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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
4
The California senator announced a constitutional amendment to prohibit the manufacture production and sale of diluted alcoholic liquor in the United States. He excludes wine and beer, a weakness critics label as incomplete work and a bigger menace to public health.
A clipped verse suggests patience and guidance by turning to biblical figures. If impatient talk with Job, if headstrong see Moses, if weak read Elijah, if joyless listen to David, if political read Daniel, if sordid spend time with Sarah, if faith wanes seek the beloved disciple, if lazy watch James, and if future vision fades climb Revelations toward the promised Land.
Local farmers suspend hay baling in favor of shipping the product in barrels to buyers outside the area. The move shifts work from field to loading operations as merchants report growing demand.
A heavy weekend rain drenched the area with little wind and scarce electricity. Farmers express optimism for a bumper corn crop. Mrs. B. O. Hudler visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Hickman, in Attica over Sunday.
W E Longley state fire marshal plans a bulletin to township trustees town clerks and fire chiefs under the new fire marshal law. He cites last year s nationwide fire losses of 576525 with Indiana contributing its part and urges strict enforcement of local ordinances to curb wasteful celebrations. He notes 39808 killed or injured in ten years and urges measures to reduce losses including tidying rubbish and closing openings as well as promoting ordinances before July 4 1914. The piece also mentions local band concerts and visits by residents from Danville and Veedersburg.
A short appeal from C L Woody asks supporters who owe money to contribute to cover overdue leather and other bills. The request emphasizes a financial shortfall and urges timely help.
Geo Mann and family and Mr Reed and daughter of Otterbein visited C. M. Barker and wife Sunday. Ralph Keefer was here from Attica over Sunday.
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