30 Sep 1909
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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
1
Mrs. Edith McCormick daughter of John D Rockefeller weighs the dignity of motherhood and asks who are the true queens of the world. She implies maternity sacrifice shapes power beyond birth and prerogative and ponders whether title or crown is needed for queenship.
A critical survey ranks Alexandra of Britain, Wilhelmina of Holland, Amelie of Portugal, and Helena of Italy among historic queens, noting that true power often lies with uncrowned figures such as Rothschild wealth and Maria Helena Turpin figures in shaping global affairs. The piece contrasts reigning queens with those whose influence comes from motherhood, intellect, or artistic dominance, including Melba and Bernhardt, while highlighting the enduring pull of power beyond the crown.
The 1809 Tyrolese resistance under Andreas Hofer is celebrated as Austria and Napoleon clash. Hofer’s militia defeats earned fame, though he was executed by Napoleon after capture. Franz Joseph attends commemorations in Innsbruck this week marking the events.
By the year ending September 1, 1900, 37 of 40 state legislatures considered tuberculosis measures. Nearly $3,500,000 was appropriated for suppression. Fifty laws on prevention passed, eight new sanatoria built, six states allowed county hospitals, eight adopted mandatory reporting and registration. Federal support approached $1,000,000 for TB hospitals in Port Dayard, Fort Stanton, Mt, Las Aut mag.
A Capuan woman awoke in deligium and summoned friends to report an apparition of her husband, two years absent in New York. He appeared in a hospital, one hand over his heart, saying he was gravely wounded. The next day she received a telegram from America that he was dying, said to be tainted by a Black Hand emissary.
A guide to home sewed school garments for girls in high school and college age noting modest, practical outfits. Describes waistlines, plaited skirts, semiprincess coats, and jumper tops with loose fits, plus classroom dresses, coats, jerseys, and sweaters in red blue white and gray. Mentions headpieces and hats as well as black taffeta aprons with ribbon trim for a feminine school look.
A nostalgic piece discusses lavender’s return in London and New York as scent and moth deterrent, with lavender sachets embroidered with floral motifs or names. It also details a home lavender vinegar perfume and critiques rough hair combing and powdering that damages hair, offering old fashioned beauty habits.
A sleeping room set may be woven in linen brocade with French designs featuring soft lines green and dainty floral ribbon patterns. These sets cost more than Dutch print and coordinate with various wall and ceiling decorations. They suit plain untinted walls and both heavy and light bedroom furniture.
A description of stylish girls using soft rubberized silk awnings instead of umbrellas. The awning hooks around the brim with draw strings to form a graceful draped hat, finished with a bow for a refined look.
The article notes garden parties as the peak of summer entertaining with grass seating becoming fashionable. It describes a proposed autumn house gown featuring a lace crusted chiffon frock with turquoise blue lining, a lower skirt and tunic in turquoise skin wrapped around the body, and a back-fastening tunic.
The practice advises gentle daily friction once the skin tone returns, with warm water and bland soap before treatment. A proposed remedy uses iodine and olive oil mixed thoroughly, applied once daily to the scar, with a counter-direction massage to smooth the area.
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