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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
7
A four person party lost for five days in Hawaii's mountains illustrates human limits without tools. The writer argues modern inventions mask our vulnerability, noting the island’s size versus a New Mexico county and the crew's struggle to survive with basic senses and endurance.
A Hamburg patrolman, tempted by fresh sausage displayed in a delicatessen window, impaled a piece with his sword. A civilian alerted authorities, the officer surrendered, and now faces trial for larceny.
The St Louis Republic quotes a family planning summer shows to welcome city visitors. They mock a hired hands act with vaudeville performers, disguises, and a milkmaid costume as they prepare a moss gourd prop for a homegrown advertisement.
A brief column notes a man famed as a ladies' man and a homely figure in town. Residents quip that he is “one of the greatest lady killers” and a “ladies specialist” as the town comments on his reputation.
A speaker notes that a viewed house likely had running water, based on widespread leaks. The remark implies the home’s condition reflects neglected plumbing and overall maintenance.
The exchange questions Polly’s attire asking what she wore to appear attractive for a cashier’s bride. The answer notes changeable silk as her dress. The dialogue shifts to a trend about edible cactus and a dismissive remark about a vegetable shade.
A promotional note highlights Gunn sectional bookcases to organize a home library. It emphasizes easy reach, accessible shelves, and how book collections can grow with a fitting, stylish display that blends into the room. The copy invites readers to build a personalized library with these cases.
An auction at the Miles Ratcliff farm located four miles southeast of Kingman on Friday November 1 1912 at 10 oclock a m offers horses and mules cattle hogs farm implements and household goods. Items include five mares foals and yearlings, eight milk cows, heifers calves a Jersey bull, sows shoats pigs, wagons buggy carriages plows cultivators drills and harnesses. Terms: cash under 5, credit up to 9 months with note and security, 5 percent discount for cash on note amounts, property not removed until terms are met. Auctioneers O E Youngblood Col A G Madden. clerk R A Boor. Dinner by Pleasant Grove Church ladies.
Before you buy an engine call on P G Smith and see the coal oil engine that does the work with a price within the reach of all. 24 to 20 horsepower. Mrs Wm Cuppy and her little daughter arrived Sunday morning from Shawnee Okla to visit her husband who came weeks ago. Columbia Hog and Cattle Powder and Columbia Dip also Columbia Poultry Remedy for sale by Kingman Grain and Milling Co. Mr Lucus Nebaker of Covington and Mrs Manda Wilkey spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs C H Ratctiff. Oysters, nice big fresh ones at Robinson & Reaths. Pears 50c per bushel at P G Smith's.
Customer is offered money back or a new brush after a toothbrush sheds bristles. Pioneer Drug Store advertises cheap rubber combs and urges customers to visit the store for repair or replacements.
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