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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1916

Page

6

Spy Cell in War Struggle Ends in Execution

Streetman and Major von Brenig expose Henri Christophe a Belgian innkeeper as a French spy via a telephone linked to Paris. Christophe is executed after denial, while his daughter Jeanne pleads. Brown, an American observer, is warned to depart as the scene closes.

Mr. Brown E& Minjor. Brown Journattat van Brenig Streetuis Sartie Piers Ted Bitl Ayan Roy Tay Didi Brown Charie Pleaneniher Atde Auridines Streetnsu Dini Brussels Sheley George Wae Gertanay Atdmossy von Brenig Schiddt Capex Atal Seizius Inser Blondy Breen Cenius Otregehus Exerogdiaed Orbo Von Os Treetuann Streetincap von Arenje Fos Recur Hitself Helmstrasse Trent Christophe van Brenig Iserle Penin Otto Uistea Henn Christophe Streetman M'Sieu Streetmau Ifans Henri Christophe Seb Jeanne Lave Giile Jeanne Christophe Ami Oseen Gauehter D Pras Jude Tima Streetin Christophe Furst Streetapia Phit Litve Jeanne Rod Major von Brenig Odiis Colleuene Can Sures Asurel Jeanne Christophe Charlie Brown Charlie Ehrace Berty

Persian Language Guide and Its Complexities

The passage contrasts ancient and modern Persian, noting that the Avesta remains hard for scholars while modern Persian lacks declensions and genders. It argues Persian can be learned without excessive effort, unlike the difficulties of Arabic script and older languages.

Sympathy With Nature

An excerpt reflects on human linked mood to weather, noting high barometer ease and atmosphere influence. It compares weather to a chimney drawing and suggests that positive weather signs bring good omens, while rain or fog can clear thoughts.

Chrocthe John Burroughs

Old bachelor declines cake at wedding party

A bachelor dining at a newly married friend’s home is offered cake by the hostess who jokes about the cake’s safety. The guest declines saying he seldom eats cake, while the host quips he once tested it on a tramp without getting sick.

Oldbitch

War’s Inconveniences Pressure New Zealand Drug Supplies

New Zealand faces a drug shortage with several medicines priced up to 1000 percent higher, illustrating the wartime impact on supplies and costs. The article notes disruptions and rising prices affecting patients and healthcare.

Woman with Baby and a Single Safety PIO

A brief note describes a woman with an infant and a lone safety in a police or public safety context. It mentions limited resources and concerns about securing adequate protection or guidance for the family.

Pio

Uncle Sam's Aids Solving Problems By Standards Bureau

Governmental agency long known little to the public now aids manufacturers, business leaders and housewives. The Bureau of Standards tests electricity safety, weathering of cement and plaster panels, fire resistance of full-sized walls, steel girders and columns for buildings and bridges, and color standardization for dyes and paints. It surveys railroad scales accuracy, develops model standards for utilities, and seeks to curb lead poisoning in pottery via a glaze. The bureau also advances domestic optics by promoting American made optical glass.

Bureau of Standards Uncle Sam Congress Mnd Bureau Sai Pechus

Inventions to Public by Uncle Sam Experts

The Department of Agriculture reports 29 valuable inventions and discoveries made for the public in the last fiscal year. Workers obtain public-service patents to prevent others from patenting the ideas, ensuring free use of the processes and continued investigative work.

Uncle Sam Department of Agriculture

Eleven New Paper Plants Planned to Ease Paper Shortage

Uncle Sam’s Federal Trade Commission reports eleven new paper plants planned after its paper famine probe. Four to begin operations next year and three the following year. Currently 80 percent of U S paper is produced by 380 firms operating 45 mills. The 11 new plants would ease the shortage.

Uncle Sam Federal Trade Commission United States

Optimistic Thought Promotes Duty Against Law

A reflective note argues that a promise made against legal duty is inherently void and invalid, emphasizing moral and legal integrity. The quote frames commitment as binding only when aligned with law and duty. The phrasing suggests caution against pledges that contravene legal obligations.

Bulb Culture Easy for Novices Says Expert

Bulbs need little care and can thrive in ordinary rooms with modest temperatures. Choose heavy bulbs from trusted dealers, provide a good rooting medium, and keep dark at first. After flowering, ripen bulbs by watering sparingly, then dry store until autumn for outdoor planting.

Making a Simple Hedge With Amoor Privet

Amoor privet hedge was planted for 100 yards using 100 plants at 34 dollars. Roots soaked, furrow plowing, plant spacing one yard, no enrichment or closer planting. Hedge grew to 10 to 12 feet in six years, providing year round screen and shelter for songbirds.

The China nan and the care of worms

The passage praises a Chinese worker who avoids harming earth worms, citing Darwin and others on worms signaling rich soil and contributing to soil fertility by creating air passages that improve productivity.

Darwin

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