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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
2
A collage of short items and quirky anecdotes covers topics from vegetarian trends to Paris advertising elephants, New York skyscraper plans, and a pension for a British writer. The column also cites tongue in cheek remarks about women, a New York chess anecdote, Los Angeles pronunciation, Queen Alexandra’s lozenges, and a Cleveland scientist on birth luck, ending with a clergyman’s scrub-woman quip.
A French gentleman is credited with inventing an electric mitrailleuse that fires 1,200 bullets a minute without powder. The claim suggests a potential revolution in artillery though recent reports of rapid changes cast doubt on such breakthroughs.
Six years after abolition the British army has restored the sword for unmounted officers. Once deemed useless and a sign of distinction to enemy sharpshooters, the blade is back because the enemy could identify officers by position and the weapon aids in close combat. The move extends beyond the field army to the army of minor poets, where the sword remains a traditional symbol of warfare.
A London story tells of a peer who began to show interest in horse racing. He asks a young man which horse won the Derby, and remarks that winning on the first attempt would be very clever. The exchange ends with a quip about the Derby being won on the first try.
Starting from an original state, the George Junior Republic grows into a nation wide federation. Last month a national organization was formed to unite Juventino democracies across states. The first colony established at Freeville New York, then California and Maryland follow. Fifteen more colonies planned.
A detailed illustration describes a knee mat made from a piece of wood thick and curved with a padded top of fur or sawdust covered by canvas. A hood fits over the knees to keep the garment dry and the mat can slide easily as needed. The design aims to protect the clothing and prevent cold or illness during tasks on stone.
A fashion note from Vogue describes half length coats that finish a hat costume with transparent sheer fabrics. Black satin with pink and black silk embroidery, Alencon lace, and jet buckle details are featured. Sleeves extend to the elbow and gloves complete the look, with an option for a transparent long sleeve in hot weather.
Advice warns against giving others prescriptions without physician guidance. Do not reuse another’s medicine for a child or yourself. Seek a doctor for proper diagnosis and cost should not deter proper care.
A recipe style note describes a rice based dessert with vanilla flavoring and a custard accompaniment. Rice is cooked in salted water then combined with flavoring and formed in timbale molds with jam centers. The finished dish is chilled then served with custard and a milk butter jam topping.
A historical home recipe instructs on preparing a jellied chicken dish. It details ingredients including chicken, gelatine, onion, spices, eggs and olives, plus steps to boil, shred, stock the mold and serve with a mayonnaise sauce.
The guide describes ripping, cleaning, and pressing a garment before sleeves are cut over. It advises laying the pattern, sewing, and re pressing the sleeve before reattaching, offering a cost effective method to update any gown using a sleeve pattern and time.
The article notes fabrics near white such as mustard, pongee, linen, mercerized cottons and mulls offering refined, dainty looks. It also lists rose colors, natural tan tones, pale apricots, and delicate grayish whites as alternatives that resist soil and keep a youthful effect.
The crepe de chine coat remains a favorite with sleeves close yet comfortable. Satin wraps pair with veiling skirts to reflect a current craze. A small sleeve flatters most figures, notably in the tailleur. A 12 year old would appear dreary in nun's veiling with lace yoke and sleeves. Louisine with silk quilling and lace yoke also makes a pretty dress.
Home dressmaking tips advise laying a strip of newspaper under lace before sewing. This prevents lace on Dutch necks or collar edges from stretching and misforming. After stitching, tear away the newspaper to avoid thread snagging and preserve the fabric’s edge.
A brief instruction suggests soaking tired feet in hot water and using a coarse towel to remove callouses. It recommends rubbing feet with alcohol to toughen tender skin and reduce discomfort from perspiration.
Fragmentary note suggests using alcohol for sore or tender feet during vacation. Mentions a humorous, informal tip about its soothing effect. No clear person, place, or event identified.
Paris fashion embraces soft scarf girdles as new waist accessories. They wrap twice around the waist and rise to mid bust, replacing a waistcoat with a combined vest effect. styling links to disguising hips or highlighting a slender figure and pairs with skirts and coats.
Fine minced cucumbers seasoned with cayenne black pepper salt onion juice and lemon juice then chilled. Fold in thick cream before serving as a sauce or topping with soft shell crabs or broiled lobster.
Shellac prepared from dry flakes dissolved in 95 degree alcohol offers a simple home remedy to fix scratches dents and marred woodwork. Shake occasionally to dissolve the flakes and apply a coat or two to natural finished surfaces for a quick repair.
A Delineator tip advises using a copper covered wire as a curtain rod. Cut to window width and add two screw eyes. Attach one on each sash side so the wire can slip in. Thread through curtain casings and secure ends in the eyes. Curtains hang neatly for a few cents instead of costly rods.
Select a tender steak about one and a half inches thick. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Place in a baking pan with bits of suet. Dottle with lemon bits and suet, then cover with sliced onions and pour tomato catsup over. Bake 20 minutes to a half hour depending on desired doneness.
A fruity dip combines one large grapefruit and one pint of strawberries cut into pieces. Marshmallows are snipped and mixed with mayonnaise, then folded with the fruit and served chilled. Garnish with whole berries. This serving yields portions for head lettuce test…
Joe Mary a hunted half breed renegade leads a thirsty pursuit across a sunbaked desert. A trooper stalks him, a deadly struggle over scarce water unfolds and ends when a gunshot traps the pursuer as the man dies of thirst.
Senator Gore retold a Jamestown legend about the James family who for generations kept birth and death records in the city registry. The tale centers on Jimmie James born abroad while his parents were away and the clerk noting the birth during their temporary absence.
A comic tale unfolds as a Shakespearean wit recounts a night in Georgia surrounded by razor back hogs, sparking disbelief from a humorist who doubts such a feast would spare the morning. The exchange ends inconclusively with fragmented dialogue.
Lena V Henry of Norristown Ga writes that after suffering from female troubles her doctor urged surgery. She tried Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and says she began improving after the first bottle and is now entirely cured.
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