30 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Ironwood Times
Location
Ironwood, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1911
Page
1
A collage of quirky notes and foolish anecdotes from various places outlining strange fads, odd beliefs, and comical misstatements. It mentions editors, juries, a doctor’s view on cooking, fashion tips, and humorous regional quips, all reflecting a lighthearted, if chaotic, social snapshot.
United States Commissioner John A Shields of New York celebrated his seventy second birthday while still in office after fifty seven years of public service. Beginning as a messenger in 1855 he became United States commissioner in 1869 and later clerk of the United States circuit court in 1888, serving continuously. His career spans vast sums collected for the government, including a single day’s fines reported in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Judge Walter Bordwell issued a formal statement explaining the trial's end by guilty pleas. He denied outsider influence and said the district attorney could have accepted McNamara's plea earlier but refused. He urged rigorous enforcement of the law regardless of status.
Arthur Bonar Law, a Glasgow iron merchant and long time MP for a Lancashire district, becomes the new Unionist leader in Great Britain. Though wealthy and business minded, he is seen as less statesmanlike than Lord Balfour, whom he succeeds amid a party split over Irish home rule and general reform. Born in New Brunswick and educated in Hamilton Ontario, Law held the post of parliamentary secretary of the Board of Trade from 1902 to 1905 and is described as a strong protectionist amid party discord.
Rear Admiral Francis Tiffany Bowles proved his enterprise by securing a contract to build two massive Argentine Republic battleships, Rivnidayla and the Moreno. The Stormer sails from Bowles shipyards in Quincy, Massachusetts, with 28 000 ton displacement and 39 000 indicated horsepower, armed with twelve 12 inch, twelve 6 inch, and sixteen 4 inch guns. Bowles, former U S navy chief constructor, built Texas and Raleigh and remains a leading figure among young ship designers.
The article explains how fancy feathers drive season fashion and industry. Designers select white and black swatch pieces, bleach and dye feathers, and craft trim via skilled processes. Feathers from domestic and wild fowl fuel this substantial, weather resistant hat trimming trade.
A detailed costume description notes a lettuce-green cloth outfit with black velvet braiding in self color, paired with a green straw hat featuring a black velvet brim and an ostrich feather.
The guide stresses starting with the shoulders to ensure a proper fit for the blouse. If the shoulders are correct the rest of the bodice needs little adjustment, with only slight center front trimming on the straight grain if needed.
A fragment notes velvet dusters remove dust from velvet fabrics and also suit taffeta garments. It mentions a velvet cushion and a misprinted phrase about thirteen. The readable portion confirms a niche cleaning tool with potential cushion use.
The article highlights white corduroy, cloth, and serge gowns with minimal trim and clever fabric use. It notes horizontal rib panels as decoration, black braid bands on white cloth gowns, and distinctive features like button rows, wide collars, and a lacy waist Victoria ensemble with a satin vest and cascade undersleeves.
Fashion notes describe tailored suits with narrowly cut skirts offering ample walking space while longer hip length jackets gain favor. New jackets extend to hips, collars feature silk velvet facing, and simulated petticoat edges appear. Regulation coats use a three to five inch cuff. kimono sleeves reserved for formal dressiness.
A brief note describes an old country doctor’s remedy for chapped hands. It recounts traditional steps and practical tips, emphasizing simple care and home remedies used by rural healers. The source conveys a period voice and practical health guidance.
An old promotional letter from R. G. Parry of Gettysburg praises Resinol Soap and Ointment for clearing pimples blackheads and facial eruptions. It claims quick relief for eczema burns and skin conditions and invites readers to request a free sample from the Resinol Chemical Co of Baltimore, noting affordable sizes.
Virginia Clough and Clairia Feldman, girls from East Eighty-sixth Street, secluded in Virginia’s room to test bad behavior. They swore and whispered crude words on slips of paper, fired them at the ceiling, and caused a mock earthquake joke as their mischief ended.
Important notice urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for infants and children and verify the Tearshe Signature of BE Sb tntill In Use For Over 80 Years. Children cry for Motcher's Castoria.
A clipped exchange through garbled text reveals a flirtatious back and forth about choosing a husband. The speaker argues she refused a suitor because she desires a partner with seasoned wisdom. The response jokes that even if she had accepted him he would not yet meet her standards.
In a light hearted moment a wedding scene unfolds with an usher asking if he is a friend of the groom. The bride’s mother replies with a witty retort noting she is the bride’s mother and not an ally of the groom.
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