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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
4
The denalty of ice and sea water are about 0.92 and 1.08, yielding the result that roughly one ninth of a berg’s bulk remains above the surface. Irregular forms could appear to show less than eight ninths submerged, while a perfectly formed iceberg would have about one third above water.
The text argues dress expresses a woman's taste and aesthetic individuality. It claims clothing communicates outward expression of character, taste, and skill, serving as her palette and theatrical setting to charm observers.
A Dortmund boy, displaced in transfer, discovered after four years that his name was not on any register. For years he left each morning with his bag of books and returned each night, living as a vagabond student unseen by the new school.
An English laborer brought J Ward’s engraving “Children Bathing” to Christie’s in London and was astonished to learn its value at 13 785 dollars. The piece, tied to an eighteenth century master, highlights the era’s growing market for old masters.
A whimsical look at Capitol Heights Maryland a self contained Washingtonian farming community of about 2000 residents where fresh eggs rural entertainments and a town hall define life. The piece notes a Ladies Improvement League lighting streets a citizens association driving progressive legislation and an athletic club before the area is swallowed by urban growth.
A lavish Washington party hosted by Mr and Mrs Edward Beale McLean featured a dramatic dynamite show and life sized manikin soldiers transforming Italian Gardens into a Red Cross hospital battlefield. Eight hundred guests from around the world attended the gala tied to the international Red Cross delegates. Mrs McLean wore cloth of gold with the Hope diamond as dignitaries including Mme Baekmeteff arrived, and New York caterers and bands enhanced the event's courtly flair.
The Manor House in Randle Highlands draws Washington society as a new Parisian salon. Diplomats and cabinet officers mingle with naval attaches and Viscountess d Asy at a 800 guest dinner dance in a transformed estate, while whispers of coveted invitations spark tactful gatekeeping among hostesses and social leaders.
A near riot over a planned public gallery singing event stopped by Capitol police. A press agent planned the stunt to advertise a campaign, with a quartet ready to sing in the gallery. The singers were escorted out as officers prepared for a possible disruption. Carrie Nation attempted to address the chamber previously, but no protest occurred.
An author argues that extended leisure for workers won’t breed idle chaos but can yield moral and physical improvements. He cites examples from rural routes and a hypothetical “Werkiess Egg Problem” to illustrate how productive use of free hours boosts skill, craft, and community services.
Reports from the New York Times describe Sheik the camel at the Bronx Zoo as downhearted and disinterested in life. Curator Ditmars attributes the homesickness and a desert longing to recent construction and new sand deposits near the enclosure.
A vintage reflection on tennis tracing its uncertain origins and linking the sport to open-air play. It notes the appeal of lawn tennis as a social, graceful activity that captivates both sexes, with imagery of racquets, elegance, and the matchmaking social scene surrounding courts.
A springtime party game called Huntsmen involves one player as huntsman and others forming a circle. The huntsman names items like coat and hat as he walks around each linked player who holds another, then shouts Bang and all resist, with those unable to release held players out of the round.
A practical guide on grape vine care from trellis choices to concrete grape posts. It covers trellis use varies by region, cordage guidance, concrete post construction, wire tensioning, pruning timing, soil conditions, and row orientation for uniform growth and easy harvest.
A dairy thermometer is indispensable on farms handling milk cream or butter for sale. Do not buy cheap seeds or plant solely because of price.
A Cornell spray tower design folds flat for storage with a hinge pin and back-down setup. A rider can straddle the saddle rail for easy mounting without hindering pole movement. The bough catcher and pipe braces lift limbs without damage, and the tower is built for durability. Full construction details are in a circular by Prof. H. W. Ailey from the Ithaca New York state college of agriculture.
A reader explains why placing the small end of a wood post in the ground lasts longer. Moisture drains away when the top, larger end faces upward, reducing worm damage and decay though initial impression favors the opposite. The Farm and Home authority notes the large end is often the straight end.
The author notes that placing the fence on the ground improves appearance and recommends small posts for wire fences as they resist moisture longer. End posts should be set in concrete to avoid braces or anchors. The piece urges dairymen to sow soiling crops this spring to maintain milk flow next summer.
The article discusses six to eight month old Bretcians herd calves expected to average $75 per head plus fees, noting corn fattening offers rich starch and oil for fattening. grains vary in protein and ash content and suitability for growing animals.
A short period advertisement urges readers to tell less fortunate friends about Ayer's Vigor for thicker hair. It notes the product does not color hair and suggests showing its ingredients to a doctor for value. Printed in Lowell by Muse.
A roughly cut 18 inch high stone sculpture depicts a nude figure of a woman. Discovered by Dr. Lalanne in Lavonel grottoes France, it is believed to be about 90000 years old. Scholars place its creation between mammoth and reindeer ages as humans used sharpened tools.
An OCR fragment describes Murine Eye Remedy by Flite Saath with vague claims and a Chicago address. A wedding notice line shows a bridegroom awaiting a $5,000 check and a humorous exchange about a duplicate gift from the father, reflecting domestic quirks of the era.
A garbled dialogue discusses UK population metrics with figures for marriage ten point eight birth twenty five point eight and death thirteen point nine per thousand. The exchange questions gender roles and domestic life, mentioning spouses and home discussion.
A terse moral reflection on avoiding despair from faults. It argues wickedness is not in conscious acknowledgment of fault but in failing to cure it. The author urges brightness of mind and communal consolation to recognize and start addressing one's sins.
An Iowa woman from Ottumwa reports dramatic recovery from years of illness including shooting pains headaches and spinal trouble after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She thanks the product and credits improved health to the remedy.
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