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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
6
A cereal advertisement promises a free 20 year guaranteed spoon after sending 10 coupons plus two more from two Mother's Oats packages. The offer limits one ad per customer and states the advertisement will not appear again.
The third annual expenditures report from the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis shows more than 14.5 million dollars spent in 1911. The largest share, over 11.8 million, went to sanatoria and hospital treatment and their construction. Dispensaries spent 850 thousand, educational campaigns 500 thousand, with the remainder for open air schools prisons insane hospitals and health boards.
A country girl home for Christmas shows a silky gown and jokes it came from a worm. Her father pauses then comments in plain humor, noting the gown likely originated from a worm. Published in Ladies' Home Journal.
A humorous exchange shows a man boasting about men cheering candidates for an hour while his wife reveals women cheered theirs for sixty seven minutes by the clock, highlighting light banter on gender expectations at a national convention.
Howell declares love for travel and Powell invites him to visit at night to talk and walk the floor with baby in a curious social note from the era. The playful line hints at domestic life and companionship through a casual invitation.
A year end review notes heavy losses in sports with many players, executives, and officials passing away. Notable NL figures include Stanley Robinson and William Hepburn Russell, plus Frank Elliott. Active stars such as Addie Joss and Pepper Lessard also died, with veterans and pugilists among the fallen in boxing and turf circles. The author observes broader impact on the sports world and hints at changing attitudes toward marriage.
The fragment recalls a miracle shaping a weaver named Bus 3 Revere Jost on a strange night. A gifted figure named Teasdale influences a string of songs, leaving the narrator silent and forever changed by a guiding, divine touch.
The will of Ly wnn Haskell Ellingwood leaves $1 each to two sisters Melani e Augusta Ellingwood Ella Porrey Ellingwood of Massachusetts and $1 to his brother Edward Payson Ellingwood. The remainder and estate value go to a devoted maid described as the most faithful helper, with personal notes about family estrangements and a long service at Manuel Rionda’s home.
The 1911 boxing year saw no shifts in world championship belts though many contenders rose. Johnson retained the heavyweight title, while lighter divisions saw new talents like Palser, Wells, Moran, and Hogan emerge. Prominent names include Welsh, Mandot, Burns, Cross, Murphy, Baldwin, and Ritchie, with Papke facing retirement after defeats.
A fragmentary nostalgic piece recalls a pale-green Wess oat and an orange bar as a speaker and crowd gather by garden paths. Blankenburg remains in office, touted as best for the role, amid odd phrasing and mangled lines from a faded page.
In a Woman's World feature, fresh air is urged as vital for health. Do not sleep in stagnant rooms, keep a window wide open, and use warm clothing or hot water bags if cold. Doctors say colds and illnesses arise from bad air, not cold air, and outdoor sleeping is advised for consumption.
A discussion of fashion trends notes the shift away from full petticoats toward slashed, clingy skirts. It predicts further evolution toward minimized movement and joints, imagining future “stove pipe” silhouettes with scant lace and little starch.
The article argues that flannelette garments ignite quickly, threatening children who catch fire within seconds. It notes manufacturers’ attempts to reduce risk but warns many products remain unsafe and falsely marketed as fireproof. Experts urge skepticism of flannelette claims and better treatment through durable fabrics.
An excerpt describes crafting a portable medical case from heavy white buckram sized about five and one fourth by nine inches. It details basting linen pieces to both sides, selecting case color, binding with ribbon, and stitching. The fragment ends mid instruction with four creases described.
A brief dialogue features a speaker urging careful selection of a gift for friends. The other confirms buying items labeled with double quantity of trading stamps, implying a cautious, bargain minded mindset regarding present choices.
From World's Work the article highlights BH H Crocheron’s work in building an agricultural high school in Baltimore County Maryland. It notes a Winter lecture course for farmers on soil subjects drawing steady turnout from 60 to 125 attendees per session, reflecting broad community impact beyond students.
The readable portion describes a sewing or weaving pattern with measurements and steps. It mentions aligning pieces front and back and threading across a treat or thread, with unclear terms but a sequence suggesting assembly of a garment or fabric item. Named entities are not clearly identifiable due to garbled OCR.
An assortment of household advice and DIY hacks on cooking turkey stuffing, stain removal, fuel from corncobs, candy making, dress mending, and textile repair. The piece blends culinary tips with frugal living ideas and simple crafts from a faded domestic column.
A fashion note credits buttoned boots as a healthful style, contrasting with recent slipper and pump trends. It highlights velvet suits and dressy outfits, with satin and patent leather options featuring suede or satin tops and fine trimming. For daytime wear, dull calf or stitched patent leather buttoned boots are advised, pairing well with waver or white wince fabrics and pale suede looks.
Spliced text describes lace flounces and sashes in elegant skirts with deep mantle effect at the back. Mentions purple background and gold material as attractive fashion elements, noting eerie winter usage and fashionable appeal.
A prime fashion item features reversible corded silk with a taut, robust surface. The fabric shows real or simulated buttonholes and large buttons with a vivid rim sunk center, offering a contrasting accent on each side.
Use a glass jar on the work table to rinse all dishes. Collect rinsings in the jar, and when full strain through cloth into a large jar or keg. Start with a little vinegar to begin, and you will have excellent vinegar in a short time.
Wide bands of trimming have persisted in fashion, appearing on evening gowns jackets wraps and even petticoats as a favored detail for the era.
A fragment indicates someone had to proceed through dark country roads in slush and snow. The snippet suggests a tense travel moment amid winter conditions with limited readable details. No clear names, places, or dates are present in the legible text.
The article notes shells called conchas used as window substitutes in a distant country. They are about four inches across, trimmed to three inches square, and set in wooden strips to form translucent light. Sashes slide on wide hardwood sills to create very wide openings, providing a soft opalescent glow rather than clear glass.
An advertisement extols Peruna as a remedy for systemic catarrh and stomach trouble, citing a testimonial from Mrs Wilson Robinson of Toledo Ohio. It claims long standing relief, a cure for spring ailments, and urges readers to ask their druggist for a free Peruna Almanac for 1912.
Vialtor asks if the framed work is one of the old masters. The hostess replies that the image depicts their cook, a humorous twist on gallery etiquette.
A Mill Hall Pa mother describes her eight week old baby covered with eczema, losing hair and nearly dressed in bandages. After trying many doctors, Cuticura Soap and Ointment dramatically cleared the rash in four weeks, restoring hair and health. Mrs Rosser endorses the remedies and offers free samples from Boston.
Pat O’Braunessy near death asks for one last wish. The village band plays Hay Au Revoir But Not Good-by at his bedside. He then dies as his wife kneels beside him, saying farewell in a touching moment.
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