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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1915
Page
3
Thomas fourteen and William twelve rescue horses and save the house when their farm barn catches fire. The brothers act quickly, towing out horses, fighting the blaze with water, and keeping William safe as Thomas guides a final effort to extinguish the flames. Parents return to praise their brave sons and give thanks in prayer.
A reader details two optical tricks. By moving a paper and watching rings or hoops, observers see motion or depth shifts. The piece explains how perspective and eye fatigue alter perceived nearest objects and direction of rotation.
Vivian Nickalls, former Penn coach, rejects the idea that only one system governs eight oared crews. He says differences between English and American watermanship fade as crews aim to win, notes mutual learning between nations, and stresses continual personal growth over national theories.
A tongue twister narrative centers on Esau Wood and his sawing. It follows Esau seeking a saw capable of cutting wood as Wood’s woodsaw failed, culminating in a woodsaw that can saw wood and Esau Wood using it to saw wood.
The American Boy describes Australian schoolboys starting military life at twelve in Junior Cadets then fourteen in Senior Cadets with government issued rifles and olive drab uniforms. Training covers rifle care, squad and company movements, and skirmisher deployment. Attendance is enforced by truancy officers, and parents can face fines for absence.
A concise motto on guarding information and resources urging restraint and prudence. It cautions that overexposure depletes value and leaves less for future needs, emphasizing that a dry well yields little when tapped.
In 1911 spring training, Tris Speaker from the Southern League and Gavvy Cravath from the White Sox vied for the same outfield job with the Boston Red Sox. Speaker won the spot, Cravath moved to Minneapolis of the American Association, led the league in batting, then returned to the majors to succeed with the Phillies.
The Western League will open the 1916 season with four, possibly five new managers. Denver, Omaha, Wichita and St. Joseph will have new pilots, with Sioux City or Lincoln also a potential new leader.
Former sprint champion Howard Drew had announced retirement after a poor Panama-Pacific expal tion games showing but now feels uneasy as promoters push him to return for one more bid for honors.
Lefty Baumgartner of the Phillies resumes studies at the University of Chicago Law School. He plans to use his World Series earnings to support his education and pursue a medical degree instead of abandoning school.
George Zarminski stands out as the finest man in his ship and among navy boxers. He holds the Our Navy belt after defeating Jimmy Glavin and has beaten rivals such as George Chip and Knockout Brown of Chicago. His skill earns him high regard in the U.S. Navy.
Billy Lush, veteran coach at Yale for baseball and basketball, has been named Fordham University director of athletics. He will coach all Fordham teams except varsity football, bringing extensive collegiate coaching experience to the role.
The era of long curved silhouettes ends as full short skirts and a new figure emerge. The proper fit relies on a new corset worn with intelligence, straight shoulders, and a gait that suits wide skirts. War influences noted. Paris designers cite work and postwar shifts.
Instructions on hemming napkins with an overhand stitch, including starting and securing threads, maintaining flat hems, and avoiding ridges. Also describes ruffle width, folding, plaited or gathered styles, and fabric effects for cotton or silk. Includes notes from Bery Dixon of Colorado Agricultural College.
The article notes that rues, once discarded as pillow cover finishes, are back in use. It highlights colorful printed fabrics such as cretonnes and shantzes, describing how rues and pour far patterns reappear in home decor textiles.
Fashion notes advise using corsets to improve posture and encourage a straight back. Readers are urged not to rely solely on new corset designs, but to stand tall and maintain upright shoulders for a proper silhouette.
Between season time is ideal for sewing negligees, fanci ful petticoats and dancing slips for winter. From last year's frock a dance petticoat can be evolved, with a short gathered skirt and brassiere in soft silk, white or flesh pink, featuring net puffings and ruffles, with cording and ribbons securing the brassiere.
Fashion notes describe winter dresses finished with cavalier slashes and tailored suits with full circular skirts. Sleeves run very full and puffed above the elbow while chiffon and crepe fabrics appear. Skirts use soft plaids faint stripes and plain colors with betelle waists for young girls and hints that trains return for evening wear. Black ribbon velvet borders decorate black rosgrains costumes.
Fashion note describes pretty petticoats made of white taffeta with lace frills and ribbon trimming. The item is advertised at a price around $2.00.
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