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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
6
A speech advocates toleration over abuse to unite diverse Americans into one strong nation. It argues solidarity requires broad minded understanding and goodwill among citizens and warns against mutual suspicion and denunciation as unpatriotic.
Henry Scharfetter argues that autocratic European rulers drive wartime carnage while common soldiers suffer. He predicts widespread uprisings against war and the rise of republican governments, with democracy and American leadership guiding a future universal peace.
A column laments lax marriage and divorce practices, accusing ministers and courts of frivolous unions and indiscriminate divorces. It argues the American home is deteriorating under lenient ground rules and protests the erosion of moral standards in family law.
The writer urges renewed home discipline through spanking to curb undisciplined youth and restore national readiness. He argues that past generations were shaped by corporal punishment and blames modern mothers for neglecting that method to forge disciplined men and women.
The piece argues the unemployed are elusive and must be separated from the community via a central sifting station. It urges action when employable numbers are lowest and industry peaks, using this dip as a test of unemployable numbers and avoiding stirring public concern over liquor problems.
Grace Wilbur Trout notes Denmark granted full suffrage to its women last year without petitions. When questioned, the government said Denmark needed the full support of all citizens, women and men, in this perilous European hour. She suggests the United States heed this warning.
A writer argues parents should observe daily signs of a child's behavior to prevent habits that become crises. Subtle shifts in interests like fashion, school, or music may signal later problems. Early attention can avert chronic issues and reduce distress.
A Judge writes on social duties urging contemplation of obligations and humor as salvation. He labels two main duties: keeping up with faster, wealthier peers and aiding the heathen at home and abroad, noting the costly yet worthwhile sacrifice involved.
John Reed in Collier's Weekly notes Mrs Bryan’s hidden influence and legal training aiding William Jennings Bryan. He says her life of devotedness and editing speeches helped shape his career, while her own mind remains keen and responsive to public matters.
A cabinet minister dodges a journalist asking the war duration. He replies with How long is a piece of string, prompting the startled reporter to admit ignorance. The minister ends the exchange with a curt good morning, in a Tit-Bits item.
An elderly English farmer seeks to will his brass to his wife of 30 years but cannot recall her Christian name. A solicitor uses a ruse by sending him to call upstairs where he calls out “Missus” revealing the problem with memory.
Percival explains a cinematic device and its implications while Penelope requests a non practical description. The dialog hints at a misunderstanding of a large staged kiss scene and its cultural or technical significance in movie storytelling.
In a light exchange Mollie notes that the grasshopper can jump two hundred times its length. Charlie wittily reacts, joking about marriage proposals causing the grasshopper to jump away.
A playful exchange recalls common motorist mishaps as God Jones responds no to speeding, pole climbing, rollovers, and tire fixes. The punchline reveals a robe and three lamps stolen, highlighting a quirky yet nonchalant anecdote in a local paper.
A dialogue contrasts a boastful man who claims never to have bought a gold brick with a liar, a frugal car owner, and a person who never believes they have been ill. The exchange funnels humor through self deception and hypocrisy.
A man recalls a joke about getting the last word with his wife by shouting through a speaking tube as he left. The clapback comes when his wife sends soapsuds cascading down the tube, silencing his exit and exposing the failed gag.
A quoted dialogue shows Evangeline asked if love survives poverty and a companion half jokingly reveals losing a nickel in a sewer, hinting at hardship and affection in a rough urban moment.
A maid named Arabella Ridge is praised for her winning bridge play. Friends note her skill shines when she is at the table.
In a conversation between Harker and Parker the cause of financial embarrassment is revealed as overwork. Harker explains that his two sons and a son-in-law pressured him to exhaustion, leading to an assignment for the benefit of creditors.
Conversation contrasts travelers who know obscure places with others who may rely on media. It notes how easily people claim exotic experience and how listening closely reveals whether such claims are firsthand or from films.
A playful Victorian exchange compares love’s troubles to the phrase the course of true love never runs smooth. The dialog links wisdom on romance to a popular saying, ending with a light humorous note about enduring trials in courtship.
A farmer retorts to city visitors about high gas costs and fines, arguing that urban riders cannot pay their penalties when arrested, highlighting class tensions in the exchange.
A dramatic line notes Miss Mayme's sharp eyes and long lashes as a warning. The text claims her glances carry a striking, lethal effect.
A judge notes Geraldine's sister and grandmother comment on her, praising her as on the merit roll again. The judge adds a remark about Hiram’s past work, calling it meretricious.
A speaker draws near universal applause from a listener who jokes his warmth came not from the speech but from cold hands. The exchange spots humor in social dynamics at a public event.
A Courier-Journal quip notes Diogenes finds data as income tax statements arrive, suggesting renewed hope in locating an honest man. The remark frames tax records as a source for truth in a modern dig at virtue.
