toil. The federal board searches for suitable roles that align with the soldier’s talents and plans to match him with a fitting position.
The article highlights the 14 inch naval guns mounted on railway carriages used by the Pacific fleet. These mobile batteries, tested at Sandy Hook, could move within hours and had a range of about 30 miles, enabling long range bombardment from multiple locations in France. Twelve guns were mounted on ships like the New Mexico, and crews accompanied their carriages over French railroads. The weapons, designed for land service, outperformed earlier fixed German guns in range and mobility, though some German 15 inch guns in Flanders were also noted for long range. The piece emphasizes rapid design and delivery in under four months and the strategic mobility of the mobile 14 inch batteries.
John Shell of Leslie County Kentucky asserts he is 130 years old with support from neighbors. He says he has 100 and thirty years old? The report notes he has several children and about 200 descendants. Shell attributes his longevity to outdoor living and temperate habits while demonstrating sharp eyesight and steady nerves. The National Geographic Society is asked to investigate the claim.
Santa Fe resident Eugene Lujan, former clerk of the American legation in La Paz, Bolivia, argues saving money is harder in South America despite higher salaries due to steep living costs. He notes prices soar for essentials like shoes, housing, laundry, and other expenses, while Peru and other dialects reflect a mixed population including Ayamaras, Cholas, Bolivians, Germans, and English speakers.
London stamp collectors chase curious issues from Europe’s small states. Lithuania uses heavy Silurian paper for bread-ticket style stamps, Latvia prints on cigar papers, and Czecho Slovak stamps show united Bohemia Moravia Silesia arms. Fiume issues bear Italian inscription and historic emblems.
A collage contrasts rustic English toasts with a London Morning Post flavor and a humorous Indianapolis News aside. It blends vague references to beef and bread toasts with a tale of Henry returning from college, his mustache, and brother Bill’s reaction, culminating in a humorous bathroom scene.
A humorous exchange centers on recognizing a tune without singing. A man with no ear for music says he can identify a tune once he sees others stand. He concludes the crowd will be standing for The Star-Spangled Banner, sparking the moment.
A brief meditation on self perception from Silver Threads notes that films shape how people view themselves. The passages juxtapose cinema education with personal identity, suggesting our self image mirrors social and cultural shadows.
A lyrical meditation on Palestine as a miniature world, personified as a beautiful woman. Describes landscapes from the Jordan to the sea, Moab’s purple mountains, Galilee’s lake, Jericho, and Jerusalem. Celebrates spring blooms, indomitable Judaean hills, and timeless endurance that "No ravager can despoil me, I WILL bloom."
A fifth Liberty loan campaign directive caused newspapers to insert the line Help Finish the Job between articles. In some cases the generic quote appeared under headlines or obituaries, producing embarrassing mismatches with the article content and impact.
Dialogue from the Birmingham Age Herald notes Professor Diggs as a mars expert, described as detached from daily life. The passage contrasts frugality and thrift with stinginess and jokes about seasickness and lovesickness, reflecting witty slang.
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