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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
7
In a remote mountain hut an elderly hunter shelters Johnnie Bear after freeing him from a trap. The bear grows fond, aids the hunter during a later lethal encounter when a mother bear attacks, and ultimately returns to save the hunter by signaling the other bear to retreat.
A diary found in French archives shows the duc de Bourgogne, Louis XIV’s grandson, under tutor Abbe Fenelon. The boy notes a fable of a traveler in a candy island, describing mountains of pastry and rivers of wine, adding his indigestion joke.
A McCall’s Magazine writer explains transforming a pasteboard cracker box into a pocket sized lunch receptacle. By folding creases and making slits it becomes a compact container for sandwiches, using simple cuts and a penknife with careful handling.
The piece chronicles veteran players who lasted decades in baseball, highlighting James O Rourke, Adrian Anson, Jack Glasscock, Eagle Beckley, Kid Gleason, George Van Haltren, Josh Burkett, Billy Hamilton, and others. It notes O Rourke’s major league start in 1876 and several players’ long careers, with Hart and Cy Young as standout hurler icons.
A collage of racing and baseball mentions spans press snippets about Dan Patch as a 2:10 sire and Lady Frisco as a rising three year old, wartime crowds at trotters, Philadelphia players using world series pay for marriages, and light quips on war and sports figures.
A mother consents to a birthday party for Bobby if he invites his friend Peter. All guests arrive except Peter. Bobby admits he invited Peter but dared him to come, prompting the mother to inquire if Peter would attend.
A pattern story touts economical contrasts using striped and plain gingham for a tunic and skirt. It notes long sleeves and scalloped hems, smocking for dresses, and easy alterations to reuse old clothes, with advice on collars and belts for growing children.
A compact pocket work case holds six needles and a reel of cotton on a silk lined card with silk and ribbon edging. Diagram shows cutting pattern and a slit for the thread end. Velvets and velveteen appear fashionable for afternoon and evening dresses, with panne velvet praised for style.
Practical tips to remove mildew from white fabric using chloride of lime and washing soda in boiling water then overnight soak, with scum skimmed and extra soaking if needed. Caution to rinse, dry, and avoid scorching. For paint on clothes use benzine and ammonia on the nap then air dry and brush with the nap direction. Keep benzine away from fire.
Feathers and furbelows include ostrich and many short quills. Pheasant feathers, pasted to resemble tiny birds, form delicate arrangements. Embroidered pheasant quills in silk hues decorate a black velvet hat, lying on and under the brim and circling the crown.
Lace variations are popular with evening dresses. Shawl draperies appear as back attachments or side supports by rose bracelets in gold gauze. A low transparent bodice is often secured with a diamante chain.
A dash of yellow appears beside blue this season in piping details and a wool flower tucked in the belt. designers mix bold color pairs to brighten outfits and accessories.
The review notes Mioe, Jenny as the rare Paris sponsor showing short sleeves. Most outfits fall below the hips with novel belts and stitched outlines. Frocks and gowns feature quilling and abundant metallic and Spanish lace.
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