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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
6
A San Francisco Chronicle feature surveys theories on the Polynesian birthplace and descent, focusing on Hawaiians as a representative branch. It notes lack of European influence, contested Caucasian descent, and legends of Kane Ku Lone and creation myths as evidence.
Former Missouri Governor Hadley joins Amos Pinchot in questioning the Progressive movement. Pinchot sees the party’s moral claims hollow and doubts Roosevelt’s leadership while Hadley argues the Chicago platform divided Republicans over control, not policy.
A short guide on introducing a two year old by name to strangers. It argues that early greeting by name reduces future embarrassment and helps the child respond calmly when meeting new people. It uses the example of little Jean to illustrate how a proper introduction can ease social interactions.
A historical note on Denmark's century old agricultural apprenticeship. It describes three years of farming training with boys serving on farms in various areas and completing one year on each farm to gain practical farming experience.
The piece argues that multiple Democratic platform pledges declared in Baltimore have not endured the administration. It lists Panama Canal tolls tariff revenue merit superior to party service in civil service economy and living costs as pledges allegedly broken and warns the single term pledge would fail if a second term were sought amid ongoing low mood.
The Republican party must bring its best men to the front and keep them there to regalia and retain power. The party’s great heart has long stood for true American principles, though selfish leaders caused momentary rebellion and defeat. The bad quarter of an hour is over.
A colonial era editorial extols the united Republican party as the country’s mightiest political force. It argues the party will express the will of the people fully when given opportunity and influence.
Mr. Bryan calls it a victory, and it certainly is the kind he's been used to in Washington Post coverage.
Secretary of State Bryan remarks on a recent Democratic victory, noting that his career has offered limited chances to judge such political triumphs. The reference frames triumphs as items fate has seldom allowed him to assess.
A Detroit Free Press comment notes that many Democratic theories fail to work out as planned, reflecting caution about political approaches not producing expected results.
The passage argues that Roosevelt would not have aligned with Taft's platform, noting the claim is repeatedly asserted without challenge. It states Roosevelt only crafted his platform after the Republican party declined to nominate him for a third term, highlighting a shift in party dynamics.
Sir Stanley Buckmaster, Britain's war news censor, is also a renowned chancery reader in courts. At fifty three, he commands attention for lucid exposition and dynamic debate, earning parliamentary respect as solicitor general and a trusted lieutenant of Mr Asquith in shaping legislation.
A range of inventions and developments from eggslicing implements to a flexible paper cup, along with notes on palm varieties in Ceylon, Austria’s population estimate, Japan’s battle ship launch, and British Honduras wireless station construction.
In debates on Europe’s war lessons, Representative Julius Kahn argues preparedness is essential for U S security while Representative Richard Bartholdt presses arbitration and pacifism. Both men, German born and longtime lawmakers, clash on military policy with Kahn citing China’s vast population as a cautionary example.
A compact reflection on war and governance cites Schiller on force, Monteccuculi on money, Colton on preserving peace, and Seneca comparing human conflict to beasts. The passage emphasizes financial and moral costs of war and the value of prudence in leadership.
The skin of the otter can be misread as seal skin, ancient lore on the raven’s longevity is questioned by modern study, and a Japanese army surgeon builds an electric bean grinder. A man’s heart voltage per beat is tiny yet measurable with new devices. Platinum prices rise prompting gold use in electronics, and Italian chemists report a method to deposit metals on nearly any surface by electricity.
Mrs Daisy Owen explains her name choices rooted in family history from Indian Territory to Oklahoma. She recalls Daisy Deane as a nod to her mother and song, and notes naming her daughter Dorothea, gift of God, as the family’s joy. Senator and Mrs Owen are active in Chevy Chase and Columbia Golf clubs.
A whimsical Puck cartoon caption imagines Beau Brummel strolling the Mall in a red satin four in hand tie. Peter the Hermit pauses to powder a shiny nose as Homer drafts a modern pot boiler. Lincoln, on a small stool, has nails done by a peroxide salon stylist beside a dinky table. Bismarck weighs pale blue and pink socks with a monocle and ribbon.
Connecticut Governor Simeon E Baldwin age seventy five is famed as a walker. He traveled to Washington for the American Bar Association session with ex President Taft to escort President Wilson to the meeting. Baldwin led the procession, setting a brisk pace as the others struggled to keep up.
A collection of maxims from various authors. Includes lines from Publilius Syrus Tryon Edwards Thoreau Mion Ruskin Persian Proverbs and Gilpin. The piece contrasts caution with bold action and notes human foibles and change in taste.
In Outing magazine Mr Harry H Dunn recounts a fierce hunt of a jaguar on a wooded hill near a village goats. Felipe uses a .73 repeater. the jaguar is finally killed after a dramatic stand.
John Rudolph, held in a steel cage at Palisades Park New Jersey, reportedly escaped after a jail door was kicked open. Rudolph has been linked to recent burglaries in Leonia, posing as a public service inspector to inspect gas and electric bills. County Detective Blauvelt and Sheriff Heath were notified.
G H Yeatter of Lewiston, a railroad fireman, saved a buck trapped by a pack of hounds in Granville Gap. He bathed its wounds, gave it water, and led it to a creek. The deer, after recovery, was seen with a doe and two fawns, suggesting the family survived an animal attack.
The article notes sugar cane is grown mainly in Queensland with NSW yielding higher per acre. Commonwealth production rose from 1 073 883 tons in 1897 98 to 2 000 758 tons in 1910 11. Sugar per capita averaged about seven cwt over five years, with Queensland cane per head ranging from 1 ½ to 3 tons between 1910 and 1912.
The New Haven railroad top directors retire as an investigation widens. Commissioner Whitworth Riggs in Pittsburgh comments that the retirements show overwork and rest, while noting the paradox of appearances versus disappearances in the episode.
An order for 24 million horseshoes is being placed in America for the allies. The proverb about a missing shoe leading to the loss of horse and rider frames the note, attributed to Pittsburgh roch.
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