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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1926
Page
2
Murray Compton, Canadian farmer and inventor, devised the Ching Wall to save soldiers at Ypres. His idea, praised locally, failed under the 1916 German drive, leaving him ruined amid praise, honors, and a harsh fate as the wall proved not to avert catastrophe.
Compton commanded reserves behind a self made wall at Ypres as German bombardment shattered the China wall and breached the line. Amid the inferno, thousands fell and the route to the sea was blocked. Though relieved, Compton survived only to die years later after a troubled return to civilian life.
Los Angeles reports the development of a simple earthquake annunciator that can be placed in any home. A simplified seismograph in a basement and a visible indicator allow early warning of tremors, reducing potential damage. Dr. Thomas A. Jascher, a government neuroanatomist, announced the device after arriving from Hilo, Hawaii en route to Washington.
Vancouver BC reports on the Kootenay river headwaters region a vast elk moose deer caribou mountain sheep goats and many bears within miles of the valley foothills. Historic tribal skirmishes and raids once accompanied large game but the area is famed for its renewed abundance and hunting opportunities now attracting attention from wardens and outsiders.
The word bifteck shown on French restaurant menus is believed to derive from English beefsteak yet the term covers various steak styles. The French use bifteck for different cuts and preparations across meals, reflecting linguistic and culinary crossovers.
Provincial game wardens taught wildlife fear, leading to surprising elk and caribou increases among old settlers. The text notes a famous blue moose once bought by Emperor William of Germany before the war, later killed. now housed in a German museum.
F H W Maguire, a racing man, misplaced over 2600 dollars in bank notes in a New York hotel lobby. Detectives found the roll untouched, though the incident prompted an investigation into who dropped the baby fortune.
William B. Leeds of Del Monte California is said to have run up a $199 telephone charge after a 29 minute call to his wife Princess Kent of Greece, who was in New York.
A New York Herald Tribune fashion column forecasts a gradual lengthening of skirts into late summer and early autumn. Lucien Lelong notes hems appear closer to the ground while hoping the knee-length style remains. He links skirt length to women's evolving spirit, citing independence and historical figures despite preferring shorter silhouettes.
The current evening fashion favors pink white black absinthe chartreuse mauve cyclamen and blue with silk tulle chiffon georgette and lace. Models showcase very full skirts with panels godets and flounces often embroidered. bodices are plain or lightly trimmed with embroidery, low at the back, emphasizing elegance and refined material. Gold and silver lame and brociede-lames add formality to standout designs.
The Parisian and the American diverge on fashion details from gloves and corsages to hosiery and wraps. Parisians favor feather boutonnieres beige shoes and sheer white stockings, while Americans prefer suede, patent leather flowers, parchment hosiery, felt flowers, and rubberized raincoats.
A fashion note describes summer fur trimmed coats with high backs and gathered panels, paired with fur collars and cuffs. Paris trends feature gold and silver kid trim on felt hats, grosgrain ribbon decorations, and hats with black and pink color blocking, small crowns, and varied brims.
The piece describes almost every daytime attire at summer resorts, where semi-sports tape costumes shape the season. It notes that despite material variations, silhouettes stay similar, balancing comfort, convenience, chic, and distinction.
A Paris higher commercial school oenology professor and officials led a jury that awarded the most delicate wine prize in Paris to M. Constant Lecoq of a major Paris restaurant. Thirty five competitors identified eight wines by name and vintage. one mistake occurred when Montrachet was mistaken for Meursault.
A uniformed inspector knocks at a house door causing fumbling with bolts and chains. A melancholy resident answers and is told the inspector is there. The visitor identifies himself and asks for the head of the house. The man deflects, saying the visitor wants someone else, and calls upstairs for his mother.
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