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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
6
An analysis argues pets do not drive tuberculosis and similar diseases. The writer notes cats and dogs may reduce infections by removing rodents, cites seven years of records, and blames physicians facial hair for spreading germs, urging focus on hygiene over animal concerns.
A Milwaukee man describes meeting a young woman with a handsome form and open countenance. He reveals his proper intentions as a bachelor and notes she denied marriage initially but later turns out to be married, expressing distrust of women after fifteen years in his view.
B M Hill argues for treating maids as professionals by organizing housework on a business basis. She suggests allowing maidsto read, attend lectures and enjoy better access to culture, which could raise standards and attract a higher class of workers.
Critic argues for fresh air in schools through proper ventilation rather than open windows. He notes city schools use a system delivering clean air without drafts, while open windows defeat the system and expose pupils to cold. He likens open windows to neglect and condemns forcing children to sit in cold wind.
A state editorial argues for a law to punish people who indulge in gossip regardless of sex, claiming such conduct causes trouble and sorrow across communities. The piece names Jacob Schwartz, CG as a noted figure in the debate and urges swift legislative action to curb rumor spreading.
A writer laments gossip breaking up homes and cites a suburb case where a young girl killed herself days before her wedding. The piece urges state legislation to address such modern social harms and notes broader concerns about American knitting imports.
The article argues that health stems from natural energy and balanced cellular function not external cures. It cites Dr. J. R. Green on light affecting enzymes, notes tuberculosis as a deficiency disease improved by diet and outdoors, and introduces heliotherapy for bone and joint tuberculosis. It links sunlight to broader healing traditions and urges prevention through light, air, and food.
The article traces heliotherapy from Poncet of Lyon in 1892 to various physicians who urged direct sun exposure for tubercular infections. It describes a staged regimen from feet to head, claims success in tubercular hip and knee disease, peritonitis, rheumatism, and trachoma, and notes sun exposure benefits occur even in non-mountainous settings.
Regions confront seat reshuffle as economic pressures alter representation. Officials note voting patterns, population shifts, and fiscal limits driving changes to council distribution and potential policy focus.
The article notes post offices in Germany being run mostly by women. It reports more unmarried than married women among New York criminal defendants last year. It also mentions chorus girls earning up to 35 per week and a Betsy Ross house project in Philadelphia planning a large flag for a presidential event.
A fragment notes a beagle and rider dynamic in combat context. It references Ales and hints at guidance and loyalty between a soldier and his dog handler during action. The readable lines suggest a wartime scene emphasizing trust and duty.
A retired colonel of hussars explains how cavalry horses share the danger and courage of their riders. He details training from loud firing to saber practice, cites the Light Brigade and notes horses’ intelligence and even minor glories like Lord Roberts' Arab with the Kabul medal.
Comedian Raymond Hitchcock recalls European sleeping cars priced at $20 per berth yet lacking privacy. He notes American cars are comfortable but noisy, recounting a night in a Chicago ward when a broker occupied the berth above him. He confronted the sleeper after being awakened, quipping that the sound was “ugly” and intolerable to other passengers.
Marble is the leading export of Knoxville with 35 mills and quarries generating up to 3 million dollars yearly. From 1853 to 1857 East Tennessee variegated marble helped construct the U S Capitol including desks for the president of the Senate and speaker of the House and the Capitol stair railing.
In New York, Harry Stevens known as Delmonico of the polo grounds earns a four hundred strong staff for game day service and enforces strict promptness. A tale recalls a late ham shaver who explains a lodge initiation and early office induction, prompting Stevens to challenge the claim.
A narrator notes Wasserby shuddering and turning pale when seeing the Bristol Memorial Methodist church on a morning trip. The remark ties the reaction to Wasserby's past, mentioning it as the church where he was married, hinting at a painful memory.
A wife tells a guest that they must accept what they have at home. The guest agrees, noting that since marriage he has tried to convince Jim that their home is not a delicatessen store.
A sheriff halts a speeding pickup with a humorous exchange. The rider asks how the law knows he is speeding, and the sheriff jokes that any car passing him while he searches for a ride is behaving recklessly.
The paper argues woodpeckers in the United States are valued at twenty dollars per bird based on the benefit they provide to trees, noting the cash figure is an estimate tied to their ecological services.
A brief dialogue excerpt shows a tense exchange about trust and manipulation as one person accuses another of exploiting a situation while the other defends the innocence of a hard luck tale. The miscommunication hints at underlying tension and social dynamics.
A spectator notes a woman breaking her foot in a croquet match's exciting finish and dismisses concerns about outdoor play as overprotective. The exchange underscores the thrill and risks of lawn sports.
A veteran explains to a recruit the crowd cheering in the station are the people who will not be going with the marching soldiers. The remark captures a public sentiment during mobilization.
Fragmentary dialogue suggests a discussion of marital duty with references to a wife sharing a husband’s lot and a corresponding reply about a good husband. The text hints at a traditional gender role exchange within marriage.
A fragment shows a character named William asking why they cannot have a particular accommodation. The source text is garbled but centers on a request related to handicap access or option.
The advert highlights vast Western Canadian farming prospects in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia. It promotes 160 acre free land offers from the Dominion Government with easy settlement rules and non coercive policies, urging Americans to move for wheat and other crops amid postwar shortages and rising food demand.
The article notes that British plans for Nile irrigation echo ancient methods. It describes King Menes building dykes on the west bank to trap flood waters, while the east bank received inundations. Amenemhat III later expanded basin irrigation and created Lake Moeris to regulate floods and supply lower Egypt.
An advertisement urges mothers to use Castoria for infants and children and to ensure the product bears the signature of its manufacturers. Claims Castoria used for over three years and suitable for soothing, with children crying for Fletcher's Castoria.
Reading notes that Sir Rufus Isaacs becomes the first Jewish man to occupy the position of lord chief justice of England while mentioning Bearenfield as a Jew who held a different office. The text underscores a historic milestone in English judicial history.
A fragmented note questions why a sew cook quit in a hurry and suggests fear of boarders, reflecting uncertain domestic service context.
Or Mis Hele. Alics presents a playful prompt asking for a favorite choice. The text invites a personal response and keeps a light humorous tone.
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