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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1914
Page
5
In a Review of Reviews essay, a call for a fresh baptism of faith in liberty and self government warns against aristocratic snobbery and euro privilege. It condemns the transfer of wealth to titles, touts England and other nations yet argues aristocracy harms modern welfare and peace.
A satirical Au rer: Magazine tale by Wee Yooper Eastman portrays wealthy daughters feigning cash to mock vanity and social pretensions in a brisk, wry tone.
The Jura Alps reveal five tunnels ranging from two to five miles, while the Pyrenees and Caucasus see ambitious long-tunnel projects. A bore at least 16.25 miles will penetrate the Caucasus as Alpine tunneling proves depth and length no longer block progress.
A fragmentary meditation on future tunnel projects piercing the Rockies and other ranges, followed by domestic scenes on a beach with a mother and child. A story mixes the grand engineering dream with a bedtime tableau and a playful family moment at table over an oyster.
A girl recounts Charley Nevergo stopping by and her piano recital at eleven. She tests Home Sweet Home in various styles a ballad a waltz a polka and a ragtime. The visitor is surprised by her wide range of tunes and exclaims about her musical knowledge.
A rumor says Kent failed to pay rent, prompting his landlord to eject him. The tale claims he was forced out on the spot leaving a living space unsettled by his departure.
The Youngs arrive unannounced as dinner nears with the Baileys. Mother explains to Telen that there will not be enough costers to serve all guests.
A new Scotch physician goes rabbit shooting and, chased by ferrets, finds the bunnies too fast. He exhorts the keeper impatiently, while the keeper grins and notes the doctor will still treat patients despite the hunt.
A housekeeper from a prior generation asserts she has never kept any files. A visitor hints at seen some in the dining room and Aunt Augusta dismisses them as neighbors' flies, insisting they never keep their own.
A Cheshire farmer hires a Scotsman. At breakfast a large famous cheese is served. The master accuses the helper of wasting time. the Scot replies that cheese that size cannot be eaten quickly, delivering a playful regional pun.
The passage from Puck quotes Caldecott and Stapleton debating danger and Mildway a mushroom hunter. It highlights Mildway's taste for risky amusements like exotic fungi discovery and tasting new varieties.
A playful exchange recalls a broken vow as one speaker notes the beloved pledged eternal love yet fulfilled only one day of devotion. The quip frames romance with humor and a hint of irony.
La Follette recalls Wisconsin’s long battle to bar public officials from accepting favors from public corporations. A Madison Express Co agent reveals Gov. Scofield shipped goods to Madison with express franks in 1897. The list of items and dates sparked ridicule and resentment as Scofield’s cow gained fame in newspapers statewide.
Massachusetts Board inquiry reveals distressing conditions with at least 10 percent of Boston residents owing for essentials like clothing and food. Non collectible debts are concentrated among the wage earning class, suggesting wages fail to cover basic living costs.
A fragmented account contrasts caste rules in India with a hospital rescue of a bear attack victim. A group of Fibbert relatives recounts past tales, mixing truth and tall lies as they reflect on honesty and memory.
A reflective look at how truth appears in unlikely places and how cleverness helps in tight spots. It argues that self-made men rarely profit from patenting processes and that desires often lose charm by the time they are obtained.
A compact seaside of aphorisms reflecting on misery and company. It notes mischief and folly travel together while saving hinges on avoiding waste. The piece closes with a quip about the man of the hour not watching the clock.
A garbled report notes Uruguay authorities pushing consumers safety standards for motion picture theaters. An exhibit at a South Pars fair featured a 116 year old homes blanket made by Adney R. Tuell. The fragment references coats and sweaters, though details are unclear.
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