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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1910
Page
7
A Harper's Magazine tale recalls President Johnson asking about a Mr. Knox he had not seen in years. Mrs Knox replies he has been dead six years, prompting Johnson to realize his misreading and his own blunder.
A humorous exchange turns on marriage roles with sharp lines about henpecked husbands and financial woes. A doctor defers a bill citing poor circumstances while a cartoonish artist jokes about luck and debt. The line about a frayed boss and bridle underscores social satire of daily life.
William A Radford offers free advice on cement construction for homes and blocks. He explains block quality matters, recommends site gravel, proper curing, and waterproof cement mixes, noting many well built moisture proof concrete houses exist and cement suits enduring designs. The piece discusses design flexibility, block production tips, and cement stucco options.
In Paris some dentists promote a new theory that the soul is revealed by teeth length shape spacing and inclination. The method called dental divination claims to surpass palmistry and phrenology and even fortune telling by cards or teacups. Readings link vanity to long narrow teeth and inconstancy to small separated white teeth.
A stranger sought Mark Twain at his Bermuda residence for a sight of the author. He quips about opposing the crystal core and aquarium, noting they’re not shocks to him and urging the visitor to see them for appreciation while delivering his earnest drawl and a hint of humor.
A solemn man on a railroad train asks a friend if he drinks intoxicating liquors. The convivial companion replies affirmatively with humor, inviting him to share a flask. The brief exchange highlights light alcohol banter between travelers.
Mrs. Narcissa Waggoner of Carterville Illinois reports ten years of back and head pains nerve trouble and dizzy spells ended after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She collapsed once and doctors called paralysis but after taking Dean's Kidney Pills she was permanently cured and stronger than before. For sale by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A National Association study estimates about fifteen percent of U S prisoners have tuberculosis. With 80 000 inmates, at least 12 000 are infected, a figure rising when considering territories. Pennsylvania Kansas and Ohio prisons are cited as death traps due to poor conditions, urging demolition and new facilities.
A Philadelphia man describes a seven year battle with a leg irritation that caused constant scratching, pain, and weight loss. After trying doctors with little success, he used Cuticura Remedies including Resolvent, Soap, and Ointment. Within weeks his condition improved and fully cleared, with no recurrence for six months.
A fragmentary tale shows a woman challenging a stranger about her daughter and hearing that he has seen the sights of the place. The text then shifts to advertising and fragmentary lines about a product and muddy crossings. It lacks cohesive event details and clearly labeled sources.
Mme. Sarah Bernhardt did not sculpt the bust she presented. She modeled then baked an unseen head, covered it with damp clay, and simply pulled it away to reveal a ready made sculpture, leaving critics debating the illusion and technique.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Coca-Cola at soda fountains or in bottles to cool the body and refresh thirst. It promotes a free booklet from the Coca-Cola Company and a 1910 Baseball Record Book for 20 stamps, and includes a humorous anecdote about a furniture store interaction.
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