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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1912
Page
2
The Kingman Star editorial argues aviators should focus on practical air travel rather than long cross ocean attempts. It asserts Newfoundland to Ireland flights are foolhardy stunts driven by showmanship and advertising, with real aviation progress tied to military use and government support.
Prof George D Laker of Starvard urges hissing to show disapproval of plays but producers and critics doubt the method. Qualifications for hissers are questioned and a Drama League certificate would not justify a commission to hiss. The Chicago Tribune notes risk and that empty seats may best protest bad or banal dramas.
A Texas representative pushes to standardize terminology in the military appropriations bill, insisting on the term airplane rather than aeroplane. He argues both mean the same, but supporters favor the simpler word to avoid misdirection of funds. The committee discusses wording amid broader funding concerns.
France plans a historic aerial regiment seeking an appropriation to buy 1000 aircraft of four types. The project aims to equip a full air arm though initial crews may not fly immediately. Yearly operating costs are estimated at 4 million dollars with uncertain figures on potential casualties.
The December 1910 census shows St Petersburg population at 1 907 708 including previously uncovered suburban villages. It is a major office town and seaport for six to eight months annually with cotton textile manufacturing as its principal industry. A Libau steamer line links to a trans Atlantic service to New York, easing direct U.S. shipments without trans shipment delays.
A Kansas professor argues for introducing child rearing courses in colleges. He notes society spends much on livestock breeding while neglecting the equally important task of guiding how children are raised.
In Tennessee a flock of wild geese outran a fast passenger train in a quirky contest. The birds prevailed perhaps because they were geese and had natural advantage over humans in the race.
Aviator Latham journeys to the Congo with a monoplane and a big game hunting outfit. The tale frames a clash between man and machine as he pursues game in perilous terrain.
The article argues housekeeping should be treated as a business needing scientific management. It stresses planning to save time and material, the value of skilled workers, and arranging utensils for easy reach to reduce waste and improve service in homes.
The notice urges trimming meat use by making stews with vegetables and choosing cheaper foods like ice fish eggs and custards. It suggests better meal planning to save money, avoid waste, and keep meals appetizing, with simple recipes such as Codfish a la Mode and Mountain Dewm. It warns against overdependence on tax burdens and stresses practical kitchen readiness for emergencies.
Expert tips suggest sour bread as a digestives aid and buttermilk cleanses the system. Methods include wrapping flower stems in damp newspaper, onions and Worcestershire in boiled mutton, paraffin in turpentine to renovate oilcloth, kerosene cleanses fabrics, and baking sheets for even oven use. A flour spoon can replace eggs in meatloaf.
A concise look at how the modern kitchen showcases up to date equipment while true culinary skill remains the decisive factor in successful home cooking.
A collection of simple recipes including rhubarb and raisin pudding, prunes in lemon jelly, vegetable and peanut soup, beet and cheese salad, and a crustless pie option. Instructions cover preparation, layering, thickenings, and serving suggestions.
While removing an old gas main in Sunderland Scotland a mouse ran from the pipe and a nest of six young mice was discovered inside. Experts note the fracture in the pipe may explain the animals entry and survival in the gas line.
A short exchange shows a wife accusing her husband of leaving their child in his care and the husband replying the child has cried about ten hours. The dialogue reflects a domestic dispute moment with tense emotions.
A historical note highlights Tuscany wines offered wholesale at about eight cents per quart, describing the Italian wine scene and value pricing in the region.
The article describes a green plaid reverse cloth coat with large collar and turned cuffs, a dark green straw hat with spotted ribbon, and a black satin waistcoat. It lists materials including 5 yards fabric, 424 yards satin for lining, and almond colored cloth for the costume with a short plain skirt and black satin trim.
A reader advertises a home hair tonic claiming to revive dull or damaged hair. The remedy combines sage, salt, sulphur, quinine, bay rum and witch hazel, boiled in water, with vaseline for dry scalps. Apply with a dropper to the scalp to cut grease and boost growth.
A guide to decorating lace canvas with ribbons of varying widths and colors. Suitable projects include sachets cushions table centers and nightdress cases. Emphasizes keeping ribbons untwisted and backing with a suitable color to prevent show-through on stiff ecru canvas.
Women increasingly choose china silk to solve the petticoat problem. It outwears netticoat silks, launders without damage, and its light supple texture prevents clumsiness. available in satin or dress shades.
A charming bride to be will host a white themed luncheon for eight close friends. Centerpiece bride roses and white candles set the tone, pink bridesmaid roses at each plate except the hostess with a pure bride rose. Place cards feature photographs of the real bride. Favors are white suede card cases with the couple’s cards. Evening dance invites go to the same circle, with heart motif decor and symbolic figures.
Doilies, crystal glasses, and delicate china take center stage in the newest table setting. Fine cobweblike doilies embroidered with linen floss cover tissue without bulk, paired with a finger bowl set finished in sheer bolting cloth edge and tiny embroidered scallops and garland of microscopic flowers.
Public notice-style ad touts a $3.50 recipe for weak kidneys promising relief from urinary trouble and pain within a week or 20 days. It offers a free copy by mail from Dr. A. F. Robinson of Detroit, claiming the remedies are pure and harmless yet highly effective.
Dialogue hints at exchange principle where taking something for nothing may lead to a prison sentence. The exchange underscores moral/linguistic lesson involving Tommy-Say, Pop, and Papa-Sometimes about consequences of gain without effort or legality.
Mrs. Mary E. Breig of Philadelphia describes severe hand dermatitis with cracking bleeding and itching. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment after trying doctor advice and seeing a cured case in the paper. A sample and 32 page booklet are offered by Cuticura Dept L Boston for readers.
Bankhead laments slanted reporting of an eloquent speech and recalls a whimsical misquote about Daniel Webster from Hiram Earwig. The remark likens bad copy to Earwig’s yarns, noting Webster’s supposed dying line I still live and a visitor’s quip about life’s uncertainty.
A humorous exchange notes Jiggers begins stories with Believe me while the speaker opts not to. The line highlights a trait of cautious or skeptical narration and contrasts storytelling styles in a light literary moment.
A playful line contrasts a grim warning about a future threat with a wholesome dietary pivot. It imagines swapping a harsh fate for a simple crop, using rural imagery to suggest a shift toward plant based sustenance.
The fragment cites Laxative Brom o Quinine with a signature at E W Grove and a cited claim to cure a cold in one day. It also mentions Dr Pierce's Pellets and Garfield Tea as remedies and quotes I W Robertson and Burton on kindness and self improvement.
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