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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1912
Page
8
Clio Monroe Maet firm advertises positions for a reliable man to set trees shrubs and roses. Specialties include Berg Cherry October Purple Plum and Merceretu tinekoerry. No experience required. weekly pay and free outfit. Apply promptly by writing for particulars.
A veteran advance agent John B. Reynolds claims a feminine star’s constant criticsm drove him from the business. He cites her quarrels with travel and a snow slippage incident at a private party, asking why the advance man didn’t ash the walk.
The article recalls Princess Der Ling, author of Two Years in the Forbidden City and court lady to the empress dowager of China, noting her vanity and a humorous lapse when Miss Carl signed a portrait as if it were the empress. The empress deemed the signature a comical misrepresentation.
The article notes growing commercial nut cultivation expanding northward with northern nut orchards in many states. It cites the National Nut Growers Association tenth annual convention in Mobile Alabama and the Northern Nut Growers Association formed in New York in 1910. It mentions pecan, English walnut, and almond as increasingly grown crops.
Official statistics reveal 2,614 suicides and 450 suicide attempts among Austrian army personnel over the past decade, the highest ratio in Europe and sixteen times the rate of the general population. Motives are known in about half the cases, with fear of punishment, love affairs, unwillingness to serve, and ill treatment cited as common causes.
German chemists claim to produce artificial silk from horse flesh by acid treatment that yields durable fibers. The two inch threads resemble wild silk and may be vulcanized and waterproofed in caoutchouc baths. Potentially cheaper for balloons and insulation though spinning into thread is not yet developed.
A claimed link between lunar cycles and rainfall is gaining attention with South Africa noting heavy rains every 19 years. E. E. Nevill, former Natal Observatory director, suggests the moon's attraction pulls a permanent cloud belt toward Natal mountains as it nears its northernmost position.
Footprints on sands of time phrase promotes rugs and doormats. The boast urges shoppers to choose a new doormat now while prices remain low.
Mrs Nellie Sowers hosted a quilting event with neighbor ladies all day on Friday. A delicious noon dinner delighted attendees. Guests included Miss Bonnie Russell with Myrtle and Cora Harvey Ethel Woods Cora Brown and Mrs John Brown. Mr and Mrs George Weaver moved to Fremont Russell farm last week. George Knauer and son from Silverwood visited M C Thompson's family.
The Harvey-Thompson gravel road construction, begun last fall, has resumed. The Ladies Aid Society met at the home of Mrs. J. P. Sowers. On Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Mendenhall and son Russel visited Mr. and Mrs. Lize Russell. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Commons hosted Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Weaver and children. Thain Russell and Mrs. Sam Vanstoyoic shared Sunday dinner with neighbors.
Uncle George Canan, who has been in decline for some time, is reported to be quite poorly again.
In the Fountain Circuit Court Septem ber Term 1912 David J. Ratcliff as Administrator filed final settlement for Thomas Ratcliff deceased. A court examination set for October 19 1912. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved and prove heirship. S Douglass attorney.
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