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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1911
Page
6
Farmers face variable turkey prices as spring dampness and autumn conditions shape flocks. Purveyors scout farms early, while cool, crisp autumn weather motivates birds to roam for food, boosting growth. Even small delays can cut profits for growers gearing up for Thanksgiving sales.
Mrs. Josiah Clinker of Tama Iowa declares Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her back pain and other kidney trouble quickly and kept her free from symptoms for six years. The ad extols the product and urges readers to recall the name when back pain appears. The accompanying article discusses Thanksgiving turkey farming trends including bronze varieties. It notes shifts toward larger birds, breeding practices, and logistics of moving turkeys to markets.
In a vivid city page anecdote Mr Black Bass failed to join the police while Mr Eel notes a color line barrier. The exchange hints at tensions over inclusion in law enforcement echoed by rival voices and local chatter.
The article notes porcupines climb well and destroy apple orchards by nibbling bark and cutting bearing limbs while also harming young spruce. It also includes a debate claiming women cannot be equals to men, then questions the reasoning about constitutional differences and endurance.
Advertisement style copy extols Red Cross Ball Bluing as best blue for laundry and mocks liquid bluing. Also notes constipation cures with Dr. Pierce’s Pellets and includes quips on discretion and prejudice in public spaces. Contains dated language and general opinions.
Pat Curry, while sorting through boxes in a house once lived in by a former tenant in Lander, Wyoming, uncovered a blue serge coat concealing a complete steel armor suit. The armor includes two inch square plates linked to a cloth framework within the garment. Local residents weigh theories about its origin from frontier era conflicts or Overland mail days.
A Civil War veteran, given a new cork leg by the government after losing his limb in battle, sent a witty thanks noting it is “Tig sweet to be remembered for what I have done.” This quip appears in Lippincott's.
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