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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1914
Page
4
A Columbia University professor tests 1000 American workers across 29 nationalities and 164 occupations. Findings show nine in ten read newspapers and many subscribe to local papers, 58 percent church members, 60 percent regular moviegoers, and only 30 percent use intoxicants.
An advertisement claims a constitutional method by Mrs M Summers to cure bedwetting and child behavior issues without spanking and offers free instructions to mothers. It also states the treatment helps adults with daytime or nighttime urine difficulties and invites mothers to write today.
Victor Hugo faced widespread vilification after Les Miserables with rivals condemning the work. Prosper Merimee mocked Hugo's Brussels dinner speech, calling his statements shallow. Hugo replied, calling Merimee naturally vile in a private letter.
A humorous quip follows a skating proposal tale about a soaked bride to be. The piece then recalls Edinburgh professor Tait entering a riotous class and quipping that there is no such thing as noise, only a subjective impression.
An archaic passage notes the earliest reference to the well known Underwriters' association Lloyds. The fragment hints at its emergence and influence in maritime and insurance circles of the era.
Henry Puckett and daughter Elva shopped in Danville Illinois on Friday while John Maris returned home to Coldwater Kansas on Tuesday. Marsh Farr conducted business in the county seat Friday and a ball band robbery is noted at Steinbaugh Tones. An advertisement for Robinson Reath cream is listed, and a quote sells a Pearl Keerns urine. H J Moore was in Veedersburg Friday.
A talk given to local teachers argues domestic science strengthens girls for future work and independence. The speaker shares personal cooking struggles, praises school-based household training, notes benefits to mothers, and cites Mayor Mitchell on cost of living and divorce links to homemaking knowledge.
A prominent local attorney recounts a college prank turned lesson. While facing a disorderly conduct charge he fakes a $50 fine payment by wire to his father to fund two days in jail. The plan backfires when the judge declares imprisonment was chosen, and the father’s telegram reveals the truth.
A holiday visit to St Pauls leads to a boy recounting tombs of brave soldiers. He notes the epitaphs claim they defeated the French, yet points out the French remain alive, highlighting a humorous contrast between legacy and living enemies.
A humorous dialogue questions food's power over character. Mr. Smithfield asks about a theory linking diet to traits, while Mr. Wood scoffs with beef and lobster remarks. They joke about cannibalism, lending money, beers, and prizefighters eating scraps.
A Thackeray quote reflects on the small pains of life and the idea that even great wealth fame or love would falter if one must wear a shoe with nails inside. It ponders the price of happiness and the fragility of fortune.
Rabindranath Tagore speaks of union with Brahma through self offering and release from selfish desires. Completion and freedom arise as the soul progresses toward God’s kingdom in this world.
A cryptic note on choosing the right people for business success, contrasting the need to pluck suitable talent with the idea that timing and selection determine outcomes. The speaker hints at recognizing faults and the challenge of finding the right mix to advance proper work.
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