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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
7
Two case studies from a state illustrate how parental attitudes shape boys in Boys Agricultural clubs. One boy thrives on farm aid and profits from corn pig and other clubs earning over 400 dollars and ownership of livestock. The other boy fails when a father skimmed crop profits leading to desertion and city work.
Fragmented OCR text shows garbled musings on habit of procrastination and moral warnings. It mentions urging timely action and references a Milwaukee Journal Ge column with unclear quotes and stray phrases about deeds, duties, and social conduct.
Fragmentary notes describe a shop scene where a restrained customer sits at a counter and a chair delivers a shock. The account mentions a shopkeeper named G. Zo and concerns about where a sedate customer may place themselves, with questions about the cause and timing of the event.
A fragmentary passage depicts distorted sounds and garbled speech from a narrator or speaker. The text reads as experimental prose with unclear structure and multiple overlapping word groups.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Bevan in a preliminary matter related to corrosion and a disputed droll process. Details are unclear, with key names and actions unreadable in the readable text.
An account describes a first Zeppelin raid in a crowded three story house with lodgers from various backgrounds. The narrator recalls fear as bombs and explosions shook the building, with officers shouting orders and residents scrambling for safety amid smoke and debris.
A fragmented report describes an elderly subject named SidNib and a failed attempt to escape a dangerous scene after a crash. The event ends with silence and surprise as onlookers assess a fallen chimney and the eerie remark about not surviving the danger.
A fragmented report notes a conversation about a boy's illness described as heartache like ailment. The phrases suggest a mispronounced or garbled medical term and an exchange between a speaker and a doctor about the seriousness of the condition.
Fragmentary report notes a steel mast on an Atlantic vessel and a construction or salvage task connected to a foxtokestack test. Details are incomplete but indicate industrial activity and maritime equipment handling.
The article warns that automobile springs suffer from inadequate lubrication and neglect. Lack of proper lubrication causes rust and breakage, with about 5 000 square inches of bearing surface making friction high. Overloading and rough roads increase stress, making spring failure slow and difficult to repair.
A Washington Road warning system is now in place to alert unfamiliar motorists. Installed by a railroad company, the posts are visible day and night with a powerful lamp and reflector. The sign warns of a dangerous crossing 350 feet ahead and features a bright red danger signal.
A small screw loosened in a large Cincinnati treasury safe halted its operation. The screw halted the mechanism for days, delaying 500 people waiting to pay envelopes while workers drilled the safe open over several days, costing the city ThE and testing citizen patience.
Curtiss Aeroplane Company tests a tractor triplane designed to chase Zeppelins at its Buffalo grounds. Victor Carlstrom pilots the craft, staying aloft over an hour and landing easily as it reaches 120 mph and can descend to 45 mph. The plane climbs rapidly, reaching 10 000 feet at a rate of 1000 feet per minute.
Lieutenant Kingston of the United States marines conducted an endurance test in Huaiti. One hundred eighteen men aged nineteen to fifty two, with field gear, ascended an eight mile steep mountain path within two hours. Eighty four met the time requirement, twenty percent were veterans. The average age of finishers was twenty nine, while those failing averaged twenty four due to higher tenderfoot recruits.
The Thimble Bee club of Florence Pennsylvania with twenty members adopts unusual rules. Any member who is not a musician and does not bring her favorite instrument or song to the meeting will be fined. The group limits membership to young women and requires all to display their handiwork.
A reflective piece suggests promises may attract friends but true bonds require consistent action. It warns that surface optimism fades if performances or deeds do not support the stated intentions, urging steady reliability over empty assurances.
A Kansas City firm has introduced a compact shovel for hunting fishing and touring. The two stage telescoping handle locks at two lengths for close work or digging. Weighs two pounds with a nickel plated nickel blade of high carbon steel and folds for easy storage in vehicles.
The article discusses how designers add larger motors to cars in response to demand while noting many drivers push throttles wide open. It cites a local expert and data showing racing cars live about a year, while regular cars are driven fiercely and last longer. It explains maximum speed is rarely reached in daily use, serving as a safety factor for emergencies, and notes cars still endure well.
In the distant past manufacturers ignored engine balancing, relying on road vibrations to mask flaws. Improvements now emphasize balancing for efficiency and longevity, with eight cylinder and twin six designs driving focus. Engineers study moving parts to reduce vibration, though model changes slow progress.
A farmer tacks his auto licenses in sequence on the side of his garage, a long standing custom visible to every passerby. The current license on the car is added to the wall, showing tenure and compliance.
A new automobile museum in London displays gasoline cars dating to 1805, a steam tricycle from 1851, and an among the earliest steam cars built in 1860, highlighting early automotive innovation.
A cost efficient repair method for nailhole punctures is described. Clean the perforation, roughen, apply cement and let dry. Roll a plug of tube stock to fit the hole and cure briefly to form a rivet like inside plug. The repair should hold as well as a larger patch.
An authority warns drivers that if tires show unusual tread wear they should first verify that the wheels are true, ensuring proper alignment and tire wear prevention.
The article explains how six cylinder engines hide weak cylinders due to overlapping exhaust strokes. It notes that a weak cylinder may not be detected by exhaust sound, risking incorrect carburetor adjustments to mask a thump that originates from the faulty cylinder.
Dewey at a Washington luncheon discussed the Skagerrak battle and urged naval officers to be quick-witted and resourceful. He recounted a fanciful scene of Ham Footlites on a sea yacht with waves and a dramatic overboard incident.
An advertisement claims irritated scalps with itching burning and hair loss can be helped by touching dandruff spots with Cuticura Ointment and washing with Cuticura Soap followed by hot shampoo. A free mail sample is offered with a postal request to Cuticura Department L Boston. Sold widely.
J P Morgan spoke in New York about a young banker who failed, claiming youth caused the downfall. He echoed Remy de Gourmont that youth holds all the trumps but plays recklessly and loses in life.
An old newspaper ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic containing quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system priced at 50 cents.
A Florida Times-Union item recalls a boast about Maude’s charm met with a quip that only a marble statue in the park could resist her. The exchange highlights local humor and a legendary social figure in a single brief anecdote.
Mothers urged to examine every bottle of Castoria the famous old remedy for infants and children to ensure it bears the 3 Sinatra won SLL in use for over 30 years Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
A lively exchange highlights the speaker's unique style and perceived felicity. Critics question where genuine felicity comes from, while supporters describe it as an intriguing personal flair.
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as delivering unequaled service for housewives with a large 5 cent package that makes clothes whiter than snow. It also notes cracked eggs can be boiled safely by adding a little vinegar to the water.
A medical note by Dr V M Pierce describes simple kidney disorder treatment using hot water each morning and plenty of water daily plus Anuric before meals. It warns of deadly kidney failure and lists signals like backache fatigue headaches and swelling as warning signs.
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