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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
6
Topeka Kansas a meeting of Kansas women will discuss how their votes should be used to push a legislative program. Demands include recall of officials suffrage, property rights, child support, labor protections and greater economy in government. Representatives from major organizations will attend to draft a platform and seek party promise.
A discussion on lips as a key facial feature notes how the mouth reflects character through moods and expression. It advises on lip care using camphor ice or vaseline, warns against biting lips, and mentions aging furrows. It also references a legal scene with Sir John Simon and the Lord Chief Justice at a court session.
The new Lord Chief Justice Sir Rufus Isaacs presides at his first court session in England. The Stock Exchange case against Dennis and others highlights a twist of fate as Isaacs, recently noted for stock speculations, faces a jurist’s duty amid a packed courtroom and ceremonial pageantry.
New York Times reports national bank men expect higher call money rates under a new currency law allowing recasting of commercial paper. Some predict diminished giant markets and fewer bold market moves, while others say speculation will persist as long as credit costs stay reasonable. a regulated, stable call money market could raise standards on the Bank Board.
The St. Louis Republic notes Ambassador Gerard wore plain black despite plans for full diplomatic regalia. Washington hinted the traditional black would suffice, sparking a debate on whether American diplomats should imitate European courts or represent plain democracy. The paper suspects most readers approve the plain garb.
Scientists observe a slight rail deflection under train wheels as cars pass over. Moving pictures show a momentary uphill effect on a level track. The theory suggests vast energy is needed to overcome these tiny grades across long, heavy trains. Edision is noted but not yet substantiated.
Savannah report describes Capt Mathey A. Betsen U S A retired who claims a batson hydro ceroplane assembled near Thunderbolt will skim from the river to the Herb river for trials. He envisions a transatlantic flight from Savannah to Liverpool in 36 hours with a multi wing design, three engines and four propellers and a streamline passenger area.
London report portrays Queen Mary as dominant in royal household and court life. It notes invitations controlled by Mary and Dawkins, the king's routine revised, and ministers pressed to limit queenly influence. It cites Stamfordham, Knollys, and wary cabinet members amid royal dynamics.
In a dialog from the American Megazine, Blister and the narrator debate what class means in horse racing. They argue class is shown by performance patterns, with Exponent as the top horse and other horses needing favorable conditions to beat him. They discuss breeding and timing, noting that class often decides races despite imperfect chances.
The Springfield Republican surveys Eastern Cotton Mills showing dividend stability at 7.07 percent above prior years with New Bedford mills under discussion and no predicted cotton textile industry ruin. It cites Bradstreet on economic views and provides an astrology digest warning against travel and partnerships, noting Uranus and Jupiter influences and predicting railway troubles, royal anxieties, and a serene year for some birthdates.
The passage cites a saying that a woman's tears aid her at any moment. It notes that her tears are voluntary, used to influence or sway events. The quotation reflects a belief in emotional display as a social tool in the period.
Doctor Johnson says that if a man does not wake now he advances through time, urging action to mend friendship and seize the moment for reconciliation. The remark frames urgency and personal duty in social ties.
An admiring friend declares Freddie has no fortune in politics but knows the ropes judging him from the campaign cigar he gave. The remark underscores Freddie's savvy and the perceived entry into political circles through a symbolic gesture.
Walter Mahony of Troop H, 6th U S Cavalry at Camp McCoy Wisconsin describes a two year battle with scaly psoriasis on his limbs. After trying treatments with only temporary relief he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, received a sample from an advertisement, and reports a complete cure after three months. Uruguayan banks hold over 50 million dollars in deposits.
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