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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1914
Page
3
A dialog between Mr Acon and his twelve year old son Thomas recalls a classroom incident. Thomas explains he wrote a note beneath a drawing of eggs stating the hen is not a chicken. The tale centers on truth telling and schoolyard misinterpretation.
In wartime banter two allies joke about Russia shifting focus from fighting Germans to seizing Turkey. The remark underscores allied frustration and strategic ambiguity amid a World War II theater.
An old advertisement from Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago sells Marine Eye Remedy with claims to ease red weak watery eyes and granulated eyelids. It offers a free book by mail.
A playful blurb contrasts a gossipy woman with a gossipy man in a humorous product pitch for Red Cross Ball Blue. It notes the cleaner makes whites clear and pleasing grocers advertise its use, while warning that churchgoers prefer straight facts from the pulpit.
Haven Sales Co of York Haven Pennsylvania advertises standard electric flashlights at ten dollars. The notice mentions sample light percentage and invites customers to contact E. Doty of LaBelle Florida for details and terms.
The passage argues that wisdom and virtue are defined by comparison between people. It notes that few are considered truly wise because we elevate those who are unusually wise. Even if all were as wise as Lord Bacon, we would still call only a few wise, as our standard redefines wisdom. David Hume is cited.
A Missouri man recalls a farmer on the Osage who floated produce in a flatboat six miles to town, traded goods, then planned to float home. The river allegedly doubles back near the speaker, with landings on both banks and a team to haul the boat across.
Letter from F C Case of Welcome Lake Pa credits Dodds Kidney Pills with curing back ache kidney trouble and related symptoms. He authorizes publication to help other sufferers. Dodds Kidney Pills cost 50 cents a box from Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo NY. Free household hints recipes and National Anthem music offered.
A fragment describes a rector praying for peace, a parishioner claiming a daughter is engaged to a count amid war, and a note that the count on the firing line was reported still alive.
A fragmentary ad style collage speaks to danger and folly. It contrasts abstract danger with practical comfort and cites Mrs. Austin's Bag Pancake flour as a food product. The text references alimony as a cautionary financial caution.
The season promises refined fashion with cobwebby laces and graceful lines. Designers explore color accents, chiffon and maire taffeta, a surplice bodice, wide sleeves, a moire sash, and layered tunics with rose touches and silver bands for evening wear.
Artificial corsage flowers are fashionable and versatile with red blooms, rosebuds, forget-me-nots, and greenery. Placement matters, with options on the left shoulder or halfway down the back to refresh or complement velvet or fur trims on an evening frock.
The article extols tatting as a richer look than heavy lace, noting its fine appearance on nainsook underwear edged with tatting. It describes tatting in various widths, its use on skirts and drawers, corset waists, armholes, necks, and closures, and suggests monograms in white for extra charm.
The text advises purchasing a dozen 100-pound flour sacks from any bakery, bleaching them to produce a durable muslin. This homemade fabric is suggested for children's underwear and nightgowns, corset covers, and possibly pillow slips, promising about three times the wear of ordinary muslin.
The article argues that tightly compressed lips do not prove character and that mobile lips are more attractive. It states laughter song and animated talk keep lips youthful and kissable. It suggests one exercise blowing at an imaginary candle to exercise lips sideways without overdoing it.
The article notes a shift from American shoulder caps to English shoulder straps with a seductive bare shoulder. A single strap may drop casually, while gowns feature a rose sewn to the side front as if catching on the bodice and holding the garment, showcasing artful nonchalance.
The article notes two techniques to curl ostrich plumes this season. One uses a knife edge to curl each frond by hand, and the other involves sprinkling salt on a coal fire while holding the plume above it.
Velvet waist models with satin or lace sleeves are among the novelties highlighted by the Dry Goods Economist. Jumpers have been selected for the special holiday trade, noted as Georgette based.
A compact guide outlines peanut based recipes and uses from peanut butter and sweet sandwiches to nut puddings and savory dishes. It includes pea nut brittle, scalloped tomatoes with nuts, potato and nut bake, and a peanut soup bread and cookies, plus peanut salad ideas.
A pair of aphorisms discuss food and self identity. Brillat Savarin’s line links diet to character while Rousseau champions restraint as the path to enjoyment and rational epicurianism.
A compact guide of holiday preparations listing Giblet Sauce and Sweet Potato Croquettes. Also includes Escalloped Turnips Chestnut Dressing and Custard with Spinach as garnish ideas with basic preparation steps and serving notes.
The Philadelphia North American advises travelers to Japan to practice resignation and view life as depicted, noting that casual Japanese acquaintances will ask many personal questions as a sign of interest in welfare.
A fragmentary line indicates a reflective piece exploring beliefs about comfort and human experience. The text suggests a contemplative tone about finding solace, with implied discussion of emotional or spiritual themes.Further context is needed for a fuller summary.
Bloomington Indiana resident Mrs Homer Sexton reports long standing digestive issues relieved after one dose. The ad claims Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy cleanses the digestive tract removes toxins and aids stomach liver and bowels. It asserts many users nationwide praise the treatment and urges others with chronic stomach trouble to try one dose. The product is sold by druggists nationwide.
A critical exchange unfolds with a heckler accusing a candidate of losing when addressing crowds. The orator retorts that he speaks for others only if it risks his own votes, highlighting political speak versus self-interest.
A playful exchange discusses attending a masquerade ball with vintage flair and approving enthusiasm. The dialogue highlights enthusiasm for a costume idea and an upbeat response.
Senator Smith recalls a courtroom exchange between a young prosecutor and an elderly physician. The attorney pressed the physician’s inexperience with satirical questions while the physician answered calmly. The final jab asked if the doctor had sent many patients to heaven, to which the physician replied only if they kept close to lawyers.
A hot bath with Cuticura Soap followed by Cuticura Ointment provides relief for infant skin issues. The ad claims instant ease for eczema rashes and scalp crusting, promising rest for mothers. Free 32 page Skin Book sample requests via postcard to Cuticura Dept. X Boston. Sold everywhere.
A vintage feature parades advice on marriage costs and a humorous maxim about preferring failure to success. It also promotes Red Cross Ball Blue as a detergent, noting it is available at good grocers. The tone mirrors a local newspaper witty column and ad snippets.
A panhandler pleads for a dime saying he just returned from fighting in France, but Judge Dinglebat declines aid, citing national policy and belligerent exclusion in a terse exchange.
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