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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
3
Texas rises as a major quicksilver producer rivaling California after extensive cinnabar deposits found in the Terlingua district. Prospecting suggests an eight mile long mineral area and several Texas mines are being opened or expanded, potentially placing Texas second to California in output.
A long excerpt discusses how eye color should guide dress choices, noting blondes suit white, brunettes cream, and brown eyes pair with brown outfits. It covers hat shapes, fabrics, and silhouettes, then moves to walking costumes, velvet jackets, fur-like textures, and beaver browns. It ends with remarks on a Russian library of women’s writings and a chatelaine bag trend observed among American tourists.
A Chicago Record Herald note tells of a girl who leaves her chatelaine bag at a store. She worries, boards a train with a companion, and endures a cinder in her eye. Home brings fear of housebreaking, but she searches, returns to town, and unaffectionately vows never to part from the chatelaine again.
A survey notes many women in leadership roles from doctors of jurisprudence to heads of major firms. It cites Queen Alexandra’s coronation crown, Donna Lina Crispi’s biography work, and a 123 member female club transforming Lake Charles, with hundreds of women physicians, ministers, and lawyers in broader society.
The article notes furs and satin as stylish for evening wear, with delicate biscuit cloth trimmed in sable, and innovative bridal coiffures in Paris. It highlights sashes, trims, rough materials in black and white, large muffs, and fashionable hats. Walking gowns feature shorter skirts while house robes stay longer.
A concise Farm Topics note features Valine of Corn Station discussing current corn crop conditions and agricultural matters. The item notes regional farming concerns and yields with context on practices and market outlook.
The excerpt discusses shredding corn fodder to boost feed value, the importance of pasture and green food for growing hogs to reach 250 to 300 pounds in six to eight months, and the need for careful farm tool care, painting woodwork, and organized beekeeping for farm profits. It highlights practical farming practices from The Cultivator Bee and Southwest Pacific Farmer, stressing efficiency and timely care.
A historical note describes a corn cutting setup using a chopping block with a side board and a large ear pass-through hole to safely trim ears. It explains threading the ear through the hole so cutting occurs on one side while the ear is stabilized on the other, reducing injury risk.
The Sultan of Morocco keeps seven lions as pets. He allows them to roam the palace courtyards at night to serve as guards for the royal harem.
The passage touts Purnam Famrutsa as a more effective color dye and mocks rivals. It discusses deafness, catarrh, and a claimed remedy Hall's Catarrh Cure with promises of rewards for cures, and includes promotional notes for Balsam health products and a salty line about aging.
German law bans pulling pupils ears in schools citing safety concerns. Authorities note numerous cases where such punishment led to harm or death, prompting reforms to protect students.
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