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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1915
Page
7
A brief exchange finds one character apologizing for not seeing his sister before departure, and the other confirms she would not have been in anyway. The dialogue conveys resignation and concern over parting.
A brief quatrain extols the hog as superior to a traitor noting the hog is a squealer yet gives nothing away. The lines juxtapose traitor deceit with the hog’s silent resilience and steadfast silence.
A humorous exchange finds a wife lamenting years of bad luck and a doctor’s orders to quit smoking for her husband. She quips she was within 500 coupons of a new cut glass tumbler set, highlighting the irony of small savings thwarted by health advice.
Hyker argues a president deserves a second term while Pyker questions the politics. Hyker claims fewer office seekers would be disappointed in a second term, and Pyker asks how that calculation is made.
Dialogue notes a bare wardrobe with two suits of clothes for John and little money. The exchange shows Mrs Dacon observing John’s scant wardrobe and lack of change. It reflects a domestic moment of financial constraint.
The exchange shows a judge mocking claims of mistreatment by comparing it to the way his wife treats her Boston bull. The tone is caustic and ridiculing the accuser while deflecting the issue.
Dialogue between a parishioner and Tommy in a church scene. The parson notes attendance twice on Sundays while Tommy jokes he is not old enough to skip. The excerpt reflects humor about church habit and youth.
The court hears that one of the two receivers of stolen goods acted as a lookout while the other obtained the goods. The judge notes the man is “a picket fence” in the criminal arrangement.
The Sort describes a new costume dubbed the kite gown. It predicts only fashionable high-flyers will wear it, signaling a daring, skyward line in contemporary style.
The item notes the popularity of relay races among boys and humorously contrasts it with a remark about applying to re laying carpets, reflecting a lighthearted, local-school tone.
A lighthearted note reports ducks inspecting a newly installed runway outside a coop. The birds emerged flatfooted and curious, adding a playful moment to the farm scene.
A fragment notes that he moved on calmly while Flis wife was consistently clad in attire, suggesting constant shopping or dressing habits. The line implies a contrast between his calm departure and her constant preparation.
A satirical dialogue features an observant speaker noting diplomacy requires study while Senator Sorghum warns a diplomat must know all facts to avoid yielding information that could be exposed. The exchange highlights careful communication in political commentary.
The column asks why the daisy should be the sports emblem and answers that the flower represents daily field activity, noting its suitability and cheer. The playful remark links the plant to constant outdoor effort and teamwork.
A terse exchange notes two men across the street who embody a social theory of criminals gathering together. One is described as a jail bird and the other as a stool pigeon, highlighting their alleged shared trait.
A Birmingham judge fined himself one dollar for being late to court. Reportedly he found it unnecessary for lawyers present to impose the penalty.
A mother questions a young man about a note to Maria. He admits writing it and says the remark about her teeth being pearls is customary. The mother counters that if Maria had pearls she would not waste them on simple foods but might string them as jewelry, or settle for a household imitation.
A humorous domestic exchange unfolds at breakfast as a husband misleads his wife about his return time. He clarifies he will be gone until tomorrow at noon, prompting a sharp, wry reply from the wife. The brief quip captures a lighthearted domestic tension.
In a quip filled exchange a man asks about a future punishment of eternal fire and brimstone. A forum participant responds with a sharp line saying such punishment exists only for his neighbors, highlighting a satirical stance on judgment and ego.
A fragmentary frontier remark recalls Hiram’s risky encounter with a grizzly bear and his unlikely survival, phrased in rugged dialect emphasizing grit and perseverance.
A brief admonition warns that talk without action fuels nothing and true progress comes from effort. The speaker cautions against idle boasting and urges practical deeds to achieve results.
Mrs Styles asks Katie what happened in the kitchen and Katie reports only the legs of a chicken were broken, noting a dropped object occurred a short time ago.
A brief exchange about shellfish intelligence comes amid a quip about a clambake dinner, suggesting a light debate on animal wit and sociable dining. The dialogue hints at a playful tone rather than a serious science claim.
