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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
7
Kin Hubbard Many celebrities travel in private cars and hide on side tracks while the entertainment committee plans receptions and tea. The piece mocks fan culture and notes the endless boredom celebrities endure, with a satirical look at the ritual around fame and the price of public adulation.
A humorous sketch paints a meek glossy walkin encyclopedia on campus rounds ready to untangle any discussion. The piece notes his broad knowledge from Europe to South America and calls for wider access to this wealth of information. It ends by stating Moscow university admits women and students.
A New York Herald dispatch reports a man kept alive by a single desire to see his daughter, delaying death until her arrival. It notes physicians’ observations that willpower can influence physical limits, sometimes prolonging life beyond medical expectations.
In a small town Mrs George Sparks earns no money for countless pumpkin pies baked for church suppers and Ladies Aid. Her reward is the pride of knowing she can outdo any other woman in town and the town’s eager enjoyment of her skill.
A circus train on the Southern Pacific stalled near Galveston when elephants in the car behind the water tank reached through the end window and drank dry. Their trainer then unloaded four elephants and used them to pull the locomotive three miles to the nearest water source. ကြ
A miscellany of practical how tos and recipes from a bygone household guide includes make at home baking powder, cleaning bottles and sinks, pantry tips, and simple meals. It provides directions for curtain care, stove kindling methods, toast, beef dishes, and quick emergency dishes using eggs and leftovers.
A dialogue fragment shows a man receiving a 15 percent raise from his firm to cope with inflation, while his wife questions using the extra income for rising costs instead of unmet needs. The exchange captures domestic tension over money and priorities.
A bald man who lost his wig to the street wind thanks a quick small boy for recovering the hat and wig. The man, already bald for years, notes the boy is the fastest hair restorer he has met.
A humorous exchange unfolds about marital banter over hammer use and home repairs. One line implies a deceptive remedy for seasickness using a bottle marked poison, prompting a brief, tense moment between the speakers.
Submarines rely on gyroscope compass for true north navigation. The magnetic compass is affected by hull metal and machinery, so it is only used to a limited extent. A wheel suspended free to turn describes the gyroscope instrument’s basic principle.
A fashion feature praises slim silhouettes in striped cottons and georgette blouses. It highlights a plump figure friendly summer dress with a yoke and pleated skirt, plus various little black hats with braids, embroideries, and ribbons, noting timeless chic and expert design.
The article reviews unusual parasols, advising an odd, standout piece or a combined parasol umbrella. It highlights a Japanese Vinc inspired parasol with bamboo ribs and crepe fabric, plus decorative ostrich and eagle fans edged with lace or jewels. It mentions a new household device that uses garbage as fuel.
Description outlines a wool jersey suit with white coat featuring a deep purple collar cuffs and belt. The accompanying skirt and accessories use purple and white wool materials to complete the sports attire.
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