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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
4
A collage of scientific curiosities and random observations covers deep sea life eyes behavior weather projections and a paddle of future tech including a modernised stereoscope, a Venice Lido tunnel plan, Philippine silk efforts, and notes on composers and cultural tidbits from various locales.
Harper's Weekly biographer Albert Bigelow Paine recounts how Samuel Clemens became Mark Twain under Horace Bixby aboard the Paul Jones in 1867. Twain impressed with humor and memory, learning the Mississippi by heart through a painstaking system, then earned his piloting stripes and the river’s long lure, shaping his later fame.
An item from National Monthly recounts a peculiar ceremony on Josiah Smith’s farm near here. It names William Smith and Lucy Anderson amid 70 guests, listing livestock, equipment, and odd decor as part of a whimsical auction wedding tale. Auctioneer R. L. Granby is noted with travel plans and venue clues.
The Harper’s article by Yale’s Dr Ellsworth Huntington weighs opposing views on whether the southwestern region held dense populations in ancient times. Some archaeologists argue sites were temporary stops and populations small, while others claim wide occupation over centuries with organized communities and notable civil order. The piece reflects on the possible comparison of ancient American society to early civilizations and hints at public curiosity about Robinson.
The Chicago Record Herald reports Professor Metchnikoff of the Pasteur Institute in Paris discusses delaying old age through scientific knowledge. He argues old age may be a germ disease overcome by a protective serum and mentions sour milk as a potential aid, noting diets and temperance can prolong life.
A fragmented note questions Harpers Weekly and Collier's Weekly, asking if readers endured patient coverage of a figure called Bunny Jim and whether harsher action might have been justified.
Ulysses Kansas special reports a scarcity of marriageable women in Grant County prompting a 35 member Grant County Bachelors club to seek brides via correspondence and a published catalogue. Members advertise income, property, and qualifications to attract eligible women for marriage, with prizes and photographs included. H. F. McCall presides. S A Wilson edits. Lewia Wilson is secretary.
The Literary Digest reports lunar crater fluctuations and transient white patches, suggesting vapor exhalations from deep caverns may alter crater appearances. Observations from Taquet and Linnaeus imply internal impulses drive temporary changes, implying the Moon could still exhibit geologic activity rather than being entirely dead.
A Shelbyville Indiana inventor F B Churchill offers a machine that washes irons and launders paper money. The concept suggests many bills could be washed and reissued at a fraction of a cent per note, saving treasury costs after large annual redemptions.
A collage of 19th century opinion notes and quotes from papers like the Washington Hero and Boston Traveler discuss wealth trusts, political sentiment around Taft and tariff, judge recall in Georgia, and public figures such as John Paul Jones and Dr. Wiley. The items reflect national discourse, editorials, and sensational headlines.
A reader's practical home idea from Michigan suggests reusing worn sweater sleeves to create new sleeves for other garments. The tip comes from The Exchange department in the Woman's Home Companion, highlighting thrift and resourceful mending.
Postage reform discussions propose adopting a New Zealand style meter system and abolishing adhesive stamps. A meter would stamp letters with an official mark, recording quantity for government collection, replacing traditional stamps and possibly printed black type envelopes used by large businesses.
A Washington Star piece recounts Joseph B. Widener in Philadelphia praised as a connoisseur at a family gallery dinner. The exchange humorously puzzles over who is truly a connoisseur based on attire and tea preferences.
Dr Robert T Morris of New York promotes a Yellow Jacket sting cure for influenza in a dubious Medical Record issue. The account describes a patient reportedly cured after sting pain, temporary relief then relapse over days amid inconsistent medical claims.
In Woman's World notes that evening gowns feature soft draperies crafted not by chance but by weighted supports. Lead weights and decorative tassels stabilize folds, with gowns using maline, satin, and chiffon to create diagonal lines, color highlights, and coordinated bodice skirts.
The article outlines bridal attire choices from white gowns with veils to traveling suits for weddings before noon or a couple departing after the ceremony. It notes colors like brown, dull grays, night blues, and dark greens in traveling gowns accented with fur, hats, and flowers, plus gloves and a bouquet.
The article discusses long coats as essential winter attire for women. It highlights loose comfortable fits, reverable coats, serge peaoat, tweed ulsters, broadcloth and fur cloths, with straight lines preferred for a feminine look. It notes rough finished cloths with plain trims, deep revers, large collars and back cuffs, and two tone fabrics gaining popularity for trimming options.
The article cites Fannie Merritt Farmer on using cheaper cuts to stretch meat budgets. It notes that high priced cuts come from muscles used less, requiring shorter cooking, while cheaper cuts benefit from longer, slower cooking to develop flavors. Proper trimming and preparation are essential for any cut to be well utilized.
A reader laments wasteful meat purchases and overcooking. Cheaper cuts, properly cooked, save money and improve flavor. Emphasizes careful portioning and avoiding waste in daily meals.
The article discusses returning to pure lace gowns with antique and modern lace, using shawls and Venetian lace for an oriental touch. It notes fabrics, patterns, and draping effects, including bodice repetition, drapery frogs on shoulders, and gathered details at the decolletage, sleeves, and underskirt.
New fashion mesh bags feature outer purses with gold or silver inlays and a secret snap on the main bag to deter theft. The design aims to keep money secure while quick access remains essential in busy, roomy handbags.
In Harper's Bazar a family tale describes a home with one child and a strict custom. When quarrels arose the father sent the offender to a back porch waiting post near the hydrant for a short enforced quiet period before returning to the room.
A description of new sleeve designs noting long close fitting cuts with shoulder to cuff plash and button accents. Variations include lace frills and puff fullness with contrasting color under dark tones, highlighting wide stylistic possibilities.
A novel idea features soft ribbon stoles edged with marabou or astrachan fur. Chiffon draping over inner folds creates a delicate, soft effect. The piece suggests wear before severe weather and offers ideas for accessorizing with luxurious textures.
A longtime practice urges pressing silk before wearing to prevent cracking. The wearer claims heat from ironing reduces silk cracks, noting that since adopting the plain method she has not seen milk cracking.
Hemstitching remains a favored feature on many fabrics and dress accessories. It enhances neckwear and employs narrow bending and veining when hems cannot be reduced.
Percy M. Cushing in Outling extols the hunter as he nears mastery with the elk, moose, and bear. The piece links restraint and skill to the archetype of a true outdoorsman guiding a hunt across vast Canadian skies and lands.
An OCR fragment outlines using apples for beauty and posture. It mentions Pomona club members sharing tips on head balance, erect carriage, and removing facial spots, with advice on how a large hat can affect posture and the apple balance for a poised silhouette.
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