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Newspaper
Pekin Advance
Location
Pekin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
2
A collage of remarks on Chinese patriots, sultans, theatre jokes, and social mores. Skits rhyme with musings on weddings, dinners, and the idle chatter of urban life. It lampoons pretentious manners and hints at playful critiques of contemporary society and class.
In a landmark case at Kanage City, two women pleaded their cases and won, the shortest recorded pleas in the court's history. The decision marks a notable shift against longstanding gender traditions.
Royal palace scene unsettled as the Indian athlete who won the all around athletic championship at the Olimpig games declines to attend. The king’s entourage grows tense as the athlete stands by his own prerogatives, prompting a clash over ceremony and precedence.
The piece argues the Sabbath remains binding for Jews and that early Christians met on both the seventh and first days. It notes Jesus rose on the first day and Christians gradually adopted it for fellowship, but no pope or apostle could add to God’s Word. It warns against legalizing Sabbaths or moons for Christians.
The passage calls for observing the Divirsé Law daily and presenting duties as sacrifices, holy and acceptable through merit, referencing the Watch Tower and Keceenis. The text emphasizes piety, ritual observance, and the authority of the Watch Tower in guiding spiritual practice.
The December settlement, a major task for the Audit Office, was completed by Audit Munkelt and forwarded to the State Auditor. The filing shows a total collection of 104,352.18 dollars for six months ending November, with 905.60 for the state and the remainder distributed to county towns and funds. Warrants are drawn and ready. townships listed include Gibson, Monroe, Jefferson, Brown, Vernon, and others.
Historical notes describe the coroner as the official who oversees inquests into violent or suspicious deaths. The coroner summons witnesses, has sworn written testimony taken, and can issue warrants for criminal cases. Deputized justices may stand in, and a death of a sheriff elevates the coroner to sheriff for the remainder of the term.
The County Surveyor is elected for a two year term with fees as compensation. Landowners may hire other surveyors at the same fees. County surveys by the official are considered royal and binding, with the county commissioners typically engaging the official. The role includes locating boundary lines, recording ditch and highway lines, accepting deeds and mortgages, administering paths, and serving as drainage commissioner.
Alby, the oldest girl of the family, sat at the breakfast table one morning and spoke up about the eggs. She wished someone would say something besides eggs, expressing a wish for variety in the meal.
A garbled editorial fragment argues that true virtue is shown by inward inclination rather than outward compliance. It contrasts joyful obedience with false show and hints at a test of genuine love, though much text is unreadable.
Fragmentary musings rail at hypocrisy and money, comparing wit, vice, and virtue. The piece jokes about kissing, meddling, scenting motives, and the clash between wealth and belief, hinting at a torn social conscience and familiar small town voices.
Fragmentary text references a gathering or attendance and a few scattered names. The readable parts are insufficient to identify people, places, or the event, making a precise account impossible without the full article.
A fragmented historical piece argues Corneille was not in want, citing a new study of old documents that shows he owned lands and had a royal pension. It also surveys antique locks in Egypt and Europe, noting their evolving use in securing doors and gates from medieval to Renaissance times.
A column recalls Peel securing a pension for Alfred Tennyson amid Carlyle and Milnes pressure. It notes Milnes objected initially, citing constituents’ concerns, while Carlyle pressed the cause as a test of judgment if questioned on the pension. The piece contrasts motive with political dynamics and literary esteem.
A garbled excerpt discusses how words affect listeners and whether they will accept certain statements. It references wording and how speech may influence others, noting uncertainty about understanding and intention.
Disjointed OCR fragment describes children facing use of vail, money and journeys. Mentions France and Paris, with lines about performances, being attracted, abandonment, and sent home. Concludes Paris preferred to home city.
A fragmented note condemns ignorance and prejudice among adults and youths. It argues many are not taught critical thinking or lawful reasoning, leading to unfair judgments and a blind reliance on bias over reason. The piece stresses the need for education in law, ethics, and civic responsibility.
Green, wary of tales of ticket-snatchers and bookmaker dangers, bets on an outsider at a big race. The outsider wins and Green approaches the bookmaker with a uneasy, seraphic smile, claiming to return a visiting card.
Mrs Mary Austin speaks in New York on primitive woman urging kindness to men. She says never find fault with man and praise him always, then adds a closing quip about truth and abuse.
A pigtail once worn by the Chinese ambassador’s majordomo vanished from the London embassy and is en route to China as a gift to an official’s wife. A reception rumor sparked a light exchange as a guest joked about language skills, hinting at cultural misunderstandings.
The report notes that about half of the world rubber supply comes from Brazilian areas Ceard Mazaoa and Varn. It cites the price impact in the consuming market and explains that trees grow wild, with ground preparation and gathering care largely neglected by rubber collectors, who still extract the latex under uncertain conditions.
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