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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1914
Page
3
A 1686 Wayside Inn at Sadsbury with original clapboards reveals nails forged of pure iron in near perfect condition after 228 years. The article compares ancient craftsmanship to modern aims of producing pure iron economically. It cites Delhi’s iron pillar as even more weather resistant and notes the slower yet surer work of the past.
A brief comic vignette centers on a father and son discussing the term psychological moment. The father explains through a punchline about issuing a check to his wife as the moment he must tell her he will be late, highlighting humor about domestic life.
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as American made and the best quality product. It emphasizes pride in domestic manufacture and urges consumers to choose this brand.
A quip notes a man’s struggle with money while his wife keeps households warm with daily cabbage boiling. The line implies frugality and domestic routine as a means to survive financially tough times.
Advertisement touts Mrs. Austin's Bag Pancake as a product to please shoppers. The piece ends with a quip about those on the fence waiting for opportunities to arrive.
The floating court on the Thetis hears a peculiar betrothal case at Point Hope. An old Eskimo father negotiates wives with trade goods, and Captain Henderson selects the bride for one suitor after the girl points to her chosen partner. The couple marries aboard and paddles home.
Scientific American reports a plan to immunize cattle in the Philippines to end rinderpest. Tests on 8,000 animals show permanent immunity at under 50 cents per head with under one percent loss. Total immunization could cost under $100,000 for all infected provinces in two to three years, funded partly by owners’ protection and yearly quarantine savings.
Thomas Edison told reporters that making things which kill men is against his fiber. Biographers Frank L. Dyer and Thomas C. Martin note he is co inventor of the Edison Sims torpedo and proposed a Navy shell compound that would blaze on water and reveal ships, yet they add Edison generally avoided weapons work and valued peaceful aims.
The body of Peter Ablitzer, a 69 year old Brooklyn retiree, was found in a vacant lot with a 20 gauge shotgun loaded into a walking stick. A button in the handle fired the shot. his son A A Ablitzer said his father made the gun and may have accidentally discharged it during hunting trips.
A reader explains snoring requires simultaneous nose and mouth breathing. Air passes over the tongue and soft palate, causing vibration that coats the tongue. The text notes difficulties with mouth or nose only breathing and describes the resulting tongue condition.
Velvet dominates autumn styles across society. New York women embrace dark blue andburgundy velvet, many with tulle tops and crystal bodices. Worth’s London designs influence a nationwide shift to ladylike velvet gowns for day wear and evening events.
Round rubber combs for children reappear as vogue shifts to hair pushed away from the face. A New York mother searched shops last winter for one, but found none. now the combs are available again.
A decorative stitch-in-time wall board promises practicality and charm for homes. The six and a half inch diamond cardboard panel is covered in pale gray watered silk with pink silk edging, a pink cushion for pins and scissors, two cotton reels, a small thimble pocket, and ribbon loops for hanging, creating a handy sewing display.
A sewing hint explains boiling button molds prior to covering with wash materials. This prevents color from bleeding through and saves effort from reworking every time the dress is washed.
A dainty trinket receptacle is shown built from a shallow circular cardboard box padded with cotton wool and lined with soft silk. A wire handle wrapped in ribbon forms the grip, finished with a satin bow and lace trim to hide the box and a silk cord at the upper edge.
Left to individual choice, epaulette and corsage bouquets fashion smart street costumes with blooms tucked under collars or at the shoulder. Party dresses feature waist or shoulder bouquets, with single roses preferred for street wear and clusters in French tones. Some ensembles mix small berries or fur petals for texture.
A blue silk handbag features cross running plaits and a silk strap handle, described as a novelty likely to attract attention.
The article notes a fashion shift from dainty lingerie collars to stricter necklines. It cites evening frocks with hard lines and a chiffon vest used to fill bare neck areas, exemplified by Madame Cheruit's gabardine gown. It suggests many faces suit the high, rolling collar rather than flat necklines.
The text describes evening wear with ostrich-trimmed hats and designs in iridescent spangies in jet and tinsel, highlighting stylish details of fashionable attire.
The notice notes simple and beautiful fabrics for children. Linen is favored with serge as a durable option. Belts, long-waisted shapes, embroidered collars and cuffs on white linens, and colored embroidery appear. Tiny white net frills decorate party frocks. Outerwear includes cozy warm coats for outdoor wear.
The item description notes a neckpiece and muff as a small fur set. Details on material origin or provenance are limited in the readable text.
The excerpt expresses a longing for a place called the Land of Beginning Again where mistakes heartaches and neglected duties can be dropped forever. It contrasts forgotten intentions broken promises and unspoken praise with the idea that one night of regret shapes a new day for someone less fortunate.
An article extols the nutritive value of California raisins comparing them to beef bread milk fish eggs and fruit. It offers dessert ideas including raisin souffle raisin sandwiches and raisin pie and includes a poem ending with a note from Rev. C. D. Meigs.
Buttermilk is praised as a meal in itself and a remedy for dyspepsia. The text shares practical uses including Graham Muffins with graham flour, Caraway Cookies with sour cream and buttermilk, and Griddle Cakes baked on a hot griddle, noting substitutions like buckwheat flour for variety.
Between England and Scotland lie the ruins of the old Roman wall known as the Devil's Wall. Local belief attributes its endurance to the mor and the belief that Satan helped in its building due to the firmness of the masonry.
An enunciated critique cites Jeremy Taylor on the perils of a life dominated by sport. The author warns that leisure pursuits drain virtue, leaving health fragile and purpose diminished.
If a dress fabric may shrink, make a tuck in the hem on the wrong side with a long stitch near the hem top. Do not stitch the tuck into the hem when sewing. If shrinking occurs you can rip the long stitches at the tuck and let down the hem without undoing the entire seam.
A city program to remove paint from windows uncovered an old sconce and hidden woodwork while renovating the storefront. Crews documented the site, noting preserved framing and potential restoration needs for the historic pane. Local heritage officials will review findings for future restoration.
Manitoba leads Western Canada in farm wealth with high grain yields and growing fodder crops. Dairying expands as beef and pork rise, with alfalfa and timothy acreage surging. Beef cattle 42000, pigs 325000, sheep 75900, horses 325000. creameries output 4.29 million pounds of dairy butter. Winnipeg gains yearlong milk supply from local dairies.
A wholesome young woman buys three war history volumes at a bookstore, surprising a friend by naming Armies and Navies of the World War The Beginnings of the Great European Struggle and Battles of the War on Land and Sea, prompting a grim aside about Sherman.
Dialogue fragment shows a rector failing to recognize a child and a playful exchange where the youngster asserts he is the “old one” after four years, highlighting a family visit in a church setting.
A short adage notes that some men incur worry or blame themselves thinking trouble will lead others to drink, suggesting a belief in cause and effect between anxiety and alcohol. The line reflects a cautious view of self foretold consequences and social behavior.
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