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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
8
A clown seeks renown by bringing joy while a wise man pursues wit. In a road meeting both fail to please crowds yet learn from each other. The clown grows grave and the wise man sheds his vanity. In the end both gain quiet understanding.
The Flying Heart Ranch reels from a disputed foot race against Centipede, a lost talking machine, and rival tensions among cowboys. Jack Chapin bars his men from guests as jealousy and wagers fuel disputes while Miss Chapin plans a house party with Berkeley Fresno and Wally Speed.
In a small town scene the locals discuss Ebenezer Kinley returning after 29 years away. He allegedly became a western governor and U.S. senator, prompting a grand homecoming with flags and a parade. The chatter notes Kinley once gave singing lessons to many local girls.
An inquisitive widow asks the senator about fears of a money influence probe in the election. He dismisses the allegation and says he cannot be proven guilty, then sighs over trouble arranging Chau tauqua dates this year.
An innocent caller asks if tariff revision might reduce inspections and save government offices. The senator responds that he does not expect tariff changes to cut the number of officeholders, claiming optimism as a patriot.
Two weeks ago Bunker faced accusations of attempting to bribe a legislator and complained the public would not grant him justice. Now he pursues a legal technicality to avoid the fate the public intends.
A woman asks for distance saying she has been eating green onions. A man responds apologetically from across the room and offers to fetch one if she wants. The exchange shows a restrained, polite interaction with unlikely culinary detail.
A Georgia planter suspects hogs are being stolen by neighbor Daddy Stepney. He hires Stepney to watch the hogs but intends to pay him after killin’ time. Stepney agrees then asks the workers upstairs about a beer test, prompting a puzzled reply about the beer’s adequacy.
An extremely mean inn-keeper, while rooms were being repapered, discovered a cask of beer in the cellar just beginning to sour. He contemplates how to dispose of it and considers serving it locally rather than wasting it.
Professor Pringle argues ants possess the most perfect sound organs yet found in insects and are highly sensitive to sound. He notes the organs lie on the abdomen and vibrations arise from rubbing. Experiments with six ant species suggest they hear, though the mechanism—airborne waves or touch—remains debated.
Zones of silence have long been known in the Alps and were tested by a committee in the English Channel using loud sirens whistles and horns. On some clear quiet days sounds proved inaudible at short range, suggesting soundless zones and offering a possible explanation for certain ocean disasters.
A dialogue notes that a man flushed when his countenance was examined and suspected his face showed readings. The remark underscores a social dynamic about perception and embarrassment in close scrutiny.
A bold statement promises a garden to the speaker if the listener concedes ownership of the rest of the world. The phrasing echoes a grand bargain and implies control over a vast realm in exchange for a single concession.
A philanthropist tells Panhandle Pete he will get a chance to work. Pete replies that his father warned him against taking chances after gambling losses on roulette and hog races.
A witty collection of adage style lines on gender roles and life. Pithy observations discuss women envy, men honesty, luck in business, and the ironies of happiness and reputation with sharp humor.
A playful dialogue piece features characters discussing a petition that is “certainly a bird” and a “round robin” with gentle humor. The scene shifts to money worries, travel desires, a judge and lovers, a gateman demanding a dollar, and commentary on an actor’s finish in work.
The exchange features lines about a gambler’s son being “a chip of the old block” and questions about A and A poker chips. A diner waiter dismisses concerns, noting a variety of patrons and uncertain meat sources.
A brief item mentions Miss Slasher described as stunning when dressed up and notes limited observation to street encounters, with no further details or context provided.
A courtroom dialogue notes a plan to remove a rear exit sign and post Free to lure a crowd, creating a rush to exit. The exchange emphasizes manipulating a crowd for a quick departure and avoidance of scrutiny.
A thrift tip from Mother's Magazine explains padding an ironing board with a thick quilt or old blanket. Lay the board on the table, cut a heavy muslin cover, and sew slips at both ends to keep padding clean. Create two slips and swap them regularly to maintain cleanliness.
A 37 pound meteorite fell near a native woman in Zulu land south of Johannesburg months ago. An eyewitness saw it from about 15 miles away and the stone has resisted breaking. The meteorite is reported to contain platinum and has sparked discussion in chemical circles.
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