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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1915
Page
6
Instructions outline building a boys and girls craft desk from two identical grocery boxes one serving as the desk and the other as a safe. It covers battened drop leaf hinges screw eyes and brass chain supports a front catch castors blocks and corner uprights plus painting. Also describes crafting a Japanese garden in a shallow pan with sand pebbles and a cardboard house and arched bridge.
The article describes making paper lamps with four-sided, bottomed ends, folding along dotted lines, and attaching edges. It details a bird house, a square roof, folded sides, and a pond with cork ducks made from card for a classroom project.
King Alfonso of Spain handles a large consignment of war era inquiries from hundreds of women across Europe. A dedicated post office floor, multilingual secretaries, and swift replies show Spain’s neutral state aiding families of soldiers. The king locates imprisoned relatives and informs worried spouses through rapid telegrams and embassy channels.
Three days after a cyclone hit Potlatch Oklahoma Jackrabbit Smith, a prominent citizen, was found two counties away in a ramshackle state. When asked if the storm blew him there he replied I outrun it. The Argonaut records this boastful note in a vivid glimpse of frontier resilience.
A humorous 19th century quip from Puck about a sailor’s bunk and a cheeky mispronunciation. The exchange jokes that a berth is occupied and the offended porter pretends to be in command.
A simple gift idea features a moire silk mounted desk set in green brown or dominant color of the room. Include blotting sheets a matching pen wiper and a small blotter covered in silk and tied with ribbon.
An old proverb contrasts resilience with decline by stating a healthy craftsman outperforms a sick monarch. It emphasizes practical wisdom and steady labor over royal status in uncertain times.
Texas continues paying out under the scalp bounty law with funds lasting months as professional hunters profit from wolves and coyotes. An Agriculture Department inquiry notes ranchers use a killing formula and wolves prey on cattle calves yearlings and sometimes full grown cattle, attacking from behind and devouring their prey.
Atlas Michigan story details Mrs Margaret McCandlish at ninety three living with the Macombers along with her daughter granddaughter and great grandson. Born in Scotland she migrated to America in 1843 and married John McCandlish in 1845 before moving to Michigan in 1847 to settle near Atlas.
In Ewing Nebraska four year old twins of Postmaster Waugh and wife grew homesick while visiting country location about seventeen miles from town. Since the father could not fetch them, parcels post brought the children back by Perry Saiser on route No 2 for a total cost of 47 cents.
Seven year old Frederic C. Bradman Jr. of Mare Island has twice enlisted in the U S Marine Corps and serves as a corporal in his second hitch. He already has two years of foreign service in Cuba and hopes to complete thirty years of service. His father, Major Frederic L. Bradman, notes regular Marines treat him as a comrade and obey his orders.
Mrs. H. Bosworth of Dickerson South Dakota arrives in Ohio with three adopted children en route to Bowling Green to visit relatives. Former ranch owner notes she once cared for 23 children on a South Dakota ranch. A widow for 20 years, she has one child.
In Eugene Oregon a local junk firm reported shipping its eleventh carload of collected junk to Seattle over eight months. Two men with a wagon gathered eleven tons of rubber nine tons of brass and fifteen tons of copper and other metals. Receipts exceed 23000 dollars.
Secretary of Labor Wilson reports the federal employment bureau has placed about one third of applicants, linking state and municipal agencies to job seekers. The bureau fills skilled and unskilled positions, with growing applications from trained workers and employers placing orders for openings.
Warren A. Brown, defendant in an alienation suit in Mineola New York testified he had remained kissless and hug less for 30 years. He said he did not hold hands with Mrs St John and added he once sat in her lap, but her husband placed him there.
A historic note quotes a statement declaring the group as a clearing house for labor. The phrase emphasizes organizing roles and balancing workers' needs with management.
In Paris a curious edible snail substitute has been devised. Snail farmers gather summer’s empty shells, clean and sell them for about twenty five cents per thousand. The shells are sent to Paris and filled with a mixture of snail free liver butter and herbs.
An article arguing for choosing a capable road overseer with community backing to ensure value for road appropriations. It stresses drainage as the key, outlines road crown and ditch needs, recommends a 5 percent maximum grade, and cites the U.S. Department of Agriculture for guidance.
The improvement of roads and ditches is a matter that concerns every farmer who wishes to raise land value and farm property across the community.
The note advises crowning roads before dragging to ensure proper drainage and long term road condition. Proper preparation leads to better maintenance results.
The text argues that butter churning duration depends on cream temperature. It states that 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit yields 30 to 45 minutes if other conditions are correct, while extreme warmth or cold can extend processing time to five hours.
Farmers foresee widespread complaints about thumps in hogs next spring as corn crop outlook stays large and prices remain low. Farmers plan to feed grain to hogs despite uncertain returns.
An American observer and Alberta farmers report wheat yields vastly exceeding normal. Thresher Peterson 63 bushels per acre on 500 acres, Roland 65 on 380, Bugler 63 on 110, Carr 66 on 800, with many plots 58 to 66. Widespread average over 50 bushels per acre. some districts exceed 70.
A witty exchange between a renowned physician and an eminent clergyman highlights their views on life and death. The minister mocks doctors for fearing life, while the physician retorts that clergy fear the next world more than death.
Mothers urged to examine every bottle for the signature une yy VLA as Castoria has been in use for over 30 years. The ad notes Fletcher's Castoria is a safe remedy for infants and children and that children cry for it.
A stage debut by Reggie Van Boob, despite family objections, fails to win public support. With audience backing the family, Van Boob faces retirement as his theatrical career ends.
Chicago company promotes a product named Marine Eye Remedy with a message to keep eyes looking young by avoiding age cues. The ad touts an eye book available on request.
A historical note states that the law now provides more leeway for escaping punishment than actually inflicting it, signaling a shift in legal approach.
A near argument is defined as a dispute where no one becomes angry. The concept highlights heated exchanges without hostile shouting or escalation, emphasizing controlled discussion and minimal personal tension.
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