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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
2
A string of urban witticisms and editorial asides from the News-Eagle column mock war danger, fuel values, politics, women’s suffrage, and curiosities. Notable jests include a New York woman losing 4140 in her stocking, a Kaiser motion picture note, and a right sided heart gag reflecting satirical tone.
A Brooklyn bride declares she will not be responsible for her husband's debts. The note hints at possible actress connections and public interest in marital finances. The other remarks mention nitrogen production in Norway and a warning about hidden dangers during peacetime.
The piece notes nine or ten egg grades in the market led by one cold storage grade and others rarely seen. It comments on how humans may be unfair to microbes by overloading with onions.
A St. Louis woman files for divorce claiming her husband borrowed money from her relatives and kept the funds. In a twist, she notes that relationships often shift to the husband after marriage.
A Los Angeles judge grants a wife a divorce after she cites assault for being spanked by her husband. The remark contrasts with harsher penalties under assault and battery rules.
Snakes escaped in a Paris rail station caused a commotion as travelers fled and staff contained the startling incident. No injuries reported and authorities worked to secure the area and remove the reptiles.
A New York woman reportedly found $200 in a newspaper but authorities suspect the tale was initiated by the paper to boost circulation. The report centers on whether the story was planted to drive sales and readership.
A juried verdict suggests the death resulted from the deceased's own careless act following a loss of appetite. No external cause appears likely, aligning with a self-inflicted scenario.
The finding notes that laughing gas could be self administered leading to concerns about many people who might profit from the discovery and its potential misuse.
A new self-illuminating car paint allows an automobile to be seen from a mile away. The claim implies high visibility under night and low light, enabling observers to say there she goes when the car passes.
An old report notes a process to wash and iron a soiled greenback, restoring it to pristine condition at the cost of one to ten cents. It adds that the average man pays little heed to whether his money is dirty or clean.
A professional baseball umpire files for divorce claiming his wife insulted him. Her defense may assert she was training him for the upcoming season.
A Germantown university junior passed an examination on the twenty four books of the Iliad, to the great surprise of his instructors. About a year after graduation he will be decided competent to balance a set of books.
A brief remark notes the storage man’s skill and effort in preserving items by keeping temperatures low. It highlights the value of his role in maintaining storage integrity and preventing spoilage.
A Chicago woman argues kissing should be taught as a fine art. She contends the practice among the younger generation would improve if formally taught, asserting the issue isn’t a lack of practice but a need for structured instruction.
The Oregon Supreme Court comments that a 700 year sentence is excessive for any crime, though such severity might have seemed appropriate in ancient times. The remark frames a debate over maximal penalties and justice across eras.
New York January 27. John D Rockefeller Jr explains the Bureau of Social Hygiene born from a 1911 grand jury on white slave traffic. The plan includes a Bedford Hills laboratory, expert studies, and custodial options, aiming for humane reform and broader crime prevention insights.
High Bridge New Jersey reports the temporary closing of the High Bridge National Bank after cashier Abram L. Beaver confessed to taking about 100000 of bank funds. Vice president J Henry Rose said Beaver surrendered assets valued at 25000.
Nashville Tenn Jan 25 The Tennessee legislature Thursday elected Chief Justice John K Shields of the state supreme court United States senator for the term beginning March 4 next.
J. P. Morgan and former Rhode Island Senator Aldrich arrived in Naples on Thursday afternoon en route to Egypt. The pair traveled by car to view the ruins of Pompeii.
McKinney Texas mourns eight dead and fifteen injured after a crowded Mississippi Dry Goods Co. building collapses and fire follows. Dallas undertakers and physicians assist. injured moved to Dallas hospitals when possible. Mrs. John Kistler and daughter survive the wreck with minor injuries.
James J. Hill lists directorships in New York and Chicago banks and in the Great Northern and Burlington railroads. He notes ownership changes after Northern Securities dissolved and argues against cumulative voting for minority stockholders citing secrecy risks.
Fifteen persons were injured when the Daylight special of the Illinois Central left the track a mile and a half north of Melvin at 4 p m Friday. No fatalities reported. The train carried Speaker Shurtleff and Representative Ryan of the Thirtieth district.
Reno Nevada January 27 the Nevada legislature assembly passed the women suffrage amendment marking a milestone for voting rights in the state and advancing the national suffrage movement.
Oscar Rattling Matthew Nelson married Miss Fay King a Denver cartoonist in Chicago on Thursday The ceremony was marked by the bride suffering a nervous breakdown.
Washington January 25 The war department announced that West Point cadets will march to the inaugural ceremonies for President elect Wilson regardless of any congressional appropriation for their expenses.
Turbulence grips Constantinople after Nazim Pasha is killed during demonstrations. Enver Bey and Talaat Bey rise as leaders in a bid to overthrow the government, recall peace delegates, and prepare for possible renewed hostilities with new cabinet appointments listed.
The January ceremony at the bride’s country residence near Tarrytown united Miss Helen Miller Gould and Finley J. Shepard at 12 30 pm with a small gathering of relatives and intimate friends. Relatives included the bride’s brother in law and sister and the Duke and Duchess of Tallyrand of Paris with their son the Prince de Sagan. A large orchestra performed and a breakfast followed. Reverend Dr. Russell of Irvington officiated. the bride’s attendants were her nieces Helen and Dorothy.
Rev Dr Cyrus Townsend Brady preacher and author will retire as rector of St George's Episcopal church Kansas City to accept a call to the Church of the Ascension Mount Vernon New York.
London on January 27 reports the young Prince of Wales scored the winning goal in an association football match at Oxford between Magdalen and Keble colleges. The effort secured a victory for the Prince’s side.
William Ellis Corey former president of United States Steel admitted before Henry E Brown that the company for years controlled steel prices and kept a large pool in the United States and Europe He said Roosevelt would have approved the Tennessee Coal and Iron merger and denied being deceived by Frick and Gary during earlier testimony.
Reports from Mexico City Edmonton Fort Saskatchewan New York Berlin Jacksonville Nashville summarize volcanic deaths a city fire a life insurance leader a military aviation accident a school head and a senator election with names and places listed in terse headlines.
High Bridge New Jersey January 25. The High Bridge National bank is closed after cashier Abram L Beavers confessed to taking 100000 from the bank.
King Alfonso celebrated his birthday in Madrid by signing a general amnesty order. The decree grants freedom to all political prisoners except those jailed for grave offenses.
The 1912 bank statements highlight the stability of Canadian banks and their confidence in rising Western farm land values. Farmers report strong yields with Marquis Wheat at 76 bushels per acre, while general yields of 35 to 45 bushels for wheat and solid oats and barley help underpin profitable operations. Immigration to Canada in 1912 reaches about four hundred thousand, boosting demand for land as free homesteads offer a strong start for settlers.
Claude H. Wetmore lauds St. Louis prosperity sparked by Lois Campbell's billion-dollar debut. He notes the city's stunning growth attracts national attention and questions what money can truly buy beyond wealth.
A child's plea to a father reveals tension over abuse and marriage. The voice asserts refusal to endure corporal punishment and indicates seeking independence from an unhappy home.
The London Opinion recounts a scathing remark about yesterday's fish, noting the speaker’s claim that it was unfit to eat and was given to servants. The quip highlights harsh dining standards and social snobbery of the era.
An odd note from October 16 mentions Boston adding a frieze of baseball bats to the public library. The advertisement promotes Mrs. Austins Bag Pancake light cakes for breakfast available at all grocers.
A concise aphorism notes that resisting temptation is easier when a person can clearly see a superior alternative. It emphasizes self-control driven by stronger goals.
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