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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
3
An advertisement warns sore throat is a serious signal that can lead to tonsillitis quinsy and diphtheria. It touts Tonsiline as the sole over the counter cure available nationwide, claiming it provides relief and may prevent gravest throat diseases. sold by The Tonsiline Co. of Canton Ohio for 25 and 50 cents.
Railroads keep even track by a whitewash car and a modern instrument that records deviations. A coach-like device then maps unevenness and stations, guiding repairs. In Bulgaria, King Ferdinand fines officials who omit majesty, but jokes on a mistaken czarina lead to a 10 franc forfeit.
Louis Franchet argues in the Revue Scientifique that Sevres blue can be made elsewhere with pure cobalt oxide. The same applies to celadon green, invented in China but reproducible abroad. London barges decline as Thames trade falters, yet their simple rig enables two men and a boy to move 200 tons.
Ads compute a Dreadnought class battleship annual running cost at 500000 with 200000 for salaries. Peace ammunition 60000. fuel and supplies make the rest. Original cost 8750000, life 20 years, total lifecycle 17500000. Army gloves and collars rule bans white gloves and collars in field duties. officers may wear a white collar in garrison.
The latest fad in London features plain flat gold engagement bracelets worn above the elbow. The band fastens with a buckle or hidden spring and can only be removed by a special needle that touches the spring through a tiny puncture.
Use half a lemon to rub the marks hard for a minute. Wipe with a clean rag dampened in water and dipped in whiting. Rub well then dry thoroughly. The marks should disappear as the surface becomes almost dry.
The feature notes costly hats with ostrich plumes and jet trimming. Directoire shirt waists highlight tailored styles with shoulder yokes and narrow front tucks. A black tulle gown uses colored brocade flowers for a misty back decoration. Combs and barrettes use filigree designs. The princess jumper dress offers a graceful, age appropriate look.
A feature on current fashion details notes ruffs dyed Irish lace with white and gray marines and brown fur tails, reduced lace usage due to embroidery trends, baby Irish lace matching gowns, narrow evening skirts with foot godets, and tulle for dancing gowns. It highlights jeweled hatpins sets, monogrammed men’s handkerchiefs, a black cord on white net waists, and a nine gore sheath skirt among winter models.
A method to extend sole life involves heating tar and applying multiple coats. Warm the tar in a tin dish, rub edges to absorb, and let it dry between applications. The tar is inexpensive at gas works and will harden like horn after testing.
Wash method describes slipping gloves on and lathering hands with soap in lukewarm water. Rinse, then wipe with a towel and let stay on hands until drying begins. Hang them by a window to finish drying without heat.
In Berlin scholar von Elering’s New Bismarck Reminiscences the chancellor recalls a life of heavy indulgence. He notes drinking two bottles of champagne at every dinner and smoking cigars nonstop, with estimates of ten thousand champagne bottles and one hundred thousand cigars before a serious illness.
Pope Gibbs of Tagus near the Soldiers' Home demonstrates Maine tobacco success. He produced about 80 pounds from 79 plants last year and nearly the same from 35 plants this year, with favorable weather. He cured in a ventilated barn, yielding excellent quality, and matured a seven foot stalk with well developed seed cluster.
A revolutionary Persian party circulates a postcard and larger image titled Persian justice. It depicts three bandits hanging by their feet from Tauris city gate with a guard watching. The caption claims they suffer for hours before death ends their agony.
A passenger on a Euclid car offers a 10 cent cigar to the conductor to buy a transfer. The conductor still refuses then prints a transfer and charges a penny. Passengers wonder how the man saved money by trading the cigar for a 3 cent transfer.
The Duke of Northumberland at the Mansion House conference on the motor question urged confiscating the car for 20 months for certain offenses. He cautioned against harsh measures but insisted on strict penalties while sparing the poor motorist how this may influence driving. He suggested the owner visit the car daily to tend its health but not use it for six months.
A humorous note describes a man named Wallace accepting a party invitation with a conditional weather clause asking if it rains he may stay home. The quip centers on the playful forecast given in the invitation.
A fragmented report notes a man’s financial loss and a conflict with his father-in-law. The wording references "Gource of His Money" and "Londen Illustrated" with hints of failure and dispute.
A household tip piece argues that not using linen consecutively extends life and saves money. It cites a woman who rotated one tablecloth set for six months then stored it a year, effectively doubling napery life, and alternated two weeks before reusing each sheet to refresh sets.
The Review notes several blank leases between real estate owners and tenants. The piece discusses emerging disputes over terms and renewals, signaling shifting rental practices in the housing market.
An advertisement features Mrs Lou Churchill of Penacook New Hampshire praising Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for quick relief from headaches. It claims the pills do not upset the stomach and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen.
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