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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1910
Page
2
The Jackson Herald prints a string of light vignettes and quips on fashion, politics, and daily life. It jokes about bush league baseball, sand as a remedy, theatre news, a divorcio, and the era’s oddities from Chicago to Pittsburg.
A proposal to fund an ocean liner carrying only wealthy passengers sparks debate as steerage crowds grow. An expert in shorthand records 2009 words a minute, raising curiosity how it would compare to an angry woman’s pace. Boston’s mayor notes bright, educated women, yet many remain unmarried, reflecting social tensions.
A Minocqua telegram reports a muskellunge pulled from a boat and a Deberman shot before capture. A lace smuggler concealed 250 yards of lace on his person was detected by his perspiration on a hot day. Inspectors noted the man’s excessive raiment, suggesting ice packs would help conceal such contraband.
Walter Richard Brookins a 22 year old Dayton born aviator trained by Orville Wright has set multiple world records in height and turning. From Chicago to Springfield his swift flights and nightly crossings across cities in the U S and Canada showcase his skill and boldness. Brookins catalogs a clean, energetic character with strong family roots and a track record of safe courage in the Wright aviation program.
Henry Wallace, head of the National Conservation association, credits a health-restoring farm return with his vitality. At seventy four, he remains vigorous, active, and intellectually engaged, and he urges government protection of remaining national resources through trusted cabinet officers.
Lloyd C Griscom prominent leader of the Progressive Republicans in New York. Former ambassador to Italy and chairman of New York county Republican committees. A Philadelphia native, University of Pennsylvania graduate, lawyer. Early career included secretary to Bayard in London and deputy district attorney. Served as captain in the Spanish American War and later diplomat in Constantinople, Peru, Japan and Brazil with various honors.
John E. Gliman of Massachusetts is elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic at the forty fourth national encampment. A former soldier of the Twelfth Massachusetts he lost his right arm at Gettysburg and has long served the order since 1868.
A description of two theater waists highlights black mousseline de sole on black silk with jet embroidery bands, blue satin velvet trimmed with gold embroidery, a black liberty girdle, white lace yoke, and sleeves with jet trim and turnover cuffs. One blouse shows a gold embroidery coralet beneath the yoke for a shimmering effect.
The vogue notes a strong return of fur across winter wardrobes. Sable trims dominate gowns and accessories from wraps to borders. chinchilla and dyed marten appear in coats and gowns. sealskin and otter join hats and turbans. Black red tones, especially dull red roses, accent gowns and wraps.
Guidance on washing and refreshing different ribbons using gasoline and cornmeal or soap and water. Includes steps for delicate ribbons like gauze and tips to stretch belting and pin picot edges for a neat finish. Warns that some ribbons stiffen after washing and suggests alternatives.
A fashion sketch notes a robe pattern in embroidered batiste with lace and urges readers to buy at reasonable prices. A hemming party for a bride chose friends to hem towels napkins and linens on the porch with fruit lemonade. Each guest marked an item with initials, and the hostess found her linen chest fuller afterward.
The Paisley craze continues with a new blouse design to complement dark blue costumes. It pairs well with tailored suits or a one-piece frock for afternoon wear or under a long coat. An old moth eaten Paisley shawl can yield a semi tailored linen blouse with bordering used as a color accent on the skirt.
Knitters are urged to try the Roman scarfs in fine Shetland wool. Described as light warm wraps about a yard wide and from a yard and a half to two yards long. Knit loosely with large needles, they imitate Roman alk starts with four colored stripes outlined at both edges. Alternate stripes of white varying in width.
A fragmented line reads as a melodramatic exchange about a good night kiss and a nurse, mentioning Miss Wise and a boy left at home. The readable text suggests a theatrical or literary dialogue snippet with character names and implied emotion.
Willie heads to school next week with a new teacher who will become important as she gets to know him. The educator testified to her affection by offering a four bladed pocketknife with a promise to avoid cutting school furniture. Willie declined, asking her to take it back.
An Arizona man recounts relief after switching from coffee and starchy breakfasts to Postum and Grape-Nuts. He says headaches and stomach distress vanished, twelve pounds were gained, and his digestion improved, with no dyspopia symptoms. The letter promotes the products and mentions a booklet The Road to Wellville.
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