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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
2
The News Eagle quotes a cascade of satirical lines on topics from baseball and barbers strikes to artichokes and muffled spelling. Jokes touch on politics turtles and queasy humor about insects and suffragettes. The piece reads as a playful aside rather than a news item.
A nostalgic note wonders about the fate of the man famed for eating strawberry shortcake and then asking what ailed his digestion, leaving readers curious about his current health and routine.
The report notes optimism for winter wheat with strong crop prospects and suggests broad access to funds may follow currency reforms, aiming to boost household dough as a result.
An advance of five dollars per foot is announced in the price of show snakes. But an advance in the price of the bar room kind would be better.
The country has imported gems valued at 16 million dollars since the start of the year. A separate note suggests someone is attempting to reconcile with his wife.
A fragment notes that a man's force with bamboo varies by its use as a carpet beater or a fishing rod, implying different applications affect perceived strength.
Scientists view with skepticism the claim that a woman saw a soul pass from a dying relative. They note many souls are too small to be visible under any circumstances and doubt the phenomenon's plausibility.
The Cincinnati Enquirer highlights a fading skill of mending socks by hand and notes it as a topic of interest for historical societies.
The new British ambassador is described as a baseball fan whose influence could rival on court and golf prowess, signaling a unique cultural angle in diplomatic circles.
The inter state commerce commission mandates winter heating for all potato cars and calls for a society to prevent cruelty to potatoes.
A local protest denounces blasting at Panama as harming a revered sea serpent tradition. Activists warn that sacred customs dating back ages are at risk from modern commercial iconoclasm.
The message notes Guatemala owes 2,500,000 dollars to Great Britain since 1869 and that Britain now demands repayment, signaling growing pressure and potential consequences for Guatemala.
A sporting writer notes that the pennant race appears open to all, while managers' claims suggest every team believes it can win. The contrast highlights the unsettled title chase and broad optimism across clubs.
The public health notice asserts that fear of germs cannot deter people from earning money quickly as ink is claimed to kill germs. The text questions if anyone has knowingly let fear keep them poor and whether reassurance would help such a person.
Senator Townsend declares President Wilson and Democrats used undue influence to push tariff votes. Reed Walsh deny improper pressure while Townsend chairs questions on influence. The committee extends hearings to June 28 as probe deepens into executive lobbying impact.
Nine influential U S senators spoke in an executive session Friday afternoon to oppose renewing the arbitration treaty with Great Britain which had expired June 4. They argued the treaties bind the United States and hinder protection of American interests, criticizing the Bryan plan for universal peace as yielding to foreign governments and risking U S actions in Mexico Japan California disputes.
Howard A. Guilford editor of a St. Paul weekly paper was indicted by a federal grand jury on June 9 for photographing $20 bills with intent to counterfeit.
Robert Huber of Chicago pleaded the unwritten law after confessing he killed John Kunzelman a hotel proprietor in Cincinnati Kunzelman ran a hostelry at Mount Healthy The sensational plea framed the case as a domestic homicide near Ohio venues through June 7.
New Orleans officials of the marine firemen union on June 7 declared a strike by members working for the United Fruit company. The walkout follows a wage reduction ranging from $2.50 to $5 per month.
Viscount Chin da, the Japanese ambassador, met with President Wilson at the White House in Washington to submit Japan's grievances and press for a new proposition. He seeks an official declaration recognizing Japan's place among nations and equality for its citizens with those of leading powers.
Emily Wilding Davidson rushed the course at Tottenham corner seizing Anmer’s bridle causing a crash that injured the jockey. The Derby crowned Craganour but was disqualified for bumping, placing Aboyeur first with Louvois and Great Sport following.
Louis Dude Christopher, 53, a colored man from Dubuque Iowa, was found guilty Friday of contributing to the delinquency of several young girls and received a life sentence from Judge Benson.
Mrs William K Kelley of North Tonawanda New York was found alive and improving after her grave had been dug and undertakers dispatched to Buffalo hospital for her body. The incident occurred Friday and follows the grave digging and hospital trip.
In Paterson New Jersey on June 7 a judge jailed Hannah Silverman seventeen for twenty days after a contempt finding during the riot trial of 88 silk mill strike pickets. The group faced up to three years and fines for unlawful assembly. most were convicted.
The Department of Agriculture warned that meat supplies are shrinking annually. In 1912 imports of animals and animal products exceeded exports for the first time in U.S. history.
London sources report Scotland Yard detectives uncovered a large conspiracy to arm the Ulster Unionists to oppose the coming home rule regime in Ireland. The June 7 disclosure details a network aiming to raise arms and resist political changes.
Hong Kong reports pirates attacked the French steamer Robert Lebeaudy in the China sea and seized 30000 dollars from the west river trade vessel. The incident was confirmed on Friday with details sparse.
The Belgian steamer Kurland, inbound from Antwerp, struck a mine near the island of Phieva in the Gulf of Athens on Friday. Heavily damaged, the vessel was beached to prevent sinking.
In Mattamoros, rebels led by Gen Lucio Blanco capture the northern stronghold after a 12 hour fight with federal forces. Major Estaban Ramos dies after heroic defense as Blanco is mortally wounded and dies in a Brownsville hospital.
Mrs. Vera Schurma in Cincinnati is dying from burns after she gave aid to rescue $210 hidden in her stocking when her clothes ignited from a lamp explosion in her home.
Lee Jones, wealthy farmer and preacher, was shot and killed at his home near Stephenville Texas on Friday by his two sons who allege he abused their mother. The case raises questions about motive and family conflict.
James V. Seaman a 27 year old Big Four engineer was scalded to death when a cut of cars released by a switching crew struck his engine in Indianapolis on Friday.
Hon. W. T. White reports Canada ended the year with revenue of 168,250,000 up over 32,000,000 from 1911-12. He notes steady monthly growth, mainly from Customs, with gains from excise post office and railways. The period of money stringency saw reduced debt by 23,000,000 and high security quotations, reflecting strong national finances.
A modest elderly woman confesses to a friend that she plans to see a chiropodist. The friend asks why since she has no foot pains. The woman blushes and reveals her desire to boast of having a man at her feet, a playful reveal of romance.
Miss Pansy Hutchins of Sioux Falls describes a two year facial rash that spread to both sides of her face and caused severe itching and sleep loss. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, inflammation nearly disappeared in two days and the rash vanished in four weeks. She credits the treatment for complete cure and recommends samples and Skin Book from Cuticura Department L Boston.
A dialogue snippet shows a character asking why another hates her, acknowledging a past engagement to the husband and a missed marriage, revealing tension over loyalties and relationships.
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