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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1904
Page
3
Henry Brundage of Rhinelander Wisconsin notes a large annual hobo migration toward Western farming country as train crews report more travelers this year. Hoboes ride freight trains seeking work and funds for whiskey and tobacco, often moving on after a month and returning in winter.
German scientist notes snails draw immense weights and a French naturalist argues many animals have less musical sensibility than snails. M S Jorndain says snails on glass produce sounds like wet fingered rubs on tumblers, suggesting music possible with snails as with fingers.
A snow white albino deer with pink eyes, shot recently in the Canyon mountains of Oregon, will be added to Smithsonian natural curiosities in Washington. It was found with ordinary deer, while albinos are rarely seen near others.
The report shows Harvard University earned 462.100 percent last year, down 12.100 percent from the year before. The column also lists various patent medicines and consumer ads including Dr Kline’s Great Herve Restorer $2, Allen’s Foot Ease 26 cents, Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup 25 cents, and Piso’s Cure for Consumption. Paris offers prizes for window gardening.
Letters from Mrs Hayes describe severe fibroid symptoms and relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She claims the tumor was expelled and health restored, urging others with female troubles to try the product. A $5000 forfeit note appears regarding proof of the letters.
Ready-made medallion grams and initial letters for lingerie are promoted as handy for home sewing. The text claims they save hours of handwork and are as effective as methods done at home.
Practical advice on cleaning oilcloth and preserving fabrics, plus impurity remedies and cooking ideas. Features Impatiens Sultana bedding plant results, kerosene stain removal, and several recipes including Fruit Cake and Peppers Stuffed With Rice. Includes miscellaneous home economy notes and kitchen hints.
The Association of Collegiate Alumnae publishes a St Louis study of 3636 women graduates from 22 top colleges between 1869 and 1898. Findings show 26 percent from families under 1200 dollars yearly, 46 percent under 2500, 12 percent educated only in private schools, and over 12 percent have held paid work. Bryn Mawr data since 1883 show higher income origins and lower teaching rates, with 71 percent of 1892 Bryn Mawr graduates from private schooling. The piece discusses marriage patterns and social classes in relation to college attendance, arguing college does not determine marriage outcomes.
A mother argues that boys are as sensitive to a pleasant living space as girls. She urges parents to treat sons as friends, furnish boys’ rooms with care, and ensure boys have a welcoming private space to host friends.
Carl Coldman notes that fashion for women's cloaks will shift with drastic differences this winter. He predicts the long cloak will dominate, colors will move from plain to mixtures, and makers remain unsure which styles will sell. He asserts style drives demand more than price.
A report notes Japanese housewives actively manage households including dressmaking and supervising servants. Servants are described as hard-working and highly engaged in tasks such as washing dishes, showing pride in even dull chores.
Five hundred women work in New York provision stores cutting meat and serving customers. They are as skilled as men and attract patrons with their neat appearance. They wear black gowns and white aprons and must learn not to wipe hands on aprons after cutting meat. A worker recalls two weeks to break the habit.
Describes Uruguayan women voting rights debate, then shifts to fashion advice for traveling costumes. Notes light gowns with ribbon sashes, waist emphasis, colors like brown blue gray, fabrics cheviot mohair cravenette, trims and plaits. Describes hosiery flowers lace and affordable fans replacing spangled styles.
The text notes expressions of sympathy in England shifting against colonial bans and war measures. It mentions army resignations and petitions to the King, with towns and subjects urging government changes as the war deepened.
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