20 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
1
A Philadelphia man reports a waste-derived substitute for rubber, prompting cautious stance until full proof. The piece notes rubber’s vast uses, limited tropical supply, and chemists’ long pursuit of a replacement, while urging verification of the claimant’s methods and results.
A Yonkers judge rules the woodpecker may ply its tapping at early dawn, implicitly granting license to other animals to disturb the peace. The bird's habit begins around 4 a.m., earning headlines that label the woodpecker a nighthawk in this season’s context.
The article stresses the value of soil work for both children and city adults with access to ground for kitchen gardens. It argues gardening activity fosters interest in soil and its cultivation, linking school programs to urban backyard plots.
A Gotham judge in a suit ruled the questioned dress was a proper fit, a decision seen as favorable to the defendant and cited as proof of ongoing gender bias in male crafted legal judgments.
A Pittsburg physician warns the human race will gradually extinguish itself. Another expert contests the premise, arguing the quantity is too far in excess of the quality. Meanwhile people continue living and suffering as usual, likely long after the theories fade.
A Boston medical authority foresees households using electrical apparatus to supply energy for health. The speaker warns that such innovation will come with costs and notes sensitivity about rising electricity bills.
A young man who steals from his employers to fund a honeymoon for his chorus girl bride is described as misguided, though the motive is presented as prosocial but ethically wrong.
A scientist challenges the claim that telephone mouthpieces harbor germs while a patron faces a busy fine. The scene hints at a clash between science and public concern over cleanliness and charges.
Newport socialites object to local loud shooting while expressing eagerness for the Duke of Connaught and other prominent visitors from abroad.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer mocks a timorous claim that sauerkraut could be an explosive of extraordinary hazard. It notes no holocausts from kraut barrels, no Krupp shells with kraut, and no Italian bombers using it, urging skepticism about the scare.
The piece notes critics question the toothbrush’s sanitary utility for children claiming no statistics prove it reduces dental decay. It argues stomach health and other factors influence teeth and that brush habits unlikely to vanish despite iconoclasm.
The article laments growing electric costs as households face higher bills for power. It notes sensitivity around paying for energy and hints at anxieties over future price increases.
An astronomical authority states that sunspots signal upcoming storms for Earth as our planet, a satellite, experiences sympathetic weather effects. The claim links solar activity to terrestrial conditions, warning of unsettled skies ahead.
The idea that the Garden of Eden lies near the South Pole spurs planned expeditions to locate the elusive site. Historians recall the myth of Adam as the first man who failed to return.
A country post office in Pennsylvania seeks a postmaster willing to accept a salary of $9 a year. The notice questions national patriotism as offices go begging for qualified candidates.
A college professor argues meat eaters show higher activity levels than vegetarians, suggesting price effects may influence behavior and food choices.
A playful remark notes icemen’s enthusiasm shown by the large ice cube deposits in boxes. The court allows a divorced woman to resume her maiden name Smith but this does not guarantee she will adopt it.
Cleveland launches a quirky bounty paying one cent for every ten dead flies confirmed as local Cleveland file species to avoid counting Cincinnati imports.
Professor White of the University of Pittsburg warns the human race may extinguish itself, arguing life expectancy rises yet population grows from new births. The Ohio State Journal notes longer lives but no escape from mortality while cosmical changes may erase Earth, moon, and Venus as homes for life.
Siam maintains a small corps of women police known as the Amazon guard. They are unarmed, wear uniforms, and shadow any stranger entering the Inner Palace in Bangkok to prevent mischief and protect royal women. Doctors, architects, and carpenters must be escorted inside, though recruiting is hard due to the harsh duties and low pay.
A brief arts note describes the triangle theme as a bid for strong emotional work. The piece comments on how such themes seek to evoke intense responses from audiences and critics alike.
A brief item notes the phrasing turn flip flaps of joy to welcome the event. Details unreadable.
A Chicago man departs after his wife bans Spanish onions from the house. The dispute centers on kitchen vegetables with a cultural bite, while a poetic aside notes onions as a beauty and joy.
A historian argues the temple of Solomon cost 5 billion dollars as a government project. The remark invites scrutiny of political actors or groups who might have benefited from nearly five trillion in speculative losses.
A New Yorker aims to play a piano continuously for 50 hours in Chicago with a resident girl observing from above. The feat is presented as a quirky human interest stunt and draws local attention.
An explorer claims the south magnetic pole is tied to a continual dance. The remark is ridiculed as frivolous by scientists who caution against mixing play with serious research.
The article notes that ingenuity and persistence may guide a search for the restaurant serving authentic strawberry shortcake. It highlights effort and determination as key factors in locating the venue.
