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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
6
President Woodrow Wilson argues for U S support to emancipate Latin American states. He cites self determination and regional stability as goals. He frames aid as moral obligation and strategic policy to foster democratic governance.
The speaker contrasts Latin American practices of offering concessions to foreign capital with the US approach of inviting investments. He argues Latin states have faced domination and danger when forced to grant concessions, commends their dignity and aims to help emancipate them and support their independence.
Develop agriculture to strengthen the nation through war and peace. Government aid should boost soil fertility crop diversification and farm labor rewards. A prosperous farming sector safeguards national life and nourishes a patriotic, home-loving people ready to meet needs.
A writer argues jealousy is not a sign of a wicked nature and cites a fictional scenario about sending jealous individuals to an asylum. The suggested remedy emphasizes patience and gentle, patient diagnosis, treating jealousy as a pathological state and removing imagined causes to erase the germ from the mind.
A statement defining true Americanism as courage to defend rights and liberty for humanity, not tied to locality or lineage. It emphasizes universal citizenship, service beyond self interest, and fidelity to justice despite danger. The piece elevates steadfast individuals who uphold liberty and equality as the essence of true Americanism.
The article explores Japanese flower arranging, noting how it mirrors nature and myth, uses horizontal placements, seeks one perfect bloom with leaves and stem, and extends longevity via special containers. It lists favored flowers and contrasts with American vase norms.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger opinion piece muses on how a small flaw or delay in elevator service can ripple through a skyscraper. It contrasts a trivial eye irritation with the disruption caused by stalled lifts, noting how vital vertical transit is to office life and $3,000,000 in value.
A note from the Manitoba Free Press explains the archaic spelling and pronunciation of the words the and ye. It traces thorn to the letter y and likens English thuh to the French luh in Je jour. The class is now dismissed.
The article discusses how fear affects saliva flow with public speaking. It cites an Indian practice where suspects chewed consecrated rice and spat it onto sacred fig leaves. dry saliva indicated fear of exposure and guilt, as noted by Walter B. Cannon, M D.
In New York a dinner audience heard Booth Tarkington praised for a vivid portrayal of colored characters. He shared a corny anecdote about an elderly man named George Washington registering to vote and answering the clerk with a playful, pointed retort about work and freedom.
A witty line imagines a husband as a good provider because he keeps his wife busy cooking at home. The quip plays on the traditional role of provisioning meals and the domestic effort behind daily sustenance.
The speaker questions the value of close study with monkeys, suggesting little to say even if conversation were possible. The note highlights communication barriers and the limited payoff of attempting to bridge species language gaps.
Mrs Twobble hints at a revelation about the Godders girl. Mrs Dubwait reads aloud, noting she reads Boccaccio in Italian, deeming it less shocking than an English translation.
A humorous exchange in a lunchroom features an elderly talkative man warning of a diamond famine and another patron dismissing it while sipping coffee and enjoying sinkers. The snippet captures casual street dialogue with playful derision and disbelief.
A humorously framed line from Gargoyle shows a man suing for divorce citing his wife’s wastefulness. The lawyer asks for specifics and the husband quips about buying three toothbrushes when a single good one existed already.
A humorous dialogue contrasts a car with a horse. Greene notes a horse speeds home when returning, while an automobile often requires towing, highlighting different travel dynamics and practical quirks in transport.
Mrs Myles hears her husband just back from Paris. Mrs Styles asks how Paris was during the war. The husband complains about women conductors in Paris and says he will not give up his seat when a lady is standing.
A courtroom scene features a judge declaring acquittal and a fined defendant reacting with a pun about harsher punishment. The exchange highlights the quirks of justice and a tangle of words in a tense moment.
A reader asks if a physician exam is required to join the Aviation club. The answer is no. examination is required only after making the first flight.
A New Hampshire man labeled a fool died and his brain was weighed, revealing it was heavier than average. The joke follows as Mrs Spotter notes his long dependence on wealthy relatives and the judge quips he could still be clever if supported by kin.
The account notes that many women attended the prizefight and a humane observer commented no one felt ill during the bout. He added that the men were not allowed to smoke due to fire risk and there were no cigar fumes to offend the spectators.
A dramatic dialogue shows Peggy insisting on the insult and anotherspeaker asking what could be said in reply. The confrontation centers on a label of foolishness and the implied consequences.
A shopkeeper praises the idea of seeking advice and sacrificing constant work to gain time for rest and enjoyment. The remark frames a desire to balance effort with leisure in a social setting.
In a dialogue about reformable crime Luke questions why Peter cannot reform. Peter laments bad luck, saying he never manages to get arrested in a way that yields the right kind of penitentiary advantage.
A humorous dialogue of Mr and Mrs Peckem about telephone politeness and marital misfires. The exchange ends with a playful remark that they will let it go at that.
