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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1912
Page
2
The census puts 130 000 physicians in the United States including osteopaths and other doctors, about one per 659 people. The Manchester Union notes this suggests a liberal public health safeguard, while local counts and city directories hint at higher perceived physician density in some areas.
The piece notes that many school children in Kansas misspell common words and links this to changes from traditional spelling bees to modern practices. It argues for regular spelling drills and reading aloud to strengthen literacy, contending that reading writing and spelling must go hand in hand.
George Wehler of the University of Wisconsin introduces rest classes for fidgety girls with fatigued nervous systems. He argues the gym is not for everyone and aims to teach self control rather than force all students into strenuous routines.
San Francisco custom house officials report the port’s first arrest for smuggling diamonds. The case involved diamonds valued at 477.50 dollars, a figure that might amuse the New York custom house when it reviews the case.
The passage discusses caviar possibly replacing oysters as an appetizing starter and notes hotel managers may prefer the Russian delicacy. It also mentions American blue points on the half shell being very good.
A poultry paper notes hens halt egg production in cold weather since they cannot lay eggs and grow feathers simultaneously. It adds no poultry raiser has yet tested outfitting hens with warm red flannel coats in autumn.
A New York woman reported a disruption when she mistook a man for a romantic partner during a marriage proposal attempt. Police responded and clarified the situation, noting no assault or crime occurred.
A young housekeeper lacking fresh flowers for a dining table uses her kitchen garden for decorations. She hollow tops of cabbage with celery sprigs for a white green base and cranberries for color. Pumpkins pierced to hold celery and hemlock sprigs, and firm winter pears with greenery accents, create sturdy centerpieces.
Hand painting chiffon enables expensive looking dresses at low cost. An artistic girl who can draw and paint can create charming dancing gowns, with stencil work offering affordable results. Always test designs on chiffon samples and follow stencil directions for fabric decoration.
The Dry Goods Economist notes corsage flowers are in strong demand at home and abroad. Garnitures appear on evening and theater dresses as well as afternoon gowns, adding a smart touch to the toilette. High grade millinery also features satin flowers, and window displays should showcase them often.
New vanity bags use beads slightly larger than haricot beans. They are fully covered outside with uniform beads and lined with silk or brocade. Beads form loops handles and fringe at the bottom while the clasp top remains.
A vintage note suggests households weave carpet rugs into usable coverings for nursery and sitting room, and for summer bungalows. It highlights using black accents to enhance bright stripes, cut from old black stockings into spirals or peeled shapes for practical decorative pieces.
French dress makers push to end tight fitting skirts and empire gowns with a broader silhouette. Debutantes wear filmy gowns with narrow bodices and small waist, while bridesmaids’ dresses feature net gowns with blue satin girdles and seven lace edged flounces.
Description of a garment in dark taffeta featuring a tunic style waist and cap sleeves in one piece. The waistcoat and lighter silk lower sleeves complement the outfit, with linen chemisette, liberty cravat and girdle finished by a front knot and buckle.
A brief glimpse notes the promise of wider skirts and the return of the fashionable petticoat. The piece remarks that women have been wary of underskirts recently but suggests acceptance of the evolving silhouette.
Lesson by E. O. Sellers, director of Evening Department at Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. The item notes education and religious instruction details from the institution.
The sermon analyzes Pauls witness to the risen Jesus as foundational for faith. It notes the disciples initial doubt, the empty tomb reports, and the need to accept Christs resurrection as central to Christian hope, urging personal appropriation and sharing of this power.
Reporters quote guests praising the charity ball as a success. Attendees note gowns likely cost at least a half million while the event raised nearly $700 for charity, reflecting strong support and festive mood.
A terse dialogue unfolds as a clever youth hints at revenge while addressing a woman. He declares revenge is sweet and suggests planning to see someone named pepa the next day, creating a tense moment between the pair.
Two characters joke about a vault door five years ahead of its era. Pal and Skinny Moss boast about inventions and a clever jimmy. The dialogue pokes fun at progress and sly criminal ingenuity.
In New York at a luncheon Senator Beveridge discussed the child labor issue. He recalled a Christmas season encounter with a 17 hour a day errand boy, who said he liked the work but joked that his load might put an automobile truck out of a job.
A California wife recounts switching from coffee to Postum after nerve strain and headaches. She notes her husband slept better after abandoning coffee and returning to Postum, claiming insomnia vanished and weight changed.
A Philadelphia bachelor jokes that no baby is human before age one, then pranks a friend by revealing the newborn is only three weeks old. The phone call reveals the friend’s sharp sarcasm as he learns of the infant’s true age.
A humorous exchange mentions Artemus Ward and a palmist scene with a playful line about a typewriter spelling a family joke. The quip highlights 19th century humorists and wordplay in a light, outtake style.
Dialogue shows Tom and Jack debating Roxley’s involvement and a heated request to stop calls. The exchange implies a troubled relationship and possible suspicion of a “hand” or interference.
An antiseptic remedy called Paxtine Antiseptic is advertised as highly effective for pelvia catarrh. It is offered at 25 cents a box at druggists or can be obtained postpaid from The Paxton Toilet Co. of Boston Massachusetts.
A playful exchange notes Peck saying he was misled at marriage and concludes with a pun that now she is Mrs. led, reflecting a lighthearted romantic misunderstanding.
The ad notes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets introduced forty years ago to regulate and invigorate the stomach liver and bowels with sugar coated tiny granules.
A young man who marries an heiress could celebrate a gold wedding sooner than expected. The couple plans to wed, ending long wait times and securing a public celebration.
A man facing his duty often falls into the habit of seeking advice to move forward. The reflection suggests that doubt leads to consulting others before acting on responsibilities.
A corrective remedy markets Garfield's Tea as an indigestion aid, emphasizing no-remedy purity and efficiency. The label promotes digestive relief and purity standards, appealing to consumers seeking trusted herbal relief.
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