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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1911
Page
7
A Youngstown Telegram joke recalls an ironworker who planned to name his first son Mat after a friend. The wife just had a baby, and the friend greets the father with “how's little Mat,” only for the punchline to reveal the child’s name is Mattress.
A kindly friend counsels the restless man to travel to Montana for fresh air and mountains. The man scoffs, claiming he knows a mountain boat in Newark. The exchange captures a humorous clash of imagined destinations and desires.
A constituent questions a congress member's holiday spending. The member replies they are at home rather than in Washington, prompting discussion of duties and attendance during recess. The exchange underscores concerns about representation and availability to constituents.
A Boston educator describes harmony between brain and body and cites Grape Nuts as easing nervous strain and constipation. She details a breakfast of raw ground Grape Nuts with hot water, praising increased stamina and brain power. Testimonial attributes health gains to Postum Co. and references The Road to Wellville.
Washington February 11 Senate debates over Senator Lorimer of Illinois turn into a hurdlers race as Beveridge Owen and Crawford lead the charge to unseat him. Senator Johnston of Alabama defends the stance and argues the bribery caveat stains the entire legislature while condemning the action.
Chicago report says Patrick Keeley former detective in State's Attorney Wayman's office was found guilty of perjury in the second Browne trial. If upheld he faces an indeterminate sentence in state prison. It marks Wayman's first conviction tied to the Browne drive case, with a jury recommending clemency. Keeley showed little emotion as the verdict was announced.
Foster J. Foster, 107, Buffalo born grandson of Red Jacket, arrives in Kansas City to reclaim a Montana mining claim he says was swindled. With fortune gone and health strong, he plans to start anew whether he recovers the claim or enters a fresh business. He once served as a government scout and secret service agent.
John Ah Hang, a Chinese Civil War veteran and New York Chinatown cigar store proprietor, writes to President Taft seeking restoration of citizenship after papers were canceled on a legal technicality in 1908. He enlisted in the navy at Brooklyn in 1862 and served under Farragut, voting in New York until cancellation.
William N. Whitely of Springfield Ohio, a wealthy reaper manufacturer, was cremated in Cincinnati in a cherry wood casket hewn by himself over 60 years ago. A daughter gave him the shroud twenty years ago and a sculptor made a mask of his features before the cremation. A monument will be erected in Springfield.
The 13th annual International Bowling tournament opens in St Paul Minnesota today, running twelve days with prizes totaling 85000. The St Paul West Side club prepared elaborate entertainments at its new 50000 club house, and eight fresh alleys welcomed entrants who become club members for the event.
A Philadelphia libel case against Hampton's Magazine and its writer Moffett over claims of the Standard Oil Company's involvement in impure candies prompted signed retractions. Moffett admitted error and apologized. Hampton's issued a corrective note and promised to publish the letters in the March issue. The document includes the publishers and plaintiff addresses and dates.
In Danville Illinois Judge Kimbrough ruled City Attorney Jones must answer all grand jury questions about vote selling and buying. The court cited Supreme Court immunity for grand jury witnesses and declared the city election law unconstitutional limiting questioning to events within eighteen months. The probe will continue with remaining summoned witnesses as indictments reportedly loom.
The Tag volcano eruption and related disturbances in the Philippines killed 700 people in Talisay. Governor Forbes of the Philippine Islands reported to the War Department. Shocks continue as 5000 families are ruined and relief measures are deemed essential to prevent further suffering due to mud and lava destroying crops.
New York report says Lord and Lady Cecies will wed February 7 and spend their honeymoon in Egypt. They depart February 18 aboard the Cunard liner Carmania, visiting Cairo and notable pyramids in Upper Egypt during their stay.
A lifelong sufferer describes repeated nail inflammation and pus at the nail base, loss of nails, and relief after using Cuticura Ointment and Soap. One box cured her, with lasting results, noting no further trouble since 1910.
Walker and Brown present opinions on horse racing reflecting on what a son does and does not know about the sport, suggesting differing depths of knowledge. The text conveys a playful, opinionated stance on racing awareness without clear events or dates.
Vintage seed advertisement promotes French Lean Coffee as a healthful drink suitable for home gardens of 10 by 10 feet producing at least 50 pounds. Claims ripening in 90 days in Wisconsin with heavy use in Europe. Offers culture directions and a mammoth seed catalog for 15 cents or 31 cents for 10,000 kernels seed mix from John A. Salzer Seed Co. La Crosse Wisconsin.
A boy Willie visits his nurse and sees bright scripture texts on her walls. Days later his aunt gives him a dime to spend at a bazar. He searches for one of the Lord’s advertisements like Mary has in her room, showing his intent through a simple exchange.
Binks tells Wobbies he made ten thousand dollars in the chicken business, but he’s out of it now. The wry quip contrasts bold personal gains with others who constantly try to please everyone. The excerpt ends with a reflection: a dead heart enjoys meddling in others’ affairs.
A jumble of snippets shows stage talk about casting a light part with an electrician, a note on Hamlins Wizard 1 easing stiffness, Hear It Ball and a college yell. Also mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and a quip on boastful talking versus thinking.
A Scottville Michigan mother of thirteen praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for sustaining her energy on a farm and easing backache and bearing down pains. She also notes its help for her daughter with painful periods and irregularity and urges others to try the remedies.
Health hints and Questions and Answer editors address the common question how to cure constipation. Dr Caldwell, a longtime stomach and bowel specialist, endorses Dr Borup Pepsin as a remedy. Syrup Pepsin trains stomach and bowel muscles to restore tone, with testimonials from Detroit and Oklahoma City readers. Free samples offered by mail.
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