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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
2
Washington reports Germany reaffirmed a new war zone policy with mines to be laid in waters surrounding Great Britain and Ireland. Officials fear increased risk to neutral vessels and potential clashes with U S concerns over escort and cargo guarantees.
Excelsior Springs, Missouri reports the death of Frank James at age 74 from apoplexy on his farm Thursday. He lived as a quiet farmer for decades while his Civil War era James gang past lingered in local memory and myth. His wife and son were at his bedside.
Secretary of War Jacob M. Dickinson, former Taft official, spoke to the Electric Club on Thursday urging armament to the proper limit while opposing armament bans unless other nations act. He defended readiness and warned against unilateral disarmament.
Quincy Planschmidt was found not guilty of the murder of Miss Kinna Kaempen at Princeton Illinois. The verdict ended his third trial over the deaths of his parents Charles Planschmidt and Manche Planschmidt, who were killed September 29, 19LL.
George Miller, key state witness in Frank Cook murder trial, was found dead with two bullet holes in the skull at the Portola bakery ruins, days after testifying in Quincy. Officials say the body was discovered Thursday.
Seattle resident David Caplan was arrested near Biotridge Wayland, days after authorities linked him to the dynamiting of the Los Angeles Times building.
The White Star steamer Adriatic reached Liverpool after an uneventful voyage from New York. Passengers reported smooth sailing and a routine crossing with no incidents aboard.
The article previews a new evening bodice made from skirt fabric with short puff sleeves, showing an empire influence. It notes the sleeve shape may be unpopular, hints at fashion shifts away from wide street skirts, and ponders whether French styles will follow. Copyright 1916 McClure Syndicate.
A vintage diagram explains making a hanging cotton reel holder from a cardboard box and a pin. The reel spins freely when mounted, with the cardboard edges covered for neatness, and fastened to the wall with two nails.
The article describes corset covers and camisoles, from surplice styled covers with cross fronts and brooch fastenings to sheer net and organdie versions costing around 7.98. It notes undergarments align with transparent blouses and that delicate shoulder straps and bras provide support for non-slender figures.
The article introduces linen bedroom slippers as a washable, durable option. They feature plain or embroidered linen, scalloped buttonhole tops, eyelets for ribbon, and four inch embroidery bands, with removable soles for laundering. A fresh pair is recommended for winter use and fund raising.
The passage details tailored morning skirts made of linen crash and ratine with a corduroy stripe on a wet ground. They measure about three yards around the hem and are cut two or three gored circular, featuring a flare and a belted waist in a smart style.
An old article describes constructing a reel holder from thin wood to hold three or four reels of cotton. It emphasizes that the design, though simple, shows how the holder is built and can be made by a boy with a fret saw in a short time.
The piece describes a new baby's down quilt with pale blue or pink silk inner and outer layers, a sheer linen cover, mitted corners, and a five inch overlay with embroidered scallop or lace edge. The cover is removable for laundering, keeping the silk quilt clean.
A historical textile note details wearers with long tunics featuring trellia velvet borders. Skirts show side fullness formed into unpressed plaits attached at each end, while fabric coloration and weave descriptions appear faded and partially garbled.
"Wild Bill" Donovan, new Yankees manager, expresses optimism about the team and himself. He says managing has not harmed his health or spirits, expects to strengthen one or two positions, values the pitching staff, and avoids driving players, preferring encouragement and respect. He notes he only saw the Yankees play three games last year.
Canadian players and experts hail Hobey Baker of the St Nicholas club as the greatest skater ever while recounting his performance against Toronto University. The Princeton alumnus, roving for St Nicholas, scored five goals unassisted and drew constant double teams before being cut with a skate. The anecdote notes Baker’s speed, weighing 170 pounds, and contrasts it with claimed past limits of American champions.
The 1914 plan calls for New York Giants uniforms with black as the main color and a dash of red to symbolize last season's pennant loss. Black and red socks complete the somber look announced by Secretary Foster.
A Panama Pactile expert notes the Frisco course is faster than the St Louis track and predicts the athlete will dig up cinders after racing on one of the fastest tracks constructed.
A city sports figure named Wankeee Brubsher Ray Drubeses has been sold to the New York Americans in a notable franchise transaction reported from Hay City. The deal follows months of speculation about player movements and team acquisitions.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a remedy claiming a ten cent box will ease liver and bowel discomfort and headaches without regard to severity, using bold medical claim language.
A playful exchange imagines a future New York telephone booth letting lovers talk from Frisco. The vignette hints at a popular song idea sparked by urban connection.
An old home remedy for coloring gray hair is now sold as Wyeths Sage and BulbUr Hair Remedy in a drug store for about 50 cents. The preparation darkens hair naturally and evenly, stops dandruff and itching, and can be applied with a sponge or brush to a strand at a time.
A widow recalls her late husband praised for his many fine qualities. The caller notes his reputation, while the widow admits she did not know him well. He belonged to six lodges.
An advertisement touts Resiro ointment as a fast-acting relief for eczema ringworm and severe itching. It also promotes resinol soap as a soothing healing aid with a broad range of uses.
The fragment asks about the prisoner’s conduct and expected actions during an inquiry. It references interviewing personnel and possible responses but lacks clear details or context to confirm a full reportable event or outcome.
A quip from the St. Joseph Gazette notes that luck can make one stumble even when unseen, reflecting a wry, humorous aside on luck and perception.
A Red Bank New Jersey laboratory advertises a cure for epilepsy claiming remarkable results in old cases. The Kilne Laboratories offer a free supply of the remedy to sufferers who write to Branch 48 in Red Bank for treatment.
The sentence presents a fragmented thought about a person named Mee and friends, implying mistaken occasions and resulting kicks, but lacks clear context or concrete facts to form a complete news item. It reads as an incomplete quotation or note without identifiable entities or events.
A fragmentary text discusses hesitations and opinions in a debate, suggesting no clear gains from abstaining. The readable portion hints at uncertainty and the need for strong argument to influence outcomes.
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