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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
4
A quirky city column quotes a Milwaukee Journal item on procrastination and duty. The narrative recalls a correspondent staying in bed during a Zeppelins raid era raid, describing a scene with Jewish and Greek residents and a tense, cramped apartment building.
The readable fragments describe a chaotic moment with a visitor pressing on someone and a chair tied to the seat. A figure named Z. is cautious about where to proceed, while others react with tension and uncertainty amid unclear setting and events.
A rough collage of notes mentions a girl named Therthrazyine and a boy winning first prize for pastry in a school contest. The text references sourceh oad style language and a casual tone about results and participants.
An electrical process to prevent boiler corrosion and senders has been invented by Gay van Mondistimiin.
In a scuffle near a Teeble old odrron two figures are interrupted by a shrill voice claiming ownership of a mysterious object. A Windle is heard banging and a woman yells that the item belongs to her, halting the attempted theft.
A narrator recalls diagnosing a boy with a vague ailment described as thestaleia while a doctor dismisses it as homesickness. A strange image follows of a steel mast repurposed as a smokestack on an Atlantic coast air barge.
In Yonkers New York a hospital record error sent a sealed coffin with a dead baby to Mrs Rose Valkoff while another mother Mrs Napis rejoiced over a living child. An interpreter explained the mix up as two Russian families faced heartbreak and relief from a grievous clerical error at the contagious diseases hospital.
Government agents capture James Haddock, longtime Linden pillar, named as head of a prominent moonshine operation. Haddock, arrested as he prayed in the Linden church, is held at the county jail awaiting the next court term.
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin Leo Hasse t faces grand larceny charges after allegedly stealing eighty dollars from the pocket of the physician attending his mother during surgery.
From Maine to California women embrace a onepiece chemise style with straight waistlines and soft fabrics. Fashion notes highlight satin, georgette, and bead trimmed bags. scarves, trims, and embroidered velvets define the season's chic accessory parade.
Crochet and knitting work once aimed at European trenches now dictates home fashion. A scarf with broad ends and a narrow neck muffler features a fringed finish, paired with a crocheted hat. The hat’s crown and brim are joined, and the crown is topped with crocheted flowers resembling a wreath.
When skin is tender almond meal is recommended for use on hands and good preparations may be found already put up. The note suggests simple home care options leveraging almond meal to soothe and nourish delicate skin.
Dewey, at a Washington luncheon, praised quick wit and resourcefulness for naval officers and recounted a satirical scene of Ham Footlites aboard a sea yacht. A wave scene ends with a call of Man overboard and a resigned sigh over a ruthless sea.
An advertisement urges relief for irritated scalp with Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap. It promises dandruff control, burning itch relief, and reduced hair shedding, offering a free sample by mail from Cuticura Dept. L Boston and noting availability everywhere.
At a New York dinner the financier J P Morgan commented on a young banker who had failed saying his youth caused the failure. He added that youth constantly fails in business and love and cited Remy de Gourmont on youth’s overall losses.
Grove's Whenever You Need a General Tonic promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a valued general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims benefits for the liver malaria blood and the whole system for 59 cents.
A Florida Times Union quote describes Maude as a charming girl and remarks only a marble statue in the park could resist her. The dialogue captures a lighthearted, flirtatious tone from a seaside newspaper column.
Mothers urged to examine Castoria bottles to verify the signature of Velde, noting the famous infant remedy has been trusted for over 30 years. Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
A public exchange notes a speech praised for its unique style while some question where the felicity arises. The dialogue contrasts enthusiasm with skepticism about the speaker's distinctive manner.
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as offering unequaled service to households. A five cent package is claimed to give genuine merit and whiten clothes beyond compare, with endorsement to buy at good grocers. The notice also mentions boiling cracked eggs with a dash of vinegar.
Dr V M Pierce promotes kidney health using plain methods. Start with a cup of hot water each morning and ample daily water, plus Anuric before meals. Warns kidneys must work nonstop to filter poisons and uric acid, with signals including backache fatigue and headaches.
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