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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
2
The piece outlines empire style wedding gowns emphasizing dainty necklines and sleeves, light fabrics, and veils. It notes shirt-waist gowns, plain or ornamented bodices, long square stoles, and translucent trims, plus varied veil and fabric options for formal bridal appearances.
Instructions describe making decorative handkerchief linen pillow cases for babies and adults. Features include floral or Napoleonic wreath designs, initials, square or heart shapes, scalloped edges with buttonhole stitching, matching eyelets, satin ribbon lacing, easy laundering, and matching cushion covers.
The text explains a needle threading trick using cotton as a decoy. Pass both ends of a cotton through the eye until a short loop remains, thread the wool through the loop, then pull gently to draw the wool through. This technique helps when wool is hard to thread through a needle eye.
The article highlights a new auto mobile coat with a distinctive design element hidden plaits introduced into the skirt. This feature aims to add texture and shape to the garment while maintaining a sleek line.
A practical note describes a case design that shields clothes from dampness while allowing air circulation to prevent bristles from becoming musty. It mentions carrying two wet toothbrushes as a common burden for many girls and references a variety of attractive cases for this purpose.
A simple one piece garment for convalescents, described as a Sn spiny sacque made from soft cavity material. Multiple patterns exist and each is quick to sew, requiring only a short time to complete.
A sketch presents a new idea to arrange reels of cotton around the edge of a wicker work basket so thread can be drawn off without removing reels. It describes threading fine silk through reels, tying ends at the edge, and using a bowed cord if space is tight. The basket lines are satin with interior pockets and a satin lid padded with cotton and a ribbon to hold scissors and thimbles.
A simple substitute for fancy toothbrush holders is a Wide-meauthed round bottle sold for a few cents. Tie a ribbon around the neck leaving two long ends and fasten them around the brush handle to keep it from slipping out.
A charming new fabric features opalescent gauze with a wide colored border. It will be used for tunics over slips of misseiling or silk cashmere now as soft as crepe de chine.
A press dispatch claims the Missouri Kansas & Texas railroad has never killed a passenger in its 40 years of operation. The Katy denies the report as true and attributes the record to good management rather than block signals or double tracking, noting limited signals on a 3000 mile system.
The Pennsylvania’s push to burn bituminous coal with minimal smoke draws national notice. A. W. Gibbs, general superintendent of motive power, argues that effective stokers and disciplined firemen are key to smoke suppression, with training and accountability as essential factors for reducing fuel waste and nuisance.
The article describes water scarcity in the upper Rio Grande region of Texas and the reliance on water pack horses. Water is transported from the river using canvas bags fitted with tin funnels, with horses carrying ten to twelve gallons each. Dozens of these water pick horses travel in trains under Mexican drivers to supply villages and goat ranches during droughts.
Charles Thompson, held prisoner in a Chicago railroad yard, watched a freight train back toward him. His left foot was caught in a switch, he freed it too late, and the train crushed him to death as he failed to crawl free.
The White Steamer chosen after War Department tests will be used by President Taft. Officials say the White Model M 40 hp matches in quality with a United States coat of arms on the doors. A smaller Model O at 20 hp offers the same design and features for $2000, while the larger costs $4000.
London taxpayers have sunk about 10 million dollars into electric and petrol taxicabs. The city counts 758 taxis on the streets, 2,600 in order, 1,700 licensed drivers, and an average of 55 certificates issued weekly.
Broadway chefs scoff at a Texas dispatch about a banquet dish of humming birds tongues in San Antonio. They dispute the claim, arguing the grand feast is a bluff and mocking the idea with flamboyant talk about costs and origins.
A reader recounts how her sister secretly substituted Postum for coffee, improving her health and energy. Ten days showed Postum rebuilding what coffee had harmed, with the November tale urging others to try the cereal drink and look for the famous Road to Wellville reference.
A woman shares a sleeplessness remedy using a hot water bottle under the ankles and a small amount of very cold water in another bottle on the head. She reports initial difficulty, then progressive improvement as the cold bottle is rotated, leading to quicker sleep and fewer awakenings.
A New York reader reports a three year old heir tasted an entire box of Cuticura Ointment aboard a ship after crackers were emptied. The anecdote claims the ointment cured a cold and proves the product is pure and harmless for children. Potter Drug & Chem, Corp. Boston is listed as sole proprietor.
Fifteen year old Milo Yvonne Meyer of Rue Petrelle walked her dog when a man cut the strap with a knife and grabbed the animal. Eyewitnesses chased him as he fled and tossed the dog under a passing autobus on Rue Rochechouart. The dog died instantly. Meyer fainted from emotion and was treated at a local pharmacy. The thief was captured and roughly handled by the crowd before police took him away, though he refused to identify himself.
List of patents issued to Northwestern inventors reported by Lothrop and Johnson patent lawyers. Names include M. E. Brown Cavalier N D wash board W W Cook Fort Ripley Minn vehicle A L Hovland Marshall Minn ditching machine S Lawler Duluth Minn implement clamp J Postle Winona N D wire gate fastener H E Shedd Austin Minn expansive file M Skornegs Appleton Minn flower pot cover.
A cryptic note links code work to a homely strain as developers joke about “Hems Sweet Home.” The line suggests a playful fusion of programming tasks with domestic comfort themes.
The Vienna season opens with Princess Metternich hosting a submarine themed ball at her palace. Renowned scenic artists created an underwater world with coral beds sea flora and fauna. Guests wore costumes adorned with sea roses corals shells and lobsters in glittering display.
An ad touts Murine as a safe eye remedy for red weak weary and watery eyes. It claims the product does not smart and soothes eye pain aligning with the Pure Food and Drugs Law.
A San Francisco architect at the Commercial club of Portland Oregon described the Bruner building in Oakland as a high type of fireproof construction. It uses reinforced concrete walls faced with brick that has a groove on the inner edge to dovetail the brick as walls rise. The wedge shaped groove invention aims to keep brick facing secure during fires.
The text urges readers to ask druggists about the remedy claiming it always works and contrasts wise users with foolish ones who conduct experiments. It presents a promotional tone with a focus on a specific product name.
A humorous tale recalls a famed eye specialist who charges $500 for a quick operation. He explains that mastering the procedure in half a minute involved spoiling many eyes, implying the value of skill and experience.
An advertisement touts Garfield Tea as a natural laxative that relieves indigestion and bowel issues. The copy frames the product as an avoidable misery remedy and urges readers to try the herb blend.
A Nantwich correspondent describes a robin that visits a house for meals. The bird enters the nursery through an open window when called Bob and will search through rooms to find an open window if all are closed. If someone sits inside the robin taps at the window until it is opened.
Readers report some residents join church band wagon to avoid tax collection. Church leaders urge lawful compliance while noting community benefits and shared responsibilities.
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