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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1908
Page
6
An African hunter recalls sighting a lioness with two cubs amid vultures and rocks. A shot wounds a cub. the hunter spares the cub, bonds form, and the mother is killed when she attacks the camp. Cubs are raised in the camp before mismanagement ends their care.
A veteran hunter recounts the leopard as the brainiest hunter, a dramatic fight with a cow and buffalo, and a fatal cheetah attack on a companion named van Reenan. The piece also notes giraffes, Roosevelt’s upcoming travels, warthogs, and East African game laws surrounding Roosevelt’s pursuit including license fees and species quotas.
The article explains how lighting affects home atmosphere, noting incandescent glare can ruin coziness while shaded lamps, low lighting, or candles create charm. It highlights yellow lighting as flattering, discusses high wall lamp rows for affluent homes, and describes yellow paper and rice paper lamp shades with gilt accents and color-tinted textiles for varied effects.
A guide to thrifty cottage decor covering cheap woven rugs Indian print curtains light mission furniture denim carpets moss cushions and affordable dishware from five and ten stores. It notes a bungalow with green stained boards cream cheesecloth curtains and jute rugs achieving a homey look without expensive items.
A laundress uses a long shallow bag sewn from mosquito netting to hold small items like handkerchiefs collars and doilies. She draws a string at the top and pins the bag to the line by tapes at intervals so articles stay secure while air dries through the mesh.
Readable text notes embroidered net fabrics, many summer frocks featured with decorative detailing. The item hints at light, airy dresses suitable for warm weather and fashionable occasions.
A housekeeper solves kitchen lid chaos with a simple sturdy wire stretched across a shelf and nailed ends. Lids for pots pans and kettles hang neatly in an even row, saving space and adding a tidy look to the dresser.
A simple dressing or writing table accessory is created from a cardboard base cut to shape, covered in velvet or silk, and sewn into a curved form. It is padded with cotton wool, edged with silk cord, and features a dress hook at the front and loops at the corners. The sides act as a pincushion and a watch can hang on the hook. It can also serve as a paper weight.
An odd clock appears as a crystal ball hung by a leather strap from a stirrup iron. The iron, likely silver or gunmetal, sits on a metal base atop a desk or dresser.
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