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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1916
Page
3
Albert Brewer, eighteen, of Reilly avenue, fishing at Ivory slough, passed an open fire alarm box at Marceau and Reilly. The line hooked the box and triggered the alarm, leading to his arrest ten minutes later on a charge of turning in a false alarm.
The church at Orleans in the Sacramento diocese, California, is the region’s sole sacred edifice within 40 miles. It was built on a half-acre donated by Indian Fannie, an aged squaw who declined money and urged continued construction. The congregation comprises about 700 Indians and halfbreeds.
The dialogue argues neutrality to secretly align with the eventual winner. It suggests staying even in stance allows praise for the victor while claiming consistent support all along.
A quip attributes stereotypes to women, claiming nearly all pretty girls are piano players while nearly all plain girls are good cooks, reflecting dated views on talent and domestic duties.
The piece traces Rush Medical College in Chicago founded 1837 by Dr. Daniel Brainard born 1812 in Whitesborough New York. It honors Dr. Benjamin Rush born 1745 near Philadelphia, notes his role in independence antislavery medicine and yellow fever work. It recounts early US medical schools westward expansion ending with St. Louis 1842.
A shy admirer finally speaks after a theatre night, calling his beloved the evening star. He asks to name the star he has discovered, claiming the right as an astronomer, in a playful romantic gesture.
Evanston Indiana dispatch to the Courier Journal reports grocer John Stark struck at a rat in his stable. His glasses fell and formed a barrier in the rat’s path, the glasses trapped the animal briefly before it escaped into a hole, carrying Stark’s favorite lenses.
An exchange hints at an athletic girl named Jack or Miss Strong with a witty aside about a tackle. The dialogue frames perceptions of strength and athletic prowess through a brief, suggestive remark.
A fragmentary line suggests a three word message by Ceaesar in a Latin American context. The dialogue notes disbelief at the quoted phrase Verid vidi Villal while hints of a dramatic historical or literary moment emerge.
A dispute arises as a resident favors a heated quarrel with neighbors over banjo music. Authorities note friction escalates from a petty disagreement to a broader community tension as complaints pile up.
French designers push colored organdie into gowns after popular use in blouses and trims. Models from Lelong Paris feature pale organdie with lace trims and silk net kerchiefs. Readers are advised on skin care steps from cleansing to cold-cream routines.
The guide advises using a complexion brush first then cold cream, with light powder to protect the skin. It warns against washing with water and soap on the face due to drying effects from cinders and dust, recommending cheesecloth squares for quick refreshing as needed.
Rich materials dominate shop displays with taffeta varieties, shot silks, gold embroidered bouquets, and satin brocades. Filmy textures like tulle and chiffon accompany new silver trimmings, lace, embroidery, ribbons, and crystal beads. Jeweled straps and tassels enhance silks in white, black, brown, rose, or pale green.
The Dry Goods Economist notes a strong retail demand for sports suits across numerous centers, reflected in new orders. It highlights a preference for the suits with practical features and smart styling.
The article notes the normal waistline remains prominent while corsages vary. Neck wear simplifies, but warmer weather may bring slightly more decollate looks. Cape effects appear on coats and skirts, with back emphasis and flounced fronts. Sleeves feature three layered frills near the elbow, echoing cape silhouettes.
A description highlights a blue taf feta trimmed with old rose crepe beach outfit. Emphasizes rubber shawl as a new innovation for summer costumes and a rubber pillow as part of the ensemble. The hat is noted for its singular appearance.
A violin string makes a durable bead chain and will withstand wear and tear, lasting effectively forever for stringing beads.
Harvard professor Alexander McAdie discusses upper air experiments with sounding balloons. He notes two atmospheric layers troposphere and stratosphere with the strongest winds near the stratosphere. The stratosphere varies with seasons and is highest over the equator. The coldest temperatures occur above the equator.
Bath with Cuticura Soap and hot water to cleanse and purify. Dry lightly and apply Cuticuraointment to soothe and heal. Stops itching instantly, clears pimples, removes dandruff and scalp irritations, and heals rough hands. Free sample by mail with Book. Address Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
In a brief Yonkers Statesman quip a man questions a fellow’s knowledge of horses. Greene clarifies the man is a college graduate and a veterinary college graduate, tying education to expertise in ponies.
A man who loves literature quips that writing a best seller does not require heavy mental effort. He recalls a popular novel reportedly dictated by its author to his secretary during a fishing trip, suggesting the author improvised while fishing.
Advertisement notes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. Claims include liver support malaria relief blood enrichment and system rebuilding. Priced at 50 cents.
A witty exchange frames a young wife scolding her dissipated husband. He claims reform by and by, likening himself to the prodigal son. She retorts she will rise and return to her father, echoing the parable in a sharp reply.
A tense domestic vignette shows a doctor offering medicine to a wife who protests she was fine and only wanted care. The ad proclaims Dr Kline’s Anilepey ene with a fifty year track record and a large trial bottle of Red Cross Ball Blue for wash day. An aside notes India producing more coal than all British dependencies.
The article notes sports coats reach to the knees with a wide hem at the bottom. The hem is turned up and fastened by groups of buttons.
The article observes a strong demand for silk suits with belted pockets and short flared jackets, while newer models reach knee length. Silk scarcity grows, and retailers find success with strictly tailored suits for mature women. Waistup silhouettes with flare below are especially favored.
The article promotes lemon juice in hot water for skin benefits and cites phosphate of soda mixed with hot water before breakfast to cure internal causes of a sallow or blotchy complexion. It urges daily intake until the skin clears.
A black hen a game rooster and a guinea hen fought for nearly an hour over a crippled rat on Samuel Dodd’s farm near the Passaic county line. The bluejay swooped in picked up the rat and flew to a corncrib settling the ownership and earning fame for the species.
A young servant explains to her mother she must depart to join new employers who offer the same wages but can afford a 1916 model automobile, highlighting class and progress tensions in a concise dialogue.
Mr Dustin Stax says he will remain at home this summer as his family travels away. He plans to enjoy the quiet in his shirt sleeves and smoke cigars in the best rooms of the house.
An advertisement offers a free book on rheumatism its cause and cure written by Jesse A Case of Brockton Massachusetts. The claim is that the book is the most wonderful ever written and available at no cost for sufferers or friends seeking relief.
A compact line advertises Red Cross Ball Blue as a sure pleaser for happy homes and implies grocers stock the product. The ad also casually references Confucius preferring pigtails to cock tails as a humorous aside.
Englewood Illinois resident Ms E Sheldon reports relief from severe menopause symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She spent $1900 on doctors with no help before trying the herbal medicine and credits it with saving her life and avoiding insanity. The ad urges others to write for free advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
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