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Newspaper
Blue Island Sun
Location
Blue Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
7
A description of two laughing freeform parlor games. In one variation players form a circle ask and answer sequentially with strict rules not to laugh. The other version splits into two facing rows with a lady and a gentleman guiding questions and whispered absurd answers while the pair must avoid laughing or smiling or pay forfeits.
A hat band for anglers eliminates pockets full of fly books. The band hides an oil silk bag and pad for leaders with flies carried on both sides for easy access.
A list of clever wordplay questions and answers. Jokes involve puns on common terms and names about crossing mud roads, guides, statues, kings, oceans, names, dictionaries, and ships with humorous twists. Answers include Dress up in front and behind, Fig effigy, Danish kings, an ocean, your name, happiness in the dictionary, Matchless, a joint affair, advance, and ship like a peer.
An eight year old boy sits still in church during a long prayer. His mother praises him then he jokes that a fly walked in and out of his hands exactly 270 times, turning the moment into a quaint memory.
A leg fitting device nicknamed a boot increases swimming speed with less effort. An hinged blade strapped around the leg acts like a fish fin, offering resistance when kicking back and stopping the blade’s forward arc to amplify stroke power.
Two methods of a party game are described. In one, a player is out while others select a famous figure such as Napoleon for him to guess through questions after returning. In the other, the out player acts the chosen character while others guess, sometimes with teams enacting scenes from the figure’s life.
In the electrical toy department a department store shows a board illustrating electric motors. Each motor has a small lamp with its price painted on the glass. A transformer powers the lights, kept on continuously, and push buttons let the salesman run any motor and light its lamp.
A teacher tests five senses with a pupil named Johnnie who admits he can see the teacher and, when asked how he would know if his eyes were closed, replies with a smile that he can smell too. The exchange highlights a humorous misunderstanding of perception in a classroom.
The farmer warns the child against the old fellow in the pasture. The boy boasts he has tested him and finds the urban automobile scarier. He asks if bears or lions exist nearby, highlighting rural vs city dangers in a humorous exchange.
A 1913 dialogue about politeness and modern manners contrasts old fashioned courtesy with courting behavior. Aunt Jane and Mrs Merriwidh debate pre and post marriage etiquette while Mayme recalls a fiancé who blends charm with social polish and a few sharp edges.
German physician Dr Galisch of Rothenfelde touts a drugless method to shave two pounds from the obese weekly by eliminating the midday solid meal. He argues fat forms mainly during sleep and that removing the day’s bulk of food deprives the body of fuel. His daily plan centers on a single solid meal with light meals and beverages throughout the day.
A speaker vows to send his son Josh to college even at the cost of his last dollar. He questions the choice, noting Josh’s confidence in his knowledge and the need for a campus that pays extra attention to hazing. The exchange underscores financial strain and campus safety issues.
The article advises alternating low footwear with buttoned boots through summer to prevent ankle changes when autumn shoes are worn. It highlights dainty patent leather boots, white buckskin buttoned boots, and notes dancers’ leg muscles help maintain slim ankles. It also recommends rising on toes and toe-first walking to harden and keep ankles tender.
An ornate pin cushion pattern is shown in a sketch. The cushion is triangular, crafted in cream satin and edged with pale pink silk cord forming loops at the lower corners. A neat floral embroidery decorates the front.
A cushion designed with four small key rings sewn at the base to hold safety pins. Pins can be fastened to the rings, and hooks sewn between the rings provide a place to hang keys and other small articles.
The newest sweaters are knitted silk not wool. Priced at $16.74 each, they feature a large patch pocket a collarless style and six regular front buttons. Available in green rose tan and other shades, some silk pieces reach $30 though many prefer coats at that price. The snugger fit reduces wrinkles under coats.
Dame Fashion stresses smart footgear this season with doeskin gaiters dyed to match outfits. Some women prefer ribbed silk gaiters while the dressy shoes feature patent kid and instep straps. A white doeskin shoe with black velvet empeigne is noted as original though not particularly attractive.
Shantung silk coats gain popularity for outdoor wear and are typically lined with ninon. The coats attract attention when trimmed with lace in deep ecru, white, or cream, showcasing a refined, light appearance.
The article advises washable materials for summer living-room crafts, using linen backgrounds and Bulgarian embroidery with bright blue red yellow and green. It covers table runners cushions magazine covers and optional window draperies, detailing cutting, stamping and satin stitch finishing.
A guide lists skin care aids including soft water oatmeal almond oil skin food powder and hot milk. It advises washing with a quarter cup of milk rubbed into the face then sipping the rest for tired nerves.
A charming square sewing table on a three and a half foot stand is covered in old gold lace and lined with crushed rose velvet. Though costly, it is described as an almost irresistible seasonal gift found in shops.
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