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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1916
Page
3
A French trooper atop a hill holds a formal pardon envelope for Flichmann awaiting execution. He declines urgency, arguing the moment needs dramatic buildup as the esplanade fills and the firing platoon forms.
A church member promises a new lectern from Mr Roxe provoking discussion about collective fundraising. A second speaker suggests hiring a pianist or other helper to accompany the lectern’s use as part of the plan.
A vintage advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Pellets as beneficial for liver and bowels and stomach. It promotes One Pellet as a laxative and three Pellets as a cathartic in concise copy.
An article fragment notes a man attempting to discredit his accusers to soften his image, but observers warn such tactics may damage his credibility and backfire publicly. The report emphasizes the risk of undermining trust in contentious disputes.
The passage shows a girl in disgrace seeking comfort from a gardener who cheers her, leading her to declare Clarke the nicest man she knows and question why her family did not marry him. It reflects a child's view of affection and suitability within domestic life.
Heal skin troubles that itch burn and disfigure with Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Free trial by mail with book offered from Cuticura Dept L Boston. Also a Red Cross Ball Blue whitening ad noting clothes stay white.
A maritime dialogue describes a boat facing an oncoming wave and a question about why it was not bailed out, implying a cautionary tale of naval peril and prudent action at sea.
Smith appears relieved and unveils new spring attire as an onlookers remark. The comment notes his refreshed look suggests a burden lifted and a sunny season ahead for the wearer.
An old advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children to cure colds in 24 hours, relieve feverishness, headache, stomach troubles, teething, and worm disorders. Claimed to be pleasant for kids, with 25 cent price and free sample from Mother Gray Co. Le Roy, N.Y.
A deacon quotes a Biblical line to rebuke a rebellious speaker, who retorts that the meek will inherit the earth yet never seem to possess it. The exchange reflects social tension and mockery within a religious setting.
The New York senate passed the Mills bill to form a commission to study health insurance for workers and report proposed legislation to the 1917 legislature. The body will include two senators two assemblymen and four appointees with an appropriation of 25000 dollars.
Lindley M. Garrison visits Newton D. Baker to brief him on wartime conditions. He warns the new secretary that the setting is filled with arduous labor opportunities and obstacles. He likens the experience to a tale of two tough boys taunting a wealthy boy behind a fence, implying risk and bold action needed.
A York state mother and others commend Postum as a safe hot beverage for children, replacing coffee or tea. The ad-style testimony notes Postum Cereal and Instant Postum as popular options, praised for flavor, health benefits, and affordability, with a Battle Creek, Michigan company behind the product.
The piece cites Atkinson and Atwood estimating the Civil War cost about 8 billion dollars and national wealth at 1860 and postwar values. It notes loans raised by North and South totaling about 6 billion and argues the U S could mobilize far more today with tenfold wealth. It compares European debt and bond issuance to U S capacity.
A well dressed shopper misleads a department store saleswoman who believes the customer Miss Hobbs is Miss English. The floor walker introduces the buyer to the millinery staff and directs the saleswoman to show her best hats, leading to a mistaken identity over English names.
On the House floor Congressman Bennet of New York and Ben Hilliard of Colorado sparred over a yield for questions. Bennet used a Yankee prerogative to answer with further questions, with Hilliard replying in kind. The exchange continued until both grew tired and the session was called fifty fifty with no questions answered.
American imports from Chinese merchants rose sharply with total sales at Shanghai for the year reaching 33.5 million dollars, up about 14.45 million from the prior year. Increases included gold bars 5.17 million, raw silk 2.85 million, straw braid 0.30 million, and sheep wool 0.57 million.
Federal agriculture officials destroyed zero cent eggs after declaring them unfit for food. The eggs were stored in a stable and later found, with the District of Columbia supreme court condemning the lot.
A constituent doubts a congressman's performance in Washington until reading his own words in the Congressional Directory. The reader then becomes convinced the official cannot improve his account while remaining truthful.
Prices for beer rose in Rio de Janeiro as tariffs on imported beers keep foreign brands from competing. Local brewers benefited from higher tariffs while consumers faced higher costs across bars and stores.
A fashion feature notes an abundant range of taffeta silk suits coats and dresses this season with May shifting demand to lighter cotton fabrics. A pictured style shows a short loose coat with flare a decorative silk belt bow wide cape collar and flaring cuffs trimmed with soutache braid and button fastenings. The skirt remains long and full with bias bands.
A description of delicate hair braid hats for summer, focusing on lace braids in white and black, wide brims, and light facing with marines and crepe or chiffon lacings. White hats with pale brim tint are favored, often trimmed with ostrich wreaths. black models pair lace braid with malines and black feathers for elegant effect.
A dancing school frock for a girl aged fifteen or sixteen features pale blue pussy willow silk ruffles trimmed with blush pink. The design includes a sash, extended sleeves, a frilled collar, and an underpetticoat to hold the flare.
Round veils are described as thin yet wide-meshed nets with a border design showing large conventional flowers. The description emphasizes the border style and pattern as a notable feature.
The fragment hints at themes of conflict and seductive influence, mentioning a warlike mood and a girl exerting irresistible appeal within a mass formation mindset. It suggests a psychological or social dynamics focus in a terse, dramatic style.
Read letters from women in North Crandon Wisconsin Lawton Oklahoma and Roxbury Massachusetts praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for displacement inflammation backache and fatigue The firm invites confidential correspondence for personal guidance from women by mail in Lynn Massachusetts.
An exchange between a murderer's lawyer and client reveals a grim joke about sentencing. The lawyer predicts life but the judge may give twenty years. The inmate, a former life insurance actuary, notes twenty years equals seven years more than life for him.
A barber quips about shaving a face while a man in the chair jokes about going under the skin. The line ends with a grim remark about the Lord and a man who owes money for a washer, reflecting a sharp, dark wit in a brief vignette.
A contested Medical debate surfaces as physicians disagree on best practices for ending life support and patient autonomy in terminal cases.
Dr. Pierce, medical director at Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo, claims Anuric is the best uric acid solvent. The ad promotes Anuric tablets as a remedy for inflammation symptoms, dropsy, and kidney-related issues, urging a hot water pre-meal regimen and a 50-cent package or trial sample.
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