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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1901
Page
2
A 25 year view notes realism’s triumph in literature as romance fades. The Kansas City Star remarks that an American citizen near middle age in 1901 holds a unique vantage point for comparing eras, calling the present year milestone in literary taste.
Harper's Razor notes a movement among equal suffrage advocates in Illinois to add a cabinet chair for a woman. At the thirtieth annual Illinois Suffrage Association session a plan was approved to urge Congress to create a domestic service department with a woman as its head, citing home and child interests alongside war and finance.
The article notes France imports about ten million tons of coal annually to meet consumption, making Great Britain a key customer. It argues that a war disruption could push France to buy American coal if rail and transport links are preserved, potentially overcoming continental prejudice against American coal and benefiting U S industry.
The new all British Pacific cable project is approved with a tender of 8,985,000 dollars for construction. The 7000 mile line will include a longest section of about 500 miles and run from Canada to Queensland via Waning Island Fiji and Norfolk Islands, with security measures to keep lines open during wartime. The route remains confidential to protect cable operatives and ensure British port access, aiming for completion before year end.
A Proieh woman was injured when a cat attacked her and her dog. Police intervened, killing the cat after the attack. The incident involves the Pasiour Institute and the affected family.
The New York Sun summarizes how suffrage rights varied by state in the past. Minnesota relied on district courts certifying Indians as fit for voting. Florida tied suffrage to militia enrollment, and Tennessee allowed Black witnesses against white defendants to vote in certain cases.
Frank L. Stanton muses on a cozy room with a book, a pipe, and a fire. The speaker cherishes a sheltered space where old friends and new guests share stories and warmth. Night's chill fades as merriment glows by the hearth.
Walter McDowell, ruined by gambling, spots a sleeping waif with a five dollar coin in her lap. He succumbs to the urge to gamble away the gift, wins big, then recalls his crime as he contemplates the girl’s fate. A nightmarish vision awakens him to a life of reform, ending with a guardian gesture.
New York Sun notes Zanzibar as one of the oldest ivory markets, exporting to Europe. Ivory comes from interior elephant tusks carried to the coast, with prices higher than the West Coast due to perceived East African quality. Traders depend on luck and native sellers' ignorance, while customs stamps mark origin.
The article notes that East and West Flanders provinces in Belgium have emerged in cheese production, exporting some products to the Netherlands. It contrasts Belgian varieties with Holland’s Leyden Gouda and Edam, and mentions Belgian exports circumventing duties via Belgium for French and Swiss cheeses.
French census figures for 1899 report births at 47 627, about 10 000 below the decade’s average. The excess of births over deaths was 1 894. M Bertillon, in an essay, says France is like a man dying under chloroform. Germany now has 65 000 000 inhabitants and France 38 000 000.
A Forest and Stream reader recounts using a mounted blue heron as a decoy to lure waterfowl. He describes the heron acting as a lookout, guiding ducks and geese into a sheltered cove, then notes he later used a glass-eyed, excelsior-bodied decoy to ensure successful shooting.
A small fire in west side apartments sent a man racing down four flights to the street while his mother fainted. A messenger boy rescued the mother and led her out as onlookers cheered. The man offered the boy a quarter, but the boy refused, telling him to buy nerve food. The crowd laughed as the man realized his cowardice.
The French consul general in Moscow notes brick scarcity amid heavy building. Demand exceeds supply as brick prices rise from $10 to $11.20 per 1000. Local clay dries up, prompting search for non clay brick machinery. Factories span about two miles and use modern equipment. American brick makers may gain if sand bricks move forward.
John G. Carter, inventor of a rubber substitute from cotton seed oil, died in Savannah, Ga. His process was known only to him and unless he left instructions the secret may die with him. The note illustrates patent law value in protecting commercial inventions and warns against keeping such methods secret.
Crepe de chine takes the lead in street and evening gowns with a wide shade range from black to bright marine blue and cerise red. Prices run from 1 to 8 dollars per yard, width differences affect value, and plain crepes prevail over fancy designs while chiffon accents remain optional in gowns. Chinchilla hats and the charm of South American fur raise curiosity among wearers. The article closes with reflections on college life and the ideal of a strong yet gentle woman.
The article reflects on how strength without gentleness is odious and gentleness without strength is intolerable. It discusses the Institution and its role in the college movement for women, noting past missteps as stepping-stones toward higher aims, per Harper's Bazaar.
The article extols medium thickness white paper and oblong sheets with a modest monogram in gold or silver. Personal engraving such as street address or initials may appear at the top and middle. It warns against eccentric shapes and notes the growing use of broad flat topped chests and portfolios in morning rooms for letter writing.
An ornate blouse described in water silk gauze with seed pearl tracery and gold tissue waist detail. The design features chiffon like softness, lace folds at the neck, a pink rosebud, and a suggested pairing with varied slips. Comparisons place it with high fashion fire blouses in white chiffon and gold thread work.
Miss Gould displays a distinctive handshake gesture to protect her hand during mass greetings. She grips the offered hand at elbow height, holds briefly, then raises it in a quick perpendicular motion before releasing, meeting each person with direct eye contact and a warm, sincere air.
A broad hemstitched edge adorns newer chiffon veiling in black blue and brown. One inch hem width standard. The sheer fabric withstands wear, resists tearing, and launders like a pocket handkerchief. It provides soft facial feel and protection from cold dust and wind on a disage day.
Gold tissue roses brighten all black hats and white ink on paper signals ultra fashion in Paris. Accordion pleated chiffon cabinets as lining for velvet cloaks. High crowned hats and wide lace collars rise for rowing season. Fur yokes morph into belts on velvet blouses with new lace collars. French knots embellish braids. chiffon net and gauze garments feature silk bands and embroidered dots. Meteor crepe gowns match cloth colors for bridesmaids.
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