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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1911
Page
7
A terse quarrel unfolds as She confronts Alfred about her faults. He acknowledges but offers no specifics, prompting further dialogue. The exchange centers on accountability and unresolved tension between the two characters.
A brief, quoted exchange from the Boston Transcript asks what flatterly means. The elder explains that it is praise of other people, framing the term in a concise, literary aside.
A collage of 19th century notices promotes Pettit’s Eye Salve from Howard Bros Buffalo NY, Garfield Tea laxative, Angel food cake mix, Mrs Austins Pan cake flour, and a humorous vignette about a landlady restricting a boarder’s air access, all in brief items from a periodical page.
A Connecticut woman describes severe bilious attacks tied to coffee use and claims stopping coffee and using Postum for three years eliminated the attacks. She credits Postum with restoring health, noting the contrast with prior medical prescriptions. The ad copy invites readers to try Postum and read The Road to Wellville for related stories.
Charles M Schwab, returning from a European trip, voices strong optimism for a prosperous year globally and in the United States. He cites booming steel and iron and calls the Taft Laurier reciprocity treaty a key positive sign, noting limited Tory opposition in England and dismissing fears of annexation as unfounded.
The torpedo boat destroyer Monaghan slid into the water at the government shipyard in Newport News amid flags and cheers. Named for Ensign John Robert Monaghan, Spokane hero who died defending an officer in Samoa in 1899, the launch honors his memory as a monument stands in Spokane.
County Treasurer Wysong told the grand jury that funds are exhausted and cannot be paid if session lasts longer. The jury voted to remain in session all summer if needed. County supervisors promised March funding to cover warrants and future work. Indictments were voted but no return yet. Special Prosecutor Weisiger will hold bills next week with 124 indictments voted so far.
Des Moines Iowa senate passes Stoddard bill prohibiting exhibition of monstrosities and abnormal persons, already approved by the house. The measure will practically ban most circus sideshows in Iowa.
Rev Francis Le Baron longtime Unitarian minister and first cousin of Henry W Longfellow dies at his New York home on February 18 in a notable clerical obituary.
Indianapolis mayor cites temperance tale of John Humphreys to illustrate self restraint. Humphreys, after drinking at a supper, returns home in an unsteady state and greets a doctor who congratulates him on a new child. The next morning he asks where the other baby is, revealing a Wildean joke.
A witty exchange trades lines about a wife and a head ache. He questions neuralgia while she seeks a new hat, delivering a brief humorous puzzle style dialogue typical of column humor.
Renowned painter and roses expert M Jean Robie died in Brussels aged 89. Son of a blacksmith, he began at his father’s forge before pursuing art and horticulture. He was famed as a rose authority and reportedly wished to die among his roses, a desire fulfilled.
Representative Pope recounts Martin Lomas ney telling a colleague to avoid writing and talking, saying never write when you can talk and never talk when you can nod. The anecdote was shared at the Cape Cod commercial travelers' dinner.
An antiseptic foot powder ad urges use of Allen's Foot-Ease to shake into shoes for easy comfortable feet and delight in walking. It notes availability everywhere and hints at substitutes, offering a free trial package via address to Alien S. Olmstead LeRoy New York.
A compact collage of old time medical and household remedies notes Bromo Quinine laxative claims with 2c price and signature by BE W. Grove. Other lines promote Garfield Tea for health, teething relief, and quotes on duty and beauty.
A man in Chicago chuckles at a portrait card claiming E. H. Smith is the painter and subject. The visitor notes the card reads A portrait of E H Smith by him self and jokes about city folks. Also mentions Recurring gum decay and a mouthwash remedy.
Mrs Cod comments on Emerson's rapid growth with a playful exchange about short specs. The note ends with a nod to the habit of many men enjoying a dry smoke and questions why a dry drink should not be enjoyed.
A fragmented OCR list shows multiple names and addresses across states. Items mention Mrs Clara L Gauwitz in Schaefferstown and Mrs Idella A Dunham in Box Nervous Prostration Knoxville Iowa, plus other women in Cresson Pa Falhchange Oronogo Mo Camden N J Muddy Dl Brookville Ohio Fitchville Ohio Philadelphia Pa and Allegheny Ave.
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