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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1899
Page
1
The article outlines methods to brighten dull plaster cast statuettes by brushing with skimmilk or varnish made from soap and wax. It covers color options like pure golden yellow and reed green, and urges yellow as a warm room tone. It notes hall decor trends, wood floors, yellow accents, and a Louis XVI garden tool motif as wall decoration.
Crochet hood and knitted vest for infants featured with detailed instructions and materials. Hood uses split zephyr with satin ribbon bows. vest in Saxony wool with ribbing and shoulder shaping, neck opening, and sleeves. Also mentions designer pieces and a brief tug at travel and historical commentary.
Fashion notes describe making winter accessories at home including a black velvet toque with old lace and crystal buckle and a velvet muff with heliotrope satin lining. Instructions detail folds, wadding, and fit for a complete en suite set suitable with coats. Also notes on pumelo fruit uses and fashion trends in New York society with hats, updos, and a mannish walking attire.
The Philadelphia Inquirer describes the precautions at the mint guarding millions in silver and gold. Night shifts of 12 include a captain and 11 guards with revolvers rifles and carbines. Central rotunda devices monitor guard positions every 2.5 minutes. Guards boast 600 revolver rounds and 3,500 rifle rounds. Superintendents stress it is nearly impossible to breach the mint from outside.
The article details the U S Navy plan to load the battleships Oregon and Iowa with vast refrigerated meat stores aboard the Celtic to Manila via Bahia Brazil. It notes 850000 pounds beef 25000 pounds mutton 250000 pounds vegetables and the goal of sustaining crews on the longest voyage in history with frozen provisions under close supervision. It highlights the shipboard refrigeration innovation and a 100 day voyage surpassing typical 80 day routes.
A historical essay argues quoits deserves wider status as a national game. It extols its accessibility, health benefits, and skill, comparing it to cricket and golf, while addressing misconceptions about class and antiquity and tracing possible origins from discus throwing and old horseshoes.
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