A narrator explains the quartz crushing and mercury amalgamation to extract gold, while a visiting lady quips that gathering wealth from her husband is an equally complex process. The exchange pairs technical work with a sharp social observation.
A terse, unclear exchange references a rough deal from Jones and a remark about being called a rosatt. The readable text hints at a dispute or personal remark within a quoted dialogue. No further concrete details or context are provided.
Comic exchange shows one office boy quitting after a failed resignation standoff with their boss. The other boy replies in mixed dialect, noting the boss would not resign.
A verse noting the brigand’s boastful bluff ends when rough handling prompts him to retreat to safety, portraying him as the boldest foe until pressure reveals his true weakness.
The speaker reflects on pursuing business ownership but finds steady stevedore work unloading ships. The exchange suggests practical adaptation and contentment with available labor opportunities rather than achieving a private enterprise.
The Youngstown Telegraph reports a frustrated foreman criticizing a botched cut, lamenting the lack of clarity and promising further edits before publication. The exchange underscores production pressure and the need for clean layout.
Farmer Corntessel voices concern about Josh's behavior and his own ability to be the father he believes his son deserves. The neighbor asks if Josh is behaving, highlighting a quiet rural moment of parental reflection.
The head of business grants the college graduate both positions they sought, noting they will assign him as office boy. The exchange highlights opportunities within the establishment and the offer from the Dallas News.
A dialogue notes a car theft with reassurance that insurance covers the vehicle but highlights six gallons of gasoline in the tank as an unaffordable loss. The exchange underscores practical fears beyond the stolen car itself.
The piece presents a brief vignette where a kind cook learns of a master’s injury. The mistress responds with stoic concern while the cook offers reassurance that hospital patching can make people better than before. The tone blends humor with resilience in a domestic setting.
The town jokes about Tightwad funding a bell for the new church. The exchange notes his habit of steering money to items that literally ring, implying a charitable gesture tied to a visible project.
A man of aesthetic tastes questions music’s uplifting power in a light exchange about a vaudeville performer who plays a piano with his foot. The remark highlights the era’s quirky view of performance arts.
In a humorous exchange, one character recalls Dubuwaite’s attempt at telling a story. The tale ends abruptly as the teller cannot remember the ending, prompting amusement and a playful back-and-forth about memory.
Scientists report fruits breathe and slow respiration in cold storage to delay ripening. The remark about cold-storage eggs is noted as a humorous comparison about breath in reduced temperatures.
A sharp aside on a swatchmaker as an obsequious timeserver showcasing a craft person's service to patrons. The exchange highlights a curt, tongue in cheek view of tradesmen adapting to demand.
A reflection on how friends should aid in distress and the danger of seeking help from strangers. The piece argues that shame, not pride, drives a person to avoid known confidants and that those who endure hardship with trusted allies are more likely to receive support. It endorses honest self-reliance and communal compassion.
A reflective piece praises scientific management of daily tasks such as shaving. It argues that ordinary motions are ragged and wasteful and envisions a future where a single superb motion replaces multiple gestures, likening it to a perfect unbroken peel of an orange. Multiple examples compare routine actions to improvised marksmanship.
The Columbus Journal argues that excessive recreation for children may harm education. It urges letting youth devise their own amusement, arguing liberty builds strength and self reliance, while dependence on others for fun weakens future independence and educational outcomes.
The rarest violins come from Guarnerius del Gesu with about forty known. A Ysage instrument sold for 30000 dollars. Two Stradivarius instruments once used by Sarasate fetch high values and reside in Madrid and Paris museums. There are 29 Stradivarius cellos and over two hundred of 300 Stradivarius violins have changed hands by a single dealer.
A leading American automobile manufacturer reports adopting a compressed air device to drive wood and machine screws and nuts. The system accepts attachments suited to each task and has cut labor costs by about 75 percent compared with manual operation.
The quip notes that rain falls on all, but the unjust grab any umbrella, risking exposure when caught without one. It frames a moral contrast in a sharp witticism about fairness and prudence.
A witty remark suggests a man's nature may not be fixed by diet but his political fortunes hinge on the company at luncheon. The saying reflects social networks influencing influence in public life.
A man counseled not to quarrel with his wife ends in a domestic dispute after he claims he “threw the lamp” when she confronted him about a quarrel. Police were called to address the confrontation and assess potential charges.
At a moonlit hotel in Summer Beach Philip Mercer discovers Patricia Talbot, the woman who bears likeness to a past love. A boat wreck injures Patricia and Tom Baldridge but Philip salvages them, and Pauline learns her own connection as the past resurfaces. Tom in engagement to Patricia follows.
A controversial claim asserts women’s watches run less accurately than men’s due to irregular winding and frequent neglect. The article discusses presumed behavioral causes and societal stereotypes surrounding watch maintenance.
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