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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1903
Page
6
An American Queen article highlights rural women who built incomes from ventures like greenery trading violet culture and mushroom gathering. Others worked with horse dealers in cities, exporting greenery to florists, earning steady wages and savings. The piece urges positive thinking and simple dress as practical paths.
The description notes a short skirt with plaits forming the yoke and flaring below the knees. It mentions heavy Torchon or Renaissance lace or embroidery above the hem and two bands on the waist. Waist fullness is created by two plaits on the shawers, with linen collar and cuffs edged in matching lace and a fancy stock.
Grannie B. contrasts adult comfort with youth by a fire and a ball night. She extols the pleasures of mature life, noting the shelter of home, a good novel, and a sense of well being over youthful social outings. The piece surveys mood, attire, and the comfort of older age.
A collage of notes: Bucharest women on construction work and a railway mail service gap. quotes on beauty. Queen Margherita’s heirloom handkerchief. Maori kissing customs. Havana’s grande dames. London hair care warning. Paris poll on women virtues with faithfulness and modesty leading, honesty and courage less valued.
A widow informs a distant friend that her husband has died and the loss is fully covered by life insurance. The telegram captures the financial relief as the insurance payout settles the claim.
A Chicago Daily News analysis notes single Sunday surveys in Chicago New York and London offer limited footing for claims of urban church decline. It cites Chicago figures showing one in four church members attend weekly with many away moved or unknown addresses while other church activities reveal sustained engagement beyond Sunday services.
A 10 year old Paris poetess Antoine Coullet has published her first collection of verses. The notice notes her young age and accomplishment, signaling a rare literary debut by a child.
Honolulu trade reports a potential direct ferry between San Francisco and Manila expanding the current monthly service. Oriental lines face limits from Yokohama to Hongkong, prompting possible special vessels and a possible line operated by the Pacific Mail or American-Hawaiian firms. Rumors say two 12 000 ton twins near ready could serve Manila.
An ivory watch crafted by Henri Houriet of Chaux le Fonds Switzerland features a case, hands and movement all carved from an old billiard ball and keeps good time. A lighthearted aside suggests Miss Blank hear of it with a note on discretion and prudence, ending with a witty homily.
Practical advice from the Missouri and Arkansas Farmer and Fruitman on boosting soil fertility through green manures and stable manure, using potash and phosphoric acid, and careful tillage. It also outlines proper clover mowing and curing practices to prevent mold and ensure quality hay.
A travoy using two crooked trunks forms a log loading aid in the woods with a chain and bolster setup. Also guidance on nail wounds in horse feet and preserving humus in orchards by growing legumes followed by plowing under the green crop.
The Wyandots lead in popularity across several Eastern States with a large share of entries in poultry shows and Farm and Home features. They are praised for buff and white plumage, compact blocky build, abundant breast meat, and heavier weight suitable for broiler use, though some breeders chase extra large specimens at the expense of blockiness and early maturity.
Asparagus tops should be cut close to the ground and burned. The soil covered with rotted manure and a spring dressing of nitrate of soda aids early grain growth and reduces rush. Lime sulphur and salt form a deadly insect wash in dry climates, but rains and California conditions alter its effect. Trenching methods from Ireland improve long term yields, while barns kept at fifty to sixty degrees optimize animal feed use. Rejuvenating an old orchard via pruning and fall manuring can be cheaper than new plantings, with liberal fall manure and spring fertilization working in.
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