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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1913
Page
2
A collage of casual observations cites hot stove baseball, cotton crop costs, counts poets, a lecture on chivalry, and a Chicago assault involving a girl who lost two teeth. The tone is informal, blending sport, agriculture, literature, gender and crime in a single page snippet.
A New York specialist declares animal affection a disease. A New Port society circle is described as an unhealthy set in local commentary. A Boston donor gave 100000 dollars to curb college athletics and fund chess checkers and pingpong tournaments.
A Kansas City women’s jury returned a verdict in three hours after a male jury had previously disagreed. The speedy decision suggests the panel was persuaded or convinced through deliberation. The outcome followed prior deadlock and shows jury dynamics shifting with the same evidence.
An Idaho feminine jury adjourned court at noon to go home and get dinner. Some say jury duties would interfere with a woman's work.
Two Chicago detectives retreated after pursuing two merry iron workers across a skyscraper’s frame. The chase moved aloft as workers climbed the skeleton of the building, leaving the police unable to continue.
A Pomeranian became trapped in a rainspout in Philadelphia and a patrolman freed it using a can opener. The officer demonstrated skill by removing the lid to reach the dog.
A Chicago physician argues appendicitis can be treated without surgery, but notes anesthesia would still be required to ease the patient’s postprocedure pain and financial burden.
A Paris savant compiles a dictionary of monkey language and gathers a repertoire of monkey songs as part of a curious cultural project.
A Columbus woman knocked down by a street car recovered and found her ten year deafness had disappeared. She likely heard an automobile honking to warn her to dodge it as the first sound she perceived.
A colorful and chaotic line about a living “wild ass” at the Bronx zoo and a provocative suggestion to back the police to see them act. The text resembles a satirical or hyperbolic poke at New York officials.
A Gotham judge held that a man is not obligated to support his wife who moves into the building’s second flat and remains there, basing the decision on the theory that she was too uppish.
A fragment argues bets that involve odd challenges may also influence winners to gain government roles. The remark links humorous dares to possible future employment in public service, reflecting skepticism about political rewards.
A Milwaukee man reports a system to produce milk from timothy day without a cow. He touts it as an improvement over milk dealers who have allegedly tried to make milk from water.
A Parisian chemist discovers a dye for gowns that shifts color every hour. The invention promises to save time for Parisian matrons who previously redid their toilette each hour.
A dramatic shift replaces fifty thousand pounds worth of British sovereigns in transit. England reacts with astonishment as a boy witnesses an improbable escape like a rabbit from a hat.
Suffragettes in New York reportedly forbade a speaker at a major exhibition and introduced the voiceless speech concept. The idea aims to stir enthusiasm in ordinary domestic settings and public gatherings alike.
Rumor says a Paterson woman fed guests biscuits that were not for dogs and that she used the excuse to mask a first attempt and biscuit making failure.
A reader reflection suggests the English sparrow drives away horseflies, dismissing a prior belief that horse disappearances were linked to other causes. The note playfully contests common explanations and blesses the misconception as a harmless error.
A deemphasized plea argues that the fly menace, once curtailed at home, should be addressed in markets and shops where files likely seek food. The piece urges broader public health action to curb infestation beyond households.
A New Orleans resident files suit against a local hotel keeper claiming a rusty needle pricked him from his mattress. The man speculates the needle came from a haystack rumor as the only explanation.
Indiana Governor Samuel M. Ralston sworn in 1873 pledges to carry party platform, push efficient primary law, revise road laws, and seek a public utilities commission. He urges inheritance tax, watered securities limits, workers’ compensation, and a constitutional convention while stressing government of the people and equal justice.
At Indianapolis the inauguration of Governor Samuel M. Ralston and Lieutenant Governor W. P. ONeill proceeded with simple ceremony. Ralston pledged to pursue a public utilities commission, workers compensation, inheritance tax, and a constitutional convention, while ONeill took office and both houses canvassed the election results. Wilson won reelection electors also backed Marshall for vice president.
A Philadelphia couple plagued by nervous indigestion and coffee fatigue find relief by switching to Postum. After years of discomfort and costly remedies, they report steadier appetite, improved well being, and recommend Postum to others. Instant Postum available in powder form with convenient preparation and pricing.
Par sian dressmakers adapt to customer needs with three new creations named Triple Alliance Triple Entente and Political Horizon. Women of neutral states will wear the last New York Sun.
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