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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1903
Page
2
A business thinker argues that modern entrepreneurs should study books and collected observations to improve efficiency. He cites an insurance official who buys and uses ideas, not just money, and notes that tapping books for practical hints strengthens work. He urges readers to share how books influence their thinking.
The Accuracy Review Department invites readers to share useful ideas and excerpts for The Arcade Index libraries. Dr. Kart M. Pratt seeks unpublished, everyday information and suggests sending suggestions to The John Crerar Library in Chicago. The collection began in 1872 and aims to include material dating back to 1796 with plans to 195%.
A farmer shares ideas on earning money by playing to strengths and markets. He highlights locating wisely, studying supply and demand, and avoiding fading trends as keys to prosperity. He contrasts simple mental needs with broader trade wisdom and urges intelligent inquiry.
A short note on learning from mistakes. It contrasts insured periodical advertising by Barnacle publications with the in experienced and skillful, suggesting exposure to errors affects insurance and credibility in publishing.
The text argues that outsourcing personal tasks drains energy and dulls intellect, stunting self-reliance and initiative. It warns that relying on others for work and decisions can erode discipline and mental sharpness over time.
A man recalls a vow made after reading The Crucifixion of Philip Strong to pay thirty cents daily for his noon meal. He notes his wife’s worries about happiness and wealth and her belief he is liberal rather than wise, and mentions his own care for his basic needs.
Market notes from Denver show cattle receipts down year to date with price ranges for beef steers and cows. Hogs and fat sheep also listed with varying gains and losses. Wheat and feed prices for Colorado are noted, along with ergot concerns in rye and grasses and recommendations for seed screening and crop rotation.
In Washington on October 3, the President faces pressure to skip an extraordinary November session. He insists the Cuban reciprocity treaty should take effect at the earliest date and views keeping this commitment as a matter of good faith, declining any proposal to abandon plans for the extra session.
An infant in the Gaya District is described as born with a tail by Capt. Chatterton I M S and cited in the Indian Medical Gazette. The report notes a skin like tail three to three and a half inches long with limited motion attached to the sacrum, while other parts are normal. The parents refuse removal, hoping the tale brings income as fame spreads.
A New York Times story recounts Admiral Watson banning swearing aboard his ship and private interviews for officers who broke orders. He notes his flagship crews lag behind others in executing commands until a captain explains the lack of proper encouragement.
A poem fragment reflecting grief and loss after a loved one departs. The speaker laments a door that could not stay closed, seeks solace from a friend who offered comfort, and confronts the unceasing sorrow of separation and fault. The voice questions where solace may be found and faces the tragedy of an open-ended farewell.
A rich father confronts his daughter who has returned with her trunks from a penniless nobleman. The daughter pleads she cannot live with the duke any longer as he taunts their poverty. He had mocked being bought as the family’s bargain.
Scald milk and thicken with corn starch, fold in egg yolks and sugar, bake a pale meringue topping, then serve cold. Includes dentifrice from camphor and chalk, oatmeal facial mix, outdoor girl’s serge costume notes, and sewing trends. Also advises on coffee brewing as used by West Indies cooks.
Household tips touch on revived brass cornices as preferred to pole standards. Advice covers pillow ticking laundering, shrimp salad with shrimp celery parsley chives, cleaning fish and fowl with cornmeal, and using newspapers under carpets to deter moths.
Mrs. Gertrude Atherton recounts a chat between two young girls aged twelve and thirteen about marriage. The thirteen-year-old vows to wed only a very rich man, while the twelve-year-old prefers loving a man who earns ten thousand dollars a year over marrying a millionaire without love. Source cites a New York Times remark.
A broken-hearted lover steals from the bushes toward a gloomy mansion where his lady-love dwells. He bursts into song about his love as a window opens and a boot is hurled out, leaving him to retreat into a cold night muttering about human beings.
Gold tissue and white chiffon shape elegant ball gowns with veiled necks and low hair coils. Milady favors black or white veils, while plain self edged chiffons and turnover collars trend for neck wear. Mousseline chiffon sashes finish outfits with graceful draping and minimal loops.
A five year old named Freddie shows sibling rivalry with his baby brother Frank. He questions the baby’s origin and humorously wonders the infant’s bent legs come from sitting on them, as his mother explains the baby’s heavenly creation.
Stained vases can be cleaned by making a soap powder lather with vinegar and shaking until stains disappear. Allowing houseplants to sit in saucers of drained water causes root rotting in pots.
Laces in Chantilly Russian and other colors now match gowns with Cluny Flemish and Renaissance tones. Imported gowns feature colored lace at the waist. colored lace parasols and dainty toques appear. A Breakfast Gown design for morning wear uses silk wool blends Liberty satin or bouisine silk with long lines. China ribbon sashes and bow details in old-world style complete the look. A ginger cordial on a hearth saucer is suggested to destroy crickets at night.
The description details two gowns: a brown cloth gown with a plain skirt and a jacket basque, a blousey upper with epaulet tabs, passementerie buttons, white silk bias bands with dark brown galloon, tassels, lace cuffs, and lace collar. The second gown in sage green features plaited skirt panels, gold buttons with black galloon tassels, a gal loon trim bolero, white guipure revers collar, white waistcoat with gold buttons, and velvet girdle. Wiener Chie.
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