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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1915
Page
2
German ear surgeon Professor Bruns tested over 100 people in a revolving chair and found seasickness symptoms identical to disturbances of the three semicircular canals that regulate balance. Bruns and Dr Fischer say atropin can prevent attacks and may protect against collapse, with caffeine as an alternative during attacks.
Royal Dixon notes a garden at night as a fairyland where plants dreamlike sleep. Night blooming flowers such as evening primrose and moon flower open after dusk while acacias lupin and clover leaves fold like butterfly wings. Some leaves close in bright light, others droop or nod as if guarding a bedtime.
In a sharply worded exchange, Mr Wasserby tries to charm, calling the other his heart’s queen, while Mrs Wasserby retorts that he has grown stout and warns against fat Romeos in the marriage market.
In a heated exchange a witness denies calling young Thompson intemperate while another accuses him of stating that Thompson drank heavily. The retort compares fish to drinking water, highlighting the deflection as tensions rise.
An old reliable auctioneer Col A G Madden lists upcoming sales with dates and buyers from January through February. Locations include Kingman Covington Cayuga Silverwood Hillsboro DanvilleYeddo Yeedsburg Oakwood Perrysville Wallace Tangier and more. Purchasers named include Rosa Crum N Billsland Noah Dixon C W Luck Elisha Pithoud Jesse Helmick and many others.
George F. Hughes manager of Hughes music store assigns in bankruptcy with Jesse W. Canine named assignee. Papers filed in circuit court. Assets listed include three real estate pieces stock and store furniture. Liabilities expected to total at least three times assets, about $3,600.
A California man writes to Ford praising the car as the only vehicle named in the Bible by citing Isaiah about ascending to heaven. He asks what other car could perform that feat, prompting amused reaction from readers.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio pledges 100 dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Cure taken internally. testimonials offered. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Administrator of the Estate of Elisha Pithoud announces a public auction at the decedent’s late home two miles east of Kingman Indiana in Mill Creek Township Fountain County on February 4 1915. The sale includes horses cattle hogs sheep corn oats hay farming implements gun scales and household goods with terms cash for small sums and a note for larger amounts bearing 6 percent interest.
Public sale to be held at the seller’s rural residence described as one mile north and half mile west of Milt Thoms shop, two miles east, one mile south and a quarter mile east of Vedda. Auction starts Saturday at 1 o’clock p m.
About one third baled and the rest in stock, mostly high grade timothy hay with some clover. Terms require a note with approved freehold security bearing 8 percent interest from date if unpaid at maturity. 5 percent off for cash on all note amounts. no hay to be removed until terms are complied with. Auctioneers W. Lusk Cols A G and Fred Madden. Clerk James Sowers.
A large magazine house seeks an active local man or woman to handle a special profitable plan. Good opening for right party. Address with references Publishes Box 155 Times Sq Lta New York City. adv. 129 Pearl Keerns was called to Danville Friday by the serious illness of his mother.
The exchange jokes about using an elevator titled going up to reach the Great Moral Uplift Movement rooms. A light literary quip contrasts upward movement with spiritual ascent. The line underscores era interest in reformist organizations.
A terse exchange reveals a community’s frugal economy as residents admit poverty and mutual aid. People describe borrowing from neighbors to survive the season, illustrating hardship and solidarity within the town.
A child named Bobby asks his mother if a boy who is good all the time must get married when grown up after hearing a family quarrel. The piece reflects anxious questions about love and future expectations.
A fragment from a dramatic piece questions beauty and change within a marriage while noting a husband and wife choosing a church. The line hints at social or religious settings without full context.
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