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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1902
Page
3
A reflective piece argues that women now show restraint and inner strength, abandoning public tears as society evolves. It contrasts romanticized crying with pragmatic self-control, notes mothers’ influence on children, and contemplates manners, dress, and practical uses of common items like toothbrushes in daily life.
Criticism in French circles follows a wedding where both bride and mother of the bride wore white guipure gowns trimmed with ermine. A couturiere notes women may wear white but adds that age and appearance affect suitability, saying a pretty woman can wear white to 80 while an ugly woman should avoid it.
The text notes a few dissenters among those with high moral standards regarding etiquette rules. It argues many laws serve the majority, implying etiquette governs behavior for the common good and should be followed consistently.
A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt describes tasmak veils as black or white, long or short, plain or embellished, worn by middle and lower class women with blank veils, while higher-class women wear white veils. The disguise, secured by a metal nose tube, allows discreet flirting, hidden from public view unless followed home.
The latest contrivance for sealing wax is a silver chafing dish with a cut glass lamp, a slender wick heater, and an ebony handle. Small enough for a Neaple, it combines neat appearance with practical ease for letter writers.
To wash eiderdown quilts, make a good lather with baled soap jelly and warm water. Add a little borax or ammonia, knead the quilt, repeat in fresh suds if very soiled. Rinse with two or three changes of water, then shake and hang to dry. After drying, shake well to restore fullness and softness.
A member of the Dont Worry band proposes a Pleasure Book to note daily joys. She argues that every day contains at least one incident or circumstance that can yield passing pleasure or even happiness, despite sorrow.
Emma H. King, a New York trained nurse, endures inoculation with tubercle from an infected cow to test if bovine TB can pass to humans. Dr. George D. Barney administers the germ, amid moral and scientific debate sparked by Dr. Koch’s theory. King speaks of the painful onset and urges others to have strong nerves before attempting such an experiment.
Gen Thomas Estrada Palma, elected first Cuban president, has lived in Central Valley New York near the Ramapo mountains for eighteen years. He is of medium height and strong, with dark hair and a streak of gray. He speaks English fluently and has toiled for Cuban freedom for thirty years, leading the Cuban junta in the last revolt. He declares the principal aim of the republic is friendly relations with the United States, which aided Cuban independence.
Wilbur S. Sherwell, Evansville Indiana police officer, indicted by the grand jury for the strangling deaths of Lena Jenner and Mrs Georgia Bailey. Bodies found in creeks five miles apart. buggy tracks tied to Sherwell’s rig. he concealed the night’s outing to mislead investigators.
Governor Odell’s annual message to the New York General Assembly focuses on Greater New York affairs. He notes city salaries exceed those of the state governor and cabinet, cites $1,066,223.84 in ten years for liquidating seventy corporations, and urges changes to divorce laws delaying decrees by six months.
President Roosevelt’s eldest daughter Alice Roosevelt was introduced to Washington society at a White House ball in her honor. About 500 guests attended, with many prominent figures among the attendees.
The Roosevelt family ties to society were noted as Miss Roosevelt became the first White House debutante since 1873. The 1873 comparison recalls Nellie Grant’s ball as a peak social event, while Miss Helen Roosevelt, President’s cousin, drew much attention wearing white chiffon and receiving numerous floral tributes at her coming-out day.
December 1901 brought extreme cold to the upper lake region central valleys and Southern States with monthly means three to eight degrees below normal. Winter wheat faced harsh temperatures from the 14th to 23rd but benefited from light snow cover in major wheat states. The outlook notes satisfactory condition in most localities despite perilous conditions. Bodies of two shepherds were found near Cabra Springs New Mexico, believed murdered with flocks stolen.
Rail construction in 1901 reached about 5,057 miles, a peak since 1890, totaling roughly 199,370 miles nationwide. Texas led with 583 miles across 23 roads. Rock Island had the longest single line at 265 miles, with additional 128 miles of HI Paso and Northeastern upcoming.
From Oct 1 1899 to Nov 30 1901 New Orleans shipped 6270 horses and mules worth 13 992 619 dollars, a record export surge. The two year period is highlighted as a world historical milestone in animal exportation.
Governor Yates and Speaker Sherman urged school system improvements at the forty-eighth Illinois State Teachers Association gathering in Hall. David Felmley received a ceremonial gavel from Fireeman as over 500 teachers from Chicago joined delegates in Springfield.
Among Our Neighbors notes typhoid outbreak in Kankakee while Champaign plans a 40000 dollar sewer upgrade. Minors State Firemen meet January 12 at Edwardsville. State Board of Equalization reports net tax assessment rise of 187000000, largely in Cook County with 75000000 tied to capital stock value.
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