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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1911
Page
7
A reflective piece contrasts the catbird and mockingbird, noting their dual natures. It touches on poetic birdsong and mood shifts while invoking classical lines and a contemporary newspaper excerpt. Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets are advertised as a cure for constipation, linked to overall health.
Walter Sargent, a rancher in the Redwood district of San Jose, faced a hungry mountain lion as he drove cows home. He and the big cat froze for several moments, then the animal trotted away, saved by courage and the human eye.
Wisconsin woman reports severe headaches heart pain and dyspepsia while drinking coffee. After two years off coffee and using Postum she says headaches ceased and digestion improved. She credits quitting coffee and switching to Postum with restored health and happiness.
Washington views the Mexican crisis as driven by Limantour backed by European and American financiers. He reportedly pressed Diaz to seek peace, promising investment holders two billion dollars would not tolerate ongoing civil war. Limantour is seen as wielding real control while Diaz resists abdication to a new form of dominance.
James A. O Gorman, a New York supreme court justice since 1900 and prominent Tammany figure, was chosen to succeed Chauncey M. Depew in the U S Senate, ending a months long deadlock. Born May 5 1860 on New Yorks West Side, he studied at CCNY and NYU Law, joined the bar in 1882, served municipal then supreme court justice, and now advocates tariff revision, reciprocity with Canada, parcels post, fortifying the Panama Canal, direct election of senators and a federal income tax with strict government economy and opposition to privileges and monopolies.
Emilio Estrada wins Ecuador's presidency with inauguration set for August 10. The constitution outlines a four year presidential term, a directly elected vice president after two years, and a bicameral Congress with Senate and House of Representatives. Voting is limited to literate male citizens, and Indians are largely unrepresented. Local administration details describe provincial and parish appointments under presidential discretion.
The piece notes rising land prices in Iowa and across the U S and Canada. It cites farms selling at 325 per acre after three years at 250, with similar gains in Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Minnesota and Western Canada. It attributes demand to Canada’s virgin soil and growing migration of farmers, spurring higher values.
A quirk filled excerpt shows Dobby proposing marriage with close restraint from Skinflint. The judge remarks on words versus actions and Dobby vows to be gentle yet soft hearted, fearing influence from his wife. The passage also includes ad copy for Allen’s Foot-Ease antiseptic powder and a Terence quote on manly indifference.
A teacher notes Mary Anderson Wombat shows considerable dramatic talent. The remark adds humor as she delivers lines with elegant gestures while attempting to recite the multiplication table.
A jumble of dialog and sales pitches from a period ad page. Mentions a nursemaid question about children, a sore throat remedy Ham ling Wizard Oil, Garfield Tea for digestion and headaches, and a quip about heroism. The tone resembles contrived health ads and home remedy lore.
Dr Daniel K Pearsons of Hinsdale Illinois ends his 91st birthday by donating about five million dollars to colleges and missions calling them his children. He retains only his home worth about thirty thousand dollars and plans its passing at his death. He reflects on wealth, saying giving has enriched him and his colleges will spread light for centuries.
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