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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
6
Eyewitness accounts from survivors detail rescues and near misses after the Empress of Ireland was rammed by the Storstad. Dr James Grant of Victoria BC is praised for saving many lives while Gracie Hanagan and Major Attwell describe their own narrow escapes and acts of courage.
The world’s oldest Welshman is Thomas Morris of Westernville Nebraska born January 15 1794 in Berriew Montgomeryshire He is now a U S citizen who has lived through three centuries He recalls the union of Great Britain and Ireland Lincoln’s assassination and the first Atlantic cable Morris walks with a stick sees with spectacles and remains widely cheerful daily news press
New York reports Captain H G Kendall commander of the Empress of Ireland aided in the arrest of Dr Hawley H Crippen, the American dentist accused of murder in London. Crippen and Ethel Leneve sailed July 22 1910 aboard the Montrose. Kendall learned they were aboard five days later in Quebec via wireless. Leneve dressed as a boy during the escape.
The popular author proclaims a single plot origin and jokes that scenery and dialect are the only changes needed, swiping from Romeo and Juliet for story ideas.
Important to Mothers Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for infants and children and see that it Bears the In Use For Over 20 Years Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
A humorous exchange centers on a Scandinavian man who accompanies another to ball games and translates complaints about the umpire into his own tongue, keeping others from taking offense due to language barriers.
A Washington clubman laments a string of mis luck on the golf course. He can't lift the hoodoo as nine drives fail with spectators on the veranda watching him. On the tenth try he hits true, but the veranda empties as everyone has gone inside.
Fragmentary lines reference Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product and advice to keep clothes white. Mentions smiling for a nickel and general sentiments about hoping for better outcomes, reflecting period advertising tone.
A gifted speaker boasts of world fame but is told by the chairman that the claim was only to boost his status. The exchange highlights the irony of self-importance and local credibility.
An advertisement promotes Allen's Poot-Ease antiseptic powder as a shoe fitting aid. It claims to make new shoes feel easier and suitable for dancing and offers a free trial package by mail from Allen 3 Olmsted LeRoy New York.
The text jokes that the average man has enough "Mine" in his system to whitewash a fence. Egbert counters that this explains why so many men are on the fence, suggesting a playful exchange about work and hesitation.
Wayside Walter and Tired Tommie meet after months away. Walter says he has traveled across the country. Tommie asks if he toured incognito. Walter replies he traveled in the axle.
A London railroad station installs penny in the slot machines for selling tickets to travelers. The setup aims to simplify buying passes for friends headed to the trains. One comment notes the scene as a curious spectacle worth more than a penny.
William Bailey of Georgetown reports his rat terrier Mike stole two neighbor kittens yesterday. The dog carried them to his home and played with them before the kittens were returned to their mother. Mike reportedly refused to acknowledge Georgetown.
A British postal service report reveals female clerks earn only half the pay of their male counterparts. The findings highlight gender pay disparity within the postal system and call for equity reforms.
A brief remark on how rising heat reveals a harsh world, reflecting on human vulnerability and social fragility through stark imagery and a somber tone.
The article urges homeowners to target flies and mosquitoes during spring cleaning to prevent summer infestations. It notes the fly and mosquito hatch later and urges use of swatter and kerosene can alongside broom and scrub brush to protect against pests and disease.
In Brooklyn Life a playful scene unfolds as Miss Sweet Thing declares she would like to see the man she promised to love honor and obey while Miss Pertly responds with a whimsical assurance that he would indeed be seen.
A compact note focuses on romance themed gifts and the timing of nuptials. It highlights wedding dates and bridal pairings as practical topics for readers planning unions.
An old aphorism declares no person has lived fast enough to outrun tomorrow. The line reflects a belief in relentless progress and the unstoppable march of time.
Public health advice urges strict hygiene for contacts of active pulmonary tuberculosis. It recommends disposing sputum in cups with five percent lysol or carbolic acid or milk or lime, boiling soiled items, and using exclusive dishes for patients to prevent transmission.
A dove alighted on a ten inch gun aboard the Montana as it moved north through fog signaling peace. More than 100 sailors, whose terms had expired, are glad to be home. A yellow swallow, blown from near Cuba, stayed aboard another cruiser to Vera Cruz.
A man whose funds were tied to an incorrect financial institution loses trust and pulls his resources, illustrating the risk of misplacing confidence and capital in unstable banking.
A concise note explores how some men spend much of their time seeking uplifting words. It discusses the appeal of slogans and brief affirmations as quick morale boosters and hints at the broader need for practical support.
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