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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
6
The article explains year round bird care, noting winter feeding and summer water pools attract birds. It describes building varied bird houses and nests for many species, including wrens, bluebirds, woodpeckers, swallows, martins, thrashers, phoebes, and chickadees, with practical designs and maintenance tips.
A Paris Journal note reports thousands of women becoming godmothers to solitary soldiers. The program matches deserters with sponsors who send letters and support, now listing twenty thousand adopters and a growing waiting list in every regiment.
Carlos Campos a 26 year old laborer owed his life to a thick mustache that blocked asphalt vapors when he slipped and fell into a vat at Seventh street and the Santa.
Campos was burned head to foot at Los Angeles tracks and endured hours of agony. Companions helped him from the tar and fled, while police were notified. An ambulance reached the scene but he wandered off. investigators tracked him by a tar trail as doctors at a receiving hospital spent over three hours removing asphalt and treating burns.
A Philadelphia Telegraph item relays Congressman James S. Parker of New York recounting how Willie, the boy, pondered family size. Willie compares his tall uncle Jim to his smaller father, asking why growth differs and receiving a moralizing reply about being a “good little boy.”
A brief dialogue chronicles a gardener Adams losing his job and the ensuing domestic reaction. Mrs Growells notes Adams waited at home and then “raised Cain” as a reaction, while her husband contrasts that behavior with men of today.
A punchy dialogue shows an office manager quickly assigning tasks to a job applicant. The applicant describes past work as an assistant boxing instructor, but the manager immediately offers mail handling duties and stamp licking as the day’s work.
A Philadelphia Ledger fragment depicts a drug store clerk slouched by a soda counter who, when pressed about ambition, replies with bright intelligence that he has something just as good, implying a pragmatic personal value over lofty aims.
A brief dialogue notes that men should treat women as they deserve, while acknowledging exceptions to rules. The woman retorts that there are exceptions, and the man asks for the exception, to which she replies that sometimes a man marries her.
A clipped dialogue shows a boastful hustler and a wary survivor trading jabs about con games and gullibility. The exchange contrasts a boast about being fooled with a warning that clever cons appear continually, hinting at ongoing schemes and street wisdom.
A quirky noting line recalls a man who eats coal on a wager while history records lavish feats such as Cleopatra dissolving a pearl, illustrating excess and odd bets across eras. The piece juxtaposes risk and spectacle in antiquity and legend.
A tense exchange follows a political nomination as a wife challenges her husband about his timing and motives. The politician remains focused on the victory while the spouse presses for clarification, revealing domestic friction amid campaign progress.
A brief dialogue shows tension as a speaker recalls Dick’s hug last night and their immediate reaction. The exchange highlights a clash between personal sentiment and suspected motive, leaving the outcome unresolved.
A man drafts a harsh letter detailing injuries and grievances, sparking debate over proper ways to apologize and seek redress. The exchange suggests tensions around how to address harm and acknowledge fault.
A witty exchange suggests Italian sunsets outshine others by making the day seem longer. The quip hints at the mood and charm of Italian evenings without specifics.
Mrs. Tubbs greets her husband at home and jokes about a suitcase of old clothes sent to the rummage sale. He suddenly recalls the clothes belong to a business friend who will dine with them that evening, causing a shocked reaction.
The genial adviser insists a man should not give up ideals while Mr Growcher questions their meaning. The cynic notes that some pursue talk of ideals to disguise a grab for plain ordinary lucre.
A courtroom exchange ends with a gag as the prisoner defends a failed lie by noting it is his first experience and questions what the judge does in such cases. The judge dismisses the remark as no excuse, prompting further laughter.
In a terse exchange a farmer responds to the question of annual gains with the blunt line I raised only the mortgage. The remark highlights financial strain on agricultural households amid rising costs.
Mrs. Torkins asks what it means when the paper says money is easy. He replies it means what it says. She fears it refers to his poker playing and expresses relief at plain meaning rather than hidden reference.
A dialogue hints at risk in a new enterprise with insistence that joining early provides safety. The exchange raises concern about potential setbacks if the venture fails.
A dialogue where a doctor counsels rest for a daughter and a mother argues against it. The doctor suggests appealing to the girl’s complexion as the motivating factor. The exchange reflects early 20th century medical advice published in the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
A dialogue questions a trip to Europe next summer while noting Americans can access diverse foods and languages in large U.S. cities. The exchange suggests travel reluctance and the appeal of domestic metropolitan experiences without leaving the country.
A tenant reports a bulging wall and poor living conditions prompting the landlord to consider rent increases due to the larger property. The exchange implies upcoming housing dispute and potential adjustments in rent.
A remark questions hotel pricing after bread costs rise. The speaker doubts bread price hikes, forecasting hotels will instead potentially raise coffee prices.
A staged witticism shows a man declaring only one way to please a woman is to become her widow, prompting a sharp quip about death and marriage in a period piece.
A playful exchange notes a doctor’s house and a gate tree described as a “sick-a-more.” The quip hinges on wordplay about the tree’s health and its visible sign at the entrance. The scene captures light banter about property and humor in a domestic setting.
Crowells exchange a witty quarrel as a wife insists her husband understands her point. She concedes the remark is nonsense yet presses for clarity in a playful domestic moment.
A Shelbyville sage offers blunt dating advice to a curious youth. He says the best way to learn a woman’s thoughts is to marry her and wait a few days. The quip reflects a folksy humorous take on marriage and perception.
Jack declares his burning love for Nell but her father overhears and ejects him. The scene captures a swift, dramatic rejection as parental authority ends the romance in a tense moment.
In a comic family tale, ex-alderman Paddy Sheehan confronts Tim Murphy aboard a ship then travels to Kerry and Nora Finnerty’s cottage. Tim reveals his love for Kathleen, Paddy relents, and Nora introduces Tim as her stepson. The trio sails on with a wedding in sight as Nora muses on past marriages.
A fragmentary reflection quotes Cicero on justice noting that courage and magnanimity require virtue simplicity and truthfulness. It argues that fearless minds driven by private interest lack fortitude and justice and should be virtuous and honest.
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