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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1921
Page
2
Unreadable bones lie under lava in a valley near the capital, with tunnels and preserved remains saturated in lime for display. Dated at 1000 to 16000 years old, the eruption predated Cortez and Montezuma, and no historical record exists of the event.
The minister of militia stated in the house of commons that Canada has the lowest per capita defense expenditure in the world. The figure, covering militia navy and air force, is $1.89 with defense taking 35 percent of this year’s budget.
A Joplin woman asks readers not to publish more tornado reports. She notes her husband’s fear and the strain such news causes at home while benefiting from a minor personal relief effort.
Pueblo now faces the task of rebuilding and then of making certain that it cannot happen again. The statement calls for lasting safeguards and renewed resolve to prevent a recurrence.
In hot climates wild animals are easiest to approach by man. The deer has supplementary breathing places in addition to nostrils. Parrot beaks have movable mandibles on both sides, though many birds move only one. The elephant possesses an acute sense of smell capable of detecting a human at about 1,000 yards.
A peculiar tree cannot breathe with its mouth open. Forcibly keeping the mouth open would suffocate the animal.
The article notes that dogs and horses can tolerate ten times more morphine than humans when adjusted for body weight, highlighting species differences in safe dosage and the need for careful veterinary dosing practices.
A remark notes that hares and horses and giraffes have superior rear vision among quadrupeds, able to detect objects behind them without moving their heads.
The camel stores fat in its hump to use as an emergency ration. If deprived of food for days, it metabolizes the hump fat first, causing the hump to shrink while the limbs show no immediate changes.
The rhinoceros despite a bulky frame and short legs is among the most agile of beasts. A horseman can scarcely overtake it, and its strength is unsurpassed by any animal.
A historic article argues Rhodesia’s Great Zimbabwe and Solomon's era formed a joint gold network with Arabians and Sabaeans, noting quartz reefs yielded gold, royal trade with Tarshish, and temples aligned with Venus worship. It describes the temple complex, towering walls, and ceremonial towers as evidence of advanced astronomy and engineering.
A fragmentary piece comments on knowing and the nature of a real gentleman. It cites the Federal Trade Commission on middlemen and prices, and muses on thirst for scandal versus hearing about a disliked figure, with satirical asides about Edison and presidential talk.
Charles K Zollman notes the strain in marriage as constant home presence vs constant absence mirrors the sobering edges of daily life. He highlights that both staying at home and leaving provoke tension in relationships.
The remark satirizes marriages of brains and brawn as a brainless girl weds a senseless man, leading to a son who fails to become a great orator like Daniel Webster. The line questions parental expectations and the limits of inherited talent.
A humorous verse notes a narrator irritably reacting to a boastful man on the street. The speaker mimes the crowd’s sneer about a boastful “40.9 car” while lamenting nervous strains and a lapsed temperament.
In Havana a picture showman offered prizes for the most captivating mouth and the most beautiful eyes. The eye prize was awarded by his wife to her husband after she finished with him, triggering a notable domestic scene and public curiosity about the stunt.
Gary Harrell notes a fired employee often boasts of superior knowledge to provoke the boss. He suggests the boss fears dismissal and acts to terminate the worker.
A sharp aside suggests sympathy is misplaced for a man who marries a deaf mute. The speaker notes his condition spares him from worrying about what he says in his sleep.
A historical item recalls a controversial tale about a boy reportedly tickled to death to secure a ten cent weekly allowance. The account reflects old social attitudes and sensationalized reporting from earlier decades.
An elderly man who once measured achievement by his bank balance now watches his son gauge progress by the salary he can earn. The story contrasts two generations valuing money and success differently within a single family.
A garbled newspaper fragment hints at social attitudes toward women and flirtation, noting that a girl’s legs were a familiar topic among men. The text appears as a casual aside from a broader column, with no clear event or named individuals to anchor a full summary.
Charles Wendell jokes about language mastery as he is asked to pronounce Tucson Arizona proving even experts stumble on place names. The remark highlights humor in pronunciation challenges and regional wording.
Farmers brace as near freezing temps loom tonight risking damage to peach orchards across the region. Local growers monitor forecasts and protective measures to minimize losses.
After Mother's Day, sister likely returns to magazines while mother handles dinner dishes.
Grand Rapids reportedly faces a shortage of cabinet makers while Berlin reports the same issue. Skilled woodworkers are scarce in both cities amid rising demand for custom fittings. Local shops seek trained craftsmen to fill vacancies and stabilize production.
The sun reddens the amateur gardener's neck and adds a blush to the straw berries in a quiet, consistent display of natural light.
An all day KLUB KALANDER D R meeting with Mrs. Al Mahaffey is followed by a Parkchurch Aid coffee social. Epworth League convention in Scottsburg and Wesley Chapel Aid meeting in the afternoon. A Dream Theater pageant and Children's Festival of Song and Story in the afternoon and night venues. English club hosts Miss Mayme Burke at night. Rainbow club dance and Moonlight events at Glenwood Park and Louisville District Epworth League Moonlight. Eastern Star gathering at Masonic hall.
Jeff Township Home Economics club led by Mrs. William Morris holds an all day meeting. A Presbyterian Aid picnic is scheduled for the afternoon at Glenwood Park with community members attending.
Property at 216 West Maple Street offers two apartments with electricity gas and water. Cottage at 625 Broadway for rent with 5 rooms and pantry. Water customers: sprinkling hours 6 to 8 am and 6 to 8 pm enforced.
Advertisement for Midway Stone and Monument Co offering monuments for graves at Midway on the Interurban line in New Albany with telephone 6003. Dated May 31. T. F.
Finder asked to notify Carol Grant at 209 W Front Street Ohio Falls. Pocket book contains $6. Phone 1314. Advertisement.
Help wanted notice seeks a house girl for part or full time duties. Contact phone 243 Ady Jung 2 3-4 for details.
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