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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1909
Page
3
The article explains early artificial eyes by Egyptians using gold and silver and later copper and ivory. In the sixteenth century European makers used porcelain and often stamped the maker's address on the eye white.
Siberia holds the world’s cold record with 904 degrees below zero observed in January 1888 at Verkhovnensk. The average January temperature there runs about 64 degrees below zero while the town sits 330 feet above sea level and experiences calm, clear winter days.
Burleigh declares gentility is nothing more than ancient riches. The remark frames social status as a lineage-based asset rather than personal merit.
Philosophical note on self perception and aging linking mindset to bodily reality. The author argues that at age 30 expecting old age at 35 will make one become old as the mind shapes material self.
Southern Railway offers one and one half fare for round trips between all points north of the Ohio River including St. Louis and Louisville. Tickets go on sale July 3 4 and 5 and are valid to return until July 6. Application through any Southern Railway agent. J C Beam Jr A G P A St Louis.
Southern Railway offers Homeseekers Tickets at low rates to the South Southeast West Northwest and Southwest. Trains from Rockport depart 7:30 am 5:45 pm 6:10 pm Sundays. return 1:30 pm 9:35 pm. Connections noted for Louisville French Lick Monon Lincoln City. Local agents H Helmbock and J C Beam Jr AGPA in St. Louis.
A Philadelphia Record sentiment notes that lower priced fakes give buyers a brief sense of savings before the sting of deceit becomes clear. The column reflects on consumer gullibility and the moral of paying for authenticity.
A toast lauds Eve for recognizing the value of higher education and securing it for herself and her descendants while Adam focuses on personal indulgence. The Life section notes this stance on learning and future generations.
A repentant child admits to the mother a dreadful act from the previous night. After the mother told him to lie down and turned out the gas light, he says he ground his teeth at her in the dark.
A thief rifled a lady's boudoir and jewels and departed leaving a gallant note. The message read a thousand regrets for not finding the chamber's loveliest jewel, a remark that amused yet unsettled observers.
A speaker describes placing towels, table napkins, and handkerchiefs in the wash. She notes her washerwoman is reasonably priced and hopes to encourage washing, though she fears items will vanish one by one without her noticing.
A light exchange shows a financier asking a customer for spelling out a memory of a gift while offering two pennies worth of peppermint candy and keeping the change. The caption plays on memory and small-town humor.
In India a girl must be married before she reaches 12 or face caste punishment for her and often her family. Caste enforces marriage rules dictating unions, allowing a man who is infirm insane loathsome or cruel to take power over a girl under 12 if caste relations permit.
The kingdom maintains capital punishment with 98 executions in seven years, including ten women. Silesia leads with 21 executions, followed by Brandenburg Posen and Rhineland. Berlin has none, with condemned sent to Ploetzensee prison in Brandenburg for execution by guillotine.
In Alaska, sea urchins are described as a staple delicacy for the native people. The text notes that they catch urchins daily, consume the orange clusters of eggs, and discard the shells, presenting urchins as a traditional food source.
Sarah Orne Jewett died at her South Berwick summer home. A renowned chronicler of New England country life she began writing to show country people as grand and simple, educated travelers opened doors to elite circles, and she published many works after Deephaven.
Willie Bryant, a nineteen year old full Cherokee, led a posse for fifty miles through rough timbered country to trap two train robbers near Braggs Oklahoma. Bloodhounds failed to track the trail. Bryant's leadership and tracking instincts guided deputies to the capture. One officer was killed and another robber wounded in the ensuing fight.
A new fashion trend named after the revolutionary artist features a wide chiffon scarf worn over the shoulders and a large chiffon muff that covers the arms to the elbows. The scarf matches the hat in shade, crumples easily, and is bordered with an accordion frill. The muff is edged with frills and a satin ribbon bow, giving a graceful summer silhouette.
A postal card message from Arthur Prague manager of the Spokane Newsboys association was read in open session to express regret at the death of Rev. Edward Everett Hale. Senator Piles of Washington asked that the communication be read to the Senate for publication in the Congressional Record.
A Galveston News quote observes that a pretty woman can attract friends easily by keeping silent and watching her speech. The quip underscores discretion as a social tactic.
Fifty years of criminal statistics show thievery has decreased by 40 percent.
An able financier is described as a man who can separate another person from his money without using force or tricks. The remark plays on a sharp, humorous view of financial manipulation.
Mr Taukaway notes the difficulty lies in small hurdles. choosing between minor bumps and major peaks, he reflects on perception and effort.
A sharp saying about the difficulty of catching the elusive figure described as a wolf at the door. The quip contrasts fear with inability to trap or sell the rogue to a circus. The line hints at a playful, philosophical theme about wily behavior and escape.
A Hawaiian proverb about reciprocity and tact is cited, warning that recalling favors or insulting others after crossing a threshold reveals a lack of heart. The note frames a moral lesson using a crocodile metaphor.
A Boston Herald quote notes freedom to express views while acknowledging a neighbor’s right to maintain ventilation. The remark frames coexistence in shared spaces and personal property etiquette.
Absent mindedness may become a bad habit. Do not let attention wander. Learn to observe yourself and keep your mind steadily on the work in hand.
A historic note says the inventor of ab sinthe sold his secret for a small sum to one man who then sold it for 50000 dollars to a second buyer who allegedly amassed millions from the invention.
A brief Houston Post quip contrasts paternal doubt with a speaker’s claim of nightly care for a cat, illustrating a humorous domestic exchange. The line frames a family moment about responsibility and affection toward a pet.
A quotation notes that many men waste time trying to imitate others and lose the chance to achieve anything as themselves.
A Chicago man was fined ten dollars for kissing his landlady. It would have been cheaper to pay his board bill.
A fragment reflecting on human flaws and the elusive ideal man. It asserts that no perfect man exists and even the best traits may come with flaws. The speaker notes a recurring sense of imperfection in most people.
A concise reflection on work as a source of broader understanding, quoting Eliot on how labor grants a grasp of experiences beyond one’s own circumstance.
A major glace fruit producer admits California cherries match French varieties in quality, noting California fruit excellence and strong market appeal in a celebratory comparison.
The proverb urges selecting friends who bring joy and belong in your circle. It counsels staying away from those outside your trusted group and emphasizes positive, mutually supportive relationships.
Uncle Eben quips that the loudest noise maker is not always the busiest worker. A husband returns home after 20 years away, and an ailing friend he cared for likely passes away, ending a long absence.
A quip notes a woman scowling at rising to admit her husband yet cheerfully rising to let the cat out, illustrating playful domestic humor and social norms in everyday life.
After the Franco Prussian war the Service Cross for Women and Girls was created to honor their aid during the conflict. The decoration features an iron cross enameled in silver and awarded for wartime service.
Max O'Rell stayed with a friend in Edinburgh and on a Sunday stroll asked to borrow an umbrella to look more respectable, the host remarking it would seem more proper.
The 75 year old Rauda resident has spent leisure hours on Greek Latin Hebrew Sanskrit Arabic Gaelic and now begins English studies. He is corresponding with leading philologists of the day.
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