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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
3
An OCR fragment outlines a chaotic recipe collection including gelatin based dishes and puddings. It references specific items and methods, with mentions of meat broths, breaded preparations, and fruit desserts, all expressed in an old fashioned domestic tone. Names and precise measurements are inconsistent but the piece centers on gelatin as a thickening ingredient and a variety of plated dishes.
A garbled report discusses Londeo as a club city in Cuba with references to large memberships and a bustling, citywide club culture. The text notes 40,000 members in one club and a population around 160,000, estimating total club memberships near 125,000, though details are unclear.
The Birmingham Age-Herald quotes a critique of Glithers accusing him of shirking responsibility. The speaker accuses him of avoiding tasks like stoking the wheel, leaving others to work while he counts revolutions.
Analyses of household wastes including banana peels orange skins apple peelings tea leaves coffee grounds eggshells bone and other fruit and garden scraps show marked fertilizing value for gardens. The study from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station recommends using these wastes to enrich soils and support plant growth.
The text discusses hardwoods and softwoods, naming examples like cottonwood and basswood, and notes the terms hardwood and softwood have shifted meanings. It explains water moving through wood, primarily via the latest growth, with spring demand for water in deciduous trees as young leaves emerge.
A fragmented item describes a three piece suit trend for women investing in clothes early in the year. It notes a one piece dress appearing as a two color two tone set with optional short jacket, and mentions waist length jackets of the Orion type destined for popularity. The language is garbled but centers on smart three piece ensembles.
A fashion description outlines a copper skirted satin frock with georgette blouse. It details a low draped girdle at the hip, narrow bodice, fitted lining, and unlined sleeves. Fabric amounts and trims include ostrich plumage and long feather fringe for hats.
The New York Sun observes the first appearance of satin hats as winter deepens and pussy willow accents return. Designers welcome galant hats in flat shapes with high soft crowns, machine stitching, chenille cords, and quilted brims. Black satin remains leading in smartness, with embroidered variants and bright trims in wool or chenille accents.
The piece describes several new blouse styles that avoid disturbing the deep back collar. A front V opening lets the garment slip over the head, preserving the back collar and fold detail. Alternative methods include a slit up the back and a small buttoned opening for decoration.
The article surveys changing Paris couture for lingerie and robes, noting lighter, unboned silhouettes, absence of petticoats, and new embroidery. It highlights delicate brassieres, elastic corsets, and envelope style combinations in Crepe de Chine and net inserts. Bleaching tips for faded fabrics follow, stressing careful lime and sun exposure.
For visitors heading South winter, summery outfits fit despite snow. The straw hat in maize tone with velvet stitching adds elegance. Black velvet is less suitable for street frocks than dark blue gray or brown. Gray is fashionable though many favor blue.
The revival of the Buster Brown collar stands out as a notable trend in neckwear. These collars, attached to linen shirts with six buttons, are sold separately and crafted from satin, pique and other washable materials, signaling potential popularity.
A domestic guide advises keeping ample hotters in the sideboard for emergencies. It recommends prompt blotter use under the cloth when liquids spill on the biblecloth to absorb moisture quickly and protect the surface.
William A. Radford argues amateurs lack fundamental building knowledge and design sense. He emphasizes proportion three to five, unity, and practical ornament, noting true architecture blends form and function while avoiding costly, unnecessary embellishments.
The Ohio State Journal notes the ongoing debate over calories and food values while the public largely ignores scientific dietetics. It argues that good habits shape eating choices and that one’s character is reflected in their diet, air, and speech.
The piece recalls California Indians and the myth of a mountain of gold in the Sierra Nevada. It notes early searches starting around 1850 by miners chasing stream gravels, leading to rich quartz veins across Eldorado Calaveras and three other counties. A commentator laments artistic money value erosion with coin debuts.
The article notes barley's long history as food dating to ancient Egypt and northern Asia and mentions wooden soled shoes using lightweight California redwood with leather tops. It states barley fed Greek athletes and cites Exodus, then briefly describes waterproof grease treated uppers.
An outline of Jesus parables Mark 4 with focus on growth from small beginnings. Discusses hearing light and responsibility, secrecy and expansion of the kingdom, the mustard seed and the harvest. Compares kingdom of God and heaven, notes rapid growth from a humble start and the presence of both good and bad in the mixed kingdom.
The message urges readers not to blame harsh fate for discouragement. It argues that suffering is not unique or insurmountable and that allowing the past to rule today breeds defeat. It emphasizes looking forward, noting yesterday’s darkness yielded to today’s sun.
An old medical notice explains kidneys filter blood every ten minutes and warns of symptoms from poor kidney function. It promotes Anuric double strength as a remedy and offers free advice and a sample by mail from Dr. Pierce of Buffalo New York.
A fragment describes horses feigning lameness to skip drills while a chimpanzee feigns illness for cake. It notes animals like cuckoos and mules showing deceitful behavior with staged stealth and guilt. Bees, ants, and a monkey are cited as examples of theft and pretense observed by naturalists.
An advertisement extols GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER as a half century old domestic cure for constipation and dyspepsia with laxative effects and quick relief. A separate anecdote recounts Professor Sir H. S. Jackson’s barber shop misunderstanding of the British Association as a football team.
Judge Ruppenthal notes dictionaries lag behind western words and phrases in his Kansas court findings. He cites over 1000 regional terms absent from major dictionaries and observes that standard lexicons miss terms like Roosevelt's "Jago-Slay" and the army "barrage."
The Berlin workforce seeks short breaks prompting written signals to the boss. The editor notes Kaiser Wilhelm and a forced vacation by orders to shut a shop for a week. A Detroit News reading of pictorial reviews follows.
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