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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1902
Page
3
The article notes there is only one woman with an admiral rank in the world, Queen Olga of Greece. The title was conferred by the late Russian Emperor for her nautical knowledge and support of Russian seamen, surpassing her husband King George who served in the British Navy without high rank.
Mrs Kay, who recently struck it rich in her Arizona mine, toiled long after housework to develop the claim. She drilled, blasted, and cleared debris, then found a vein and ore chunks. Now she commands a crew and is moving the operation forward.
A New York Tribune summary of pediatric dietary guidance for toddlers outlines start with one soft meal, then add meals. Introduce foods gradually, favor fruits and cooked vegetables, limit skins, and progress to minced meats and fish. Avoid fried foods and caffeinated beverages, keep to milk and simple puddings, and monitor the child's tolerance.
A discussion among three women on what men admire in women erupts into contrasts. They consider devotion and dependence versus independence, fidelity versus amusement, and the tension between desire for control and respect in the other sex.
In a rain soaked moment at a New York Journal scene, Mr Jank is asked what trait he admires most in a woman. A companion teases with a long list of desired qualities while stressing selflessness and devotion, ending with a quip about impossible standards from the heavenly band.
In a New York Commercial Advertiser piece, a speaker extols personal meaning in jewelry and distinctiveness over opulent trends. She describes copper pieces, ornate brooches, pendants, scarabs, tourmalines, and intricate clasps, noting how unique adornments reflect the wearer’s character and history.
Dark velvet coats and light skirts with matching blouses highlight a range of winter fashion. One piece lace stoles, large white tulle bows, and monogram buckles on Colonial shoes feature in the era. Veils rise, toes sharpen, and pleated skirts become the season favorite with double breasted reefer coats and French jackets completing the chic look.
A home guidance note suggests rubbing lard on pitch stains and letting it stand for hours, then sponging with spirits of turpentine until removed. If fabric color fades, sponge with chyroform to restore color.
The article singles out ornate frames and narrow mats as mistakes. Green frames are popular and two new ideas are highlighted: a soft silver gray or forest green frame with rounded Japanese corners, and a rosewood or mahogany tone cabinet frame with mitered joints and one-piece veneer.
A New York doctor urges every family to keep a brief poison antidote book. He cites numerous accidental poisonings not reported publicly, including chloroform, aconite liniment, muriatic acid, and other common substances. Prompt action is crucial, as waiting for professional aid often proves too late.
A charmingly designed chimney corner is described with a gray black swallow wall image, a pinkish terracotta wall, and an Oliver Wendell Holmes engraving. The mantel hosts ivy, ferns, burlap seating, and a brass knobbed fender, all arranged with period furnishings and plant decor.
A quick guide offers potato and egg scallop layers with white sauce and buttered crumbs, a peach cake with milk and peaches, and green tomatoes stewed with onions and butter. It ends with a stray moral remark about a man who is perpetually short being looked down on.
Prominent figures include Wing Edward aged sixty one and M Sourier the French Finance Minister who began as a book agent. Senator Hoar owns Worcester land once Osred by John Hancock. Roosevelt’s book translated into French stirs Paris. Professor Papen of Columbia, inventor of the ocean telephone, began as a Turkish bath attendant. Dr Nansen announces a polar expedition to King William Land next year. The Duke of Buccleugh is a major landowner with 450000 acres and a $1500000 yearly income. Speaker Henderson donates his private library to Upper Iowa University. Mrs Hetty Green helps foreclose a $12000 Chicago church mortgage with a money focus. FP L Patton sits for a Princeton portrait by John V Alexander. General Booth proposes a rich-men slum service and notes his army speaks in 37 languages. Secretary Shaw quips that politicians seek work while statesmen seek a situation.
Crescens two mile record 4.17. Toledo hosts Sunday football. Baltimore to have indoor tennis club this winter. Miss Whitney 2.0715 fastest trotter bred in New Eng. Sir Thomas Lipton seeks American crew for new challenger. Lawson buys Redpath to try hurdles. Prices listed. Whitney reports two English mares Rambling Katie and Lady Min for breeding. Harvard over Penn 11-0. Xare defeats Bucknell 3-65, Brown over Columbia 28-0. Slosson signs for Paris world billiards. Lesh’s pacer Junius 2.07% dies at Goshen valued $10,000. Rainey drives Panhard 72 miles NY to Lakewood under two hours. Dauntless schooner yacht being overhauled after eight years in river. Tod Sloane defends American riding style against early two-year-old racing and gates. Fournier sets new records in France 2 Mars at 261-5 s and one mile 472-5 s.
A telegraph operator tries to reach Miss Brown of Wellsburg. Another operator reveals a rival, a young dry goods clerk there, has pursued her for two years without success.
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