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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1915
Page
3
Walter Bross rescues Nina Wilder from a European kidnap plot as the lovers reunite. In Rome the pair secure a daring pursuit through danger and deceit, culminating in forgiveness and a vow to return to each other.
A humorous Indianpolis News tale recounts Trix the bulldog discovering a sheet of flypaper on a porch screen. He noses the sticky trap, is startled by buzzing flies, and ends with a comical struggle chasing flypaper, then accepting the situation with philosophical whine.
A Kansas City Star columnist recalls a passerby remark about an elderly man on a street corner noting how homely people appear. The anecdote illustrates casual judgments in public.
The Bible does not mention the Dead Sea by that name before Christ, and the label arose from a belief in lifeless waters. In fact some life exists there and shore-adjacent wildlife thrives. The term may reflect the Sodom and Gomorrah tragedy as a possible influence.
Detroit Free Press notes a case of necessity where a man inherits from a rich uncle as his sole heir. The columnist comments that only an only heir would receive all the money, implying a satire on probate and selection.
A Life illustration depicts two young women in an art museum before the Laocoon group. One jokes that they can tell the figures are firemen but wonders why they are tangled in the hose.
A New York house presents gowns with strong Spanish flair using flesh satin and canary tulle. The first gown features a short full skirt with gold bands and a knee-height band, a baby satin bodice, and a canary overskirt with rose hair ornament. A lighter pink gown follows with a simpler skirt, silk cascade accents, chiffon roses, and a rose hair ornament.
Fashion dictates chin concealment this winter with collarettes and upstanding neckbands. Coats feature furry hems and coats with soft-sinking chins, while blouses sport bold stock-bound frills for cold weather.
The piece surveys winter hats paired with matching neckpieces and veils, noting Palm Beach influence, velvet and fur trims, and three piece sets of hat neckpiece and muff. It describes ostrich neckpieces, turbans in blue velvet, and plush scarves, plus glove kid shoes in fashion colors.
Velvet dominates dressy suits with velveteen and corduroy rising for rough wear and sport outfits. Fur remains widely used across all price ranges with collar and cuff accents detachable. Favored furs include seal, mole, skunk, opossum, plus fox, raccoon, chinchilla, and unspotted ermine.
Halcyon days refer to a supposed period of calm weather when kingfishers brood. The term links peaceful skies to the kingfisher’s breeding season and has been used historically in maritime and agricultural folklore.
The North Bend Ohio residence of General Harrison, partly a log cabin, hosted guests in 1846 and featured a white clapboard exterior. The site became famous for the fog cabin and hard cider campaign. After his death, Mrs Harrison returned to the home and died in 1864, buried beside her husband on the old farm. A monument is planned by national and Ohio officials.
A brief exchange discusses gossip and propriety in marriage with comments on discretion and a wife’s perceived refinement. The dialogue hints at contrasting male behavior and social expectations without detailing specific events.
A humorous dialogue about adjusting to a new apartment. The resident praises the first-rate setup while noting the unexpected music from the neighboring apartment as a memorable welcome.
A punchline about a nurse in an insane hospital ward prompts a joke among onlookers. A passerby notes a girl with many admirers, then sardonically labels her unattractive, revealing the hospital setting as the punch line.
A man admits to being married earlier today but has not yet reviewed the court news in the evening papers. The dialogue suggests changes in personal status amid ongoing legal coverage.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for dandruff itching and hair growth, urging a next morning hot shampoo with Cuticura Soap. It promises skin relief with the super creamy emollients and offers free samples by mail from Boston. The piece ends with a wartime-tinged joke about bomb throwers in Europe.
An old public notice-like line urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for the signature, claiming it has been in use for over 30 years. The snippet also includes a playful aside about someone named Jack and a new girl, contrasting with an earlier relationship.
An old advertisement claims GROVES Tasteless chill Tonic contains Quinine and Iron to drive out malaria and build up the system. It notes the price as 50 cents and includes a slogan about a natural question and a Detroit Free Press quip.
An eye care advertisement from Chicago promotes Marine Eye Remedy Co. with a request based eye book. The snippet contrasts aging perception with youthful eyes and notes patrons may be more excited by marriage than by their spouse.
A terse remark reflects on men who lack allies or loyalty. The line implies disappointment with opportunistic figures who offer little real support or friendship in return for siding with them.
An old advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as superior to cheap liquids that turn fabrics greenish yellow. It claims large packages cost only five cents and asserts all good grocers stock it.
Mr. Chubson asks if Mr. Jobson can assemble a motor car. Jobson replies he cannot even assemble the price, signaling difficulty or delay in pricing the project. The exchange implies challenges in pricing or completing the planned car project.
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