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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
7
Chicago fire officials run a training class to keep the department efficient in modern equipment. Chief Carmody demonstrates to a fireman how to operate a rescue apparatus in the photograph.
First documented case of an ostrich displaying affection is recorded on the Dawson farm near South Pasadena. An ostrich hen raised by Mrs K B Smith of Riverside formed a strong attachment to her keeper, leading to the bird’s distress when moved to the Cason place and its eventual refusal to leave during Mrs Smith’s visit.
A scattered report covers pests destroying crops, new spray methods in Europe, a spark plug mechanism, snow measurements in Vermont, and rabbit pest trends in New York during wartime. It notes uses of fowl exports, premature baldness theory, telegraph and telephone lines, tailor shears speed, Uruguay’s population density, and a Baptist minister’s marriages versus divorces. It also compares France’s iron surplus and coal shortage with Germany’s iron and coal balance, predicting large iron ore exports.
The first elephant presented to Charlemagne by Caliph Harun al-Rashid marked an early instance of the animal in western Europe. It was not until 1255 that this well known ind sugacious animal reached England.
In Los Angeles a man known as the old fashioned father who used to whip his son for house rule violations employs a Lew method of punishment. He rocks the garage as part of this controversial routine amid ongoing debate about discipline methods.
A chaotic roundup reports William Perry, 70, killed after an auto crash near Warren, Kinsey's bakery burned at New Comerstown, and John Po, 60, of Dayton, dying after a vet struck by an Alito. It notes county finances, road plans, coal shortages, and multiple local deaths from accidents and misfortune, with broader economic and civic notes across Ohio towns.
Pennsylvania brake man Leo D. Rinker killed by a passenger train Mtar Alliance. Dr Carey Om Kine, 43, drowned bathing near Youngstown. Robbery at W B Davis store with $148 stolen. Pastor 3 Snashall resigns for Detroit church. Joseph Swat killed. seven others injured in Lorain auto wreck. Ravenna death from 30 foot fall at work. Captain Jasob F Apt dies at Marion. Kenton car collision injures Bart Hompy and M A Gratmilier. Addressed are bank clerks firing dispute and political telegrams for Cox campaign. Multiple other deaths and accidents across Ohio.
A fashion note urges country women to embrace bright summer colors and varied textures. It discusses open mesh silk sweaters, tawny gold hues, and pairing with bold hats, arguing for expressive outfits over practical sameness and encouraging constant search for new sport coats and jackets.
Cape like coat for fall described in olive green with Paradise feathers and silk robe styling. Also a lengthy grain update noting Canada’s wheat pricing and distribution of extra revenues to farmers in Alberta Saskatchewan and Assinobo with forecasts of higher world prices and open trading debates led by Dr Robert Magill.
The article explains skirt placket options at the side or back with an opening just enough for easy wear. It describes cutting two fabric strips for underflap construction and facing, plus midsummer fabric trends praising dotted Swiss and colored Swiss with white data, favoring brown hues and satin or faille sash details.
A fashion column details summer neckwear with organdie laces and tulle, showcasing collars, cuffs, and belts to refresh last year's dresses. It notes bright red fabrics, shantung suits, and new half-and-half ribbons as stylish novelties for the season.
Vogue notes a chic trend in evening attire with metal cloth or lace veils drawn across the forehead and framing the face. Turbans in silver wool or black velvet, curved laces, and lacquered ribbons top outfits, while collars finish open neck gowns with net and beaded accents.
An ad announcing Freezone for corns claims to lift hard corns and soft corns between toes with no soreness using a small drugstore application. It mentions dropping a freezone and self removal by fingers and notes the product costs a few cents.
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