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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
2
The Kingman Star presents a vivid sketch of peonies and wild roses, praising their beauty and vitality. The piece contrasts old-fashioned garden flowers with the bold, radiant peony, likening it to a robust outdoor maiden who defies genteel decorum. It cites the Chicago Tribune on public reaction.
A Glasgow steamship brings sixty passengers to New York, half of them brides to be. Thirty suitors wait on the pier, sparking discussion on protectionist laws versus foreign brides and the absence of organized voting American women in the marriage market.
Professor Nicholson of the Royal Astronomical Society reports that spectra from the sun’s corona and distant nebulae suggest a new elementary substance called nebulium. Described as lighter than hydrogen, nebulium may exist in solar radiation and in far space beyond Earth’s known elements.
A Chicago report outlines ten heat related deaths with details including three drownings two neck fractures one throat cut, one bullad ing fall a four day infant dying without medical care and two fatal collapses indoors. Also notes Maine seaside swordfish reports and a Finn at Stockholm Olympics throwing the discus far beyond the inventor's reach.
A scientist notes that only the female mosquitoes bite humans and feed on blood while males do not. The piece emphasizes that despite this, all male mosquitoes face harsh treatment in the public imagination and pest-control practices.
William A Radford offers free building advice to readers and outlines a six room cottage 27 by 38 feet with cost estimates from 1400 to 1700 dollars. He extols open fireplaces for ventilation and comfort, discusses heating, air flow, and the practical layout of a dining room, pantry, kitchen, and back porch, and urges sensible material choices over flashy finishes. He also notes Indiana’s sheep statistics and advises on starting a small graded flock, buying western ewes, and breeding plans for profitable sheep farming.
Purdue expands Holstein herd by purchasing Sir Paul Beets Segis, a five year old bull from Syracuse. The sire, bred by H A Moyer, has progeny with notable butter yields and strong pedigree. The goal is to blend Segis blood with existing cows to create a high quality Holstein line for Indiana farms.
A humorous homemaking note warns wives may be the bitter half, favors careful budgeting on minor chores like bluing laundry, and advises using Red Cross Ball Blue for best value. It criticizes distant reform, urging reforms that start at home and stay local rather than traveling far to enact change.
An advertisement urges women to use Paxtine in sponge baths to eradicate perspiration and body odors. Sold at druggists for 25c a box or by mail postpaid from The Paxton Toilet Co. Boston Mass.
A dialogue notes Mrs. Baker profiting from a fat cure while Margaret and Katharine remark she lives on the fat of the land, reflecting public scrutiny over supposed remedies and wealth from health schemes.
Bilkins reveals he has recently subscribed to a new thought magazine. The hope is the publication will spark fresh ideas and shift focus from trivial topics like the weather, which Bilkins discusses at length.
Harper s Weekly notes Edward Bayard Moss reviews Olympic events at Stockholm including thirteen new Olympic records and nine world records. It praises Arnold Jackson of Oxford as a standout in the 1500 meters while deeming England's overall showing disappointing.
The Red Cross seals campaign will run in nearly every state and territory including Porto Rico, the Canal Zone, Hawaii and the Philippines. Some 100,000 volunteer agents from departments, drug stores, theaters and individuals will participate. At least 100,000,000 seals will be printed and distributed along with millions of posters and advertising materials.
Boston philosopher Philip Hale promotes barley water as a sensible alternative to ice cold drinks. His recipe uses pearl barley sugar lemon and water steeped then strained for a clear tonic. A commenter adds to set the jug in a cool place and forget it.
Lady Gregory tells a witty Irish tale about Pat and Bridget's church wedding. After the ceremony they ride home in a cab and Bridget blushes at the idea of watching themselves from the sidewalk.
A reader reports improved health after replacing ordinary breakfast with Grape Nuts and cream. She describes relief from indigestion and nervous prostration, with renewed strength and vitality, noting temporary flare ups when overeating rich foods. The advertisement cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and the book The Road to Wellville.
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