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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
4
Two twelve year old boys from Far Rockaway swam to save three year old Charles Sterling Jr. from a rowboat swept away by rising tides. They towed the craft to shore and returned the frightened child to his mother, earning a ten dollar reward from the infant’s father.
In a Camorra trial a jailed inmate interrupts lawyer Livy after ten days of oration. He pleads for relief from prolonged proceedings due to health and age, arguing the trial has dragged for years with jurors and prisoners alike worn down. The Argonaut notes the absurdity of such a protracted speech.
A brief dialogue notes the beauty of Mario’s colored cheeks as artificial, concluding with a playful line that a straight flush is involved. The exchange centers on artifice versus natural appearance in a compact, card game inspired claim.
The Kingman Star notes a coal advertisement for S. B. Coal Co and local items mentioning Mrs. J. Flesher and Miss Helen visiting the Carpenters in Mellott. A Needleworkers Club meeting in 1913 praises Mrs. Myers as hostess. Warren Heath travels to Indianapolis for TB treatment with improving hopes. Local residents Leath families and Ora Bulger from Silverwood are guests of the Boswell family.
Public sale at my residence 34 miles west of Cates on the old Dotson homestead Saturday January 18 713 at 10 am. Live stock includes two sorrel mares a sucking colt two coming yearling heifers six brood sows. three Durocs one Poland China male hog, 36 shoats 40 to 50 pounds. Miscellaneous includes disc barrow furniture stove organ beds and more. TERMS cash for 5 and under. over 5 nine months with note and security at 8 percent interest. 5 percent cash discount on notes. Removal only after terms met. Auctioneers A Madden and Dotson. Clerks Pavey and Dinner by Ladies Aid.
A Washington Star report quotes a Japanese store proprietor who tests tea quality by burning a pinch in an ash tray with a match. He claims less ash indicates better tea and invites customers to test tea before buying. The housekeeper recounts the demonstration and ponders grocers responding to such tests.
An exchange shows a man confessing conversion and duty to make restitution. He admits stealing a kiss, and Miss Gladys asks why returning the kiss is required. The minister’s instruction shapes the dialog about penance in a moral scenario.
The chapter passes condolence to Mr and Mrs Ira Robbins on the loss of their sister. A token of sympathy is sent, minutes amended, and a copy given to Kirgman Star for publication. Bert Furr visited relatives in Yeddo Wednesday.
A playful exchange recalls a theater incident where a beautiful girl arrived fifteen minutes early for the show, described as a very singular event. The remark frames the moment as noteworthy within Judge's Library style.
A bizarre dialogue reveals a plan to poison a biscuit for rats. Theconversation includes a character named Youngwed questioning the motive and suggesting alternatives to using poison. The fragment hints at a domestic quarrel or criminal intent.
In a terse remark the speaker notes Dibble relies on an easy life shared with his friends. The dialogue suggests a social dynamic where friendships provide steady advantages or leverage.
A satirical dialogue about women and political power prompts a jab about co-eds in the Electoral College. The exchange highlights gender and educational college references amid a broader political commentary.
The article challenges the belief that whales are extinct by noting 20 000 were captured last year across South Georgia South Shetland South America and Africa and warns that future whaling may wipe them out. It contrasts the old system with modern gun harpoons and laments potential extinction of the rorqual whale.
A heated club gathering features a member quipping about a so called cheap bromide while a Boston guest corrects with bromidion. The exchange hints at linguistic snags during a tense moment between attendees.
A dialogue arrives with two speakers debating a wish to be a horse. The line of thought pivots on wanting simple access to grass and clover. The exchange reads as light, pastoral humor.
A quote pairing questions about becoming a beauty doctor with the reply that handsome profits in the beauty business drive the decision. The exchange highlights entrepreneurial incentive in the industry.
A brief quoted dialogue contrasts poverty with law and social restraint. The lines suggest poverty acts as a de facto limiter on behavior, while noting that many accept its painful effects on people.
Stella asks if engaged while Bella expects the notification committee to convene this evening for formal proceedings.
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