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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
5
A fragment notes an opera singer paid 2090 dollars for performances while contrasting the value of noise with costly art. A trench scene recalls soldiers lacking blankets and vowing to cover themselves with glory. An ad praises Red Cross Rag Blue and grocery politeness.
In a humorous Roockton Enterprise item a family fears burglars as two lobsters escape a fridge battle. The son, waking his father, retrieves a gun and finds the crustaceans tangled on the kitchen floor after a late night attempted break in.
The article notes the ancient belief in a philosopher's stone capable of turning metals into gold and traces how searches for this substance led to real discoveries. It mentions Botticher's porcelain, Bacon's gunpowder, Geber's acids, Van Helmont's gas, and Glauber's salt discoveries.
A counsel of phrases about wind and misfortune hints that even a bad omen benefits doctors by prompting action and attention, suggesting hidden value in adversity without naming specific events or figures.
A reflective piece weighs the idea of a growing national conscience while noting the ambiguity of proving it through a conscience fund. It compares mothers believing in their babies understanding spoken words to broader moral claims.
A Western city chief bookkeeper credits Postum with ending his stomach neurosis and nervous spells after pneumonia left him with dyspepsia. His wife also stopped tea and coffee two years ago and now endorses Postum’s two forms, Cereal and Instant, as a coffee and tea substitute with similar cost.
The German government replies to the American demand for explanations of submarine attacks. It defends its actions, cites investigations into the Cushing and Gulf light cases, and asserts error by the British flag abuse. It argues Lusitania was armed and a legitimate target, and urges complete information sharing with the United States.
Washington officials express profound disappointment over Germany’s reply to the American note on the Lusitania sinking. They view Germany’s evasions on reparation and future guarantees as key points, and say President Wilson aims for reparations and respect for American rights, willing to sever relations if needed.
In Kemmerer T Ohama and Daniel Parker, newly convicted of murder, face execution at the state penitentiary on October 28 1915. Judge KD Haraj of the District Court imposed the sentence. Matt Cirej also convicted awaits sentencing due to an Austrian government appeal. Greeley reports a skull found at the city dump by garbage hauler G Stevenson.
A. H. Spencer from Mexican Hat Utah reports renegade Piute bands roaming beyond the San Juan area despite a promise to General Scott to stay on the reservation. He warns that state forces could forcibly return them, risking bloodshed. Also noted is the Nodaway River flood drowning of Ray Depew 34 and his brother Earl 12 in Clarinda Iowa.
A fragment depicts Willie asking about a man lifting a mortgage while a parent questions the youth. The exchange contrasts curiosity with admonition as the older figure warns the younger about overstepping bounds.
A collage of advertising text promotes Cuticura emollients for skin and hair care, Allen’s Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for tired feet, Red Cross Bag Blue for white clothes, and assorted lifestyle quips about expositions and love.
A cautious man questions how many germs accumulate on a dollar bill. His friends admit they never considered it and joke about collecting enough dollars to stuff a pillow by sleeping on them.
A speaker named Mr. Hefty draws a solemn audience as a listener compares his talk to attending a funeral of an idea. The remark underscores a somber tone for topics of personal interest.
A brief quip contrasts optimism with caution as a witty exchange notes that a single positive sign does not guarantee overall change. The remark suggests that early success can mislead, while a misstep may follow a hopeful start.
A miniature electric motor for dental use weighs five and a quarter ounces and measures one and three quarter by one and a quarter inches. It connects directly to dental chucks via a light cord and lamp socket, delivering 12 watts at 15 000 rpm, removing the need for a swivel shaft.
Mr Pamlion and Mr God spur describe a plan to avoid arguments. Each time either gets angry, a pleasure reserved for that specific day must be foregone. Mrs Plimson enjoys driving him to anger and accepts the forfeiture.
A brief dialogue scene shows a wife accusing her husband of marrying her without expecting to cook. He replies with apparent acceptance, saying he knows he did not marry a cook. The exchange hints at strains in their relationship.
In the Pinkham Laboratory at Mass a large collection of bi thousand letters from women discuss health improvements after using E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Some claim it helped them regain health and even avoided surgical operations The letters are signed by the authors and reflect personal experiences with the remedy.
A fragment shows a tense exchange with Mike speaking to a woman identified as Mrs. Rich and Mrs. Bucks. The dialogue includes a directive to hold a rope, signaling a suspenseful or coercive moment within an unresolved confrontation.
Victor Albert George Villiers seventh Earl of Jersey died in London. Born 1845 he served as governor general of New South Wales from 1890 to 1893.
Telegram from Lugano reports King Victor Emmanuel in supreme command witnessed the capture of Ala by Italian forces. The report emphasizes his presence during the operation and confirms the military action took place under his oversight.
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