New York women shift to self service for groceries buying what they need and transporting purchases home in taxicabs marking a rise in personal economy during hard times.
A scientist, arguing the Garden of Eden was at the south pole, proposes developing a hardy fig tree species to suit extreme conditions. The plan aims to test the theory through a controlled botanical program.
A statistician proposes curbing funeral costs by ending death itself as a solution. The remark highlights the high annual expenditure on burials and palliation, presenting a provocative, satirical take on spending.
The piece notes strong talk of a pension for mothers but finds little advocacy for a pension for mothers in law, highlighting an unusual gap in public argument and policy interest.
The note recalls how open windows in the neighborhood reveal the era of canned music with persistent presence of sound from nearby homes and public spaces.
A New York woman was fined 500 dollars for gossiping. The caption implies the fine serves as a deterrent and questions whether the punishment will be justified if she is later cured.
Fatty Lewis laments daytime pests from milkman to hucksters and agents waking him nightly. He describes a long procession of callers and neighbors interrupting rest and plots to run for city council to repeal an ordinance against harboring vicious dogs.
The article describes the fox in Japanese folklore as a powerful demonic wizard capable of possession and malevolence beyond European witch lore. It notes foxes live for centuries, turn white at a thousand years, gain tails and power, and the dangerous man fox can imitate any human instantly, a foe knights once swore to exterminate.
Jane believes Easter hat aged her. she trades with sixteen year old Ann. On first street outing in Ann's hat, Mrs Jerkins exclaims she mistook Jane for her mother, sparking humorous confusion about age and appearance.
A cryptic exchange hints at a missing aviator friend from the meet. The dialogue suggests he was ignored and instead pursued a deeper passion, leaving speculation about fame behind.
In a dialogue the surgeon asks what order was given to line up for vaccination and the reply suggests the order was to pre peat a rog. The exchange hints at confusion over procedural instructions in a medical context.
In Dyker Heights Brooklyn eight year old Jimmie Sullivan displays early deductive skill. He tracks a wandering three year old by following a black dog to a police station where the boy Joe is found with his family and the dog Patsy.
A reader letter humorously recalls a voyage where two Austrian titled ladies vyed for the skipper’s seat at dinner. The commander delayed seating until after the meal, then assigned the younger title to the honor chair while the elder seethed, causing a frigid standoff over precedence.
St. Nicholas describes character as the inner guard that defends the self against temptation, misfortune, and doubt. It remains near the person, urging to stay true, be oneself, and never desert. A child with steadfast character cannot be defeated.
A Sunday School exchange features a boy Tommy retelling the prodigal son tale. The father runs to greet his son and falls, injuring himself, prompting a teacher to question the source of the line.
A dialogue snippet shows Mrs Exe defending Willie against money theft from pockets and Mr Exe challenging the accusation, insisting he was not entirely emptied. The exchange centers on blame and truth in a personal dispute.
A retired physician from Winchester Tennessee touts Doan's Kidney Pills as curing rheumatic pains by strengthening kidneys and eliminating uric acid. He reports backache and hip rheumatism improved quickly after using the pills. Ninety- or sixty-case proof, with ads noting Doan's availability at 60 local stores.
A Kingston-on-Thames police court heard a general servant stole from her mistress of Ivydene Surbiton. Jewelry including a pearl pin and pearl diamond ring were recovered from a flower bed and the prisoner’s bedroom after police inquiry. A witty exchange followed about women governing the commonwealth and jobs for the deaf and dumb.
Cynicus notes that the longer a man is engaged the less time he has to be married. Silicus agrees that extended engagements reduce marriage time.
A witty exchange plays with cultural food references as a humorous aside about spicing up dinner tales. One asks for more vigor in stories, the other suggests Jamaica ginger as the flavorful fix.
Mrs. Burton Gary of Toledo Ohio reports that Kopp's Baby's Friend eases teething and calms babies without making them sleep It is offered in three sizes 10c 25c and 60c by druggists or direct from Kopp's Baby's Friend Co York Pa Mail samples available on request
A fragment depicts a dispute over music lessons where a man named Jones pressures a girl to take lessons. He claims she has no talent and complains about expense while disparaging people on the next floor.
A public health warning urges careful inspection of Castor Ointment A for infants and children, advising mothers to check bottles to ensure safety and prevent harm. The notice stresses vigilance and proper product use for vulnerable readers.
An odd phrase links a nervous condition to a "bad river" and promotes Garfield Tea as a natural antitudu rule. The snippet hints at a period style remedy and quirky wording typical of early 20th century newspaper ads.
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