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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
6
Navy officials discuss sending Buzzards Bay submarines to the Far East under their own power with Castine as parent ship. The voyage would rely on tenders for food and rest, with dangers from gasoline engine emissions and heavy seas.
Washington notes an antique coach once used by Salmon P. Chase in the 1860s may be donated by Charles O. Young to the National Museum. The relic, rich with valves and hardware, recalls Chase's era and features Rhodes Island arms, ivory handles, silver fittings, and six-seat capacity.
A Burlington tale recalls a New York organizer James H. Birch forming a Circumnavigators club with odd eligibility. The Los Angeles Times recounts a cannibal side show in which a religious man asks for conversion, but the showman argues the public would pay to see a cannibal rather than a converted Christian.
A playful note about tomecats and their imagined musical nature. The joke links cats to fiddle strings inside, delivering a lighthearted pun.
In Sanger's Pass Old Joe Cunnill, a longtime miner, is invited to join a grubstake by three town leaders. The town bursts with celebration when Old Joe returns with unexpected "stake" a payment to a widowed mother and eight children. The crowd discovers the fortune is a joke prompting a comical misdirection and a communal toast.
Bert M. Fernald has been elected governor of Maine. He is a wealthy farmer and cannery proprietor with a 300 acre farm at South Poland. At 50 he favors a rural life, has served in the legislature, and previously sought the Republican nomination for governor but was defeated.
A Washington Star quip frames a debate on public discourse. The citizen mocks earnest calls for moral uplift while noting some critics loudly claim to elevate society. The brief exchange highlights media and civic theater in modern life.
The summer boarder asks how the ice crop is harvested and the farmer jokes with a wide grin. A note mentions zinc poisoning on board men-of-war due to zinc slabs in ship filter tanks.
An accidental discovery by Auer von Welsbach reveals an iron cerium alloy that sparks heavily when struck with metal and ignites not only gas but alcohol-soaked wicks. The sparking peaks at about 30 percent iron, suggesting a use for igniting explosives.
A detailed guide explains crafting two color striped waistcoats in wool or Berlin wool. It covers lengthwise assembly in two mirrored sections, stitch patterns such as double crochet, color alternation red and brown, and sizing notes for an average waistcoat about 12 to 13 inches wide.
A woman with a seeing eye notes traces of direc toire styles in new fall gowns. The sketch shows a high directoire collar, fancy braiding, and a coat with extreme looseness. Sleeves feature an undersleeve over the wrist, and the outfit is embroidered in a self-tone scroll design.
The Tattler notes the current fashion for classical bandeaux showing chaste artistic simplicity. A crescent moon of diamonds with attached stars rests on a simple bandeau, while another features a Roman period design atop the band.
A hostess may keep a blank book listing guests served, the menus, and decorations. By reviewing the book she can recall what was served to which guests and when, helping plan better menus and decorations for future entertaining.
A compact screw arrangement pocket atomizer keeps perfume secure during travel. Women on long motor rides carry filled cologne which refreshes the face and wrists after dusty journeys with a not too sweet spray.
French designers embrace satin ribbon roses as trims for gowns, creating oversized satin roses for skirts and bodices. Black fabrics like velvet benefit most, with heavy yet smart accents ideal for house gowns and dramatic front panels on one piece frocks. sleeves and yoke remain simple.
A lavender luncheon dessert recipe uses unfermented grape juice and rennet. Heat milk with sugar, mix in grape juice and rennet, set in a warm glass bowl until cool, then chill. Serve with whipped cream and candied violets or turn into a mold with a center tube.
The article notes the importance of detail in attire, especially footwear for river outings. It cites colored shoes in champagne blue or gray challenging brown, paired with white silk ribbed hose, and white suede shoes with matching accessories gaining popularity.
A guidance on dining room lighting favors soft subdued illumination over bright glare. Soft shaded light makes the table look more appetizing and pleasant, while hard light strains the nerves and looks harsh.
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