25 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1910
Page
1
A defense of marrying for a capable wife who can manage a household. The piece argues a wife should be competent in meals and homemaking, ready to learn, and promises to support her husband with loving words. It suggests unhappy marriages arise from incompetence and urges girls to fit themselves for intelligent housekeeping.
The Walworth Literary and Institution hall on Carter Street hosts early moments of J. L. Toole’s career. Friends urged Charles Dickens to watch Toole act after seeing his talent, a pivotal moment recalled by Dickens years later amid his journey toward acting, aided by John Forster and Lemon.
The passage reflects on home ownership as a defining life anchor, comparing comfort and ownership to personal independence. It notes the breadwinner’s drive to earn more and suggests multilingual political demands and leadership capabilities in government.
Manager Bill Dahlen rebuilt the Brooklyn team at season start. He secured Wheat from Mobile in the Southern league. Wheat has made good, ranking near the NL slugging leaders and excelling in the field.
The National Association plans revisions to its classification system at the Chicago meeting next fall to curb abuses in minor leagues. Major league draft prices remain tied to class rank A B and C, with adjustments reserved by the minors. Managers and umpires are under scrutiny as salaries and enforcement rise. baseball economics show over 5 million in player salaries and near 10 million in annual league expenses. Canton’s Paul Smith sold to the Cubs for 500 dollars.
Jack Sheridan becomes tutor to young arbiters of the American league as Ban Johnson creates a new role for him. Walter Manning leaves the New York club for Rochester while Lawrence McClure heads to Jersey City. Lord, traded from the Naps to the Athletics, hits four in a double header against his old mates, showing McGuire’s judgment. Confusion and chatter swirl around the White Blockings and Detroit after recent moves.
Joe Tinker argues baseball success comes from one run at a time and team play with signaling, while detailing how Cubs won pennants by late runs. The piece also explores London shopkeeping, tailored goods, and contrasts with American mass production and display practices.
James H O Rourke a Bridgeport Conn lawyer and former team owner and one of the oldest players in the country plans to catch one game for New Haven this season Cameron welcomed the idea saying he would arrange a convenient date. O Rourke notes this will be his thirty eighth year in baseball and he hopes to play one game each year as long as possible.
Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Naps will contest a seven game championship series after the season. Agreement reached between Reds Business Manager Bancroft and Naps Vice-President Bernard. This marks their first such meeting since Cleveland beat Cincinnati in 190?
A nineteenth century criminologist M. Bertillon pioneers a hair color catalog as a forensic tool. He collects samples worldwide to build a graduated shade scale numbering each hue from black to flaxen. When completed, police worldwide will reference hair color ranges to identify suspects.
A bachelor maid hosts a luncheon and discovers the grocer sent a sample wood cylinder instead of cheese. She vows the grocer will compensate and avoids future samples, noting they are now victims of the mispacked order.
A mother hosted a lively party for two children aged seven and ten. Guests dressed as animals, hunted animal crackers around the house, and played clay animal making games. Refreshments included animal shaped cookies and ice cream.
At a September bride-elect luncheon the hostess used ice carvings themed on life events. An engagement ring carved in yellow cream displayed a large diamond. a spearate officer figurine honored a soldier. a white heart signaled romance with a society chap. Guests enjoyed the playful reveal.
A humorous description of on deck and on land contests with staged stunts. Four girls sit with matchboxes while four young men race to light cigarettes at 20 feet, then return. The piece notes seaside and porch settings and playful objections to cigarette races.
A lighthearted treatise lists wedding omens by month. January promises waiting rewards, February hints at a shared life, March warns of a foreign home, April foresees a checkered path, May brings guests at table, June to be a long honeymoon, July hosts bittersweet memories, August ties love to friendship, September promises a serene life, October begins toil, November brings fortune via the ring, December grants brighter love each year.
Immense hats remain in style with pink linen and frilled neckwear. Girdles highlight top gowns while elbow length kimono sleeves lead fashion. Metallic blues and greens, Marie Antoinette tints, satin ribbons, long lace fans, and old rose millinery color sets define the season. Embroidered stockings and chiffon veiled foulard complete simple afternoon gowns.
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