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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
2
Court ney of Cornell argues universities should own and run all athletics to curb wasteful spending and improve standards. He notes a shift from well rounded former athletes to specialized sportsmen and cites declining scholastic grades among athletes as public opinion changes.
A German invention introduces a spring built doll baby that stays distended until squeezed. When the force releases, air rushes in and the toy imitates a crying infant, producing a realistic cry in its normal shape.
The passage explains flag etiquette and symbolism. It describes actions such as dipping and striking flags, flag of truce, and signals for piracy, disease, quarantine, mourning, and death at sea. It notes flags signify rank with flag officers and that a red flag signals defiance or danger.
A Victorian admonition on genuine cheer versus pretended happiness. It argues true warmth comes from the heart, not a painted smile, urging inner fires to light outward kindness and lightheartedness. The quote stresses authenticity over artificial cheerfulness.
A fragment notes a dispute about envy over new living room furniture involving Mrs Hicks and Mrs Dix. The lines show overheard remarks and possible hurt feelings between acquaintances.
A science friendly explanation of how ants use their feelers to communicate. The article notes the antennae guide their sense of form, trail paths, friend or foe recognition, food evaluation, and basic memory formation.
In a noted display a Japanese inventor shows a leap beyond the Chinese abacus by using modern mechanical methods. The piece contrasts traditional counting balls with advanced devices, highlighting national advancement in calculation technology.
A described device uses multiple registering wheels and a rotary drum with banks of indicating keys. The user strikes the correct keys, turns a handle to rotate the drum, then other mechanisms on the wheels produce the result of addition or multiplication based on the key positions.
David Starr Jordan urges boys to end the spirit of hate fueling war. He recalls a continent-spanning example of shared love for mothers that shatters enemy myths and argues that victory breeds as many troubles as defeat. He warns war harms both victors and the defeated, fueling ongoing conflict.
A brief exchange shows a Lady Helper offering more bread and butter and cake to a small boy. She asks whether plum or seed cake. the boy replies plum. He ends with a quip about being mistaken for a canary.
A short wartime dialogue reveals a German youth admitting sympathy for the war because his only peer who could best him is a Belgian. The exchange inquires about personal conflict amid hostile loyalties and childlike bravado.
A Sunday school inquiry asks what steps precede forgiveness of sin. The teacher explains repentance faith and confession are required before grace is received.
A small firm schemes a furniture department using photos and altered engravings to inflate appearance. They widen chair legs and chiffoniers and mislabel woods while keeping honest measurements in print. The plan aims to siphon cash from rural customers who trust catalogues over local dealers.
A San Gregorio dog, tested by John Marshall at his hotel, consistently identified counterfeit coins. In trials before coastside residents the dog correctly distinguished genuine from counterfeit dollars, including a final test with coins sealed in cigar boxes.
The opera star Mary Garden says performing before royalty bores her and is more a professional duty than a social distinction. She recounts experiences with Edward and Alexandra, the king of Greece, Windsor visits, and her reluctance to curtsy to the English king. She notes Marconi as an exception due to his achievements.
Mrs Twobbble hires a maid despite distrustful talk about incompetence and possible dishonesty. She vows to keep the worker a week to uncover any hidden truth, hoping to prevent theft and uncover the previous employer Mrs Wasserby’s involvement.
A fragment advises a woman to avoid appearing smarter than her husband to avoid unsettling him or his finances. It frames marriage expectations around traditional gender roles and self restraint.
Uncle Eben argues that even a wicked man deserves churchgoing to steer him away from mischief, suggesting encouragement rather than punishment. He asserts regular attendance offers weekly benefit and moral grounding.
A moral essay argues many women tempt fate through vanity and flirtation. It describes how handsome strangers exploit curiosity, the risk of theft or assault in cab encounters, and the social blame placed on women. It urges prudence, gossip restraint, and valuing reputation.
A Victorian study warns against youthful friendship turning to scandal as neighbors pry into a woman's social life. It urges caution over late evening visits, subtle insinuations, and the fragility of reputation when misread by inquisitive neighbors.
A column on the dangers of false chums who manipulate romance and steal lovers. It warns that deceitful friendships harm trust, end romances, and leave lasting emotional wounds. The piece urges faithfulness, warns of social backlash, and emphasizes the sacredness of friendship and love.
The tombstone epitaph for the late Dr Rees Bronant in Cardi ganshire notes he christened 1496 children buried 1792 people preached 8000 sermons spoke 271 times on total abstinence and paid chapel debts with lectures in Welsh wording.
The geological survey states Louisiana is underlaid by a potentially vast natural gas field, suggesting one of the greatest deposits in the United States.
An advertising fragment promotes Red Cross Ball Blue detergent made in Amelia and suggests it as the best choice for the housewife. The notice targets grocers with a general end line about affordability and gambling mischief.
A dialogue notes a gown said to be from Paris and instantly admired. A French observer nearby calls it ootray, while one speaker agrees its uniqueness stands out.
A reflective citizen praises Julius Caesar as a great man noting his campaigns and literary contribution. A man with a high hat asks what he did and wonders about a bull moose party in ancient times.
For itching burning skins bathe with Cuticura soap and hot water. Dry and apply Cuticura ointment. Immediate relief and rest, with speedy healing for eczema rashes and scalp irritations in all ages. Free sample with 32 page Skin Book. Send post card to Cuticura Dept X Boston. Sold everywhere.
A 300 foot tall salt mountain near Jelfa Algeria rises from surrounding triassic clays. Two others are near Biskra. The salt remains resistant to erosion, yet has sink holes. Winter rains drain quickly through caverns and emerge as salt springs at the hill’s edge.
The text describes Syrian wedding customs with a chaperon controlling social conduct. The bride sits in a brightly lit room while attendants bear large painted candles. Her wealth is shown as gold and silver she wears on her head, and the groom gives 40 dresses. Weddings span two weeks with daily dress changes for display, and gowns are preserved as lasting family heirlooms.
Two pickpockets stand trial and defend themselves with help from a shrewd lawyer. The arresting detective testifies, contradicting himself, as the lawyer questions the suspect’s clothing and identity to press the case.
A reader credits Postum with reversing health decline caused by caffeine in coffee. She reports weight gain, relief from headaches, and renewed energy after switching to Postum, which comes in Regular and Instant forms. The ad cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and a slogan There’s a Reason. Sold by Gree
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