Mental and physical economy in daily American life
A Nautilus essay warns that busy Americans hurry through meals and work, sending blood to the brain and wasting energy. It notes excess subconscious anxiety and surplus energy leakage that exhausts vitality, leading to poor digestion, insomnia, and diminished focus.
Local News Notes From Kingman Area Homes
The Kingman Star reports Mrs. Thomas Glascock Jr. visiting James Glascock and family in Scotts Prairie. Donald DeVerter returned to Attica after a short visit with relatives. Hert Sowers and son came home near Rob Roy after visiting Elwood Sowers and parents. Gilford Leon born to Reason Crowder and wife near Cates last Sunday. Mrs. Frank Maris and son Lee visited Emmit Maris in Veedersburg. Mrs. T. M. Jackson visited Covington relatives. O B Ratcliff remained in Kingman from Covington Tuesday.
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Thomas Glascock Jr
James Glascock
Scotts Prairie
Donald DeVerter
Attica
Hert Sowers and Son
Rob Roy
Mrs. Elwood Sowers
Reason Crowder
Near Cates
Gilford Leon
Frank Maris
Lee
Veedersburg
Emmit
Mixed Up Wedding and Auction Story Highlights Slips
A Bangor Pa News misprint shows a wedding and an auction mixed into one odd item. It lists William Smith and Miss Lucy Anderson dis posed of at a farm auction with guests and farm gear described as wedding paraphernalia. The piece notes Rev Jackson performed the knot and the couple left for an extended trip.
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Bangor
William Smith
Jos. Smith
Lucy Anderson
Watch Your Checks and Uncle Sam Penalties
A treasury ruling says unbacked bank checks are treated as promissory notes and must bear a federal revenue stamp. Overdrafts exceed your balance and require stamping, even with collateral. Violations carry a fine up to $200.
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Uncle Sam
Treasury Department
Washington
Census shows Fountain county school attendance in 1910
Fountain county has 5741 children aged 6 to 20. Of these, 3760 or 65.5 percent attend school per a 1910 census bulletin released recently. Age groups show 6-9 with 1502 total and 1171 attending, 10-14 with 1913 total and 1753 attending, 15-17 with 1146 total and 646 attending, and 18-20 with 1190 total and 1901 attending.
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Fountain County
Ing
Hall's Catarrh Cure sworn affidavit filed in Toledo
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It notes internal use, claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces, and lists Toledo as the location with patent medicine sellers.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
I. Hall
Witty Repartee Fragments From Historic Figures
A collection of classical quips about Sydney Smith Henry Clay and Pitt. Smith asks if his portrait painter is fit for a dog. Clay jokes that a speaker uses words until his audience arrives. Duchess of Gordon converses with Pitt about continuing nonsense.
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Sydney Smith
Landseer
Smith
Henry Clay
Congress
Clay
Duchess of Gordon
Mr. Pitt
Pitt
Grace
Harper’s Weekly
Quite a Difference in Views on Women
A dialogue contrasts past and present roles. One speaker notes women’s growing independence, while recalling aging customs. The other observes modern expectations for women to appear among delegates or business leaders in family photos.
Bail Plans Amid Police Hot Water
A friend in trouble with the police prompts a plan to bail them out. The dialogue explores handling a legal crisis and supporting a friend facing scrutiny.
Asked Too Much Fond Mother and The Professor Exchange
A witty dialogue scene where a fond mother asks about signs of genius and a professor demurs noting he is not a detective. The exchange highlights character dynamics and playful banter.
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Puck
Psychic expert claims spirit communion challenged in court
A psychic expert testifies he has communed with spirits while being warned by the judge not to accept it as an excuse. The exchange highlights the tension between paranormal assertions and legal standards.
Mystery Phrase Reveals Family Jar Location
A puzzling exchange features a speaker claiming a rod is in a family jar. The line asks where the rod is, replying it rests in the family jar, prompting questions about context and provenance.
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Charles W. Zeigler
Zeigler’s
Zeigler
Kingman
Publishe
B. O. Hudler
Indiana
Fred Madden
Covington
T. M. Jackson
O. B. Ratcliff
Paul B. Lindley
Hughesville
William Armstrong
the Younster
Maxwell Glenwood
Ned Inlow
Kingman Hardware Company
S. Douglas
J. T. Redman
W. M.D
Schmae
C. M. Spencer
E. A. Keller
A. L. Rateliff
Kingman Bank Building
DR. F
Cuthbert
Cas
Kingman Hote
Adam Bonebrake Veterinary Surgeon
Drayman
Kingman, _ Ind
W. R. Massey & Son
Yount Building
Melvin Light
U. B