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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
8
In New York, banker Midas Jones buys paintings from artist Bamburg for $200, planning a Christmas gift for his son Angelo. Jones intends to present the artworks at his Fifth Avenue home, aiming to introduce the aspiring artist to his son while boosting the young man’s prospects.
A doctor recounts Angela Jones and her family’s push away from painting amid a hard life. The piece highlights Angela’s pride in art, Bamburg the failed painter, and old Midas Jones who resisted the artistic path despite family support and a volatile household.
A Havana businessperson tells a New York Sun reporter that Cubans sympathize with New Yorkers over pneumonia and recalls yellow fever issues. He notes older foreigner deaths in Havana and says advances reduced the fever to a near-forgotten condition, while warning New Yorkers to fear pneumonia when sailing to Havana.
A quick exchange from the Chicago Daily Journal questions why women allegedly pick windy days to shop. The remark implies weather helps them blow in money, reflecting a dismissive stereotype in a brief, somewhat humorous item.
Fragmentary text shows a patient seeking an osteopath and a struggle to remove a large lump. The garbled lines hint at a medical scene with a caregiver offering a possible treatment. Further readable context is needed to confirm names, dates, or exact actions.
An old illustration from Farm Poultry is republished with explanation that it shows a curious device described in earlier poultry literature. The article notes the reprint aims to aid readers unfamiliar with bygone farm science.
A rare antique in poultry technology is described a long ago French fattening device. The setup includes a 5000 egg incubator and stacked brooders in a hothouse style for efficiency. The writer notes its elaborate, costly construction and its aim to save time and labor in large scale poultry care.
A cattle keeper notes skim milk fed to pigs and calves from a separator plus finely ground oats. He prefers small frequent feedings at six weeks and asserts skim milk supports growth and fat when paired with grass and oats. He warns against dirty milk and favors salt in each ration.
The text appears to discuss egg weight and annual production estimates, mentioning pounds of eggs and a concentrated food element. Readability is limited. no clear event or identities are present.
A New Jersey hen farm allegedly feeds hens alcoholized grain then places them on nests with eggs. The intoxicated hens wake to find they laid eggs and squat for days, a money making scheme as deception over offspring. The speaker condemns the practice and calls for a stop to it.
A famed Parisian doctor diagnoses a patient's flu symptoms by spotting a stove he calls a dangerous gas source. He offers a partial refund to remove the appliance, which later reappears in a room once occupied by the mother in law of a renowned doctor.
The Wide World Magazine article notes Persian beggars ride donkeys on long journeys to Meshed or Mecca and return as Hadji. Donkey use is brutal, a chain often replacing a whip to urge the animal.
A cemetery agent recalls showing a lakefront burial plot at night to a romantic client who wanted to see moonlit water and landscape before buying. She chose the little knoll overlooking the lake and completed the purchase after the moonlight viewing.
A quotation from The Obituary World argues that many chase wealth and honor yet remain unhappy. It claims true happiness comes from a radiant spirit that finds joy in small trials and everyday moments, rather than wealth or status.
A New York hospital patient described ongoing nausea and abdominal discomfort. The physician asked about pain, she replied she felt no pain but constant nausea and weakness, indicating a unsettled condition during the Nassau stay.
A fragmented excerpt discusses room appearance and management principles. It references the idea that practical separation and architecture influence the overall effect, noting that certain display approaches are less effective than well organized plans.
The text argues that comfort must come first in seating, favoring stationary or attached seats over movable ones. It asserts comfort hinges on springs or soft cushions and stresses prioritizing comfort before upholstery details.
A Vogue described ensemble features thick embroidered scrolls on a navy serge coat and skirt with navy satin framing. It uses a bash of black liberty satin for a high waist vest effect, black passementerie buttons, and a wide black satin hat adorned with ostrich quills and gold buckle.
Housekeepers misunderstand pin and needle rust risk in cushions filled with used coffee grounds. Grounds have already served as a beverage, are poured from the pot, rinsed in cold water, and dried in the sun to prevent rust concerns.
Fashion notes indicate a trend toward front fastening for winter garments. Shirtwaists, ball gowns, one piece suits, elaborate blouses, and classic party gowns all embrace the front closure, replacing traditional back clasps.
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