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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
3
A leather belt from colorful bordered goods offers a narrow design with a square pocket near the buckle holding a metal case containing four nickels. The wearer can quickly abstract coins to pay fares, avoiding opening a bag. The model features a four-group plaited skirt with a bordered border.
On the California coast near Summerland ten miles south of Santa Barbara observers watch a novel oil undersea operation. Derrick platforms rise from the seabed with pipes and gates, while asphalt-rich petroleum floats near the breakers. Prospectors, drawn by a nearby onshore oil field, seek deeper reserves as asphalt fetches value for refining and use.
In a congressional tale told by Mr. Reeder of Kansas, a settler built a dugout with a bored floor and roof. He dug a three by six foot space, placed poles for a roof, bored holes in the ground and roof, then filed an affidavit claiming a bored floor and bored roof. The exchange included remarks about bad people from Kansas and Wyoming.
The London Evening News asks readers for favorite music and lists the most liked pieces. Overtures to Taunhouser and William Tell, Tchaikowsky 1812, Grieg Peer Gynt Suite, Mignon Gavotte, The Mikado, and Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night's Dream top the poll.
A garbled exchange depicts a parishioner under the influence and a new minister. The fragment suggests a quick night sermon and a witty retort about hearing, reflecting lively churchroom humor from the Times.
Upper floor flat vacated by Dr. Harter, inquire at lower flat on west side. Gold Medal Flour pleases the cook. Faepenica: The Daily Review, 10 cents a week.
The excerpt discusses a half length coat with a lower edge cut into four points, decorative trim on the fronts, cuffs, and neck, and coat shaped sleeves. It warns careful cutting for thin fabrics, noting the unlined waist needs the collar band and waistband for position and support. Juddic Chollet signs the piece.
The article offers affordable wardrobe ideas focusing on skirts. It recommends a separate white skirt to pair with blouses using poplinette in gores, and suggests summer silks like foulard and bordered taffetas. It discusses patterns such as polka dots and stripes, and describes styles for different body types including narrow stripes for small women and straight tight skirts with flat hems.
A Chicago Record-Herald verse recalls a wise man who avoided violence and danger. The tale centers on his calm nature and a modest rowing outing with his sweetheart, noting he stayed steady and never rocked the boat.
Senator Orgham declines bidding for public applause in a quip cited by the Washington Star. The remark frames applause as a rare free commodity in political life.
A man imprudently proud discovers he has been sidelined in life. He vents angrily that his downfall would not have happened if he had more pelt, a line echoing in his reflective moment. The Baltimore American quotes his wrathful remark as he faces life’s reversal.
A watchmaker advises the owner of a new gold watch on routine care. He suggests winding in the morning, yearly oiling, and checking screw heads after service. He warns against careless workmen, blames weather for mainspring breaks, and notes a current surge of sixty fractured mainsprings this week.
A Chicago Post excerpt portrays a man proud after illness claiming new confidence to shop and then frustrated when his first gown choice fails. He excuses initial success as proof of ability but laments errors in taste color size and price, noting the burden of execution.
Piano tuning service by Geo Schaff, a piano maker, based in Elk Hart with monthly availability. Call 656 or visit the Delicatessen Store for service.
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