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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
4
Marie Heilbran of Chicago claims a mechanical device will throw thousands of women out of work by rapidly opening letters. The machine allegedly gobbles up letters at 400 per minute or 10,000 per day, far more than a human can manage.
Two descendants of Massasoit live in poverty on Lake Assawampsett Massachusetts. Teweeleema and Wootonekanuske seek recognition of royal rights and acknowledgment of Massasoit the sachem’s services to early New England pioneers.
Miss Annie Porter, B Sc 1905 from Condon University, conducts research at University College on borderline organisms between animals and plants. Her name appears as author on the Zoological Society circular and she presented a clear outline of her work using blackboard diagrams, becoming the first woman to read a paper at the society.
Public Ledger notes lace revival as torchon lace returns to fine underwear trims. It contrasts durable handmade lace with cheap machine-made options that fray, predicting a comeback of old-fashioned home made laces and suggesting serpentine braid for edging ankle length petticoats.
The piece notes Prince George of Greece revived the betrothal bracelet custom for engagements, citing Princess Marie Bonaparte as the first recipient. It explains bracelets as fashionable tokens paired with rings and describes a featured bracelet with two gold bands, diamonds, sapphires, and heart clasps.
The violet linked to Napoleon establishes a historic badge for his dynasty. Exiled to Elba he vowed to return with violets, followers toasted him as Corporal Violette, and rings and shibboleths like Elle reparaitra au printemps affirmed allegiance.
A Home Notes item notes a son being a Bonapartist and replying in French about spring repairs. It recalls Napoleon III and Eugenie, who chose violets as a symbol of their future dynasty, appearing with violets in dress and hair and a bouquet to signal alliance.
The Countess Tolstoy, once a Moscow physician's daughter, stayed behind the scenes as Tolstoy rose from dissipation to fame. She managed a large brood, reared seventeen children, and later served as secretary and manuscript typist, helping shape his lasting influence.
D A Ruffman of St. Petersburg says in the New York Tribune that American women surpass their counterparts abroad. He cites style like the French, dignity of the Germans, and intelligence of the English, noting this judgment applies to the best American families.
The article surveys current dress trends with Corday modified hats silk trimmed coats and satin sleeves. It notes colors like Scabiuse Lilac textures including corded silks and velvets as well as empire gowns with silk buttons and Jersey topped petticoats for a streamlined silhouette.
Oklahoma mining law takes effect to safeguard life and property. Knoxville appoints three labor reps to draft the new city charter. Scottish unions back old age pensions and compulsory intervention in disputes. NYC rail clerks seek a system agreement with the NYNH&H. Printers and press workers join the Typographical Union. Portland garment workers reach a forty eight hour week deal with owners. Greater New York painters and decorators locals move to reduce numbers. Martin Irons to receive a monument. California investigates Europe to curb strikes and disturbances.
President Roosevelt sent a $50 check to Vicksburg Mississippi for the Stephen D. Lee memorial fund. Secretary of War Wright and General G M Dodge also contributed $50 each to the $10,000 memorial drive.
Oscar Land of Janesville Wisconsin was burned when a match lit amid gasoline fumes from his wife’s vermin crusade caused an explosion in the room.
The estate of Russell Sage is valued at $64,153,800 as the transfer tax payment to New York State is officially signed unveiling the full value for the first time.
The advertisement claims the compound relieves female suffering and has many genuine testimonials. It cites the Lynn Massachusetts laboratory with over a million letters from women asserting cures and notes the product is made from roots and herbs, restoring feminine health without drugs.
The report outlines rising Chinese American alliance ideas in Manchuria, Pekin’s opium monopoly abandonment, a nine year rollout for a new Chinese constitution, and tensions between Bulgaria and Turkey over independence. It notes New South Wales exports, Russo Japanese fisheries talks, Schibaleff Petroleum Ltd. collapse, Servia’s diplomatic moves, Yokohama celebrations for the U.S. fleet, Balkan conference friction, a Kantao clash, and Bulgaria’s alignment with Porte demands.
Ed Grubbs a sawmill hand was struck by a splinter while splitting a two by four. The splinter pierced his left jaw and throat, he was taken to Monticello Georgia for treatment by Drs Cecil and Prevatt. He was later moved to Macon Hospital for further care.
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