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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
6
A winter advertisement claims a bottle of Glycerine and Globe Pine Compound mixed with whisky breaks a cold in a day and cures any cough. It urges buying only genuine Globe Pine Compound from druggists, noting wide recognition and quick wholesale replenishment.
Rastus jokes about reading about conscience funds and hopes to receive a letter from the minister who married them. The dialogue frames a social satire of mail, marriage, and moral intrigue in a small town.
L R Fink of Lebanon Ohio describes years of intense itching from eczema on his thigh and scalp. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment, itching stopped within minutes and a second day brought complete relief, plus cured dandruff on the scalp.
When rubber plant leaves yellow and drop, treat as dying plant. Feed with one tablespoon olive oil every two weeks. Wash once weekly with warm soapsuds and let suds moisten soil. Sprinkle every other day. Apply same method to ferns.
A brief exchange reflects on Senator Aver age and his reputation for keeping faith with his duties. The dialogue weighs whether to name the trusted institution involved. The tone implies respect for steadfastness and integrity in public service.
Purdue university extension article argues Indiana should raise its own pure bred draft mares to conserve high quality bloodlines and meet world demand. Importers favor stallions but long term gains hinge on expanding mare breeding. current profits favor pure bred pair sales over grade stock and risk of diluted lineage.
Indiana farmers push dairy farming as a key to profitable agriculture. The piece explains milk composition, cow nutrition, protein sources, and cost considerations, including rations with corn silage, clover or alfalfa hay, and a grain mix. It recommends equal attention to forage quality and feed cost.
The article notes a rising demand for fur and plush fashions, especially musk rat and rabbit pelts, with French fur ensembles pictured. It argues furs remain a strong investment as prices rise and imitators grow. ready made furs are costly yet DIY options exist for modest spend.
Fashion notes highlight the kimono sleeve as the prevailing choice in evening wear especially on sheer fabrics like lace and chiffon. Armholes vary from large to small and square, with long shoulders and occasional side guimpe attaching sleeves. Dinner gowns feature square neck openings and backs, while trains trend pointed and trailing in a casual, tentative style.
Amber touches appear across gowns and accessories as amber buckles necklaces bracelets and earrings flood novelty shops. Beads become earrings and amber crosses decorate ribbons or chains while amber combs reappear among novelties and small bead strings suit lorgnettes with a smart color note.
The article notes model coats direct from Paris show small revers or none, pleated skirts in soft voile dominate, and thick fabrics retain accordion pleating. Large checks and plaids appear but require tall slender figures to avoid attention, pairing well with plain colors for a distinguished look.
A young mistress hosts a weekly afternoon tea using two decorative bottles as heat sources. One bottle contains tea with tea leaves, the other hot water, both warmed by alcohol lamps. Guests recall a past mishap when a blue flame nearly touched a lace frill. The hostess demonstrates pouring technique.
Dainty tea gown in good quality crepe de chine trimmed with net and fins lace. Bodice lined with silk.
A simple girlish gown in soft white chiffon features garlands of green satin leaves appliqued to the bodice and skirt. The garlands outline the round neck the high waist girdle and the draped tunic edge. A green satin bow catches the tunic and sleeve hems.
Black valets describe styling notes noting black waists paired with colored suits trimmed in black. The detail emphasizes contrast and coordinated formal dress.
A Winnipeg based report notes heavy Christmas post office work in 1912 with forty extra workers and special mail trains. It highlights rapid prairie settlement, many new post offices, and Ottawa immigration efforts boosting 1912 arrivals to about 400,000, half from the United States, as Canada plans for 1913 outreach.
A bartender recalls a joke about wives and theater plans. A man notes his wife seems down and she laments being busy all day with preserves, then tears up at the theater suggestion. He calls for another drink.
A brief exchange questions belief in faith cures with a wary remark about cures linked to faith. The dialogue hints at experiences where faith in cures influenced outcomes, reflecting skepticism and curiosity.
Readers are urged to ensure Castoria bottles carry the genuine signature and note the remedy’s long history. Fresh supply of Mrs. Austin's Buckwheat is available at grocers, alongside a wry comment about charity starting at home.
An advertisement for Tonstives from The Tonitives Co. promotes a remedy to purify the blood and relieve kidney disorders by burning up waste. It claims benefits for Brights disease diabetes dropsy rheumatism sciatica and other ailments, priced 75 cents per box.
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