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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
9
A Bellman blurb recalls a revival scene where a minister questions a stranger’s church membership. The man calls himself a submerged Presbyterian, then lists family members in various denominations, noting he contributes to all of them, which the minister finds astonishing.
A visitor drops a penny into a seven year old's bank and asks him what to say. The boy answers with a single word, More, prompting his father's horror at the blunt request.
Chicago Tribune notes that postal development in China has forced a revision in the spelling of several Chinese city names across official communications. The change affects how locations appear in maps and mail routing, reflecting updated transliterations.
Adjutant General F C Ainsworth reports the War Department’s 1908 annual review shows desertions fell to 4.6 percent of enlisted men, Boise Barracks had the highest post rate at 16.5 percent, and Fourteenth Cavalry led in departures while hospital corps rose slightly. Total actual army strength on Oct 15 1908 reached 78 166.
Cloth hat and cap makers organize in St Louis. Holland's union membership reaches 75 000. The Trades Unionist of Washington DC is released from receivership. German engineers earn honors after ten years accident free. The Iron Molders' Union plans a 50th anniversary next year. On Sept 1 182 Bakers and Confectioners unions exist. growth 2893. PA bills for miners injured and families aid. Building Laborers' convention in Boston date pending. German coal makes 85 percent of mining output. other minerals listed. 700000 workers in general mining, 2000 companies. PA iron and steel output 1907 employed 137712 earning 91418384. half produced in Allegheny County. Cigar makers election in December. international elections every five years. Public employment bureaus active in Alsace Lorraine and Germany. Spain bans work for women under 25 and children under 16 in dangerous trades.
The week records lower trade de faults and bank payment highs, with ample money deposits and reserves suggesting further discount ease. Industry prints steadier demand, near normal production, and rising output in iron and steel, electrical lines, and heavy hardware. holiday trade expands while overall failures edge down in Chicago and Bradsheet notes Canada activity.
Regional price list summarizes cattle hogs sheep and grains at Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York Toledo with ranges for prices and grades including No 2 wheat No 2 corn and rye across markets today.
John Cooper of the University of North Carolina died in Clinton after September football practice. A boiler explosion on the steamer H M Carter on the Mississippi River killed ten and injured twenty. The British schooner Hugh G sank near Boston after colliding with a barge. five men including Captain Obed Knowlton drowned. The Pool mine near Hibbing, Minnesota reopened after being idle since election. five of ten state leased iron mines are operating with 25 cent royalty per ton.
In Appleton's Magazine a glimpse into 19th century urban life contrasts an aged crippled London water-cress seller with Hamilton era moral tales. The piece juxtaposes his cold, frugal world with a New York cleric's charity to a starving family and a provocative remark on income versus living costs.
Mrs. Lavina J. Henderson of Stamford Connecticut recounts a four year battle with inflammatory rheumatism. Skin peeled hair fell out and three bed sores formed before Cuticura remedies relieved symptoms and aided hair regrowth.
A young woman explains to a manager her desire to perform on stage. She reveals the motivation is to marry Nat Goodwin someday, insisting the reason be kept secret. The exchange reflects the era's tensions between wealth, ambition, and entertainment careers.
An advertisement proclaims deafness results from inflamed Eustachian tube mucosa and catarrh. It claims a constitutional cure with Hall's Catarrh Cure and offers a hundred dollars for uncured cases, plus a free circular. The piece ends with a humor line about marriage objections between Algy and Myrtie.
A light hearted note reveals family speculation over what to name a newborn girl. Parents consider Mary or variations Mayme Mae or Marie as the child grows and begins to notice the name.
The ad claims PAZO Ointment cures all cases of itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days with a money back guarantee. It warns of death and despair in a grim line about the celestial empire and a jester figure.
A Sunday school teacher recalls a tale of a young Roman athlete who swam the Tiber three times each morning to illustrate a gospel lesson. A new boy, Patrick, laughs and quips that the swimmer might have needed one more trip to fetch his clothes.
A printed exchange from the Chicago Tribune notes a confrontation between a Woman with the Sun Bonnet and a Woman with the Gingham Apron over alleged slander. The Gingham Apron warns of legal action if accused.
A housewife asks for help and is advised to seek the Salvation Army. Saymold Storey replies that the Salvation Army differs in their theological views, revealing a tension over aid and belief.
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