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Newspaper
Ashton Gazette
Location
Ashton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
2
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A House bill by Rep Smith of Illinois makes every contract or combination in restraint of trade illegal and labels violations as felonies. The measure forms part of a broader push on antitrust enforcement amid other national questions.
Reports cover political clashes over the Constitution and reciprocity, presidential pardons for Walsh and Morse, a tax crisis in a state senate, a tuberculosis case in Pittsburg, and a deadly house fire in Utica. Also noted are a missing railroad clerk, a Shakespeare theory debunk, a fatal road collision in Redlands, railroad express changes, a custody dispute in Chicago, a missionary convention in Colorado, and Mexican political turmoil along with a Cunard liner collision near Ireland and a charitable bequest in London.
A gray and white flecked tweed coat and skirt for girls aged fifteen to eighteen features a panel back and side cuts with plaiting. A cream serge boys coat with side fastening, turnover collar, silk braid trim, and white kid belt accompanies a cream silk hat. A champagne colored girl’s coat with stitched cloth trim, shantung silk facing, and orange spots has innovative two tone buttoning.
A housekeeper with dwindling doilies seeks supplies and the article promotes a new wardrobe idea with many useful points. A group of young women training for private theatrical dancing is featured through their instructor.
A detailed description outlines cutting doilies from a nine-gored skirt to create an oval centerpiece, twelve plate dollies, twelve tumbler doilies, and four under-dish ovals. Finished edges feature scalloped borders, eyelets, and embossed initials, with instructions on scallop sizes and stitching for a pyramidal effect.
At the supper table use a bed of flowers with hovering butterflies as a centerpiece. Trim candle shades with flowers and attach butterfly moths to the sides. Create place cards as butterfly outlines and color them. Serve butterfly shaped desserts or butterfly cream cakes and flower shaped candies for bonbon dishes.
Among the silks, grenadine makes a comeback. Soft filmy weave, silky texture ideal for draped gowns and veiled effects. Two toned grenadines appear, wide and varied in color, not very costly. Perfect for afternoon receptions and dinner gowns.
A new Japanese crepe in plain colors and floral patterns attracts shoppers. The fabric differs from common cotton crepe with an extremely fine crinkle, rivaling the look of the most expensive crepe de chine.
The article notes pumps with low heels and narrow straps over the instep are comfortable and worn for home use. It mentions girls prefer them over slippers, saying the shoes ease the back and nerves, and suit very tall girls by reducing apparent height to a more normal stature.
Serge or drill are common suit materials for boys with white or navy options. A white suit pairs with a blue collar while a navy suit looks well with a white collar. The singlet may be of fine flannel or drill and embroidered with an anchor. Material required: Two yards 46 inches wide.
Two-thirds of dresses from smart designers feature sleeves, often transparent, with small sleeve dimensions when fabric is close woven. About half of formal gowns for matrons are sleeveless, supported by inch-wide waist bretelles, creating surprising décolletage.
President Porfirio Diaz resigns the presidency amid a tense crowd outside the national palace in Mexico City. Deputy Jose Aspe proclaims Diaz dead and wishes for his legacy, while Vice President Ramon Corral also steps down. Minister de la Barra becomes provisional president and vows not to seek office. The cabinet resigns. Alfredo Robles Dominguez gains command over troops as Diaz’s terms end, and Diaz’s letter cites revolts and a desire to spare bloodshed.
President A E Smith of Ohio Northern University lifts the ban on four of nine expelled students after a strike by about 800 students. The president says the remaining five will not be reinstated, ending the disciplinary action.
Senator Borah secured unanimous consent for a final vote on the direct election of United States senators on June 12. The move advances a direct election proposal in the Senate with a set date for decision.
The Connecticut Mutual report notes many policyholders borrow against their policies, with loans often totaling a third of policy values. Few loans are repaid, funds used for business ventures or speculation, causing distress and poverty when claims mature. Borrowing diminishes protection for families.
A man wrapped in bandages proclaims himself the best dressed man in town after a Resinol ointment eases his burns. The ad cites Resinol as a universal dressing for burns and skin ailments, touting Baby and family use, with prices fifty cents and one dollar. A humorous vignette follows about a minister and a child named Anna who refuses a kiss until her mother speaks.
In Garry, Pat leads his lean blind lame mare to water past a crowd of amused onlookers. A sports spectator mocks asking how much the mare can draw, and Pat responds that she seems to draw the attention of every fool in town, tongue in cheek.
A reader testimonial extols Grape-Nuts as reducing stomach and kidney ailments from heavy meat diets. The letter claims improved digestion, steadier nerves, sharper thinking, and ability to work longer after switching to Grape-Nuts. Endorsing author cites PosTum Co. and references The Road to Wellville booklet.
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