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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1912
Page
2
The Kingman Star notes Congress rejected the Rockefeller philanthropic trust, arguing individual effort outpaces syndication in generosity. It warns about complacency from installment-gift models and cites the Columbia State and Kansas City Star on philosophy and human curiosity.
The New York Telephone Company has moved twenty office men to outside work as solicitors and filled the vacancies with women acting as cashiers. These women handle large sums in nickels dimes and quarters from pay stations citywide. Officials say women are more reliable and less prone to temptation in cash handling, though some men question their business honor.
A New York judge ruled a car company must settle after a sleeping passenger’s trousers were stolen from his berth through a station window. The judge suggested the company should also provide an extra pair of trousers for passengers in such embarrassing cases.
A Denver claim says public schools teach girls over twelve cooking sewing laundry care of children respect for husbands and income management with a living art. The note omits graduation figures, leaving how many girls actually graduate each year unclear.
William A Radford offers free expert building advice to readers, discussing bungalow viability, costs, and proper site use. He criticizes overzealous bungalow promotion, describes suitable spaces and built‑in furniture, and outlines practical layouts from kitchen to bedrooms with emphasis on light, ventilation, and odor control.
A detailed narrative recounts Simon Girty’s life from a nine year old Pennsylvania boy capture to his role as a spy for the British and later a traitor to the American cause. It covers his years with Indian tribes, key battles such as Blue Licks and Sandusky, his involvement in the Crawford incident, and his influence against settlers and missionaries, ending with his legacy and disputed fate after the Thames.
The Scottish-born Thomas Conway arrived in 1777 and rose to brigadier general then clashed with George Washington. His Conway Cabal sought Gates’ leadership, triggering a duel network, public backlash, and Conway’s fall from command. He later fled to France, where his career faltered and he died in exile.
In Miss Lucy's Virginia dining room, Mr. Jones from the North requests four minute eggs while locals keep to three. Aunt Mandy, in a yellow bandanna, explains she times eggs by singing verses of a hymn, declaring they are done when the verse ends.
A Boston Transcript excerpt recalls a morning hold up where a victim aligns time with a church clock. The thief claims to be stopped at exactly one, and the victim notes the church clock hands matched his own position, anchoring the claimed time.
A humorous note suggests cooks in heaven would be unable to depart and links working power to health, claiming Garfield Tea aids in maintaining vitality.
A compact quotation attributed to Landor on the value of knowledge, asserting it must be earned through effort rather than seized or bought, underscoring education as a personal pursuit over material power.
The Paxton Toilet Co. of Boston Mass touts Paxtinae Antiseptic as superior for keeping artificial teeth and bridge work clean and odor free. It is offered at 25 cents a box or postpaid on receipt of price. The piece also notes a political candidate who previously ran for office must explain to supporters how the outcome occurred.
Tompy claims the famous man with a black moustache is not a literary man but the inventor of popped grits, a best selling cereal. The visitor doubts the claim, while the exchange highlights a twist in perception of fame.
At Dinard a beautiful young countess, wife of a millionaire, drew chatter on the casino terrace with a bathing dress described as shocking and improper. Onlookers compared it to the dinner dress she wore at Mrs Hughes-Hallett's ball, noting she had her diamonds on then.
A father teaches his son the Golden Text on the way to Sunday school. Johnny repeats the phrase and ends with a humorous misquote: Whatsoever a man sews always rips, mispronouncing sowing as sews. The tale echoes a Harper's Bazar style pun.
A reader letter endorses Grape-Nuts from Postum Co that claims better sleep, digestion, and nerve health. The testimonial describes indigestion relief, ceased vomiting, and improved appetite after three years of poor digestion, prompting a brain and nerve boost through a good night’s sleep.
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