10 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
1
Prudence Standish urges rediscovering the spiritual meaning of Christmas beyond pagan festivity. She warns gifts can become mere etiquette or status symbols, urges meaningful acts of charity, kindness to servants, and thoughtful gestures that recall Bethlehem, gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
The severest censorship in English history fell to Sir Roger L Estrange after his 1663 appointment. He aimed to reduce London master printers from sixty to twenty, inspect printing offices, and badge offenders. He opposed newspapers, believing reading them made the public meddling and prone to criticizing government. His efforts effectively suppressed all government criticism.
A Paris society piece notes a growing trend of dog themed ceremonies with a Scotch collie named Thanus set for a June 6 1914 christening. Guests accepted invitations for a musical evening and dance, reflecting dogs’ rising place in high society and luxury goods.
Dramatist Charles H. Hart habitually invites visitors to his New Hampshire summer home. On the veranda Hoyt and guests notice a farmer couple arriving with a wheelbarrow and a trunk. They realize the travelers are not guests but hired help planning a return run, yet the visitors stay for a month.
Richard Wagner cherished his dog Peps, often defending him with bold walks and music lovers. On each excursion Peps received gifts and, when ill, the composer delayed travel. The dog died in Wagner's arms, peacefully at night, and was buried beside the house as the composer mourned thirteen years of companionship.
James H. Collins discusses mining dust control and explosive barriers in teal mines. He notes that sprinkling salt or using barriers was less effective than covering coal dust with stone and clay dust to render it nonexplosive, creating safer sections within the mine.
The passage reflects John Bright’s steadfast pacifist stance in the Crimean era. It cites his opening denial of being a statesman and his vow not to waste national treasure or blood. The text also notes the influence of his Angel of Death imagery on journalism and public debate.
A coal mining machine by E A Kuhn and Pittsburgh mining and mechanical designer can cut coal from any seam direction. It extracts over 90 percent of coal, cuts mining costs by half, and can produce over 1000 tons daily with two operators. It uses minimal power, potentially under one cent per ton, and can load coal directly into pit cars.
Smith and Jones argued over a garden fence one afternoon, each claiming the other is wrong. Jones retorts that he is right, while Smith questions his opponent’s memory, and Jonpa adds a stubborn poke about schooling. The exchange remains a light, humorous back and forth.
John Poppett notes condensed oil aids sunflower growth as San Bernardino and Seattle papers discuss a record breaking 1 inch circumference specimen grown with canned goods. Former residents claim the sunflower surpasses Kane's famed bloom and showcases local agricultural progress.
A farmer, warned by superstition after his wife opened an umbrella indoors, carried it outdoors as a storm approached. Thunderstorm danger drove him to seek refuge under trees where he was struck by lightning. The incident highlights quirky beliefs about luck and weather.
W L Stoddard of 2125 S Lemon St Sioux City Iowa suffered stomach troubles for a month but after one dose of Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy he returned to work. His wife reports two bottles plus system regulator cleared stones and matter, with many praising the remedy for digestive relief and life saving effects. The product is sold locally by Red Cross Drug Store and other druggists. A Christmas gift pitch offers The Tribune for a year.
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