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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
6
The kimono sleeve, in modified forms, has become a flattering fashion. Improvements in cutting and fit hide flaws and emphasize strengths, creating one of the most becoming styles when seen at its best. Drooping shoulders, lace straps, and a semirosette tie define the look and rejuvenate old gowns.
Read about spring costume styles with lace yokes high collars and two sleeve types. The Countess Szechenyi gown worn by Miss Gladys Vanderbilt was knit in a Baltimore convent over three months, using cream to gray silk, iridescent beads, peau de soie lining, and a silk shell that followed princess lines, hailed as one of New York's finest American gowns.
The article describes the rising vogue of coarse woven monster filet waistlines with large patterns. Embroidery in heavy floss silk in high relief enhances the effect. A theater waist illustration shows a filet net blouse over silk mousseline with a tucked chemisette, broad bands, cuffs, collar, and belt for an empire silhouette.
The Eskimo kayak is a difficult craft evolved from necessity. It uses sea driftwood for the frame sealskin for the cover and bone and ivory for tools. It measures about eighteen feet long with a tight skin deck and a foot hole.
The text explains that the Moon formed when a portion of Earth's crust was shed by tidal forces long ago. It discusses crustal densities, the Moon’s mass, and how continents fractured and floated on denser materials, creating the planet’s irregular surface and exposing dry land as oceans condensed.
The article traces early naming conventions with single names and patronymics like son of. It highlights Marmaduke as a modern rendering of Meridug Merodach and discusses Roman forenames Marcus Lucius and their descendants Mark Lucy still in use today.
A detailed guide on proper lightning rod installation for homes and outbuildings. Emphasizes grounding, placement near chimneys, and avoiding metal nails through cable. Warns of rust, moisture, and open joints while citing Wisconsin data and expert opinions from Prof Monroe Hopkins and Henry of the Weather Bureau. Mention of Dr Keyser's bird lectures appears as a separate note.
DS. CREAMER, State Fire Marshal, outlines plan to classify rodded buildings and inspect the rods each spring, detailing the approach and timing of the inspection program.
The Chicago Record-Herald prints daily book reviews and news to keep readers informed of global literary events. Under Edwin L. Shuman the literary section is highly regarded and widely cited for its reviews and assistants. Walter Littlefield reports from New York each Saturday and London dispatches arrive on Sundays.
Laborer L. D. Schirmer suffered a crushed thumb at the National Lime and Stone quarry when a grate slipped while he cleaned a steam shovel. He was replacing the grates when the injury occurred last Sunday evening at about 5 39.
We offer a full line of Fire Health and Accident Insurance. Sole agents for the North American Accident Insurance Co known for prompt claim payments. Have a list of farms and real estate for sale, including Michigan farming land and Texas lots in the Iron District.
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