Weathered Oak Bench and Ornate Bookcase Craft Notes
A detailed home craft guide describes making a porch bench from unplaned boards with rough, weathered finishes and loose edges, plus a two or three box bookcase dressed in denim or paint, capped with molding. It also covers a sewing class activity where Mrs. Peterson guides lace rolled edges on Persian lawn to craft a necktie, stressing careful rolling, overcasting, and shaping to keep sewing neat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavia
Tralas
Eplintera
Box furniture turns the box stigma into artful storage
The article notes that box furniture often haunts readers with rough angles and cardboard-like vibes. With two well sized boxes and careful arrangement, the common box lines can be transformed into attractive bookcases, elevating a humble box into tasteful home décor.
Local Mirror notes town life and happenings
The Mirror details advertising rates and market items while listing residents and businesses. It mentions fishermen, a local police officer, humor about a rumored fish, a candidate for legislature, tradesmen, a fog tooth exhibition, Epworth league events, and townsfolk returning from the Pacific coast.
Rose Fever and Dust Pneumonia
In Indianapolis two new ailments are reported dust pneumonia and rose fever. Dust pneumonia is caused by dust inhalation and can make life very uncomfortable. avoidance and dust prevention at home are advised. Rose fever results from pollen exposure and irritates the eyes, resembling a fever. susceptible individuals may experience stronger symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Jess Wil
Duay Picumont
Devaney
Alan Cuscepti
Splendid Sunday Park Program at Fairview Park
A long list of musical selections and performances by the Indianapolis military band at Fairview Park on Sunday afternoon. The program includes overtures, operatic numbers, light classics, a church chimes piece, and a ballet dance. Numerous composers and performers are named among the pieces. Also noted is a descriptive aside about the sultan of Johore and a luxurious electric car in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Fairview Park
Jehany
Vey Ewart ‘Tmicky Dinky
Delysenders
Oid Kentucky
Damney Quartetts
Sullivan Charles J. Ketter
Louis P. Ruth
Alfred Worth
Noble Howard
Rossinisee Bena
Faust
Gounod
Nikayah
Herbert
Scneie
Chore
Johore- Hahru
Paria
Williams Pink Pills Win Relief For Erysipelas Sufferer
A Newburyport woman, Mia na A. Colbath, suffered severe erysipelas spreading over her body with intense pain and swelling. After physician failure, she used Williams Pink Pills and saw inflammation lessen after two boxes, with full recovery after six. The medicine is advertised as a tonic for blood conditions and is sold by druggists worldwide.
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Fryjulpelas
Anthony
Uhselelond
Miana A. Colbath
Winter Street
Newburyport
Mass
Maine
Donny Rood
Willem” Fink
Tragedy by Own Action in Paris Canal and Streets
May 2 in Paris M Auguste Blondin intoxicated proposed to visit his fiancée. He jumped into the canal Saint Martin and struck his head on a boat. After surviving a tram attempt and a cyclist collision he was knocked down on Boulevard Magenta, fracturing his skull.
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Paris
M. Auguste Blondin
Blondin
Canal Saint Martin
Fm Uma
Boulevard Magenta
Akull
Fourth of July Tales of Chinese Children and Fireworks
The article notes Chinese traditions for naming newborn girls and boys during a festive Fourth of July period. It highlights Wan Mei as a christening name for a girl and Ching The as a meaning centered on conveying goodwill. Boys adapt to American sports, with winter snowball play and spring bicycle skills, while three children of Vung Kenna serve as interpreters.
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Biv
China
Wan Mei Ib
Despits
Childeen
Nis Mater
Ani
Ching
Glyun
Chentung
Europe
Legation
Admired Teacher Richard Walker Death in Millom England
An aged schoolmaster Richard Walker dies at Millom England. Born without hands, he wrote cop per-plate with his stubs and caught more fish than most boys. He cared for animals and inspired pupils with stories of fairies and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Walker
Millom
England
Walker
Hhs
The Flower Fairies by Cynthia Grey
A whimsical piece about fairy queen and magic in dark night, with tales of Illumination and hidden wings. Also includes a detailed craft instruction for bamboo frame construction and waterproof painting, entwined with the fairy narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee
THE
Flower Fairies
Cynthia Grey
Lady Light
Angin
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ROYAL
Cayehyt
Goenes Oes
Martha
eGamine
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Mika
Seunge
Xpranaeouis Mirror
Cavetad
West Indianapolis
Lnd
the Mirror
Alexander Didbit
Citzens
Red Men’s Hall
Jeup
Burg
Vee Orn Irwin
Tom Wright
Alexander
All Ata
M. E
Frey. Welker
Welker
G. W. Hoffman
Ray-rt
Oliver-doe
Mirror
Aoe
Fred Amsden
Rayst
Fred Saya
Aate
Charles Hurwitz
Ciizen
Henry Werneke
Hanashville
Mr. Hurwitz
Campbell 4
Bme- Sinty
Nix
Campbell
C. W. Dhl
C. A. Hollett
Branford
Heppard
Haughville
Epworth League
Trinity M. E. Church
Conventim
Kothe
Oliver-ave
Kann
C. Modrell
Hisuy
Higsy
Anets J. Atkinson
Nick Isr
Vble Place
Ake
Merch
Verdi
Euphtnian Sola
Pretty Jane
Soleation
Robyn Bolo
Sultan
Willams
Washington
May
Anna
Atdes
Citna
Nome
Skeeter
Ephraim
Olope Seregenasey
Birindall
Advera
Sone
Hargrave
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