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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1910
Page
2
In a Chicago Record-Herald piece the wife resists voting, citing domestic duties. The husband claims suffragettes neglect the home. She then concedes she prefers to stay and care for family rather than vote, while he accuses her of fussing and nagging.
A diverse column notes Annie Crawford In traction Manager of the United Verde Copper Company, Katherine Breshkovaky and others praised as heroic suffrage figures, Lida Stokes Adams leading an East house campaign, and a practical health piece arguing for light warm Union suits or a Shetland vest to prevent moisture and illness.
A fashion note describes a child hat ensemble with bodice and sleeves pleated in chiffon darker than the gown, and an overskirt with matching pleats. Embroidered color details adorn the bodice in bolero style amid a bird fancier quote on drafts harming delicate birds near sunny windows.
In Paris the shawl era ends as long sleeves yield to elaborate models with hemstitched lawn frills. Unfinished fabrics, wools, and silks appear in new skirts and puffed bishop sleeves. Calico from Calicut, muslin from Mosul, damask from Damascus, and cashmere from Kashmir explain fabric names. Tips cover care of canaries, laces, finger marks on doors, removing stains, and ironing laces. The piece ends with light quips from overheard honeymoon chatter.
A newspaper note ties ancient Nubian remains to early disease like gout and tuberculosis 6000 years ago. It describes excavations in the Nile valley showing pre dynastic Egyptians as farmers, copper only used for ornaments, and highly dry burial preserved by salt.
The article notes a rising trend of china painting among young girls in the east, linking it to home life and domestic training. It highlights study of old museum examples for inspiration, argues tableware decoration aids appreciation of fine objects, and estimates a complete kit costs three to four dollars with ten lessons offering independence from a teacher.
A scattered 19th century column discusses waste disposal by bonfire and a modern sheet metal device claimed to prevent sparks and flames. It reflects on esquire titles and historical duties, then shifts to a anecdote about charity and a miserly donor, ending with a note on financial gifts.
Fashion notes highlight a cream serge walking dress with lavender and cream braid trim. The design is described as dashy and attractive, one of many pretty southern wear pieces showcased in the latest styles.
The Rev Mr Ufford of Rockland Maine, famed for Throw Out the Life Line, displays rescue mementos at Union Station and describes composing his hymn after a 1884 seafaring encounter. He funds a two‑part church, Temple of Galilee, with an anchor tower feature and a Christ saving Peter painting, seeking open access for all creeds.
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