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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
3
A lumber buyer staying overnight in a remote northern Georgia farmhouse exchanges jokes with the old resident about lifelong jobs. The cracker claims to have watched over children by the fire and well, joking that retirement will come when the kids no longer need his care.
_reports describe South American spiders allegedly causing telegraph outages by weaving across lines. When dew or rainwet webs contact lines, tiny currents leak and millions of threads halt government telegraph operations, especially affecting Buenos Aires.
An old advertisement claims Cuticura products prevent hair loss. It urges applying Cuticura Ointment to itchy spots and dandruff, then using Cuticura Soap in a hot shampoo the next morning to arrest hair loss and promote growth. Free 32-page Skin Book via Cuticura Dept X Boston. Sold everywhere.
The governor’s wife speaks to Bridget about her husband, noting he heads the state militia. Bridget replies with cheerful skepticism, joking about a formidable appearance.
A witty exchange attributes Boston's shrinking smart set to a strong minded woman. The remark plays on social change and gender influence with a light, period tone.
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as the best American made whitening powder. It targets grocers and consumers with a brief assurance of quality and widespread availability.
A dramatic exchange reveals confusion over the fate of Colonel Sogback's wife as rumors of her death surface and are debated in terse diplomatic phrasing. The dialogue hints at a critical turn in a colonial or military setting with implications for leadership and loyalties.
Fresh supply of Mrs. Austin's Buck wheat now on hand at your grocers with a brief advertisement urging purchase.
The discussion suggests that language develops from its word roots shaping meaning and use. It reflects how roots influence evolving forms and phrases over time in speech and writing.
A scow wreck tied to a Tango launch near Skagit river dumps 50 animal exhibitors belongings into the water. Animals escaped and swam ashore while the scow sank with many snakes drowned and valuables such as High School Jack the mule, six horses, and 20 trained dogs reported lost. Bert Mansfield and partners faced heavy losses amid a rescue effort.
A Boise man and his brother faced a hefty baggage charge when attempting to check a mongrel through to Nashville. He argued the dog’s affection should exempt extra stops, but was told about 7.50 to St Louis plus later fees. He paid reluctantly after praising the dog’s loyalty.
A York dispatch reports Edward Krout, 14, Spring Grove, survived a 6000 volt electric shock and a 20 foot fall from an iron rail after his leg touched a charged trolley wire on the Western Maryland bridge. His companions believed him dead and loaded him onto a wagon before he revived and dropped to the rails.
A parliamentary remark condemns moratorium abuse while a light joke contrasts French and English pauses with stories of servants noting a man’s supposed hardship. The piece satirizes how relief measures may be exploited and public perceptions of debt.
London Chronicle notes seven muddy boys under ten shout the Marseillaise with strong musicality, though their translation is unclear and the chant lacks an eight bar frame. The piece highlights their loyalty to the gutter and paints a vivid street scene in London.
Doctor Renault of the sanitary service in French India reports to the Indian Medical Gazette remarkable success curing Asiatic cholera with hypodermic injections of chlorhydrate of emetine. Doses range from one centigram for babies to four centigrams for adults. In a severe epidemic he cites 73 percent cure rate, noting excess zeal of opponents who treated patients in the disease’s final stage, where it is useless.
The article argues Rhodesia lacks seaboard access, contrasts its prospects with German colonies, and envisions Rhodesia as a future meat exporter under capable management. It notes land use, farm sizes, labor practices, and climate suitability for European settlement and cattle, sheep, and goat farming.
In a Washington scene a Maryland congressman known for calmness dismisses a loud colleague who praises the Constitution. Lewis, yawning in the lobby, resents the flow of verbose rhetoric claiming the Constitution is meritorious. His remark implies the gas from the speaker could uproot Washington if bagged.
A fragmented report describes Belgia's royal palace attracting Rus observers. The text hints at two separations within the historic residence and notes ongoing attention to the old palace sections.
The Konak and a new palace completed about 1887 dominate Belgrade’s skyline. The Konak is a two story yellow building while the palace boasts a lofty structure and a golden dome. Both sit on an elevation with gardens descending to the Tersia, the city’s main boulevard.
At the Evangelical Lutheran Society of Northern Siiots meeting in Emmanuel church the Rev. H. E. Zimmerman of Mount Morris Ill spoke on Jonah and the Whale. He said Jonah’s low spirits in the whale led to a religious experience. He also warned against church floaters who take benefits without contributing until trouble hits.
A fragmented vignette argues that half the world is unhappy with current fortunes while the other half cannot grasp why the first half remains discontent. The piece stresses mutual misunderstanding and social strain across regions and classes.
A New York Merchants' Association bulletin urges year round fly control. It warns winter flies hide from cold in houses and stables and can hatch during warm spells, producing billions of offspring next summer if not eliminated. Clean all corners and remove any harboring eggs.
A New York jeweler falls prey to swindlers posing as war refugees and a tin disguise as platinum. The piece warns that impostors will target gullible elites, widows, and heiresses with fake antiques, armor, paintings, and priceless “treasures” sold at ruinous bargains.
The Children's Hour in Pittsburgh under the Carnegie Institute of Fine Arts opened for 1914 1915. J Taylor illustrated chalk talks for children with help from Norman Kennedy and J W Thompson. Demonstrations include modeling plaster casting vase craft and lantern slide talks on painting and architecture. Permanent collections and special exhibitions will support the program.
A. A. Balakshin heads a vast Russian farmers union stretching from the Ural to Mongolia. Butter making dominates the industry and most production is sent to England. Balakshin, called the little grandfather by about 300000 devoted followers, organized the movement years ago and achieved extraordinary progress.
Edgar Lewis recounts a story of a confidence man Nat Pierce told to his guests in the Waldorf. Westerners hear voices calling Nat Pierce and spot cards belonging to Senator Elihu Root, Ambassador Jusserand, Governor elect Whitman, and President Poincare, prompting pursuit of the swindler.
An advertisement urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for safety features. It touts Castoria as a trusted remedy used for over 30 years and notes that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
A butcher recalls a well to do shopper who rushed in near closing time and asked for special English chops to be wrapped so they look like a book. Her husband supposedly urged her to place the order during the afternoon bustle.
A short wartime exchange shows a youth joining as a chauffeur while vowing to drive as a man and soldier. A father encourages courage, saying the son will spill his last drop of gasoline in defense of the country. The lines reflect civilian mobilization and patriotic duty.
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as ideal for bright white laundry. It claims the product refreshes fabrics and is carried by all grocers.
A concise social observation notes that large gifts from husbands spark guilt in wives who read such acts as signs of secret fault or misdeed.
A layman would rank Jupp Machine and Gun Works Essen Germany and Baldwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia as the top two. The often-omitted third is the Flint Michigan factory of a major car maker, illustrating the motor industry’s rapid rise and even rivaling large steel mills like Gary Indiana in output.
A new economical heating method is being tried in Sweden to heat water in a tank on the top story. The system uses a device that activates at night when electricity is cheaper, heating water to reduce costs, and then switches off during the day.
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