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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
6
Casement curtains present a simple, practical window treatment for country cottages and low pitched rooms. They offer easy fabrication and washing, with fabrics ranging from light all wool textures to transparent silks, linens, and colorings. The design favors simplicity, soft arky finishes, and restrained folds to suit quaint, picturesque interiors.
A brief fashion and etiquette snippet notes cut flowers lasting longer with water before use, portable for bouquets and decorations. Echoes of Fashion introduce the barefoot sandal and bishop stock neckwear, white tulle bows and pale stockings as season novelties, with shoe bows, jabot drapery, and lace trim extending from waist to hem.
A 1910s style health piece explains electrical leakage as a hidden drain on vital power. It warns that surroundings including seats tables and lighting absorb electricity, with color light and air affecting nerves. Standing near electrical exhausts is risky, especially when facing them from the back.
A historical naturalist compendium reports on animal abilities and biology. It notes whales remaining submerged up to ninety minutes, lions leaping from a standstill, horseflies living after decapitation, and mosquitoes continuing feeding after separation from the body. It also highlights mud wasps nesting ingenuity, the great blue bird buzzard’s weight and rarity, and widespread insect parasites in wasps and bees.
The piece argues that life’s great emotional moments are dulled by trivial details such as wedding fuss or mourning adornments. It notes how joy and grief are often clouded by concerns over flowers gowns invitations veils crape buttons or hems, calling the preoccupation uncivilized.
A patriotic Irishman enlists in an army cavalry unit and clashes with a fencing instructor over sword usage. When asked how to respond to a feint, Pat replies he would tickle the opponent with the point to a ace if he was a ham.
A Boston Transcript item notes seven year old Philip Evans saying his prayers and ending with Amen Philip Evans. His mother asks why and he explains he does not want red to confuse him with Brother Ed, who he says acts dreadfully.
A fragmentary exchange questions origins of a situation and attributes it to a mutual misunderstanding. The text references a Brooklyn Life quotation noting a need to carry sunlight to endure dark days and includes garbled names and phrases.
Expensive to buy and easily made appliques on net use cambric or silk with bold clear designs. The article explainsSuitable floral and ivy patterns in pinks heliotrope and coral stitch for leaves petals and stems. It covers embroidery steps from securing cambric to finishing by trimming net carefully.
The article notes how linen can line nets with color contrast or harmony to enhance embroidery. It describes applying linen to net and using a small round cord couching instead of buttonhole stitch to create a pretty effect.
During May and June, bluefish and shad reach peak. Broil fillets skin side down on a hardwood board in the lower oven for moist, delicious meat. Serve the fish on the board as suggested by Good Housekeeping.
An Arkansas Gazette excerpt recounts Tennessee origins as the State of Franklin with a 1788 salary law paid in pelts. It notes Franklin’s western Louisiana border, Memphis as a trading post, and Tennessee formation in 1796. Pelts served as currency then, reflecting frontier life and daily barter.
Practical kitchen tips on wholesome bread without lard sugar or molasses. Baked potatoes creamed well without turning dark. Add cold water to salad dressing when carding to smooth. grind tea fresh for stronger flavor. Veal gains flavor from onion carrot and tomato sauce. Overnight oil and vinegar bath flavors steak. Whipped cream elevates pea soup and balances flat puree taste.
A Detroit Free Press item recalls a story of a mixed race child born in the South. To honor General Grant the mother wanted a name like their hero but chose Delicious after mishearing Ulysses. The humor ends with the boy bearing the name Egbert Eugene instead.
The story recounts William Wirt the lawyer and U. S. attorney general famed for prosecuting Aaron Burr. Drinking led to his public intoxication in Richmond where Miss G a beauti ful betrothed woman covered his face with her handkerchief bearing her name. The incident purportedly sparked his reform.
In a cheeky exchange from the Boston Transcript a character dismisses the idea that loud poker laughter signals skill. The wife counters that the loudest joker often knows the game least, making humor a cue for poker knowledge.
In a Baltimore News snippet the Cook proclaims the thief of sugar was removed from the kitchen by the mistress and Mary confirms the action. The scene emphasizes privilege, discipline, and the claim that the man had no right to steal sugar since he was not employed there.
A fragment quotes Johnson stating that a favor confers something that recalls the giver only briefly, and once bestowed, the recipient forgets the giver. The line reflects a cynical view on reciprocity and memory in social exchange.
New timetable effective 5am Sunday May 25 1902 lists passenger trains from Massillon for the West and the East with multiple daily departures. For specifics consult J A Shoemaker, ticket agent, Massillon Ohio.
Promotes a ten day Washington visit as a worthwhile addition to trips from Harrisburg to Philadelphia and New York. Advertises Pennsylvania lines detour via Washington at no extra cost, with schedules from Canton and Massillon and baggage and express details. Mentions notable sites in the capital and directs readers to J A Shoemaker for information. Also notes train times and connections, including No 2 through No 8 services and Charleston Exposition sleeper services.
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