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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
2
B O Hudler, editor, writes from Kingman Star in Indiana delivering local opinion and notes from the community. The piece highlights state issues and civic concerns with regional context and editorial perspective.
The piece laments society shunning masculine suspenders as fashion changes. It argues fashion dictates absurd norms, recalls past miscues with utensils, and urges men to embrace suspenders in defiance of prevailing trends. It frames fashion as a tyrant ignoring individual physiques and calls for a new declaration of independence through bold attire choices.
A Jewish rabbi once argued Columbus was a Jew while a Royal Geographical Society member now claims he was Spanish. A Spanish scientist says new evidence reveals Columbus as a Spaniard, tearing away four centuries of mystery. Dr Horta notes Columbus’s Italian birth claim relied on lack of authentic documents. The Spanish historian counters that Columbus’s own Genoa birthplace statement is the sole accepted proof.
An English visitor in Shanghai taunts Sun Yatsen’s eldest son about his father’s birthplace and cosmopolitan identity. The son replies that the elder was stateless for fifteen years, but a country has finally been made for him.
Treland plans a delegation to protest the Ciueenstown landing of men labelled defective and Irish in name but accused of coming from other origins. The objected group is deemed undesired immigrants with no claim on Ireland or the United States.
The Mines Department of Canada notes the potential for the economical smelting of Canadian ores. It cites a century of revolutions in the iron industry and asks whether electric smelting could become generally adopted, signaling a major shift in metallurgy.
A satirical note warns against harming rabbits for caffeine or nicotine experiments. It cites a New York man who has been married 11 times and jokes that only a New York waiter could pay alimony to ten women.
A London hotel becomes notable for its distinctive onions featured in meals and branding. The quirky attraction draws visitors and local curiosity, elevating the property's profile beyond typical lodging.
A naturalist warns the lob lter faces extinction while noting the two legged variety persists. A college professor claims to solve the curve ball mystery though it requires a blunt humorist to exploit it. A cow named Bossy surveys her owner’s straw hat, soon to be devoured.
A brief editorial note contrasts spotless floors with home life, arguing true comfort, happiness, and growth define a real home beyond neatness. It suggests that cleanliness alone does not guarantee domestic well being. The emphasis is on balance between order and nurturing family life.
The piece argues lunch programs are scarce but beneficial for children facing long trips to school. It urges teaching simple, economical food principles in schools, balancing meals, and preparing foods to suit different environments. It emphasizes variety, moderation of treats, and keeping lunches fresh.
A parade of dessert and canapé ideas for an elegant table. Prune stuffed marshmallows flambéed, pumpkin pie with cheese scented whipped cream, lemon and orange basket desserts, sardine canapes, and Plum Pudding Ice Cream with citrus and almond mix ins. Garnish with whipped cream and herbs.
Simple cranberry pudding uses hot cranberries stirred into a flour batter with baking powder and salt, steamed twenty minutes. Another steamed Cranberry Pudding blends butter sugar and cranberries with flour, milk, and eggs, then steams three hours and serves with cream and nutmeg. Ginger Pudding mixes butter sugar egg flour baking powder and ginger with milk, steamed two hours and served with vanilla sauce. Graham Pudding combines butter molasses milk graham flour soda and salt, steamed two hours and served with pudding sauce.
A professor’s caution during a chemistry demonstration warns that a mishap could blow the laboratory sky-high. He instructs the audience to approach closely to follow the experiment.
A woman seeks a doctor’s guidance in curing a side of bacon, asking how to treat meat rather than a medical ailment. The exchange reads as a humorous quip highlighting a humorous miscommunication between a wife and physician.
A guide to sauces for puddings describes orange, molasses, cream, foamy, and chocolate sauces. It provides step by step methods including whisked egg whites, sugar, citrus juices, vanilla, and cooking times to perfection.
A quoted maxim is presented urging restraint until there is truth to share. It stresses speaking with undivided mind for truth rather than reward. The source positions integrity as the core value guiding discourse.
A reflective note urges self awareness for media workers and medicine takers. It asserts that in human affairs legislation cannot reverse the dynamic where the tail wags the dog.
The directoire ruff made of ostrich feathers is a smart, successful finish for visiting and promenade gowns. Ostrich boas and muffs for midwinter wear, plus marabout combinations, offer elegant neck pieces and evening wear accents, with plumes and trims highlighting necks and hats. Julia Bottomley.
Bulletin from Chicago fashion shows foretell a straight front and back, hipless silhouette for spring 1913. Skirts and jackets remain narrow and envelope like, with knee-length slash pleated for movement. Plump figures return to voluminous robes. Oriental colors and long cream coats with tan stripes rise in popularity.
Fashion watchers note metallic laces outshine fabric laces this season with gold lace leading due to rich color matches. Gowns feature gold lace flounces on apricot satin and embroidered chiffon bodices, with gold accents enhancing red hues and overall gown character.
Suede collar set available in gray and vivid scarlet includes collar cuffs and belt. Old-world Round head pattern collars turn down and cuffs turn up with a neat straight belt. Designed to pair with country tweed or serge suits for a refined look.
Fashion notes describe waists featuring broad revers and the Robes Pierre collar, said to suit nearly every figure and mark a stylish update in the season.
A Parisian fashion feature presents the Monk's gown by Felix of Paris. The white broadcloth dress combines a corsage cape and skirt in one piece, fastened with a belt, and its plain style adds to its appeal for the season.
A fashion roundup lists Court blue as a bright electric cross between electric and gendarme tones. Taupe shifts toward elephant gray, Shrimp pink gains favor, Rouge Venetian red pairs with white, Chalk white returns, Amaranth claret shade, Verdigris green, Mimosa yellow leaning toward orange, with blue vig described as deep yet bright.
When a glove shows a hole turn it inside out and press edges together. Apply a piece of leather court plaster over the hole. The plaster holds the parts and, being leather, provides strong repair.
Immigration officials foresee a record influx of settlers from the United States and abroad, with Canada likely passing 200 000 newcomers this year and total arrivals near 400 000. The three prairie provinces and British Columbia offer prime land for mixed farming and fruit growing as rail lines open up new areas. Knights of Columbus leader James A. Flaherty urged young men to move to the Northwest for opportunities.
In a light Q and A style note readers learn that Mrs Speedem carries only a paper of safety pins, not an extensive repair kit, when going au toing.
An old advertisement promotes a scalp care routine using Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap to relieve itching dandruff and hair loss. It instructs applying ointment to the scalp in partings, guarding pillow with a cloth, and shampooing next morning. Samples are offered via a mail request to Cuticura Dept. L, Boston.
A jumble of cartoons and quips from the Cincinnati Enquirer and other notices includes a pun about a pessimist bringing a umbrella to a ball game, a pancake ad, a health tip about apples, a market ad for alfalfa and Timothy hay, and farm rental listings, plus a line about a flirt always practicing a game.
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