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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1915
Page
12
A London report traces mahogany's rise in furniture to an accidental sequence starting with ballast planks, a doctor’s persistent request for a box, a polished bureau, and a duchess’s interest that led to widespread adoption. The tale highlights how hard timber and chance shaped an enduring trend.
An amusing tale recalls a visit of King Alfonso of Spain to a Spanish town famed for a sticky candy. A deputation offered a large candy box while a man unfurled a long address, forcing the king to share sweets as etiquette prevented refusal. The piece also cites Charles Lamb on prejudices and sympathetic limits among people. The narrator admits loving some, disliking others, and valuing selective friendship over universal likeness.
The Atlantic Monthly essay argues this war differs from past conflicts as a total national effort. It notes 20,000,000 under arms and a global economic upheaval affecting every person, with modern trade linking distant nations through finance and communication.
Sir Arthur Newsmiue, a renowned Hughisn doctor, argues infant mortality reflects social welfare. He asserts mortality would be negligible if babies are well born and cared for, linking rates to parental morals sanitation and government efficiency.
Real estate and collection law firm Alexander Soper and Allen D. Soper advertise services with complete abstracts of title for Enymet County and Kathervilla Iowa. Also note dentist office over Iowa Savings Bank.
Mrs Albert Blosser of Lima Ohio praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cold and croup medicine with many agreeing. Sales listed by Jay Johnstoem and Lou Smith. Also advertised are Curve male bantam poultry and Rose Comb Red Cockerels from KE Dack Maple Hill Iowa. 49-3
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