07 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
1
A 1916 reflection on marriage roles shows a young wife torn between continuing work and becoming a homemaker. The piece traces daily duties from morning chores to evening routines, noting the strain of balancing wages, housework, and family finances. It concludes that a wife’s best place is at home, valuing stability over external earnings.
A Boston Globe piece argues a half nickel could cut living costs by easing change making. It notes rising prices and retailer caution, urges a fractional coin to simplify sums for workers and shoppers, and cites three-cent pieces as confusing and impractical.
An Alaska correspondent notes the motor sled has come to stay while dog teams remain part of life. Motor sleds proved economical, practical, and fast by hauling freight from Nome to Solomon in less time than the fastest dog teams on the race course. Al Ginya, a Nome freighter, demonstrated the new method during the past winter, underscoring its value for long trails.
Luncheon napkins designed to accompany Irish linen luncheon sets offer a practical solution for hostesses. Unes squares edged by an Irish lace picot provide a simple, affordable option selling for about $8 or $2 a dozen, with ornate corners or monograms sometimes featured.
A historic kitchen guidance piece touts whey as a valuable baby food especially when milk disagrees. Instructions describe making whey from warm milk with junket, separating curd and whey, and serving. Also covers Beef Tea Custard and Beef Extract Custard recipes, and promotes whole wheat foods for children with basic nutritional notes.
In Detroit Sunday's Wall game fans directed abuse at Donie Bush and Red McKee for a few misplays amid scorching heat and rough conditions. The veteran shortstop endured heat, fought through illness to seventh inning, contributed three hits and two runs, while McKee worked harder behind the plate under muffled circumstances. The piece urges restraint and notes Bush and McKee repeatedly helped Detroit with stellar plays and offense.
Good clean wheat is soaked overnight then cooked until soft and served with cream or top milk. Malnutrition stems from insufficient or improper food, lack of fresh air, and poor mastication. Tea coffee and beer hinder digestion and breathing, leading to undernourishment.
A fragmentary dialogue features a man who starts mid-sentence and an innocent bystander asking what is queer. The speaker notes a man with a dollar a pickle and a hole in a pocket who always loses the dollar but keeps the nickel, highlighting a bizarre prelude.
The Atlantic Constitution cites reports of birds mimicking and sounding uncanny on the home front. A blackbird allegedly sings an arpeggio and a second birdsong features two triplets. A thrush supposedly whistles The Campbells Are Coming. No bird yet belts God Save the King, but hope remains in emergencies.
South Dakota game wardens vow effort against magpies blamed for plundering prairie chicken habitat and crops. Environmental officials urge humane control measures and public awareness as attempts intensify.
A Woman's Realm review notes only minor changes in fall and winter cont aults with reserved elegance. Velvet dominates millinery with plush and felt, while trims emphasize contour. New hat shapes include velvet mushroom styles and broad-brimmed sailors. skirts lengthen, collars rise, and street suits mix practicality with smart styling.
A kindergarten event highlights a child named Genevieve who resists bringing home more crafts. The piece argues parents should value each child’s effort, display the calendars and drawings, and encourage gradual skills without stifling taste or overemphasis on perfection.
An excerpt from Kraser Hobbs by Marjory Morten in Century Magazine features a boastful narrator describing social ease and charm. A London street scene on Piccadilly ends with a surprising punchline about a woman mistaking him for a walrus due to his status and engagement to her cousin Lionel.
Experiments discuss a serum called Herutm Whinch used to revive drowning victims hours after the incident. It reportedly restores life in some cases but can cause high blood pressure or arterial hardening as aftereffects. Doctors believe it could be injected hours after accidents if perfected.
The piece argues weather patterns across the north Atlantic, Bay of Biscay, and Mediterranean may stem from tropical storms, with bombardment effects on Hu Tone noted. It questions scientists’ skepticism about war influencing weather and mentions sunspots as suspect. It suggests cross‑regional dialogue among skippers to gain a broader meteorological view.
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