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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1920
Page
7
Fashion notes describe ostrich feather trims as the era’s top hat ornament. Tuned to elegance, designers showcase curled plumes in blue silver and gray, with velvet ribbons and handwork accents for chic winter ensembles.
Dainty garments of sheer cotton material remain strong favorites for wear during the winter months. Embroidered and non embroidery coats and line details appear in popular styles. Lace and striped trims feature in favored silhouettes with lavender accents noted.
A Paris dispatch notes black frocks as a distinct fashion note in gay city circles. Earlier light shades were popular but Paris designers resisted them for the average wearer. Cinnamon tinted hats appear on street and in smart restaurants as frocks in cocoa brown tones gain notice.
The article surveys afternoon dress ideas including flooky taffetas in bine and mauve with satin trim, suggesting charmeuse and cachemire de sole as alternatives. It discusses fit, waist emphasis, drapery, and the return of certain past elements, plus the rise of crossover ties and bustle effects, and notes corduroy for winter garments and handmade dainty handkerchiefs from old blouses. Girdies and belts are noted as missing in evening gowns this season.
A fashion piece highlights fur used on winter coats and youthful fits with belted backs. It describes velvet draped collars, separate collars for day wear, and beaded silver clasps with emeralds. Satin and tricotine fabrics dominate fall street frocks.
A chaotic roundup shows oversubscribed endowment funds, bank robberies, fatal accidents, labor actions, and political changes across Ohio. From Akron to Cleveland to Cincinnati, incidents include robberies, murders, railroad crashes, mine disasters, and public notices amid shifting industry and taxation, with officials facing trials and communities debating civic projects and safety measures.
A roundup of incidents from Ohio includes the deaths of former Marion fire chief William Fies at 79 and Sandusky elections member Lewis Englebry at 50. It notes burglaries, fires, drownings, suicides, accidental deaths, and a string of legal actions across Cleveland Canton Elyria Lima and other counties with names like Brindley McConnell Cramer Zappgrigna Chamberlain and Weener.
The essay traces Santo Domingo as Christopher Columbus first fixed Western hemispheric presence on the map and the island’s naming ties to the Columbus family. It notes burial legends in the cathedral, Diego Columbus’s courtly influence, and the island’s turbulent path to independence in 1844 amid colonization, slavery, and Haitian rule.
A National Geographic described visit to the Loo Choo Islands near China and Japan. The piece notes the rarity of Westerners, the lacquer ware trade centered in Shuri, and that Loo Choo women run all money matters while men seldom spend.
A fragmented account observes vegetable and fruit trading at a crowded market that resembles a suffrage meeting. It notes Lao Choo women bearing loads on leads, the stone walls of Natin and Short, a banyan tree, and a perilous snakebite environment with fever risk in the area.
The article recalls Tatoi near Athens, its royal residence built for the King and a crown prince palace, set beside Parnes and the Pentelicus range. It notes the nearby Decelea fort ruins, ancient Alcibiades history, and the Argolid-like railway approach via Kephisia, with police barracks nearby and a serene park surrounding the royal homes.
The article recalls the grasshopper plague in Texas, praised as a swift jungle creature by David Fairchild. It details a young grasshopper’s growth, potential flight, and the insect’s voracious appetite that devastates vast green areas.
A description of standardized steel buildings built in sections at a central point and shipped to sites. They assemble quickly with minimal labor and cost less than other permanent constructions. Fireproof, durable, daylight rich, and flexible in size, they suit factories warehouses machine shops foundries and more. Panels are interchangeable enabling easy enlargement or reconfiguration.
The excerpt outlines insect life stages with moults and shedding of a tough exoskeleton. It notes a soft chrysalis stage, questions about personality, and details eye structure, fineness of senses, wing mechanics, and ear-like features. It mentions sound produced by scraping wing edges over hard projections.
Frederick Simpich explains the 1,800 mile border from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific. The boundary zigzags along rivers and railways, with monuments marking sides for travelers. The text highlights Texas segments, irrigation, deserts, and scarce water sources along the line.
Eva I. Bray of Garnett Kansas says Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her crippling fatigue and pain after childbirth. She took five bottles starting in the early months of her life and reports health restored with ongoing use for future pregnancies. She recommends the medicine to others seeking relief.
Scientific American notes the Snake River suspension bridge near Twin Falls Idaho the highest in America possibly the world with a 345 foot clearance to the stream and a span of 188 feet. Despite long hauls for materials the structure was completed in four months.
To make a hot water bottle last longer and fit the body more comfortably, remove all air after filling and before screwing in the stopper. Rest the bottle on a shelf or table, hold the top, press down until water reaches the opening, then keep pressed while tightening the stopper. The bottle should not be more than two thirds full.
The article traces collars from primitive neck adornment to medieval England where neck chains signified feudal allegiance. It notes ruffles’ rise among the rich, starch’s impact on size, church efforts to curb them, and US use by 1850 with stiff upright collars. It cites the Belfast News Letter as Ireland’s oldest newspaper in 1737.
An old advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use for women to dye fabrics at home. It claims rich, fadeless color for garments and draperies, advising readers to buy Diamond Dyes for perfect results.
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