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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1911
Page
8
Winslow Seymour buys a damaged Christmas statuette for his Beatrice in Florence. The shopkeeper repairs the piece and a hidden deception unfolds when Beatrice confesses a similar ruse to spare him embarrassment. They marry and the repaired statue stays as a living memory in their home.
A humorous verse piece mocks overeating as a minor danger, laments high prices and shrinking food portions, and features brief exchanges on fashion, autos, and witty wordplay. The tone imitates a late 19th century newspaper column with observational quips and puns.
A witty exchange about education and mining stock becomes a sharp quip. The speaker jokes that their diploma is in mining stock, implying a punchline about practical experience over formal schooling.
A comic exchange unfolds as a man asks Uncle Jed how he married. Jed jokes that he has been trying to figure that out since the wedding, revealing the humorous tone of the anecdote.
Dialogue shows an elder recalling stricter school discipline and the tenure of punishment as a bragging point. The uncle contrasts past behavior norms with modern views on punishment in schools.
A wry note on appearance noting clothes aid impression but stress that character remains key. It quips that even a pressed garment can boost presence while the man himself bears the true merit.
The passage riffs on pain and pleasure in society. It suggests thoughtful rewards for marital care, warns that undisguised honesty exposes flaws, and notes that forgiving enemies tires conscience less than self examinations. It mirrors social norms and human folly with wry humor.
For two days Friday and Saturday this week we offer special prices on Cable Nelson pianos. Note March thirty and April first as the two day window with a ten year factory guarantee. L. C. King & Co Kingman Ind O B Morrison manager.
Hillsboro town council recently set a saloon license at 500 dollars though no saloon exists locally. They aim to deter applicants and cover contingencies despite the long absence of a saloon.
Fred Hutts was in Kingman Friday. Mrs. Joe Williams spent Thursday in Veedersburg. Mrs. A J Patterson was in Veedersburg Wednesday. Mrs. Tom Glascock did shopping in Veedersburg Thursday. Miss Clara Lines visited relatives in Danville over Sunday. Howard Jones and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bonebrake Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Redenbaugh transacted business to Danville Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Philpott of New London visited relatives in this vicinity last week. Mrs. Dean McBroom and Mrs. Ruby Day visited friends at Veedersburg Saturday. Mrs. Morris McCormick of Veedersburg visited Mr. and Mrs. James Philpott last week. Mrs. Mark Inlow, Mrs N Clark and Mrs Ann Philpott at Kingman were Yeddo visitors inUuay. Mrs. Melinda Marshall and Mrs Ollie Redenbaugh visited relatives and attended the funeral of John Hartman at Veedersbury Friday.
Will Boyer and wife are on the sick list this week. Miss Jessie Rakes returned to Rosedale Saturday. M. M. Lindley called on A. H. Rardin's Friday evening. Ham Ratcliff has been hauling away his oats this week. Mrs. Liota Thomas called on A. H. Rardin's Friday evening. Lynden Marshalls were at A Hwardin's Tuesday afternoon. Miss Gertie Hughes called on Mrs. Henry Lindley Friday evening. Mrs. Lynden Marshall spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Elmer Sowers. Sieta Thomas and Jessie Rukes visited Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lightle Friday. Wm. Zackmire came up from Mecca yesterday to visit relatives. Earl Irwin went to Indianapolis Wednesday to visit relatives. Irving of Cayuga was shaking hands with old friends in this place Sunday. The Ladies of the UB church will serve dinner in the room next door to The Star office tomorrow. The R N A lodge at this place entertained the Yedda lodge Wednesday night. A large attendance was present and a splendid time is reported. A deal was consummated yesterday whereby Wm. Rennick becomes the owner of Dan Shanks' interest in the Inlow & Shanks hardware. The new firm will be known as Inlow & Rennick and the new partner will take charge Monday.
A church program lists The Library as a Necessity in the Sunday School by Rev Pliny Cox and The Christian Attractiveness by Rev O W McGauhey. Special music by M BE. Members of the Township Superintendents committee oversee officer elections.
An advertisement offers a home treatment oil claimed to cure menstrual issues and make women stronger. It urges readers to send money and a book order to a person named Summers in Fox Hills, with vague promises and no scientific support.
The revival services closed here Thursday night. Mr and Mrs C W Clawson were in town Saturday. Roy H Demoret left for New Market Sunday. Ioe and Ora Huffman visited Mrs Claude Babb Saturday. Will Lindley funeral held here Friday drew a large crowd. Mr and Mrs Floyd Mitchell spent Sunday with Thurman Holland. Miss Charness and Koie Huffman called on Mrs Mell Foster Wednesday. Perl Printy went to Veedersburg Friday for J P Hartman funeral. Alma Summers spent Sunday in Kingman with Nina Hirshberger. Kath a Green's school dismissed Thursday. return home Friday as the last day of school locals enjoyed a noon dinner and pupil entertainment expected.
Ham Ratcliff received a $50 draft from Aetna Insurance Co. on March 22 a week after the fire. The draft designates $49 for the toss and $1 for Mr Akers who pulled the fire apparatus.
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