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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
2
A satirical examination of automobiles and road safety from a historical column. It ridicules dangerous driving habits, praises the idea of a cow catcher on cars to protect pedestrians, and discusses imagined benefits and risks of armored devices, with occasional fashion notes interwoven. The piece blends critique with outlandish proposals and social commentary.
A fragmented advisory lists methods for cleaning and maintaining furniture and woodwork using plain metal, cold water, and alcohol. It mentions drying carefully, applying paste for Fulton ware, and using heat and solvents in a cautious sequence, with emphasis on avoiding moisture and ensuring surfaces dry fully.
A fragmented poem laments moving dust of notable men and praises their local ties and dignity. A mixed dialogue recalls a hospital scene about Hardiman and an appendix misdiagnosis, ending with a wry remark on medical treatment.
A quirky exchange between Modern Pace and an English barber records a discussion about upgrading a ferry with a team to install electric power. An American Yank promises to outfit the vessel, while a distant warning from Charon ends the banter.
Count de la Vaux plans another trial of his balloon navigation across the Mediterranean after a failed attempt last fall. He describes a water pumped ballast system with a hose to adjust buoyancy as the craft rises or falls.
A fragment of homemaking advice describes tasks like cleaning with bread crusts and vinegar soaked lamp wicks, and remedies such as boiling cakes to prevent sticking. Also includes methods for dust control, sauce preparation with capers, and keeping a tin clean by wrapping a cloth in cold water with ashes.
The article notes lace mitts gaining favor among women at social events, replacing gloves. First used by the Army in Paris, the real lace coverings are costly with pairs selling up to 120 dollars. Mitts vary in length including one reaching the shoulder, held by a thin rubber band. They are popular for dinner parties due to easy removal and display of well-formed hands.
The piece details an elegant afternoon costume with a central flat plaited bodice, cream embroidery collar, and pink and black waistcoat showing a chiffon vest. A pink felt hat with foliage trim completes the ensemble, while the suit features mousseline de soie with velvet accents and rich gold embroidery connecting to a refined, practical daywear look.
A fragment discusses women’s fashion in detail, noting shifts in dress and fabrics. It mentions plaid shawls, woolen fabrics, Scotch designs, pearlistic gowns, and decorative hats with wreaths, highlighting evolving styles and millinery influences.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a lattenberg centerpiece crafted from a polished metal sheet. The text mentions a flowered design, decorative rings, and long lasting durability with proper care. Observations reference a Boston Herald source.
A fragmentary ad describes a soft white silk cover with pink accents, a decorative fringe, and ornate embroidery. The text hints at a refined fashion item named Die ahiet ho casita a tine Dios Wntmoier fadjian with a attached fringe and wheyed embroidery, suggesting stylish Pariding ahades in a period-tinged catalog item.
A detailed description of a cream taffeta evening gown featuring a frothy bodice, a blue satin cravat accent, and a gathered cream belt. The design emphasizes a gluked collar and cuffs with pearl-like embellishments, reflecting chic Parisian style.
A sketch shows a frock for a little evil of a certain era with a oxford blue base and red trimmings. The design features roan white and reg Whitley accents, lace appliqué, and collar embroidery. Materials include several yards of plaid fabric and wide white movida for a coat and collar. total yardage noted.
A detailed description of a Vienna summer gown set in elaborate fashion terms. The gown features pongoe and blue fabrics, a round yoke, red and green embroidery, red and green waistband, and a layered puffed skirt with frills. Accessories include a bolero, guipure trims, and golden brown panne bows, with a matching wide belt and cuffs.
Gen Theophiles T Hodephough lauds General Nelson A Miles for a long distance ride from Fort Sill to Fort Reno as a remarkable test of age and fitness. Despite doubts, Miles completed the journey in notable physical condition, serving as a living example for cavalrymen and illustrating enduring stamina under tough conditions.
Henry Lahouchere quotes spmdhes of Lord Rosebery and contrasts them with a description by Prince Bismarck. The passage recalls a pattern of shifting opinions, contradictions, and final vacuity, likening Rosebery to an indiarubber ball in persistent verbal motion.
A rugged Missourian from Teaser Run in Francia county named Thomas J Mosteller is described as extraordinarily large. He reportedly weighs about 600 pounds and consumes vast meals, eating three to five pounds of meat and a gallon of water at a single sitting. Once an ordinary bull of a man, he is now 49 and uses a large cane to move about while still doing farm work.
Francis Marion Wells of San Jan, a sculptor and litterateur once famed in town, is ill and destitute and has applied for admission to the city and county hospital. He lies in distress with no friends coming to him despite formerly affluent circumstances and his Berkeley home.
The father of M. Loubet, president of the French republic, was a farmer in Brome. His mother, age 66, still lives on the birthplace farm. Astrologers predicted elevation guided by the planets, but the family focused on crops and never consulted the stars.
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