Woman and fashion dress for a small girl in spring fabrics
The article details a blue and white plaid dress for an eight year old with a fitted bodice, waist emphasis, collarless neckline, full sleeves with deep cuffs and elbow length options, shoulder Bretelles, and a plain straight skirt. It lists fabrics such as linen and gingham and notes material needs of about three yards for an eight year old. It also surveys Paris fashion nets with polka dot frocks, black and white net skirts, silk trimmings, Valenciennes lace, and draped sleeve effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bretelles
Valenciennes
President's Wife in Russet Gown at Musicale
Mrs Roosevelt showcased an evening gown of bronze satin with oriental lace and jewel detailing at a famed musicale where the Indian opera Pola was performed. A second striking outfit featured black broadcloth with a cutaway coat, embroidered blouse, and a grass green satin-lined collar.
Plain Shirt Waist Pattern For Various Necklines And Sleeves
A simple shirt waist pattern is shown, versatile for round or square necks and long or short sleeves. Suitable for shirts or guimpes, it can be developed simply or elaborately for home use.
Stamps as Detecatives in New U S Postage System
A proposed 1907 United States postage stamp program will show city and state of sale on the stamps. Each piece will credit its city of origin, limiting thieves who previously could vanish with large stamp consignments. The passage notes a tragic closing scene in the Berthelot family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago
Meing
St. Louis Republic
Taxation Evils in Ohio Tax Laws by Purdy Analysis
The article critiques Ohio tax policy arguing that reliance on general property taxes harms urban and rural balance. It cites Purdy of New York, comparing state revenue shifts from property taxes to heavy use of special taxes in New York and warns constitutional constraints hinder reform. It calls Ohio’s 1851 constitution rigid and prone to injustice under modern values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson Purdy
Department
City of
New York
Purdy
Ohio
Uitte
Pennsylvana
United States
Watchhouse Remnant Marks Cemetery History
An old stone hut near a cemetery corner is described as one of the few remaining cemetery watchhouses in America. The superintendent notes bodysnatching was once common, with watchers catching thieves crouched in graves by lantern light, now obsolete as physicians obtain cadavers legally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemettery
America
Vermont
New Orleans Times-Democrat
London Opens Two New Reservoirs Bessborough and Knight
London adds two storage reservoirs begun in 1901 the Knight western reservoir with 480000000 gallon capacity and 51.5 acres of water area and the Bessborough eastern reservoir with 718000000 gallon capacity and 74 acres. Together they bring London’s storage to sixty subsiding reservoirs totaling 1485 acres and 8834000000 gallons sufficient for about forty days of supply for 6750000 people without Thames input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bessborough
Knight
Second Noahs Ark Ships Beasts to Peking
Herr Hagenbeck of Stellingen sends the contents of his zoological garden to China aboard a chartered ship. The beasts travel in paired strong cases with room to move, including ostrich crates with neck-trap doors. Trained keepers accompany the voyage to instruct Chinese authorities in animal care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr Hagenbeck
Stellingen
Peking
Berlin
Cor London Chronicle
Upheaved by Earthquakes and Uplifted Coasts
A discussion of postquake land changes notes Valparaiso harbor becoming ten feet shallower after last August's quake. Alaska's 1899 event produced uplift over 100 miles along the Yakutat coast, with Disenchantment bay rising more than forty seven feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
H. D. Curtis
Alaska
Yakutat
Taxation Epigrams by Judge Rufus B. Smith of Ohio
Judge Rufus B. Smith decries Ohio's property tax system, calling section XII of the constitution a root evil. He argues intangibles face double taxation and urges a fixed levy solution while condemning tax inquisitor laws tied to current taxation. He emphasizes reform supporters should aid the state commerce board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus B. Smith
Cincinnati Bar
Ohio
Ohio State Board of Commerce
Taxation for Ohio and constitutional reform call
The Ohio State Board of Commerce committee on taxation urges amending the state constitution to remove obstructions to progress. The 1904 report repeats the demand to amend or suffer from existing economic evils and be outdistanced in industrial and commercial prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Committee On Taxation
Ohio State Board of Commerce
Ohio Public Service Receipts Rise Nearly Twenty Percent
For 1906 Ohio public service corporations show a 20 percent rise in gross receipts from 331,714,430,681 to 205,270,400, with a 1 percent excise tax yielding 2,052,704 to the state. Tax contributions break down across artificial gas, natural gas, water works, electric light, telegraph, telephone, railroad, and other transport entities. Henry M. Flagler earns praise for Florida keys project progress, directing a $30 million development with J. R. Parrott aiding as VP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
W D. Guilbert
Messenger
Henry M. Flagier
Florida Keys
Mermp
Mr. Flagler
J. R. Parrott
Property Listings Highlight Farms and Vacant Lots for Sale
A local ad notes numerous improved properties for sale along with vacant lots and several farms available. Real estate offerings emphasize variety and potential for buyers seeking rural and developed parcels.
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Guinpe
Chuich Miscellany
M. Berthelot
Mme. Berthelot
Berthelot
Death
Lis
Ley
Peter’s
Taxation For
Mammoth Clover
Timothy
Massillon
W. F. Johnston & Son
Chas Long
Carey
Clarion
Denmark
J. M. Updegraff
Young Dewey
W. Hunter
Colt
Alvada
Forest M. Crislip
Dean’s
Aftany Drug Store
Hart
Hall
Eire
Tague Bros’. Barber Shop
Omar Ec
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