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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
4
Indiana produced 14 201 355 short tons of coal in 1911 valued at 15 326 808 dollars, down from 1910 by 4 188 460 tons and 5 486 851 dollars. The average price per ton dropped to 1 08, with 7 049 758 tons mined by machine and 21 182 workers employed averaging 282 days.
Misses Carson Foxworthy and Genevieve Brannen of Waynetown hosted by Joe Brannen. Ageve Guilford arrives from Westfield Mass to vacation with Elbert Brannen and D. M. Strader. Mrs. John P. Sowers visits Covington with her daughter. Zula Howell to Terre Haute for relatives and a Modern Woodman picnic. Henry Zackmire and wife travel to Lilbourn Mo. Mrs. C F Smith and children visit Brazil. Ed Bales of Xenia Ohio visits local relatives.
The New York Sun notes a playful claim of leguminotherapy linking vegetables to character traits. Green peas allegedly spark frivolity in young ladies, while carrots foster temper and amiability for janitors and ticket agents.
A dialogue contrasts two men, one dreaming of wealth and the other noting that the rich who do not work often bear the greatest burden. The piece explores money, labor, and value in a colloquial street voice.
The article notes Manhattan averages one light per inhabitant while Brooklyn shows far less. It cites Denver as an example nicknamed the Electric City with signs and lights for decor and illumination, highlighting a building outlined with 72,000 candle power.
The article contrasts fears of resource depletion with historical resilience. It cites coal, cement, and steel as early useful resources and notes that new fuels and solar heat could replace coal and iron when they dwindle. It argues humanity adapts by shifting to cotton, cereals, solar heating, and solar-powered electricity generation.
The McCormick Nursery Co of Monroe Michigan seeks a capable salesman to sell trees shrubs roses and related items in this section. Specialties include Bing Cherry October Purple Plum and Mercereau Blackberry. No experience required they provide training. Good weekly pay and free outfit. Write now for details and mention this paper.
A. E. Jenkins and family of Homer Illinois visited relatives here over Sunday. Miss Mable Teegarden stayed with Ethel and Glee Renick over Sunday. Miss Beulah Hadley traveled to Litton Indiana Saturday to visit friends. A D Sleeper came from Fowler Friday to tend farming interests.
A New York broker touts Charles W Morse as a potent fund raiser. He recounts Morse's boast to a millionaire who had two million ready, asking for three million and declaring the rest could be owed. The tale underscores Morse's bold, possibly overreaching approach on Wall Street.
Viola C Pearson administratrix of George W Pearson deceased gives notice of a private sale of his and his widow's interests in Lots 36 37 and 2 feet off west of Lot 38 in Yeddo Fountain County Indiana. Sale at 10 A M July 27 1912 at her residence with full appraised value and terms including half cash balance in 12 months notes bearing 6 percent interest secured by mortgage and free of encumbrances.
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