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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1919
Page
6
Jacqueline and Simon move through a cave system during a tense night in pursuit of Charles Duichwine and Hewlett. A candleless vigil turns violent as Duichwine attacks, Simon defends, and Hewlett flees toward daylight while Jacqueline fears pursuit and searches for their missing elder.
The excerpt centers on a tense escape attempt with Jacqueline and an unnamed narrator in a tunnel, as they search for her father and discuss footprints and hiding. It opens by noting a pistol and cartridges in the narrator’s pockets and shifts to a meditation on eyes and human connection. It ends with a historicalaside about Confederate Memorial Day, its observance in southern states, and Mary Ann Williams’ influence in proposing the date April 26.
A column of vivid vignettes from Marines abroad recounts World War I era impressions. Corporal Lester F. Scott writes on Virgin Islands locals, Bluebeard legends, and island life near Charlotte Amalie. Other letters describe Rhine hospitality, Guam duty, and a Georgia lake that vanishes seasonally, ending with a light note on a future science frontier.
A young girl named Dorothy dramatizes how a quotation is learned and recited on Friday, while a note explains the variety of U S currency in circulation. The piece mixes childlike memory humor with a brief look at the many designs across denominations.
The excerpt discusses betel nut consumption in Persia, noting it replaces cigarettes for some and is carried in ivory boxes similar to snuff boxes. It describes the betelhont as a narcotic with strong harmful effects, causing inflamed gums and tooth loss. The plant yields nut crumps ground into a paste mixed with areca nut powder and wrapped in betel leaves.
Newspaper fragment presents a speech by Col. Arthur Woods urging employers to hire ex service members and avoid turning them away. It contrasts wartime service with civilian work, suggesting jobs in the pick and shovel brigade rather than rejection. The piece includes a faded anecdote about a boy choosing comfort foods while visiting his grandmother.
A tale from Forbes suggests ancient Indians believed emeralds came from heaven. Scientists propose green color from chemical compounds while observers recount a firefly illusion in a moonlit grove. The fragment ends with a curious, unresolved event.
An early 1800s residence on the Landreth brothers' farm by White River is noted as one of the oldest in Kansas, built by Jehoda Jeffery. The heart pine log construction matches the era, with the site still used as a dwelling. Another house from 1803 stands at Narford in Baxter County, built by Maj. Jacob Wolf and owned by his descendants.
The text notes that Indians considered fireflies sacred and, when touched by dylrex on grass, become emerajis used to adorn Min and honor Buddha. Priests of Buvistia venerate emeralds for their power, while acknowledging that fireflies no longer turn into emeralds and that emeralds now drive the market. It ends with a remark about no market for wild oats.
An American fashion authority predicts a continued clash between Paris and New York styles in suits and coats. The piece notes a return to straight line tailoring may occur, while fashion houses outside the extremes influence trends. It discusses Paris hats in velvet and tulle, white velvet ensembles, and a summery yellow blue and white voile dress with a blue sash.
A fashion piece extols blue serge as the perfect restrained fabric for coats, skirts, or street dresses. It lauds its color and texture, precise tailoring, and versatile accessorizing while recommending bold veiling as a signature touch. The tone is confident, praising restraint and timeless style.
A historical home remedy explains Javelle Water for stain removal. Mix one pound of sal soda and five cents worth of chloride of lime in an earthen bowl with two quarts of soft boiling water, let settle, bottle the solution, then use to treat fruit stains and indelible ink. Soak fabrics briefly and wash in warm water.
An old fashion remedy recommends dry shampoo using cornmeal and orris root to absorb oil. Apply a pint of fine yellow cornmeal sifted with two ounces of orris root, rub through hair like washing, massage scalp fifteen times, then shake out powder and brush. The result is softer, fluffier hair that is easier to style.
A 1900s style note highlights striped cretonnes as the current vogue for hall and porch areas. Broad stripes with black center bars dominate, pairing with tan grounds, deep blue rugs, orange chiffon foundations, and blue silk lamp shades to create a refined, glowing effect in living rooms.
The article notes the long blouse remains a safe buy for fall with fashion experts predicting its continued vogue. Blouse makers plan fall lines at reasonable prices as American women embrace the style, encouraging bargain purchases before prices rise. It mentions metallic threads in sweaters and green china silk accents as current textile trends.
A blouse design for young girls features cross barred dimity echoing a child's romper. It employs a childish round neck with romper collar and cuffs finished with hand drawn work ruffies.
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