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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1911
Page
6
Plant grapefruit seeds thickly in warm moist earth and in about four weeks shoots appear leaves unfold and create a mass of glossy green. The greenery withstands heat from gas or furnace, making it suitable for dining room decor per Suburban Lite.
A Philo woman describes years of low spirits and perceived illness until doctors advised Grape-Nuts with cream. She reports rapid weight gain, brighter outlook, renewed interest, and overall health improvement after several weeks, attributed to nourishing body use. The letter, signed by the Postum Co. in Battle Creek, notes ongoing reader submissions.
William Elroy Curtige known as a leading American journalist collapsed and died from apoplexy in a Philadelphia hotel. Born November 5 1850 in Akron Ohio he studied at Western Reserve College and held top posts with the Chicago Inter Ocean Chicago Record and Chicago Record Herald. He served as special US envoy to South American republics and headed Latin American work for the Columbian Exposition. He also wrote books and pamphlets and belonged to numerous historical societies.
Mrs William B Leeds the widow of the Tin Plate King refuses all offers including Prince Murat and other nobles as she returns to America with her eight year old son William Bateman Leeds to ensure his education and conserves his $25 000 000 estate while seeking unfettered citizenship.
George E. Roberts director of the mint returns to Washington from the west and predicts higher living costs. He notes population surged 21 percent from 1900 to 1910 while farm land grew only 4.2 percent, pushing up rents and food and material prices. He urges study of laws and resources and greater production efficiency to meet the strain.
F A Car of New York was appointed by President Taft to represent the United States at The Hague conference on restricting opium traffic. The piece notes opium’s danger, calls it the greatest Chinese evil, and recalls international efforts to curb its spread while acknowledging medical use only by prescription.
J L Richardson of Red Key Indiana says after five months bedbound and catheter use he nearly died. A friend urged Doan's Kidney Pills and after finishing the regimen he left bed and recovered fully. He has had no trouble in five years. The ad also notes Doan's pills cost 50c a box and are sold in stores. The piece ends with a dated anecdote about Scribb and a prize story.
Mrs. Julia Finnegan of St. Louis describes extreme eczema relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment following years of unsuccessful medical treatment. She reports sleep restoration and full recovery after three months, and notes availability of free samples by mail from Cuticura.
The piece contrasts a faltering Turkish navy with old tales of naval weakness. It recalls Lord Carlisle in Constantinople 1854 meeting an admiral terrified of the sea. A school anecdote ends with a teacher punishing all for one act, then the culprit confesses.
A dialog references a planned church wedding and a woman who did not attend. The speaker accuses another of deception in a social or romantic situation, insisting the act was serious and not a game.
Flood waters from Hatfield dam swept through Black River Falls Wisconsin causing widespread destruction in minutes. The Coles Carbolisalve plant and many businesses were ruined. townspeople vow rapid rebuilding and a stronger community spirit.
A man shares with a friend that he and his wife will perform on the variety stage next week. A clever writer has drafted an act for them. The wife is part of the act, yet the husband reveals the piece is a monologue and questions if the wife is known to the audience.
The mussel industry has grown to a large share of activity on American waters. Pearl fishermen first drew attention in small rivers with occasional valuable pearls. Now the bivalve is in demand for button manufacture due to shell use.
In a brief exchange, Mr. Lambkin admits taking a flyer in Wall Street and being ahead briefly before the market fell back, wiping out his gains. The dialogue notes the rapid change and the unsettled outcome of the investment.
A 17th century reflection notes that the creaking wheel spoke bears the least weight yet carries the most burden, illustrating paradox in mechanical and moral terms.
An ad extols Sarsaparilla for healing, claiming roots barks and herbs create supreme cures. It offers the product in liquid form or as Sarsatabs chocolated tablets for consumer use.
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