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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1911
Page
2
The Kingman Star presents a collage of satirical lines targeting fashion, marriage, labor, politics, and culture. Observations mock attire judgments, ragtime music, Christmas goods from Hamburg, and public figures, with a running thread of witty, provocative vignettes about modern life and social norms.
Denver reports outlines efforts to mine gold from the Colorado River bed at Lee’s Ferry and in Utah. Dredges are installed to extract black sand and gravel rich in gold and platinum from depths of thirty to sixty feet. Ventures cite favorable signs but warn natural barriers may limit profitability.
Andrew Gibson, veteran omnibus driver in London, expects the last horse drawn bus to finish its final trip this month signaling the end of an era. He laments the faster motor age, recalling that London once housed 31,900 horses across two omnibus companies.
An embryo playwright named James J. Grain, son of a Russian general, observes rich and climber society while waiting tables at Planters hotel. He says he has not published yet but aims to print someday, preferring leisure writing over money driven effort and vows to persist with ten hour workdays aside from reading and writing.
J R Robinson of Pike County presents a hog claimed as the largest in the world in Montgomery. Weighing 1100 pounds the animal is 514 years old the length is nine feet with a girth of seven feet four inches valued at 1000 dollars and attracting local attention.
A London observer reports men showing higher curiosity than women in public spaces. A novelist notes men discuss appearances in theaters and gawk at neighbors, trains, and luggage labels. Tests around Charing Cross and Victoria station find men more prone to look around than women.
Lester Ladd, a bellboy for 52 years, marks his 68th birthday in San Diego. His last post was at the U S Grant hotel, now works as elevator operator in the Union building. Born on Hudson Street New York he began bellboy work at 16 at the Buckingham and later served at the Palmer House Morton House Piedmont De Soto and Tampa Bay hotel.
A 17th century death bed joke features Rev James Guthries of Stirling. Mentioned in From a Northern Window, Guthries was executed at the Cross in Edinburgh High Street. He asked for cheese the night before, claiming he was beyond earthly diseases.
Senator Lotsmann-Wha questions Mc Chunkerson about a consulship bid and his claim to a political post. Private Secretary notes he is the only man not named as a candidate for governor of Illinois.
Eugene Forbes of Lebanon Iansas relates that after trying several medicines for catarrh he grew worse and nearly deaf tasting and hearing impaired. He claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cured him after three bottles and notes no relapse.
Scribbleigh declares England ideal to write perfect English and discusses environmental influence on language. Lord Miggleton agrees in lighthearted exchange. The piece blends literary tone with a humorous aside about progress and a brief medical ad note for Hamlin’s Wizard Oil addressing pain and swelling from a cold or inflammation.
The ad promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children. It claims the product softens gums reduces inflammation eases teething pain and cures wind colic. The bottle price is 25 cents.
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