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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
3
An New York editorial reacts to the British Medical Journal claim that Americans are defined by a square jaw and keen eye. It argues the jaw is the defining trait, notes a long chin and prognathous tendencies, but praises American individuality and self-reliance despite a “silver spoon” heritage.
Two men stranded on a remote Quebec lake encounter Waite Chandler Waite and his dying wife. Waite’s starvation, detachment, and worsening delusion culminate in a night of horror as the husband dies and the couple is buried, leaving the narrators to row on toward Mishawee.
A report claims sand at the seashore contains microbes and bans may be placed on children playing there. Proponents say the tide should cleanse it, while opponents doubt the cleanup suffices and opinions differ.
A Hazleton Pennsylvania man attempted to eat pie with a knife and swallowed it, an act the Chicago Post calls a grave offense. He is reported dying from the injury, illustrating the danger of eating with a knife.
A globe trotter recalls a late autumn cruise in the Mediterranean meeting Greek sponge divers from Himla near Rhodes. The young women dive for sponges with stones to descend and return with the harvest, often remaining unmarried until a quota of sponges is brought to the surface.
Harper's Weekly recalls Joseph Jefferson recounting a Camille scene from the Walnut Street theater in Philadelphia. A maid enters with a candleholder causing a candle to topple, melting stage ice cream and triggering laughter that broke the scene as Armand and Camille shared a table.
A well to do woman forced by fortune to earn a living turns to dressmaking. Several friends refuse to patronize her, fearing ruined friendship from wrinkles and crooked seams. One friend declines, saying friendship should not endure the risk of dress issues.
An alumnus of St Stephen's recalls Bishop George F Seymour fond of trees. He once shared a story with a young lady who marveled at a grand oak and imagined it could talk. The bishop whispered that he could be its interpreter and joked the tree would say it is a beech.
D G Hogarth of the British Museum leads archeological work at Ephesus uncovering about 4000 objects from the Artemisium. Coins dated between 700 and 600 BCE predate Croesus, with some items possibly older than any known artifacts. Notable finds include terra cotta Artemis figures and a cache of jewels, amber, bone, ivory, bronzes and precious metals likely used in Artemis worship.
The Danube flows through 52 languages across a 1875 mile course draining 300000 square miles. It carries about four-fifths of Eastern Europe’s commerce. Johann Strauss Sr. wrote The Beautiful Blue Danube waltz, famed globally and linked to many marriages.
A Boston courtroom amused by a nervous witness who admits living on Camden Street in Boston for ten years and hesitates before naming Dover Street when asked about her previous residence. The exchange highlights the trial's lighter moment involving a colorfully phrased response.
A phonographic device wired to call the police by phone adds a new burglar hazard. When a window or door is forced, an electric current activates a garret phonograph that contacts central and police, reporting the burglary details until the receiver is lifted, potentially trapping the intruder.
A Washington Star humor piece contrasts political courage with self interest as a congressman grimly admits it is hard to vote for a salary increase despite a strong sense of justice and duty. The dialogue highlights the pull of personal gain against public service.
A traveler notes having two trunks on return rather than one. He explains his wife packed the first on departure, but he had to pack the second himself on the way home, accounting for the extra trunk.
Robert W. Chandler, the millionaire sheriff of Duchess County New York, rode to office on economy pledges. He trims prison meals to about 60 cents a week, cutting plum pudding and ice cream after Deputy Townsend's budget cut. Chandler says expenses must stay down to prevent calls for cocktails before dinner.
Quote from Theodore Parker praising daily duty in work, kitchen, market, street, office, school, home as service to mankind. Emphasizes fidelity, bravery, strength and skill in all tasks as contributing to the welfare of the world.
Demand for hooks and eyes remains steady as essential fasteners in women’s attire. Estimates place annual outlay around 640 thousand dollars.
The piece describes two gowns: a blue volvelle draped princess gown with a fichu and passementerie, lace sleeves, and black liberty cravat with gold tassels, and a gray blue tussah silk gown trimmed with white braid, corded corsage, plastron cuffs, and a white linen trimming.
Lilian Bell argues politeness at home prevents clashes and breakage like packing china. She warns against treating spouses as furniture and urges gentle courtesies for all family members to foster happier homes.
A rosy organdic gown with a jacket bodice edged in lace features a tight skirt flaring near the floor into ten bias ruffles of pink lawn and a pink satin girdle. White horsehair hat in Charlotte Corday style carries a wreath of pink roses. Also described are ostrich feather ornaments for evening wear complementing gowns with understated elegance and color harmony.
A quick method for removing mud or grass stains from white linen gowns uses a dry brush to lift soil, then a clean sponge with a standard cleaner for white shoes. Applied damp or dry, the process leaves garments immaculate and ready to wear in minutes.
Domestic manufacturers unveil striking and practical summer undergarments. Designers from major plants scout abroad markets then adapt ideas for American wear. Single piece garments, nainsook drawers with corset covers, gain popularity for comfort and cooler fit. Silk underwear grows in favor and men’s knitwear and sleeveless shirts trend in silk or mercerized fabrics. Prices start around two dollars per suit. Light blues pinks grays and tans lead colorways as sweaters and coat sweaters promise a strong fall season.
A pretty dress of white linen features wide tucks and a sailor collar with red linen revers and cuffs. White shield and tabber are trimmed with red braid and buttons, while the tie and belt use red ribbon and a large gilt buckle.
Advice on arranging beds to stay cool in hot weather. Use linen sheets, fresh daily, avoid wrinkling, and ensure a well made mattress and balanced head space for airflow. Emphasizes washing, drying, and airing sheets, plus practical tips for avoiding heat buildup.
A recipe outlines a butter roux with flour milk and eggs to make one pint of dressing. It uses butter flour milk eggs sugar mustard salt and vinegar and cooks slowly until thick while stirring constantly. The dressing stores well and is kept ready for use.
A vintage style recipe lists combining powdered sugar dry mustard salt paprika onion juice lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce with olive oil and vinegar to create a dressing. Chill and serve on cold meats head lettuce salad and mixed vegetables.
A compact home method describes tying a soaked cord around a bottle between the desired cut, burning the string all around, then plunging the bottle into hot water to lift the top off like a cut edge. The process uses turpentine soaked cord and heat to separate the neck.
To avoid burning cakes bake faster on the bottom. Buy two cake pans of equal size and nest one inside the other to create an air space that shields the cake. Corn Pudding uses corn finely chopped two eggs beaten separately one cup milk pinch of salt one teaspoon sugar and one tablespoon melted butter. Beat until light and bake half an hour in a moderate oven.
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