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Newspaper
Albion New Era
Location
Albion, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
3
The young Greville Moore arrives unannounced at Miss Carrington's Wednesday gathering. He joins Alison and others on the river and lawn, sharing plans for Keswick and promising to work harder to honor his grandfather's faith.
A period piece discussion argues tarpon fishing pits man against a giant fish with fragile gear. Edison stories and New York sportsmen contrast the sport’s thrill with its fairness, citing leaps, weights, and dramatic moments.
For fifteen years Joseph Olshausen studied animal speeds, noting humans reach high speeds mainly with aids. He cites a sixteenth mile in twelve seconds for a good pedestrian, a German soldier at three miles per hour, and a broad jumper initial velocity of 393 inches per second. Other figures include a swimmer at thirty nine inches per second, an eight oared barge rower at 177 inches, a skier at twenty four yards per second, and a bicycle at sixty six yards per second. The horse gallops six miles per hour, the Russian wolfhound at seventy five feet per second, and the gazelle at eighty feet per second. Ostrich runs peak at ninety eight feet per second aided by wind, while flight records show the Virginia rail at 7 500 yards per minute and the European swallow over 8 000 yards. Snails and some beetles are slowest, snail speeds five and one half inches per hour. Even small creatures reach brief bursts of speed, a mouse leaping ten feet at 500 feet per second and a common flea at 850 feet per second.
In Germany more than five hundred of every thousand women reach age fifty while only 413 men live that long.
Readable lines note a proverb claiming it takes six months to tan an elephant’s skin, illustrating a long process or effort required to accomplish a formidable task.
An illustrated column urges women to reduce domestic drudgery by adopting routine, simple meals and labor saving devices. It highlights early rising, short daily reading breaks, and weekly leisure as keys to better health and mental growth. Also included are fashion notes on lace, curtains, and a vintage polish recipe.
A leading pathologist describes the body as a poison factory with poisons poured out at eight pounds daily. He notes that one third of this poisonous excretion exits through the lungs as steam or vapor. The lungs house a folded surface around 1,600 square feet, comparable to the floor area of a 40 by 40 foot room.
The article explains a home method to repair china by mixing lime powder with egg white to form a paste. Apply quickly, press pieces together, and they set firmly. It notes uncommon cases of repeat breaks in the same spot after repair.
A Boston woman celebrates fifty years as a cook boasting 394000 pies 2000000 doughnuts and over 1500000 puddings among many dainties and baked beans Her recipes remain hers alone and she will not write a cookbook.
A new neck ruff made from ostrich feather tips is in vogue. It features a close fit with an extra wide white ruching above and sometimes below for a bold, stylish look.
The New York Press recounts gasoline washing tips for garments and gloves, warns against using gasoline near flames, and laments beard and whisker fashion as seen in historic tales. It cites Louis VII and Eleanor of Aquitaine in a tale of marital divorce and long wars sparked by shaving.
Readers are invited to a fashion preview highlighting Irish and Valenciennes lace in winter gowns, Chantilly dresses trimmed with lace bands, English plaid tweeds in three quarter length coats, new color shades like wistaria and cobalt, and accessories such as fringed muff and evening cloaks with gold cord tassels.
The Bourbon area reports the biggest corn yield from C. W. Shakes farm once swamp land at just over 100 bushels per acre. The column covers numerous local incidents from medical cases to animal sightings, accidents, and police notes across Indiana.
Antiseptic gauze gains traction as a hygiene measure advised by physicians for cold sufferers and travel use. Discard after soil, burn to prevent contagion. crochet cotton touted as superior for feather stitching lingerie and Irish crochet edgings atop tea table ties.
Create a fake Oriental jardiniere by thickly covering a stone jar with putty and embedding small pieces of colored broken china. For a pedestal, use a white-enamelled six inch sewer pipe and attach butterflies, birds, or a chosen picture to its side.
A reception gown described in directoire style features a long train skirt and a perfect line. The bodice has an ornate white filet yoke embroidered in silver, with dark velvet edging and a narrow white lace frill. Sleeves are lace trimmed and a crepe bertha is held by two large blue buttons.
The article notes corset bones are shorter than the garment length. They extend over the hip but don’t reach the tail end, reducing breakage and bending that caused the corset to curve below the waist. The remaining length is then strapped and stitched to fit the wearer’s figure.
Advice emphasizes daily bathing and brisk rubbing to keep skin soft and the body vigorous, linking clear skin with health and beauty through regular care.
The text emphasizes temperance in eating and the importance of regular meals as essential rules for a well ordered life. It links moderation to perfect health and notes regularity as a guiding principle.
A mix of equal parts boiled linseed oil and turpentine renews varnished woodwork floors and furniture. Apply very sparingly and rub in until no oil remains on the surface to prevent dust attraction and dull film forming on the varnish. The best results come from careful use.
A short self help note urges women to improve appearance by prioritizing sleep. It claims a warm bath and a long nap can make a woman more attractive and shed years from her shoulders.
After a bath, weary feet relax with a hot water soak followed by olive oil rub. The simple routine offers soothing relief for tired soles.
Child care guidance advises not slapping the baby on the back during choking. Instead raise the left arm above the head to create space and relief.
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