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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
3
A long, fragmentary column describes a city reporter’s intimate knowledge of crime, worship, and daily life and critiques daylight saving. It recalls police, urban dangers, and civic curiosities, mentioning West Philadelphia electrocution hazards, Boy Scout growth abroad, and the lure of vintage fashion in society.
The debate over excavating Herculaneum has long captivated scholars. Once a thriving provincial town, its prime Bay of Naples location near Vesuvius attracted wealthy Roman villas. The eruption of A D 79 destroyed it rapidly, and Pompeii’s fate contrasts with the swift loss of Herculaneum, awaiting discovery of ancient life as it stood.
The article reviews how Herculaneum was buried swiftly by mud and ash, preserving manuscripts and fine artworks. It contrasts with Pompeii's destruction, notes the Italian government's excavation plans, and discusses archaeologists views on Herculaneum’s cultural significance and the nature of its ruins.
Fashion notes forecast a costly winter with innovative fur combinations. Ermine, moleskin, caracul and seal appear in coats, collars, and hats, with two furs often combined. Prices soar and new styles include broader scarfs, wider muffs, fur trimming on gowns, and fur bags to match coats.
A city dweller argues that small neighborhood shops persist alongside large department stores. The mother of a young child favors nearby, tastefully stocked shops for minor purchases, keeping steady business for local shopkeepers. The speaker notes vast big stores grow, yet room remains for well run neighborhood merchants.
The passage notes a facial expression in Trifit that enemies call a Chesny cat grin while friends term it an inscrutable smile. It contrasts hostile and friendly interpretations of a single look.
A quoted exchange features a summer girl noting she adapts to preferences and has changed appearances. She says she has been both a blonde and brunette this past month, illustrating a flexible persona and attention to others.
Ancient beliefs persist about crickets and death watch insects in English homes and Scotland. The cricket on the hearth is a lucky omen, while its death is feared. Lancashire households report crickets may not harm but may nibble stockings. The death watch, a ticking fear, is traced to a small winged mothlike insect found in woodwork, noted by Sir Thoms Browne.
The statement notes that despite extensive debate many disputes remain unresolved, with only a few contentious issues reaching settlement. It reflects on the difficulty of resolving public disagreements and the persistence of unresolved questions.
Joseph Schafer argues that traditional college entry standards exclude naturally capable men from rural farms schools and trades. He urges state surveys to identify and prepare these workers via vocational paths while offering college access under strict professional standards.
A late New York magnate leaves a will requiring all his children to behave for seven years or receive no inheritance. The clause sets a demanding condition to shape the heirs' conduct.
Master the dainty twisting and gathering of soft silk to form one large rose or two smaller semidouble roses for an evening wrap. Use a hue that flatters and let the rose(s) define the draped front folds. Secure the fastening with gathered fronts and outer petals that cover the rear clasp.
A short craft note describes a small, dainty double photo frame. It outlines a simple, pretty shape suitable for bazars and easy to make. The piece emphasizes affordability, salability, and practical appeal for home use.
The article advises white cotton crepe for windows in homes where guests arrive and depart. It suggests hemming or trimming with ball fringe and fleece lined pique for dresser covers. Edges can be buttonholed or scalloped, and recommends two sets of curtains and covers for always having a fresh set ready.
A sewing tip advises measuring lace, matching pattern, and joining edges. Double the lace, roll end to end, and wrap the edge with a cord at half the lace width. Dip the cord in water to shrink it, then dry, remove the cord, and unravel. The lace forms a circle ready to sew to the doily.
A detailed guide explains making a photo frame by shaping a foundation board from giant cardboard, cutting circular spaces for portraits, and covering the front with swans down and thick fleecy material. Pale pink silk bearing embroidered floral designs is stretched tight and secured at the back, with brass rings at the top for hanging. Photos are held in place by glass pieces in front of them and paper pasted behind.
A charming autumn hat features a white velvet swath with black paradise detailing atop, described as one of the period's most charming headpieces.
The Boot and Shoe Recorder notes rising demand for straight lace and button Oxfords in the west with six and more styles. Lace boots feature trimmed tops and blind eyelets. New ideas include Cuban and Louis Bert combos, beaded perforations, and perforated pump tops. Fabrics favor glossy toppings. diagonal cloth pairs with vamp colors. Leathers include black calf, tan calf, kid uppers, patent, and white leather. some red and gray Oxfords appear.
The table centerpiece of billowy silk or chiffon is not a fashionable decoration. Lace and lawn provide a distinguishing spot of embroidery to relieve plain napery, an island for pale blossoms from fine stemmed glasses or silvery bowls. Fine needlecraft offers daily opportunity, with many artistic examples of fine work produced.
A laundress, not a player, showcases steady line drive technique and confidence in baseball fielding and batting stance as a vivid local anecdote reflecting street sports culture.
Sir Woenry Lucy retells a Vie Corn story from Nansen the explorer about Laplanders thriving in cold. Nansen with two Norwegians slept in one sleeping bag while three Laplanders slept behind a snow hillock for warmth. They said the bag was too hot and chose a comfortable night outside.
Lady Dutt Gordon applauds painter Elitirt at the Ritz-Carlton saying it is graceful and popular with all but crusty old fellows. She quips a crusty man on a Louis Seize chair, recalling a wife snubbing a husband who mocks her painter gown and asks if he fills his silk hat instead.
In Louisville for motor races, several drivers attended a luncheon honoring a leading contestant who shared a funny automobile anecdote. He recounted a former taxicab chauffeur who became a trolley motorman and quipped that, while fortunes fell, he still could pick and choose people to run over.
A grouchy butcher, tired of rising porterhouse prices, snarled at a child who offered a penny for a sausage. He snapped, then offered a sharp lesson about his shop with a curt command to “Go smell o' the hook” as reported by the New Orleans Daily State.
A fragment hints at misfortune and irony with lines about soft drinks and luck. It contains phrases about praying, not quitting, and questioning genuine good intentions, all presented in a terse, reflective style. This reads as a clipped literary excerpt rather than a full news item.
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