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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
15
A Cincinnati Times Star correspondent relays a Broadway chatter on racing talk. Joe Humphrey, nicknamed Dynamite Jim Thorphy, recalls a western track scheme where a colt was fixed and a judge confronted by Thornby in the judges stand.
A historical newspaper passage argues Barcelona and Catalonia sit apart from Spain, describing political unrest, atheism, and distinct Catalan identity. It characterizes Catalans as nervous, industrious, and money minded, portraying them as a troublesome component within the Spanish kingdom.
William H Vanderbilt regretted turning down a plan to outrun the Pennsylvania Railroad’s fast mail between New York and Chicago. George C. Bangs, key figure in early railway mail, details the failed bet and Vanderbilt’s later remorse over the lost opportunity.
In the 1884 campaign Frank H. Brooks impressed Col Lamont with his newspaper work leading to a consul offer to Triest, which Brooks refused for personal reasons. Cleveland later offered Brooks consul-general at St Petersburg, which he also declined. The 1892 meeting rekindled the story as a notable act of political principle.
Boston financier John Duff, once a Union Pacific director, refused to join Jay Gould in taking control of the railroad. Duff recalled Gould's Erie tie ins and Black Friday, then declined the presidency or vice presidency, choosing to resign from the board and avoid dealings with a suspected thief. His act followed his 1866-1873 involvement and a pledge that saved UP's credit during the panic.
A quaint traditional husking bee shifts to a modern farmyard scene with lanterns and crowds of fashionably dressed motorists. The event centers on husking corn, followed by a hearty supper with cider and doughnuts, then dancing in the barn.
A subscriber overhears a disturbing overheard exchange about a Blenheim spaniel's fate. The improvised dialogue hints at a planned euthanizing, revealing a grim end foreshadowed by illness and heartbreak.
A fragment describes a little French clock on a mantel marking midnight as twenty minutes late and a puzzled young reader questions the rest of the scene. The garbled text suggests a domestic moment with a clock and dialogue about time and perception.
The article notes Oriental influence shaping hats with rich fabrics and jeweled bands for evening wear. Fur bands outline gowns and hats, while lace and velvet variants appear in daytime and formal styles, with crowns shown in brocades and metallic tissures and elaborate headpieces.
The article advises buyers to evaluate ready made garments, not fixate on cheap trims, and suggests redeeming and regenerating pieces. It recommends replacing cheap lace with tulle, adding dainty net frills, restitching seams, and hand-embellishing embroidery to raise value. It warns against wearing a bargain that mirrors others and encourages giving garments an individual touch.
An old sewing feature describes making a decorative slipper case with an outside needle-book flap and embroidery initials. It uses bright scraps of fabric and features green braid, brass rings, ribbon hangers, and padded compartments. The guide lists required fabric amounts and bindings.
Parisians favor chenille knit caps in bright red and sober tones. The lightweight warm hats charm travelers and skaters alike. Origin traced to a Paris race event, popular with women for casual wear this season.
Fragmentary text mentions housewives and men in simple terms, with references to hospitality, elaborate dishes, and penance. The readable parts suggest a social or domestic discussion, but the context and specifics remain unclear.
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