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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1911
Page
8
William A. Radford discusses concrete’s ancient roots and early use in architecture. He explains how cement mortar allowed molding of decorative forms, yet reveals that many grand facades were thin cement veneers, not solid stone, hindering genuine concrete design progress.
A detailed description of a one story frame and plaster house planned with cement mortar. It highlights cooler summer and warmer winter performance, modest extra cost, artistic curb appeal, and strong resale value. The 30 by 29.5 foot plan features a cosy vestibule, central hall, living room, dining room, bedroom, kitchen with pantry, bathroom, and a corner-lot setting with flowers and shrubs.
A historical survey notes restrictions on warfare under modern international agreement. It covers spy protections, the shift to concrete construction in American design, airship weapon limits, and a list of “Must Nots” for humane conduct in conflict, including prohibitions on poison, treachery, surrender killing, and exploitation of civilians.
A new clerk, six months on the job with no raise, vents fury at a veteran coworker who advises patience. The veteran recalls long waits for raises, then wagers ten dollars that the starter earns twelve a week, prompting a humorous exchange about pay and perseverance.
Describes Home Dresses 4E first and a simple dress style with fine serge and striped trimming. Details embroidery panels, ninon yokes, satin waistbands, leather bands, and material lists for each design including yards and widths, noting collar, cuffs, and overskirt shapes.
A cap like semi transparent gold tinsel headdress hugs the back of the hair with turbans of shimmering tissue framing the face. Another chic style uses a wide black velvet ribbon band mid head embroidered with violet jewels and forget me nots. Gold tissue turban slides and gauze folds in frock color complete the look.
A dainty home fashion illustration shows a dress in thistle mauve crepe meteor with a figured silk panel set down the right front, widening toward the hem. The krodice features one crepe side and one silk side, creating a distinct two fabric effect.
The enameled button, once popular in earlier days, has returned to vogue and reached artistic merit. The fashion pendulum swings back as these buttons, in greens and gold enamel, rimmed with cut steel pearls, silver, and chased gold, prove more beautiful than other designs.
A description recalls a distinct yellow bathroom with brown woodwork buffed floor rich brown linoleum and a yellow bath. Curtains use ecru scrim and a yellow muta tone appears throughout.
A short pamphlet advises mothers on selecting ribbons for babies. It notes to choose a delicate shade that complements a young child’s growing hair and to avoid tying hair for boys. The guidance emphasizes neat, appealing presentation while warning that improper choices may detract from the child’s appearance.
The description notes thin colored borders on letter paper and correspondence cards. Each page features a single initial at the top, set within a ring matching the border shade in blue, pink, gray, lavender, or red, highlighting a decorative stationery style.
Dresses of white serge, plain or with black hair line stripe, trimmed with broad silk braid, noted as very fashionable in the period description.
A dress detail notes a slanting drape edged with trimming from right to left underarm satin in a slightly darker shade. A waist band of ribbon tied in a bow at the sides finishes the waist. Material list includes four yards crepe meteor 42 inches wide two and a half yards silk 22 inches wide one yard satin 22 inches wide and about five yards trimming.
New thin frocks feature extensive open work embroidery with Trish, cluny, and valenciennes laces boldly represented. A mix of fine and heavy lace with Verdian motifs appears among valenciennes and embroidered net in graceful patterns.
A humorous tale follows Brown meeting Jones at heaven's gate. Jones laments he arrived wet from the river Styx, caught a cold, injured his left wing, and that his ‘kalo’ won’t tit worth a darn, describing an unfit afterlife situation.
A West Philadelphia couple has separated over a minor dispute. A curious friend asked the husband for details and he replied that the wife bought a $20 hat and he gave his opinion, which ended the matter.
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder. It shakes into the shoes to ease tight or new pairs and provides rest and comfort. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N.Y. EFREH trial package stated.
An account features Henry alerting his mother that Melville has his individual apple while children are taught to value personal drinking cups. The passage includes a sales pitch for Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and a platitude from Phillips Brooks about purposeful effort.
Eye salve in sterile tubes claims to prevent infection for eyes in a marine context. New size 25c promoted through druggists with a valuable eye book included in each package. Additional lines advertise Garfield Tea for health and a reflective quote about detection.
Claiming Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin aids constipation across ages from children to eighty year olds. Notes relief of headaches biliousness and gas and promotes healthy bowel action, urging ongoing use for women nearing menstruation. Includes testimonials from W Qa aorn and George S Spaulding and offers a free sample by mail to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
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