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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1914
Page
6
Fragmentary note describes Indian and American habits, claiming two laws but frequent violations. The language is archaic and unclear, with references to Freer life and manners. No clear event or individuals are established.
The fragmentary text suggests a discussion of living costs and value with mentions of price and a cook. The readable parts imply a general social or domestic issue framing, but concrete details or names are not provided.
A fragment from a southern feature extols Cardus, claiming its Cardul Home Treatment aided a woman’s recovery after years of illness. The tale, attributed to President Wasen, also includes a humorous cartoon caption about a party and a page boy.
A garbled maxim about married life contrasts how a man notices a missing button with a hole in his pocket. The passage also notes that those who cast blame are often poor shots, suggesting irony in social judgment.
A newspaper item quotes a happy twelve member family praising Postum as a coffee substitute. They say coffee caused headaches, stomach issues, and heart palpitations which disappeared after switching to Postum Regular and Instant forms are sold with brewing instructions and prices. The ad credits Postum Co. Batte Creek Mich and ends with There's a Reason for Portam.
In Eccles West Virginia a major mine explosion at New River Collieries Nos 5 and 6 trapped 208 miners. Sixty three rescued and four dead corpses recovered. Rescue teams report many burned and entombed with little hope for those in No 5. Coffins ordered from Cincinnati as officials assess the disaster.
Oklahoma’s gross production tax on coal is sustained with about $590000 in back taxes to be paid. The ruling affirms legislature acts imposing the tax on operators in southeastern Indian lands. Justice F E Kiddie wrote the opinion for McAleese et al and other large coal firms.
In a street confrontation a man saves another from an oncoming car. The rescued speaker offers to cancel the obligation, but the rescuer asks for a dime to settle accounts, delivering a wry, sardonic line.
A short humorous exchange shows a cloth seller offering a suit length for ton bob and Pat retorting that even a topcoat for an elephant or leggings for a canary cost more. The piece then wryly notes a man’s zeal can fail to prevent a fall from grace and ends with advertising snippets and odd phrases about laundry and money.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment to treat red rough chapped hands. It urges soaking in hot water, washing with soap, drying, and applying ointment with loose gloves overnight. It claims velvety whiteness by morning and targets workers with hard hands. The ad mentions a free sample and a mail request for a Skin Book.
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