05 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1901
Page
1
German inventor Paul Sievert demonstrates a compressed air method to form large glass items like a 5 foot 6 inch bathtub from red hot liquid glass. The one piece tub, 2 feet wide and 214 inches thick, completes in minutes and promises economies and new uses across industries.
New Jersey plants near New York and the Barberton Ohio factory together produce up to 190 million matches daily. Aspen wood is prized for matches for its lightness and workability, with Germany importing millions of cubic feet from Russia to meet demand.
A historical note on ship size growth noting 23 vessels over 10 000 tons by 1901 and 125 steamers over 4 000 tons built by 1900 in the U K It cites a ship builder claiming feasibility of 50 000 ton steamers while warning about risks and fuel efficiency.
The Chicago introduction of rubber shoes reports a 30 percent improvement in hoof condition and a 50 percent reduction in cracks sprains and rheumatism among tested horses. Proponents argue humane benefits and less street noise if iron horseshoes disappear, noting rubber reduces nerve strain for drivers and pedestrians.
A Baltimore fashionably hosted dinner showcased an elaborate German menu with dishes such as Krammetsvogelsuppe auf Elsaeesserart Kraftbruehe mit Schildkroetencinlage and Rheinsalm nach Joinville. The Chicago Record-Herald notes the long, demanding list and remarks it would take long to work through.
A roundup notes eight British brewers each churn out over 1,000,000 barrels annually. It also cites Vancouver liquor licenses revoked from music halls and other varied facts from Europe and America.
The sketch shows a white crepe de chine tea gown with a net flowered coat, a skirt with three tucked flounces, a black velvet waistband, underarm pass and cameo clasps. The double sleeves are noted as new and charming per the Philadelphia Ledger.
The blouse of the day is a dainty muslin crape or washing silk piece with lace yoke braces bishop sleeves and lace cuffs. Old lace scraps, Mech lin Valenciennes or Buckingham lace form insertions on net. Even elderly women wear blouses for cool easeful attire and a black muslin blouse with white lace and net lining suits mature matron.
Novel sunshade from Paris features a movable cover that fits instantly and can be varied to match any dress. Traditionally gifts favored parasol handles, but now the fashion centers on gifting the frame with several distinct covers. A painted shade cover adds a personal touch.
The design features a plain stitched skirt in lilac pique, a loose blouse bodice opening at the front with braids and amethyst studs, a tucked cream muslin shirt, a large embroidered muslin collar, a white peau de suede belt and satchel, and a burned straw hat with pale pink roses.
A fashion note describes gowns with silk main fabrics and mull or thin goods as trim in dead black or pure white. Designs show narrow frills at a tucked yoke, a shaped sash, puffed undersleeves, and possible two pattern silks, stripes, or floral wreath motifs.
White and red toile de laine dress trimmed with white wool bands forming a bolero corsage. The waistcoat features white lawn and a low neck edged with white lace. Paris Herald description notes a refined summer ensemble.
A description notes fancy buckles on slippers admired in society circles. Amethyst or pearl circles are popular with satin ribbons threaded through and tied in bows above the buckle at a recent evening party.
A household guide from the Chicago American outlines choosing a ham of 10 to 12 pounds with thick skin and fat, soaking, washing, and boiling then simmering four hours with bay leaves sage and cloves. It suggests cooling in the cooking liquid, optional overnight rest, skin removal, and a final bake with vinegar or wine for a glossy finish.
Instructions for cleaning white silks and taffeta using strong suds from castile soap in soft water. Include steps for washing, squeezing, air drying, rolling on a board, towel wrap, and ironing with a fine white cloth. Also covers bluing for tone and an alternative method using white soap emulsion and brushing to remove spots.
The invention combines a rocking chair with a cradle attached beneath it. The device lulls an infant to sleep quickly and can tuck the cradle away to form elegant furniture. A double cradle design allows two children to sleep simultaneously while a mother sits and reads.
Peach shortcake can be made with sweet dough and rolled into thin sheets. Bake until just done then assemble with ripe peaches mashed with sugar and sherry. Serve with peche syrup or cream for a light fruity dessert.
Household hints cover softening hard water with orange peels for skin comfort and fragrance. Tips include removing window paint with a penny dipped in water, cleaning marble with turpentine, and whitening delicate shirts by soaking in brine before washing.
The piece tours the Capitol renovation showing the old senate dais where Breckinridge presided and other historic figures. It notes McKinley’s White House refurbishments with crimson damask rooms and new electrical effects. It covers labor disputes over skilled versus unskilled work in the District and national bank charter extensions ahead of Congress.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion diseases, asserting it removes the cause of ill health rather than acting as a stimulant. It features a testimonial from A J Vanderwater of Chicago praising the product and its liver pellets for reviving his health.
In Somerville Journal style dialogue Ned reports returning letters after a quarrel with Ned acknowledging he also dropped some letters from other girls into the batch, indicating misplaced correspondence and a social disagreement.
A Detroit Free Press fragment presents Fortune refusing to smile at a man who seeks her favor to avoid angering women who have already refused his proposals. The exchange hints at social expectations and envy among rejected suitors.
The brief dialogue notes a quirky scene as Stubb and Penn discuss a mare peering into a pool, guessing it checks if her hat sits straight. The Chicago News tone suggests light, humorous local chatter.
A brief Chicago Record-Herald exchange casts a humorous light on marriage hopes. A young man asks for consent to marry the daughter, and the stern father questions the motive while the suitor cites nightly goodbyes and loneliness as signs of affection.
A rash young man claims he can locate pure water with a forked hickory twig and is warned to leave the state. The sturdy Kentuckian foresees punishment if his claim spreads, fearing mob justice before he can remove his collar.
A nervous man cites a girl singing A Bird In a Gilded Cage while a witty boarding house resident muses that he would release a bird that cannot sing. The Washington Star quote captures a sharp social exchange in a domestic scene.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip notes the conductor asked for fare twice and apologized neatly. He claimed the first fare was from a much older looking person, prompting humor about mistaken age and politeness.
A playful note recalls efforts to harmonize fashion prices and social trends as Mrs Wunder and Mr Wunder discuss winter styles in Baltimore Americana.
The exchange features Mr Travers commenting on an old office coat while noting he received it with his salary, implying a casual detail about employment attire and benefits. The dialogue centers on a genteel, lightly humorous interaction about cost and era.
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