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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
2
London correspondent reports a claimed remark by King Edward about how to stay young: avoid mingling with younger people, and live up to their standard. The piece blends rumor with a tale of two Americans reflecting on youth and aging, stressing keeping enthusiasm, belief in others, and hope for the future.
At College Park Maryland the first hearing of the Commission on Country Life dispelled fears of meddlesome inquiry. Prof L M Halley clarified the panel aims to gather useful facts for farmers and the public not to probe private matters. The commission includes practical farming experts and is expected to aid agriculture nationwide.
A western man at a patriotic meeting rebuts claims that American women have deteriorated and would not endure hardship like their foremothers. He argues such charges are easy to repeat but hard to prove, praising women as wholesome and vital to the nation's standing while urging an end to reckless, untruthful critiques.
The Vevay Reveille explains that staterooms on old steamboats were named for states. A grand vessel built with 45 sleeping rooms beside the cabin led to a room per state when 96 states existed. After Texas joined the union another sleeping area for officers was named Texas.
The English suffrage ten plan to organize a cavalry troop among themselves to avoid walking in suffrage parades. They believe mounting will give an advantage over the police. They warn that Parliament and the cabinet could be captured bodily by the aggressive ladies if not careful.
A Parisian metallurgical engineer asserts a perfected process to weld copper to steel wire creating a non corrosive coating. The claim suggests a durable protective layer that resists rust and corrosion for long term use.
Ethel Roosevelt reports her small bull pup Lemon missing from the White House. Police alert issued across Washington as a canine identification sweep finds no match for Lemon’s name amid many stray dogs. Various motives are speculated for the pup's abrupt departure, though no cause is given in the report.
Census data from 1887 to 1906 show one divorce for every twelve marriages in the United States, with 12,832,044 marriages and 465,625 divorces in that 20 year span. Divorce rates rose from 20 per 100,000 in 1897 to 212 in 1905, and two thirds of divorces in the period were granted to wives, with children reported in 0.8 percent of cases.
The piece argues that fear of aging is tied to a woman’s vitality and social appeal. It suggests aging is less daunting for those who stay engaged with current events, keep a lively mind, and avoid dwelling on wrinkles and bodily changes.
The article advises placing two large back pillows on a divan to support softer cushions, with extra soft pillows for versatility. It suggests pillows made from divan fabric stuffed with excelsior, edged with a heavy cord, and notes a wall behind the front edge to frame the arrangement.
In this description the frizzled fringe is neatly parted at the front and drawn back to form a knot of puffed hair. A velvet or satin ribbon band encircles and secures the arrangement, highlighting a fashionable style of the era.
A fashion note describes how modern girls dress for inclement weather. She avoids old hats and frocks, selecting a weather tailored costume from head to foot. On wet days she wears a deep pink chiffon veil with a gray sewing silk over it, neatly pinned to cover trimming at the hat and tucked at the neck.
A grooming hint suggests splitting hair into two sections with a front to back combing, then dividing each into two to form four small braids. After washing, unbraid and comb each braid individually to minimize tangles, especially useful for children.
The Tattler notes a smart woman should change outfits like a quick-change artist. She seeks tailor-made gowns, shooting and motoring suits, luncheon frocks, tea dresses, and dinner costumes, with no gown worn twice.
A domestic cotton crepe fabric for blouses at 16 cents per yard is marketed as an affordable option. It is not as fine as the Japanese fabric but offers good value, washes well, and can be trimmed with small cotton lace.
A hand stitched carriage robe feature with a scalloped embroidered flap that overlays the front and fastens with a button. The opposite section remains plain or outlined with white briar stitch. Made for convenient use to hold infant clothing and small articles.
The smartest broadcloth princess gowns for business wear are shown. They feature perfect plain design with buttoned fronts and long buttoned sleeves.
Reports from the fleet recount tensions with Dr Reliefs leadership aboard the hospital ship Relief. Officers allegedly hinder operations, ships supplies and coal, while critics argue only sworn navy officers are fit to command war vessels. The controversy centers on a doctor in command and its perceived impact on morale and efficiency.
The U S department of agriculture plans a weather kiosk at a busy Pennsylvania Avenue site in Washington to display daily weather charts forecasts and temperature and rainfall readings without a barometer. If successful similar kiosks may spread to about 16 cities in five to six months.
An old medicinal advertisement instructs mixing glycerine, Virgin Oil of Pine compound, Strateby Whisky and water to create a cough remedy. It touts genuine Virgin Oil of Pine compound purity prepared by The Leach Chemical Co of Cincinnati and sold in sealed half-ounce vials in wooden cases.
Mia offers a glass of water to Weary Willy who refuses saying his ion constitution could rust it. The brief dialogue centers on a humorous caution about drinking water.
A comic column item describes Joyner’s puzzling disappearance after taking part in a mock initiation by an eccentric order. Clues trace his route from home toward Pottsville and Scrabbletown as authorities report clothing remnants along the road.
A humorous exchange features a smart child noting Hungary seems most human like because it is governed by Its Diet. The quip reflects playful wordplay on national traits and governance.
The readable text includes a garbled sales notice mentioning a “Single Binder” product and a dealer in Pecos Alabama or Pec ., plus scattered phrases about smokers and gender remarks. The fragment lacks clear event names dates or numbers to establish a full news item.
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