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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1895
Page
7
A young financier Hammond is drawn into a perilous bargain by Adrienne Eastlake who offers insider bank information in exchange for marriage. Searle, a failed rival, risks ruin as Adrienne pursues wealth, status, and control in a world of high finance and perilous ambition.
A New Jersey train stop became a booming summer resort when investors and a clever woman staged an artificial crowd, luring buyers with pretend wealth and fashion. After weeks, the ploy collapsed as actors confessed the ruse, yet real estate gains persisted for some time.
Dozens of families live aboard ships laid up in winter quarters near New York. The shipkeeper acts as caretaker and receives rent provisions and cash. He is trusted for nautical skill while enjoying neighbors visits papers and music to pass the days aboard.
In a dialogue the inventor boasts a perfected barometer with the index hand fixed at change, claiming long run accuracy. The piece also notes electricity beating gold leaf records, with Swan presenting ultra thin gold on copper foil dissolved to leave gold.
Matrons and maids receive tips on made over dishes using Salada and croquettes as best forms. Real quilting makes a comeback with guidance on old silks plaited net gauze and silk muslin. Fashion laws about mourning are discussed as light materials drape easily with velvet bands and puff sleeves.
A young woman in downtown New York builds a small empire delivering ten cent lunches to busy office workers. She employs several delivery girls, packs meals in neat pasteboard boxes, and sees growing daily demand as she rises from humble beginnings.
Little holders for tea kettles and chafing dishes at table are satin on one side and leather lined on the other. They feature colored silk or satin, crossing the silk side through the center and diagonally with a gold or silver metal ribbon. Some ribbons include a row of white lace insertions.
Article suggests repurposing a faded silk dress by removing ornaments, sewing bodice to skirt, and draping the fabric with an accordion style for a fresh look. Emphasizes using up outdated silk in fashion.
The New York Journal warns women to avoid cosmetics citing lab tests showing lead in all samples and ten of thirteen lotions containing corrosive sublimate. It endorses natural remedies like water sun and fresh air with a light nightly massage.
The article outlines current mourning durations by relation. Widows must wear crape eighteen months, silk for three months, and half mourning for three months. Parents and in laws receive nine months crape three months silk and three months half mourning. Children over six months have nine months crape and three months silk plus three months half mourning. Grandparents and siblings have three months crape three months silk and three months half mourning.
Mrs Avery pursues dress reform by inventing trouserloons for her three young daughters. She explains the garments keep children safe from drafts and cold while playing at home. She notes she may abandon the style when the children enter school and mingle with others in different attire.
The verses praise Peggy for beauty and courtship while noting her emptiness of heart. A later anecdote warns silk care as mud defiles fabrics and advises sponging and alcohol to restore silk after drying and brushing.
The report covers Senate and House actions from Feb 19 to Feb 25 including opposition to the Jones free coinage bill, withdrawal of the Jones silver bill, passage of the naval appropriation with ships and torpedo boats, debates on Indian and pension bills, consular and diplomatic funding for a cable to Hawaii, and committee work on deficiency and sundry civil appropriations.
Shanghai dispatch claims Li Hung Chang plans a Pekin journey to topple the Qing dynasty. Kung of Port Arthur allegedly confesses Li’s traitorous designs and palace officials plot against the empire. St Petersberg reports Japan seeks peace talks with Li as peace commissioner.
Washington February 23. Senator Mills gives notice of an amendment to the sundry civil bill proposing repeal of all laws authorizing the secretary of the treasury to sell United States bonds for any purpose.
United States patents were allowed to Iowa inventors during the week including M Flanders Hamilton for a well drilling apparatus J T Robbins Newton for a hot water furnace J I Fisher Des Moines assignor of one half to Marshall Bros for an improved cylinder printing press W F Gould Des Moines for a balanced valve Spitz & Young Des Moines secured their trade mark a black cat with back up and the words Hoo-Hoo Twelve Iowa inventors received patents last week Printed patent drawings and specifications available for 25 cents Valuable information for inventors free Solicitors of Patents Thomas G and J Ralph Ornwin
Springfield Feb 23 At the National Board of Directors meeting of the Modern Woodmen of America flattering reports were presented showing growth in membership and lower insurance costs. As of January 1 1895 the order had 237 006 000 in insurance in force with an average cost of 4 95 per year and management cost 25 cents per member the lowest ever. Beneficiary payouts in 1894 totaled 1 250 000 and the death rate was below the five year average.
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