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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
2
A collection of satirical sayings and quips on war peace finance fashion and relationships. The notes touch on neutrality in Europe eye winking humor church gives to politics vanity and marriage with playful aphorisms characteristic of a newspaper column.
A Justice named Coward married Bold to a woman named Fearing. Among Coward Bold and Fearing the bravest is asked, highlighting a paradox of names versus acts.
A light column mocks critics by comparing choosing poets to selecting statesmen in Congress. The subject, Mr. Fly, dismisses the barrage of sharp remarks and shows disdain for sticky paper and the swatter, enjoying his own unbothered stance.
Garrett Serviss compares the modern airplane to a winged lobster as a humorous take on how to measure mercy in punishment. The remark sits alongside a quip about needing more information to complete the comparison.
Rhode Island considers ending the practice of free lunches in taverns while noting residents could in hunger travel to Massachusetts or Connecticut for meals, reflecting cross state convenience in the vicinity.
A Sacramento bank advertises a stocking room set aside for women depositors only. Critics note the policy could discourage withdrawals or imply gendered banking practices. Local observers question whether such a space affects access to funds and customer trust.
The article notes unusually few fires nationwide and warns that there may be no incidents to report in the coming year, suggesting growing concern over a lack of events in the fire statistics.
Authorities confirm the city Przemysl is pronounced Pshe-mishl. If another authority asserts a different pronunciation it would be treated as a closed incident.
A fragment notes war tax concerns include talcum powder and gun powder. It suggests a baby in arms could technically be considered a unit of the military establishment, specifically infantry.
One garden columnist urges suburban readers to cultivate intensively and harvest several crops in a single season. The piece contrasts this with the common amateur goal of just one crop.
Editorial musings reveal editing work as a tempting path to rapid wealth in contrast to the risky allure of prizefighting. The remark frames editors as thriving on steady gains rather than perilous sport.
A fashion expert claims the final word in male attire is the curlicue feather on a hat. The piece questions whether this accessory will supplant the wristwatch as a status symbol.
Rumors of peace are denied yet persist, with the atmosphere hinting that someone in the conflict grows weary and tired of the stalemate.
News from London and New York report the Lusitania torpedoed off Ireland by a German submarine. Between 500 and 1,000 feared dead, including Alfred G. Vanderbilt, with 1,251 passengers aboard. survivors reached Queenstown and Clonakilty as crews fought to rescue the injured and protect the dying.
A timeline of major maritime tragedies from 1862 to 1914 detailing ships wrecked or sunk, locations including New Zealand, St Thomas, Nova Scotia, the Thames, Gibraltar, Japan, New York, and Canada, with thousands of lives lost and notable vessels such as Or pheum Atlantic Titanic Empress of Ireland.
The Lusitania cargo valued at 750000 is fully insured. It includes 189 packages of military goods valued 62221 and 1271 cases of ammunition worth 47624 consigned to Liverpool. Additional items list precious stones 13350 and other commodities ending with dry goods 19086.
The German submarine U-14 was identified after sinking nine British trawlers in the North Sea. Its captain told the crew of the trawler Hector that he had destroyed shipping valued at $750,000 over the weekend.
Walter Spray of Frankfort Indiana describes long suffering from stomach disorders ending with relief after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He reports immediate improvement and claims lasting benefit for stomach liver and intestinal ailments with no distress after meals and gas pressure gone. The ad urges readers to buy with money back guarantee.
A diplomat defines neutrality as a state of mind that is disinterested and accurate. He asserts that his side of the controversy deserves full support and cannot be questioned.
A playful exchange centers on Denison's Coffee described as pure and delicious. An irritated neighbor complains about a noisy infant, and the weary father replies with a wry remark about sleep.
A tale shows Solomon and a fool walking together. The fool asks why Solomon never talks and jokes that he listens to others wisdom. Solomon replies that he may listen, while the fool says others may listen to his wisdom. Solomon then goes home pondering the exchange.
The theatrical man Walter Roberts, usually quick with replies, hesitated when a woman asked if the current show is moral. He cited caution, saying he cannot judge human nature well enough to answer without risking the patron.
Louis Halle served on Governor Yates staff and joined him in Washington for an inaugural parade. Colonels wore many uniforms, but Washington provided the horses and Halle stayed close to the governor as an orderly delivered messages. The governor noted Halle’s constant presence. Halle admitted the reason was that their horses were a lifelong team.
When a reformer enters office he is usually satisfied with limited changes. The remark suggests a preference for small alterations rather than sweeping reforms.
A Massachusetts woman writes that Grape-Nuts has served her family for five years in sickness and health. She notes it substitutes for meat and, with hot Postum and fruit, supports morning meals during six months of weight and nerve improvements.
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