A playful exchange wonders about making car wheels from paper while Fre counters with mentions of stationary engines. The brief dialogue hints at inventive ideas and familiar tech references in a light mood.
Blanche explains she married a man over seventy because he harmonizes with the antique furniture her mother left her. The line reveals a quirky, period-voice rationale for marriage and hints at themes of compatibility beyond age.
A humorous exchange suggests a contrarian approach to finance in marriage. One partner advises asking for a large sum to provoke compromise, while the other seeks a smaller request. The dialogue playfuly explores negotiation dynamics and financial power in domestic life.
A Shelbyville sage likens a woman to a bee and offers a playful exchange. The riddle questions whether a woman evokes honey or a sting, provoking lighthearted discussion about perception and humor.
Casey confronts surveillance in a tense exchange. Foreman confirms watchfulness as Casey contemplates idle time tomorrow. The clipped dialogue suggests workplace friction and supervision dynamics.
In a conversation about Will, Patrice notes his dance is irregular, causing both trouble and amusement as she mentions he sometimes tears her dress and sometimes does not.
Dialogue reveals conflict as Joan defends choosing a plain cook for Mari while a harsh remark about the nanny’s appearance underscores a tense domestic dynamic. The exchange hints at class and judgment within a strained family setting.
Conversation hints at financing a concrete basement with a best seller becoming a source of funds. No clear named entities or events.
The house named not Jack but another figure is completed. Jack brags the project cost 20 cents less than the architect's estimate, framing the tale as a playful fairy tale misdirection.
A bold knight proclaims he will duel a dragon to win the girl as in old tales. Her mother warns that the prize may lie in wait and hints at a stringent test to come.
In Gorizia, the historic crossroads between Venice and Trieste, lay the tombs of Charles X and Henry V of France. The town known as Austrian Nice features the Francisan monastery, hilltop views, and the Villa Boeckmann. The Franciscan church houses the royal sarcophagi and a memorial inscription to Henry V.
The imperial dominions of Great Britain are enumerated by region. Europe includes the United Kingdom Isle of Man Channel Islands Malta and Gozo Gibraltar. Asia lists the Indian Empire Ceylon Straits Settlements Hongkong Weihaiwei and others. Africa covers major provinces and colonies such as Egypt Sudan Nigeria Rhodesia Bechuanaland and Uganda. America cites Canada Jamaica Barbados and Trinidad among others. Australasia lists New South Wales Victoria New Zealand Fiji and Papua.
A member of the Brit ish legation recalls at a New York dinner how the front yields funny stories about volunteers. Two young men in private soldier uniform discuss being ordained last August but say the war halted those plans.
Dr J H Keloy of Battle Creek Mich argues in Good Health that worry is a real disease not just a habit. He says it burns mental energy and halts useful activity, comparing it to physical illnesses like indigestion and rheumatism.
A brief dialogue shows Waggs asking about last night while Jaggs pursues happiness. Jaggs reports catching it when returning home around midnight.
Italian Alpini and mountain artillery occupy high alpine positions against Austrian assaults. A daring night maneuver sent a rifleman down a rope to disrupt a mining attempt. three Austrians were slain and the charges found unused the next morning.
Captain Frank E. Evans of the U S Marine Corps recruiting office reports about 18 percent of applicants rejected for pes planus or flat foot at the Twenty third Street office in the past year. He blames cheap shoes and long standing jobs for the condition affecting mob workers like motormen conductors subway guards police and clerks.
The great Chicago fire began Sunday evening October 8, 1871 and burned for about thirty six hours. It destroyed 2100 acres, 17 45u buildings, left 98500 homeless while killing 200. Total loss reached 190000000 with 44000000 in insurance halted payments by 57 companies. The blaze consumed the courthouse and post office among many landmarks.
In Sydney a ram named Australia Day, donated for Red Cross funds by a wealthy sheepowner, sold and resold 22 times. The hammer fell at 200 guineas on final sale after reaching 2000 guineas in total bids raising funds for the Red Cross.
