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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1914
Page
2
The Kingman Star notes a shift in public attention from railroad deaths to highway dangers. It cites simple rules from the National Council for Industrial Safety: be considerate go slow stop at crossings and when approaching crossings, behind street cars, and on slippery pavements. It adds obey the law as an essential rule.
A Dutch biologist Vries challenges slow natural variation by introducing rapid mutation. He shows that environmental changes can trigger large variations within one generation, allowing Darwin’s theory to blend with geological age estimates, uniting biology and geology.
A witty back and forth mocks up an absurd request for divorce anniversaries as society quips about wedding milestones. The actress complains the notion is out of date while the inquisitive figure pushes a cheeky, playful topic.
A vignette from Fliegende Blaetter presents a young bride asking a waiter about her husband who has been late. The waiter notes he never drinks more than three beers, suggesting the husband is content. The mood implies a light domestic scene with a hint of humor.
A short dialogue features an educated tramp who asks about nourishment at a house. He receives only a cold shoulder and a plate of humble pie, highlighting hardship and social snubs in terse exchange.
A brief exchange notes that a friend often offers philosophical remarks when not pressured by any immediate harm. The dialogue implies a view on how ease affects critique and insight.
In a brief quip from the Boston Evening Transcript a playful exchange likens marriage to an ocean voyage. The speaker jokes about venturing into matrimony only if it proves as peaceful as a Pacific sea, reflecting lighthearted social wit.
A brief dialogue snippet shows a man admitting poor appetite stems from credit troubles, with another noting the issue and asking about the cause. The exchange conveys financial worry affecting health in a concise, period voice.
In a brief, readerly exchange Tommy asks Pop if needle guns preceded machine guns, prompting reflection on how older tech led to modern infantry arms. The line hints at wartime technology and generational learning without sensational detail.
A brief street encounter ends with the tramp asking for the price of a meal while the boss agrees to fetch it. The exchange reflects a moment of negotiation and casual commerce on the street.
Advertising and take orders from merchants for tobacco products. Earn $100 monthly plus expenses. Experience unnecessary. Send a 2 cent stamp for full particulars. Hemet Tobacco Co. New York, New York.
Five pianos in good condition priced at 150 to 175 dollars with a positive guarantee. Viewings at J. Frank McDermond's in Attica. Miss Lucile Rabb recently travelled from Crawfordsville to visit family nearby after piano lessons.
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