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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
3
The article reports Sir Edwin Ray Lankester denouncing oxygen as an unfair sports drug for marathon events. It critiques using pure oxygen, warns of health risks, and argues natural conditions best test endurance, tying marathons to ancient Greek victory and questioning modern purpose.
In New Jersey, Allison M. Mac Farland, condemned for poisoning his wife in Newark, files a self prepared appeal brief with the Court of Errors and Appeals. Frank McDermit and Chauncey H. Beasley join as counsel. Mac Farland signs as D. H. 1851 Death House.
Charles E Cowell and Misa Mina Erickson prepared a hasty wedding as the bride's mother opposed the match. The mother pretended to take poison to stop the ceremony, and the news of the apparent suicide reached the bride just as the ceremony neared completion. The event was never finished.
Nearly 2,900 persons were converted during the heart Magann evangelical campaign lasting six weeks in St. Joseph Missouri. The event drew crowds to the campaign which concluded with a series of services and public testimonies.
A 113 year old jug with blue decoration and olive brown glaze, inscribed New York February 17 179% Mid by Clarkson and Crolius, was found in the Caswell family of Fort Atkinson. The piece reflects early New York pottery on Potters Hill and was made by Clarkson and Crolius using wheel throwing. It measures 11 inches high and 6 inches in diameter and entered the Caswell line in the early 19th century near Milfordt on Milton town limits.
Agrarian guide notes spring work begins. horses show weaker condition due to scarce feed. Advises gradual start, higher quality nutrition, brood mare care, cautious colt breaking, proper harness fit, and regular grooming to prevent sore shoulders. Also a note on jewelry theft case at Kingston on Thames police court.
New York reports Argentina will start a national agriculture department modeled on the U.S. department. R. E. Bouin has worked in New York for three weeks arranging American expert help. He plans to return with six Americans. Bouin, born in Tonisiana, directs Tucuman's government agricultural experiment station.
Two Persian letters from Tabriz recount Russian bombardment and occupation beginning December 18, with the Russian Cossacks accused of burning, looting and killings. Reports claim about 800 victims, including women and children, and the hanging of local officials. The Russian commander ordered executions of two soldiers and burning of government buildings, leaving Tabriz a destroyed city and a tense, fearful population.
A historical note on preventing chick mortality cites causes from weak vitality to husbandry and incubation practices. It stresses prevention over cures, listing winter production effects, confinement, sire strength, egg handling, incubation handling, and post hatch care including feeding timing, brooding conditions, and sanitary ground management.
Prof. A. T. Wiancko heads a Purdue soils and crops circular that promotes alfalfa cultivation. The bulletin summarizes extensive Purdue experiments and invites readers to request Circular No. 36 for detailed results and guidance.
The jewels worn by the Daughters of the American Revolution at a Washington reception reportedly exceed 500000 in value. The Boston Transcript notes that if Revolutionary fathers had had 50000 worth of ammunition at key times, the war might have been shortened by years. It adds a quip about women’s shoe laces and heart strings.
Mrs Bertha Murr of Louisiana Missouri describes twelve years of illness with cramps and monthly pains after eleven doctors failed. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health. The ad touts the medicine as non narcotic and invites confidential letters for advice.
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