Miss Read M Whitehead of Seattle is hailed as the prettiest judge in the United States. She serves on Seattle’s city court alongside four colleagues and handles general cases beyond her initial focus on women and children. She started as a stenographer, studied law at night, became a deputy prosecuting attorney, and was elected to the bench.
The Scoundrel, Dr Lyman Abbott, argues at a New luncheon that opposition to universal suffrage does not make him harsh. He jokes that some compare him to a man who supports clubs for women with sandbags and flatirons.
James S. Wray, recently ousted Harvard varsity crew coach, may take charge of the University of Pennsylvania rowing program next season. He has not spoken publicly, but Penn alumni connected with rowing favor his work, and Wray sought the Penn post this fall.
A look at notable fighters shows many champions suffered early knockouts. Notables include Fitzsimmons, Kid McCoy, Corbett, Clabby, O Leary, Gunboat Smith, Barry, Geyer, Carpentier, Attell, Yanger, Sullivan, Gans, and McFadden, with early losses shaping later titles.
Harvard statistician Joel A. Goldthwait notes football's ancient roots in the Harvard Illustrated. He cites the Spartans playing Karpaston between battles to move the ball toward a goal, and mentions Edward II and Henry VI banning football to preserve archery skills.
Oswald Kirby and Maxwell R. Marston defeated Jerome D. Travers and Archibald Graham at Arcola Country Club New York by four up with three to play. Kirby twice matched the course amateur record of 72 and finished three under par on the last ten holes.
Horace G. Pender of Boston is appointed graduate manager of athletics by the Dartmouth Athletic Council. A 1897 graduate, he has chaired the Alumni council executive committee and will begin duties at the college.
A Pittsburgh scribe hosts a country cousin in the 1909 Pirates at Detroit opener. Cousin Jake obsesses over Schenley park trains as Fred Clarke ties the game with a homer. Amid 33,000 fans, he shouts count the cars. The scribe keeps writing amid the uproar.
Judge Parker reports a Johannesburg baseball game halted after a big hitter struck a ball over the fielder. The ruckus followed discovery of tungsten at $1,500 a ton, with players and spectators crowding the plate as officials broke up the contest.
The Kentucky racing commission recently banned associations from declaring off any race with three horses left to post. Despite protests, several three-horse races occurred since the rule took effect and raised suspicions of fixing.
Columbia University athletic report shows all sports except basketball and baseball lost money last year. Net loss across athletics totaled 996 dollars, with basketball and baseball the only profitable programs at about 1000 and 350 dollars respectively. Crew led the deficits at 4400 dollars.
J O Grady established a new world record in Ireland at the Market Field Lim erick with a 37 feet 6 1 4 inch put of the 28 pound weight. He beat his own British mark of 36 feet 8 1 2 inches and surpassed the American standard of 36 feet 8 1 2 inches set by Pat Ryan at Madison Square Garden.
Immortal middle distance king Mel Sheppard suffers a knee injury at Madison Square Garden that ends his racing. The Olympic hero of 1908 and 1912 won 1114 points for the United States and set multiple Olympic records. Born 1888 in Almonesson Lake New Jersey, he rose to fame with Irish-American A A in 1906 and defeated top rivals Sullivan and Cohn in his first race.
The article explains savate, a form of boxing using feet as well as fists, popular in France but rare in the United States. It notes the stance with weight on one leg, a swift disengaged leg for kicks, and moves like the chasse and coup d arret as advanced techniques for trained practitioners.
Worthy Prince, a trotter trained by Trotter, earned $12,555 in 1915 without a win, finishing behind Peter Scott in most starts. The horse remains eligible for all 1916 grand circuit classics despite not winning a race.
The 1916 annual meeting in Chicago elected Joseph Ritchie of Chicago as president. The board approved new members including Cleveland Swimming Club in Cleveland Ohio Hardin County Athletic Club in Kenton Ohio and Detroit Athletic Club in Detroit Michigan.
Maurice McLoughlin voices a ranking order for top lawn tennis players Johnston Williams and himself saying tournament results should decide the standings. He expresses satisfaction with the proposed arrangement based on event outcomes.
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