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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1910
Page
8
Pettit's Eye Salve offered for 25 cents claiming to relieve tired congested inflamed eyes and rapidly stop eye aches. The ad notes Howard Bros. of Buffalo New York as the distributing druggists. A curious line claims women seem to age faster than men and references men who flirted with a woman they almost married.
A humorous dialogue shows Mrs Quiz asking if a husband has been accused of plagiarism and Mrs Spacer replying that such claims discourage him, noting he has never written anything so good others would claim it.
An effective homemade kidney and backache cure uses Dandelion extract, Kargon Compound, and Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla mixed in a bottle. Dosed after meals and at bedtime, it is said to soothe the kidneys and urinary system and relieve backache, with a medical authority recommending usage at first signs of kidney or urinary trouble.
Madison reports Herman Jones fifteen fatally shot by farmer Ben Roberts after trespass dispute. Roberts jailed as boy’s companions fled. Fears of grand jury indictment lead Daniel Colbert fifty ends life by hanging near Princeton. Charles Kimian log hauler badly injured near Salem when thrown by frightened mules. will recover. Marion drug store raid nets whiskey and beer. Evansville wardrobe accident crushes Mrs Jennie Whitledge. hopes for recovery slim.
Danville November 26 announces a new bank will open December 1 in Lizton eight miles north of Danville. It will be the fourteenth Hendricks county bank and financially strong with stockholders' liability exceeding 500000 dollars. George Huber of Jamestown named cashier.
Huntington reports two holdup men tried to rob Francis Brown as he walked a street. Brown fought them off with the butt of his revolver after it failed to function. Police have no clues.
In Marion on November 26 two juveniles, Ray Brooks and Nate Parks, were arrested after confessing to stealing two turkeys and 60 dozen eggs from the Grant Bros packing house.
An advertisement extols Dean's Kidney Pills, citing relief from kidney trouble and renewed health after previous doctor visits failed. Mrs. John A. Link of Bucy Tus, Ohio, testifies to a cure lasting three years, urging readers to remember the brand and buy for 50 cents a box from Foster-Milburn Co. Also includes assorted snippets and jokes from Newark News.
Spohn Medical Co promotes SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE with claims of curing distemper in horses and dogs of all ages. Over 600,000 bottles sold last year. Bottles priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar. Agents wanted and inquiries invited through Spear Contagious Diseases, Goahen, Ind.
A humorous anecdote from Norman E. Mack's National Monthly about a boy in Sunday school who cannot name who killed Goliath because he was “sitting on the back seat and couldn't see.” The father had warned not to answer but to listen.
A clash unfolds as a husband named Abe, an amateur poet, seeks full effort in his craft while his wife urges tangible acts and practical help, signaling domestic tension over artistic devotion.
A Chicago clerk describes health as key to earning money and credits Grape-Nuts for restoring wellbeing after nervy illness from overwork and poor diet. The letter claims brain and body recovery enabled continued employment and income, noting the ad copy line There’s a Reason and a prompt to read The Road to Wellville.
Senator Albert Cummins of Iowa said he will appear before the Interstate Commerce Commission to oppose railroad rate advances. He cites lack of necessity and potential injustice to shippers and consumers amid a split among commissioners over restrictions. Chairman Knapp favors more latitude, while others warn higher costs will hit consumers through class rates and added shipping charges.
The International Live Stock exposition opened at the Union Stock Yards in Chicago amid record crowds. It features 1191 horses 1194 cattle 1168 sheep and 807 hogs in pure bred and fat classes with nightly draft coach and saddle horse contests and trophies. An agricultural college exhibit and intercollegiate stock judging contest are included as breeders and stockmen hold annual meetings during the week.
A census bulletin reports 27,809,835 residents in U S cities over 25 000 with Portland and Seattle moving up to the large city class. Forty seven cities exceed 100 000 with 11 gaining from 1900. Growth is stronger in smaller cities and Portland and Seattle gain large city status.
Omaha report shows Charles W. Pool Democrat leads after official count in Douglas County with 230 more votes than unofficial tally. Addison Wait Republican conceded smaller margin. confirms Democratic statewide ticket success.
New York November 26 Jack Johnson world heavyweight champion was arrested on charges of assault against Emily Cooper a white actress in the company in which he is performing The case follows his recent appearances and publicized conduct involving the performer authorities detained him for questioning and akan pursue legal action
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