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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1912
Page
2
The article surveys Bainsborough and Rembrandt style hats as inspirations for today’s millinery. It notes silk Milan, black lace brims, white plumes, and crystal beads, with emphasis on dramatic tilts and figure-flattering wear for tall, fashionable young women.
A photograph shows a bathing suit in white Canton crepe with waterproof fabric. The skirt is fuller at the bottom to allow shearers to swim, and blue and white silk gores are present.
Fashion notes discuss corsets and panier skirts for fall with changes to hip lines and waist impact. Designers emphasize no danger to health with revised lines and ornamental welts. trends favor loose, decorative shaping rather than tight cinching.
A fragment discusses punch work in embroidery by Joan Tines. It explains that punch refers to the open weave of material that creates space for a needle to punch through threads, enabling the embroidery style.
A humorous guide notes common sunshade handling flaws. It urges practice before a mirror and offers practical tips to avoid awkward looks. It warns against gripping like a weapon, holding near the center or tip, using it as a walking stick, or hanging crook-handled shades on the arm.
Advice on selecting the most expensive footgear and matching accessories. Notes suede styles, color harmony with hats or coats lining, and emphasizes silk hosiery with lace. Describes jewel embellished shoes as an exquisite option for full dress wear.
Fashion notes describe hair bands as fashionable with pearls tinsel crystal beads and maline. A new style adding a small spin gloss failed to win favor as feminine eye trends seek more than mere glitter in ornaments.
A gummed Afghan baby carriage cover is crafted from handkerchief linen with an 4nch half wide elong face edges and lined with pink hive silk. It features an oversized satin bow and neat edging to protect the infant while riding.
The report recounts a brutal clash in Cuatro Cienegas where rebel forces suffered mass casualties in the Bolson de Mapimi desert. Federal troops led by General Aubert and Colonel Gonzales arrived, restoring order among survivors as rebels fled into the desert.
Arnest Maratopoulo, a Greek laborer, was shocked by an 11 000 volt line at a railroad freight yard near a pier in New Rochelle New York. He fell 25 feet and his clothing caught fire then he jumped into a water trough to extinguish flames. He was hospitalized with severe burns and a fractured rib.
Benjamin Butler of Danbury Conn recounts three lightning encounters in his life. First struck at home four years ago, then while working in Ridgefield seven years later, and most recently during a recent storm when an electric current struck his left leg leaving a saucer sized mark. He hopes this marks three strikes and out.
A fragile fragment notes three women named Susan McRairn eighty eight, Mary eighty and Albei McRairn seventy six prayed for solace. They reportedly found peace together within four days in Mississippi city.
Fragmented OCR reports a mysterious high church figure seeking a private audience with Pere Hyacinthe at a convent, offering a charity scholarship and recalling a vow. The incident ends with the dignitary departing for the Capitol rather than the Vatican, amid questions of identity.
Readable text notes royal names and places named after British figures. It traces how provinces and islands in colonial era maps reflect rulers such as George II and Charles II, plus connections to Victoria and Albert, with Patricia’s ancestor Queen Charlotte and other royals.
An Irish maid serving a Chicago household explains why she needed an extra afternoon off. The mistress jokes Bridget’s toothache felt like thunder and lightning, prompting playful hospital lore about dental care and gratitude.
The Hermes Exchange Savings Bank of Budapest installs automatic street boxes for deposits. People drop money, receive a receipt, and later present slips to credit their bank books. The aim is to encourage thrifty savers to deposit spare change.
A veteran note warns beginners in poultry farming to balance zeal with discipline. It stresses capital and experience, steady effort, and careful management to avoid overconfidence, with guidance on planning, cleanliness, and consistent work to achieve long term success.
The article explains whitewash as a cheap, practical alternative to oil paint for brick stone and wooden surfaces. It outlines ingredients such as roasted rice, Spanish whiting, glue, and a saltwater slurry, plus steps to mix, age seven days, and apply with a whitewash brush.
Fragmentary lines mention methods to rid land of troublesome weeds using scattered feed or trampling. A farm setting appears with references to grazing stock and potential timing. Specific details are unclear but emphasize practical control measures.
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