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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
6
The essay argues progress hinges on labor and ability, not commodities, noting electricity and machinery erase space and skill. It traces a shift from long hours to shorter work weeks, envisioning five days, five hours daily, and five dollars per day as the future.
The article argues that true intellectual passion exists when study consumes a life with no other aims. It cites Mechellti and Montelli as examples, noting Mechellti’s 30 years of abstention from comfort and his death fetching water, while Montelli left no works. It also mentions Benedictine scholars like Mabillon as models of devoted, unsullied scholarly zeal.
A 19th or early 20th century essay argues lying is a brain malformation affecting judgment from youth to adulthood. It claims lies arise from degeneracy, compares liars to infants, and warns health authorities to note such individuals due to susceptibility to unscrupulous influence. It cautions that their legal testimony may be as unreliable as gramophone records.
Describes two bodice styles with back and front details, tight lining, and decorative silk elements. Notes fabric requirements: yards of wool. Details include puff sleeves, tight under-sleeve, horizontal tucks, and silk cords with trimming. A simpler style with bust-tucked fronts and back waist tucks uses white cloth and braiding.
Berlin June 9. An arson attempt aimed at the old St. Paulus Catholic church in Moabit belonging to the Dominicans was halted by the coolness of the priests. About 1,800 people attended a Dominican sermon when brands soaked with petroleum were found on the roof. Firefighters battled the flames as clergy urged orderly evacuation. Police suspect incendiaries connected to a prior Garrison church fire on April 14.
Milliners share varied techniques for scenting hats using boxes. A large box is essential to avoid crushing feathers, with examples including a tin ice chest and silk lined paper boxes. The notes describe silk inserts that release fragrance, and airtight chests preserving scent for months.
A homemaking note on creating light openwork filet and linen cushion covers for summer divans. Cushions small and flat mirror baby couch sizes and feature alternate filet and embroidered linen squares edged with Cluny lace or full filet squares. Options include dyed tea cream imitations and lawn or filet net backs, all designed for easy washing and decorative effect.
Four people died Monday as a heat wave gripped Chicago. Prostrations rose among women and children, a man collapsed at home, a swimmer drowned, an elderly woman fell dead after being overcome near stairs, and a policeman died in pursuit of hoodlums. Heat toppled in loop areas with temperatures reaching a high of 105 and a low of 72.
Describes a Parisian style ensemble featuring a plaited corselet skirt and raquette of putty colored cloth a waistcoat of black satin a simple straw hat with a prayer motif and blue wings detailing for a refined daytime look.
The piece cautions typical outdoor and athletic girls against investing in chamois skin gloves for summer. It notes they make hands look large, wash poorly at times, and spots wear out. recommends silk gloves as a better investment, warns against bright colors, and suggests white or soft tan shades. Black gloves are deemed inappropriate in summer and reserved for mourning.
A compact historical note describes a simple toilet vinegar mixture using lavender flowers seven ounces alcohol eight fluid ounces diluted acetic acid sixty eight fluid ounces, outlining a straightforward preparation method. The entry emphasizes a basic home remedy approach with minimal ingredients.
A fashion note highlights cameos as enduring, being used in drop earrings and belts, buckles, and bracelets. Jet or old gold settings enhance delicately carved cameos, with large brooches and even horloges. Many imitations appear, signaling strong popularity.
A report from the steamer Aeon arriving in San Francisco from Apia Samoa says the Savaii island volcano, first erupting in August 1904, is once more violently active. Lava flows are covering a large fertile area, and inhabitants have taken refuge on nearby islands.
Fire swept the Gramatan inn in Bronxville near Mt. Vernon just before midnight. The hotel valued at $500000 housed 300 guests, with several narrow escapes reported but no known loss of life.
Mrs Franks Lee from Pittsburg return of 125000 Pitts hure Brewing Co bonds to the bank receiver. Bonds allegedly stolen by William Montgomery and given to his sweetheart. Paid a 10000 dollar fine in Portland for conspiracy to defraud postage.
An official announcement states the present assembly will not attempt to abolish the New Orleans cotton exchange. Senate leader Marston leads the legislative fight against cotton futures, with pressure mounting in Baton Rouge.
In St. Louis on June 9 William J. Lemp, noted brewer, was ordered to pay his wife's attorney fee of 2000 in her divorce case. He will be allowed to see their son once a week.
The Governmentéleaiier Lady Mileen ran aground on a rock between Gaspe and the Baie de Chaleurs near Newport in Gaspe county. The vessel is a total loss, but the passengers and crew were saved.
Paris Pattern No 1694 presents an all-cover sack apron with high neck collar and patch pockets. The design suits gingham chambray linen or duck and comes in four bust sizes 22 36 40 and 44 inches requiring 7 1/2 yards of 27 inch material or 11 4/ yards of 36 inch for 36 bust, plus edging. Send 10 cents to Pattern Department with name, address, size and pattern number.
Pattern No 2870 presents a small boy Russian suit in slate-gray Indian-head cotton with red linen trim. Includes detachable shield in gray with red stitching, four sizes for ages two to five, and fabric yardages for 3, 4, and 5 year sizes. Send 10 cents to Pattern Department with size and pattern number.
The Chicago Daily News recounts a town tale three years past where rival suitors Trotter and Jigsmith courted Miss Peachley. Wiggins reveals she chose Jigsmith, making him the lucky man.
A fragment from the Chlnge Record Herald presents a witty exchange about marital harmony and fashion. A wife asks if her husband scolds about new hats, and she replies he never knows until after she buys them. The item illustrates light domestic humor and period voice.
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