The speaker vents angrily at the piano about a neighbor's dog howling whenever she sings. Cook tries to calm her, noting the dog also howls when he sings.
A dialogue contrasts civilization’s promised blessings with the grim warning that introducing superior war tech will doom many in the savage audience, underscoring the fear of annihilation if progress outpaces ethics.
A playful saying links a few gallons of oil calming a sea storm to a few drops triggering a Wall Street storm, illustrating market and maritime superstitions. The lines juxtapose calm and chaos tied to oil as a volatile energy metaphor.
Hokus-Scribbler has had no less than nine plays rejected. He now writes essays on the decline of the drama, as reported by Life.
An evocative portrait of Edinburgh praising its castle, hills, and cityscape. The piece highlights the castle’s dominance, the smoke from chimneys, and Edinburgh’s rich Scottish heritage through Burns and national life, inviting readers to savor its distinctive character.
The American Museum of Natural History curator highlights Pawnee relics, including a pair of thongs from their rite of human sacrifice to the Morning Star. The ritual linked to Mars, with priests invoking the god to end dull days and warriors killing a maiden and offering her heart after a scalping of arrows.
School physicians propose daily formaldehyde fumigation of lead pencils used in classrooms. A compact fumigator, about the size of a small hot plate, would hold 50 pencils and sterilize them in 15 minutes to prevent disease germs spread through moistened pencils.
Public carriages for hire were introduced in London in 1625 and grew to over 300 by 1650 despite royal opposition. In Paris, Nicholas Sauvage introduced hackney coaches during Louis XIV’s minority, giving hackney carriages in Paris the name fiacres. By 1694 London counted over 700 of these conveyances.
Mrs Young recounts a comic afternoon mishap as she avoids Mrs De-Style by pretending to be away. She had argued with Norah over the stove, then hid to dodge a call, joking that she wore extra blackening on her face.
The author condemns excessive religiosity and nationalistic pride as hypocritical roots of conflict. They argue that nationalism has long harmed motherhood and childhood, fueling wars and division across nations including Germany Russia and Rome.
A speaker warns that American prosperity rests on private competition and opposes government ownership partnering with private capital. The text argues such a partnership would throttle investment by corporations and individuals, undermining the nation’s industry and prosperity.
A baseball statistician has mapped out exact final standings for both leagues. His precise forecast offers a complete season outlook, prompting disbelief from peers who prefer to watch events unfold rather than read spoilers.
A humorous exchanged quip shows a wife accusing a fault finder and a husband meekly admitting he found her, highlighting a light domestic moment with a witty retort.
In a chatty exchange Muggs notes Miss Prudeleigh is shy and jokes about heredity. The widow agrees and speculates her father, once a great poker player, may be to blame for the trait.
A playful exchange about a ballet scene features light teasing and a joke on a pony’s hoofed antics. Two voices riff on the rough fun and cheeky horseplay in a humorous rehearsal moment.
A wartime brief notes the French advance of 200 meters against German lines and mentions fears of a new gas attack. The exchange reflects local sentiment and curiosity about frontline developments.
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Conversation about Scribson's latest novel turns into a jokey moment on a local train. One traveler recalls every station by memory, turning a casual reading remark into a humorous travel anecdote.
A witticism on courting and work and the saying about making hay while the sun shines. The quip frames a flirtatious widow as seeking opportunistic gains through cheerful, practical measures.
A comic exchange features Mr Palette and Miss Painter debating an Italian electrician who says he invented a way to send pictures by wire in natural colors. Miss Painter quips about sending her own picture, noting the emphasis on natural colors.
A witty exchange notes that running costs depend on the kind of people one runs over, reflecting a darkly humorous commentary on automobile use and social targets. The remark implies cost variation tied to behavior and impact.
A historical note on London footways stating they became common after the Westminster paving act of 1762. Before that time pedestrians and animals shared roads, and iron posts bearing the crown and Georges monogram marked early footway corners in places like Regent Street.
A pacifist notes German dreadnoughts may carry guns with ranges over 20 miles. The exchange reveals concern about long distance deterrence as a navy threat. The speaker remarks the nearest seaport is over 300 miles away, highlighting strategic isolation.
Simpkins draws attention as an avid gardener with talk that suggests he invented radishes. Neighbors describe his enthusiasm as bordering on legendary, while he promotes soil, seeds, and seasonal harvests.
A conversation reveals plans to visit Jim before the honeymoon ends to offer congratulations. The banter turns revealing and then accusatory as one speaker questions sincerity and hints at lingering hypocrisy, ending with an insult.
John Layton, a Durham area farmer, trusted banks less than his prize Guernsey cow now eats $300 in bills hidden in the barn. He laments the cow’s appetite and lack of respect for money.
An aged farmer laments that a quiet countryside village bears harsher truths than the bustling metropolis. He argues that small-town life exposes friction, pride, and secrets hidden behind respectable facades.
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