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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
3
Ad copy markets Blue as made in America and best for the housewife with lines praising grocers and noting the doctor and a nonpayer man depicted in a brief dramatic sketch style.
A pick me up platter missing proper context. This fragment hints at a humorous or noir tone with a character named Jaggs and a question about a chosen drink.
A droll exchange notes a speaker Mr Hefty and the reaction of the listener who wears black to attend. The remark frames public discourse as a funeral of an idea, linking attire to sentiment and underscoring a somber tone about serious subjects.
A light exchange weighs spring nuptials against other seasons. One speaker jokes that only summer hotel discounts push people toward marriage, offering a humorous view of seasonal marriage trends.
The article outlines fashion ideas for refashioning gowns using two fabrics for the body and wide silk bands at the hem. It notes converting last season’s wide skirts by reversal, adding tunics, two piece skirts, and contrasting coats, with silk girdles and diaphanous sleeves as key features.
Hand embroidery plays a prominent part in trimming thin frocks with many lovely net outfits almost wholly covered by intricate stitching and ornate patterns.
A naturalist recounts a biscuit can trap for a cobra with macaroons, leading to the snake's head being imprisoned by the can rim. Stradling notes a Hindu belief that a snake loses a joint with each human bite, while some Americans claim rattlesnakes gain a thimble per victim, a view the author dismisses as superstition.
Cornell home economics experts argue potatoes and meat form a superior combination to bread with meat. They claim meat eggs cereals add acids while vegetables milk and fruit supply bases to neutralize acid. Potatoes, they say, provide bases and should be eaten more, as rice bread macaroni and cornmeal remain acidic. The article cites the Buffalo Express summary of the experts' view.
A playful dialogue features Willie asking how a man can carry a mortgage he cannot lift. The father retorts with a joking admonition about sprinkle salt on himself to curb freshness.
The ad extols Drink Denison's Coffee as always pure and delicious. A quoted exchange contrasts an altruist’s belief in human self improvement with a cynic who doubts humanity and jokes about splitting the population to improve the other half.
Boots and shoes of summer styles show high and low models with colored leathers and cloth, featuring minimal decoration and emphasis on interior laces. High and low pairs mix patent leather with cloth, offering versatile options to match dresses, while cloth color trends forecast continuity into fall. Julia Bottomley reports on this fashion evolution.
A silver bracelet designed for knitters or crocheters slips over the wrist. It features two chains supporting a bar that enters the knitting spool or yarn ball. The spool attachment is priced at two dollars.
A wide variety of striped silks appear this season with one stripe typically broader than the other. Designers feature bold contrasts and classic patterns to suit current tastes and earn attention on runways and in shops.
The article catalogs a range of striped fabrics including tan silks with brown or black stripes, striped pongees in light blue pink or green, and black and white or blue and white patterns. It notes narrower hair or pin stripe options and a wide variety of stripe combinations.
Humane society officers note a marked fall in wife beating and wife desertion cases in Des Moines during March the first month of the dry season in Iowa's capital.
A torpedoed cruiser Hermes in the Dover straits faced disaster until petrol tins on board were emptied and sealed. Forty hundred tins provided buoyant rescue when life-saving pneumatic collars were not yet available, keeping scores of sailors afloat until assistance arrived.
A philosophical line contrasts caution with anxiety as a harassed person reflects on the fragility of safety. The exchange underscores social pressure and the difficulty of finding reassurance amid persistent scrutiny.
A discussion notes the rise of flashy and odd automobiles as a cultural fad. The speakers contrast modern motor zeal with past desires for sensational displays, likening it to the urge that once led people to drive exotic zebra teams.
An employer asks an office boy to falsely report his absence when the wife calls. The boy explains the wife questions honesty, noting she already suspects him of lying. She concludes the job requires lies, and the employer agrees with a final remark.
Little James aged six refuses long prayer list and decides some relatives must save themselves. His mother prompts him to finish, but James notes he is too tired and will prune the list to only essential names.
After maneuvering for a clear view the grouch settles in for a half hour. An usher politely asks him to shift to create two seats for two ladies. He complies, lamenting the usual annoyance of the seating shuffle.
Farmer Corntessel recalls mosquitoes last summer after city girls made remarks about their complexions. He jokes the insects may not return, implying immunity to taunting.
Mrs Flitterby voices disdain for Mrs Gadcomb after Nora’s kitchen remark sparks a dispute. Mr Flitterby asks why as tension rises and a playful correction about czar and czarina is noted.
A quoted exchange explains the phrase as a man stuck between two bad options. The elder notes the typical choice reveals a poor decision in the end.
A couple, Mr. Plimson and Mrs. Plimson, discuss a plan to avoid quarrels by forfeiting a pleasure each time one becomes angered. Mrs. Plimson enjoys saying she has primed him, and the scheme seems to backfire as she gains satisfaction from being righteously critical.
A stinging dialogue unfolds as a gentleman refuses rotten food and undercuts his wife’s efforts with dark humor. He mocks delicatessen fare and mutters about old New York chickens before salvaging the scene with a pie ice cream finale and a swift shift to social life.
The Baltimore American notes Jiggs is completely broken up as a humorous remark on a character.
A miniature dentist motor replaces heavy universal shafts by connecting directly to dental chucks via a light cord. Weighing five and a quarter ounces and measuring 1.75 by 1.25 inches, it runs at 12 watts and 15 000 RPM, offering a compact hand tool for precise work.
The Birmingham Age-Herald quotes Tilton on free expression noting public disagreement and call for airing opinions. The piece frames the exchange as a test of open debate and civic engagement.
A saying reflects that people accumulate knowledge that is not valuable in practical terms. It emphasizes discernment between useful information and trivia and champions focusing on meaningful understanding.
Reporters note contention over whether a national conscience exists beyond rhetoric. Critics challenge evidence from the national conscience fund, while advocates cite moral appeal and public appeals as proof of growing concern.
A witty exchange notes that a single glimpse of spring is not proof of lasting change. The quip suggests optimism can lead to misjudgment when small signs mislead expectations.
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