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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
2
In a broad review of current events the article mentions the Wright brothers testing in Paris and reports on aviation advances. It also parodies New York trends, legal quirks, and curiosities from America and abroad, including naval and political tensions and a long list of breezy anecdotes.
A Mexican oil field experienced a catastrophic fire after a worker's carelessness lit subterranean reservoirs. Explosions ripped the surface over a square mile, and for weeks about 90,000 barrels of oil have burned daily.
Ainsworth R. Spofford of Plymouth New Hampshire dies. He was renowned as a leading librarian serving as librarian of Congress from 1864 to 1897. His tenure saw significant growth at the Library of Congress while he was in office.
Paris police reopen the Moulin de la Galette after a closure order, inviting detectives to monitor social crime life inside the famed hall. The piece portrays detectives in disguises, the lure of wine shops nearby, and criminals risking exposure by attending the venue for social advantage.
The article surveys West and Southwest African marriage practices. It describes bride price rituals, dowry payments, and multiple visitings before marriage. Polygamy is common, and divorce can be initiated by either spouse with varying conditions.
The article describes how an economical woman repurposes a silk foundation skirt into an overskirt and bodice from striped cotton voile. A smoke-gray base is cleaned and paired with a gray and white remnant, creating a tunic with side openings, a boxed back pleat, and bias binding.
The passage advises a mistress to personally train a new maid by showing the dining room setup and table layout. It emphasizes direct instruction from the mistress over receiving guidance from another servant to ensure clear understanding and proper execution.
A design blends embroidery medallions with lace forming delicate bretelles with scalloped edges. The look suits refreshening a gown or remodeling, using minimal fabric, even sleeves in chiffon or net, and satin edging. Medallions are appliqued before fastening the bretelles, with three oval ornaments per half when large.
The piece surveys summer hat appeal into fall with soft felt turbans and motor styles. White and green color schemes appear, with empire greens and veiled faces, plus felt or suede crowns, rolled brims, and scarf details.
Couture notes show satin dominating spring styles with black taupe and wistaria gowns. Skirts stay tight while coats range from short-front, three-quarter back designs to one-button fronts revealing lace jabots. Extensions resemble an Eton silhouette for daring shoppers.
A household guide describes making a linen bleaching solution using half a pound of chlorinated lime half a gallon of boiling water two tablespoonfuls of washing soda. Lime is dissolved in water stirred to remove lumps then strained and bottled. Use one part liquor to four parts hot water for bleaching linen.
Luncheons in colors are popular with lavender as a standout. A charming dessert uses frozen custard tinted with grape juice, decorated with violet flowers and garnished with plumbago clusters for a colorful table.
A soft brush is needed to keep the cracks and crevices of eat glass perfectly clean.
Chicago Municipal Judge McKenzie Cleland, father of the city’s parole system, holds a strict reform creed. He distrusts prisons as harms, favors rehabilitation over punishment, and devotes himself to religious and social causes while guiding offenders toward change.
The Bersen Courier reports Germany will build a new shipyard at Brunsbüttel near the Kiel canal for repairs and small auxiliary vessels. It will be used only when needed, mainly to support dock traffic, with trained workers at both canal ends to enable quick repairs.
EB Walton of San Antonio writes that a summer and fall 1902 catarrh worsened into night sweats and deep coughs. After trying remedies he used Perund and Perunia, noting symptoms vanished and health improved, with occasional use for colds since.
The rootless cactus of California deserts forms a round compact ball that rides the wind for eight to nine months. When rains come it plants itself where dropped and spreads with rapid growth, producing many shallow roots that reach out in a radius of at least ten feet to absorb moisture and nutrients.
Mrs. H F Budke of Le Sueur Minnesota reports a two month old girl developed a facial rash that worsened to extensive sores. After ineffective remedies and eczema diagnosis a switch to Cutiura Remedies cleared the skin in two months with no relapse by Apr 15 May 20 1907.
A country clergyman urged charitable giving with a warning plate speech about debt, prompting a lavish collection. The minister noted justice should accompany generosity, and required payers to be able to settle debts, yet the plate overflowed with donations.
Marine insurance dates to Barcelona merchants in the fourteenth century during Catalonia's rule. The consulado del mar, a famed marine code, was issued there and forms the basis of modern shipping laws worldwide.
A historical advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It claims internal relief with a price of 15 cents per bottle and urges purchase from druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A poet known for truth recounts his little daughter’s tale told to family dolls. The girl explains the origin of the sex by saying Adam was lonely, God slept with him, and from his brains formed a lady, as told in Illustrated Bits.
Advertisement proclaims Mitch ell's Eye Salve as a universal blessing for eye ailments in both humans and animals. Introduced by 1849 and claimed to be widely available in the region, the notice urges readers to buy Mitchell's Bye Salve at a stated price.
A lighthearted exchange unfolds with a friendly greeting after a 20 year gap. One person claims to be a multi millionaire, signaling a playful reunion and a contrast in fortunes.
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