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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
8
The article notes lingerie trends with filet lace used as yokes and corset covers, hand embroidery extending from fabric to lace, and delicate edgework. It discusses a simple coat pattern, a slip over nightdress, and an envelope chemise with scalloped edges, beading, and floral embroidery.
In a Wall Street New York building the United States assay office processes record gold inflows for munitions payments. Armed guards oversee weighings and grading, with foreign coins melted, refined and cast into bars for the mint as silver and other metals are separated and purified.
Aldermen balk at paying for psychology lessons for cops. Police commissioner had appointed two doctors to teach the force mind science abilities. Officials say taxpayers do not want psychologists in uniform and prefer officers who preserve peace without reading minds.
The anecdote from W H Sherwin of Kansas City notes Larkin Mead, sculptor, as brother in law of William Dean Howells and mentions a cousin relation to Mead artistically. Sherwin recalls Howells asking Mead to illustrate his books and Mead replying he would have to read them, and he would be hanged if he did.
The Mesopotamian valley, long spoken of as paradise, proves rough and harsh for British troops. Amid sun and sand, fleas and fires torment officers and men as they push through the desert fighting Turks and Arabs. One soldier mutters that if this is Eden, he wonders what Adam and Eve did with these mosquitoes.
In a nostalgic reminiscence from the Minneapolis Journal, the writer laments sausage’s decline since its golden era. Once fragrant with sage, crisp and zesty, it yielded to commercialism and watered meat, losing its distinct savor as children today treat it as ordinary food.
A clock face with a circular ring marks street car stops in clock wise order. The ring shows minutes between stops, letting motormen see at a glance if they are ahead or behind schedule. A second ring allows for an hour later progress and a return trip can be shown on the reverse.
The war in Europe raises medicine costs and tightens supplies. Vendors report 25 to 300 percent price increases for staples like Veronas and antipyrin, with some items nearly disappearing from the market. Firms say price moves aim to preserve limited stocks for emergencies rather than gouge customers.
A book agent touts a home collection as essential. The man of the house retorts he has no time for reading and dislikes book agents. The agent counters these volumes are what the home needs suggesting they are throwable against future sales pitches.
The piece highlights growing concern for safeguarding the milk supply as a sanitary measure and livestock improvement. It credits health officials nationwide for having nerve and resolve in resisting dishonesty in covering diseased livestock for the benefit of consumers.
Officials urge tuberculin testing for cows in dairies serving cities. Few cattle on farms show infection unless exposed by diseased districts. The ear tag is recommended for buyers skeptical of a cow's lung power and tubercular status. Insist on tuberculin tests for safety.
An article by H. S. Eakins warns cattle are prone to choking from swallowed items and improper remedies. It cites turnip choking and a fatal broomstick intervention, advising against drenching or inserting objects and urging humane, cautious first aid if a veterinarian is unavailable.
A time honored pail method gave way to a closed milking pail with an absorbent cotton filter in the strainer. Though pricier, quality-minded producers can expect better sales and gains well over 10 percent with proper marketing of superior output.
The article argues that better livestock feeding increases manure value and thus the need for proper handling. It advocates hauling manure out promptly after creation and scattering it on fields in any season.
Practical guidance for planning a new home with emphasis on chimney enclosure, site suitability, interior details, and avoiding costly faults. Highlights include choosing practical features like a stationary vacuum, built in ironing board, ball bearing drawers, exterior windowed closets, and avoiding thresholds in closet doors.
Mayo Fesler writing for the Civic League of Cleveland envisions a model city where rich and poor share comfort, streets stay clean, skylines rise with dignity, parks reach every child, and education and art belong in every home. He urges honest government, robust commerce, and democracy as guiding ideals for a unified, prosperous community.
The Lawrence town planning board releases a survey plan by Arthur C Comey from Cambridge outlining a civic survey traffic system recreation facilities and a detailed Spicket river plan. Housing is not covered in detail due to prior Lawrence work in 191% focusing on housing and public health.
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