What Makes Collars Crack The seam of double fold and wing point
The article explains why shirt collars crack along the seam of the double fold and wing point style. It examines fabric stress, stitching method, and edge finishing as key factors.
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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
2
The article explains why shirt collars crack along the seam of the double fold and wing point style. It examines fabric stress, stitching method, and edge finishing as key factors.
A dated call urges young men to save money today to become tomorrow's business leaders. It promotes savings accounts starting at 1 with 4 percent interest and invites readers to open accounts as a pathway to financial security.
In a long diary style missive dated July 28 1907 from an African mission field the writer describes travel to Kikora country with John and Mr Harrison. She details gathering food provisions for Sundays after hippo alerts and garden spoilage, planning roof iron for a future mission house, and daily tasks from farming to inspecting forests and hill views. She mentions conferences at Kikuyu country and hopes for endive seed and bananas, plus letters from Cora and greetings to family back home. The tone blends practical logistics with personal reflections on health weather and anticipation of further travel.
Nine years ago Mr C Farthingl of Mill Creek Indian Territory felt near death. A druggist recommended Electric Bitters, and the patient says the tonic returned him to health and strength. Sold under guarantee at J E Writs drug store for 50 cents.
Miss Julia Erickson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernstson wed Axel Swanson in a home ceremony on east Mare street. Rev Lundgren led the service with Lundgren’s wedding march and a three course luncheon followed. Cousin Miss Julia Anderson of Chicago acted as maid of honor and Oscar Peterson served as best man. Out of town guests included Miss Julia Alderson and Miss Luana Alderson of Chicago and Mrs Bard of Sewanee.
A reader from LeRaysville NY extols Buckfen’s Arnica Salve saying it cured bleeding piles twenty years ago and praises its quick effect on sores boils burns wounds. The ad notes the product sells for 5 cents at J E Wright’s drug store.
G A McWilliams of Walnut secures immediate delivery of 200 tons of coal for Green River dredges and 500 tons to be delivered in early summer. The Sterling Dixon Rock Falls Packet Co along with Captain Shantz and directors are closing deals to keep barges busy for weeks as other contracts await consummation.
A Milan firm plans to operate the steamer Beder and a large coal carrying barge with 75 foot length and strong engines for towing two to three barges. It has arranged coal supply from Hear Ro Aol mines and will build grain loading stations and new barges. Directors say farmers support shipping grain and equipment acquisition, with connections to canal cities and Peoria to ease operations. Prices for coal deliveries and cheaper steam coal grades are anticipated, with deep mine car offers under contract.
Local residents announce intent to prosecute violators after notice against hunting on Sundays. They aim to stop trespassing on farms under their control and request neighbors respect in the area. Signatories include J.M Coste and Joan brary among others.
About a thousand miners in Mercer and Rock Island counties are idle as United Mine Workers dispute wage terms with operators. Key mines at Cable and Sherrard show half the affected workers idle. requests include a 6 cent top raise to 18 cents and a 3 cent decline in charges on company stores. District meetings are planned to push quick agreements.
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