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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1912
Page
7
The Toronto Mail and Express explains half mast as a sign of respect for a great person, noting its military origin where the victor’s flag sits above the defeated. It traces the custom from war to public life and the idea that the space above the half raised flag is for the ultimate conqueror, the angel of death.
It is computed that twelve acres of land are needed to graze one head of cattle on Texas range land, a figure reflecting the extensive grazing practices and land use in the state.
An advertisement praises Grape-Nuts as a light, easily digested food to aid tired stomachs and nerves. It cites a Maine user who recovered from nervous dyspepsia after weeks of steady use and urges readers to read The Road to Wellville while noting ongoing genuine letters.
WMA Radford urges readers to buy a small four room bungalow instead of renting, arguing ownership brings pride, home feeling, and long term savings. He notes streetcar access keeps living costs down and explains heating options, with advice to avoid heavy debt and consider future expansions like a cellar, furnace, or bathroom.
The article explains that tuberculosis is not inherited but spread by contact with infected people. It notes that weight, family history, and early exposure affect risk, and emphasizes poor nutrition and diet as factors. It cites the New York American quote that plenty of good food, not fresh air, aids cure.
A dialogue reveals confusion over a rail sleeping car berth reservation. One party insists a reservation was requested and the clerk claims no record exists. The exchange hints at a possible miscommunication or clerical error in the booking process.
Mrs. W. H. Hughes of Wathena Kansas reports her child suffered a persistent scalp scab and worsening facial eruption likened to pimples. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for two weeks the sores nearly disappeared and the complexion cleared within six weeks. The advertisement claims global availability and offers a free 32-page Skin Book by Cuticura Department L Boston.
In a note of terse dialogue a fleeing maniac allegedly hits his pursuer with a cake of soap before making a clean getaway. The quoted exchange hints at a chaotic chase and a peculiar weapon during the incident.
A Norwegian expedition will study the natives flora and fauna of largely unknown regions of northern and central Asia.
A quotation by George D. Prentice extols Duty as the only true stimulant for men, contrasting it with alcohol and intoxication. It envisions duty bringing a blue sky into a man’s heart, where happiness and the skylark endure.
A diligent search is being made in Florence for the will of Robert Browning son of the poet but none has been found. Rumor centers on Browning’s substantial property in Asolo and Florence including Casa Guidi which may pass to his wife Miss Coddington of New York with whom he had lived apart for years.
Advertises Paxtine as a cheaper and better alternative to Nquid antiseptics tablets and peroxide for toilet and medicinal purposes. Sold at druggists for 25 cents a box or mailed postpaid from The Paxton Toilet Co. Boston Mass.
A quip contrasts free charitable acts with social gatherings, noting that both involve public display and emotional appeals. The speaker treats the idea of charity as a performative element in society, likening it to grand events.
The preparation claims to stop itching and smooth the skin. Sold by all druggists in 25 and 50 cent sizes.
Dancing tied to religious feeling in early times. Be thrifty with small things like bluing and water for bluing. Request Red Cross Ball Blue for value. Use soda to brighten china worn by long use. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup aids teething gums reduces inflammation soothes wind colic 25 cents a bottle. A baseball player may be sluggish without being a plugger.
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