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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1912
Page
2
The English system of labor exchanges, started by act of Parliament, expanded to 261 offices. In 1910 employers notified 458,943 vacancies with 373,313 filled. in 1911 these rose to 757,10$ and 589,770 filled. Casual employment aided 112,492 men and 12,812 women in 1911. 64,902 vacancies involved interdistrict transfers to aid mobility.
The California woman suffrage height rule puzzles registrars. Where does a woman start and end, foot to head. Should heels puffing or artificial hair be counted. The Toledo Blade cites fashion quirks from 18th century bun to flour baked hair, prompting registrars to estimate a voter’s height on annual fashion shifts.
A reflection on criticism urging sincerity and kindness. Flippant remarks harm truth and progress, turning noble facts into blotches. The piece argues criticism should be sincere thoughtful frank and kind, avoiding underhand smears and cynicism.
A New York factory commission reports that 50 to 735 percent of city fires stem from carelessness with matches cigars and cigarettes. The piece urges education of children to curb the risk and notes adults often neglect simple prevention.
The Gaekwar of Baroda's son exits Harvard citing incompatibility with his $250 a week allowance. The move prompts reflection on American wealth and eastern perceptions of republican institutions.
Hella Jorgensen, a 12 year old orphan believed of royal Danish blood, is set to return to Copenhagen after a costly six year pursuit that spanned three countries. An impostor claiming to be her uncle sought ransom, but detectives traced the scheme across Mexico Italy and the United States. She will be met in Bremen by her aunt and begin a new life with her Danish relatives.
James Shewan, a contractor, left New York for Pensacola to arrange towing north of one of the largest floating dry docks in the country. Built in 1897 at 500000 dollars, the 450 foot dock can accommodate ships of 12000 tons and was captured by American forces at Havana during the Spanish war. He already owns several large docks and this adds to his fleet.
Denver report notes a man with fourteen sons on tour activity. The sparse item records the unusual family count and movement through the city.
Auction of Levi C. Weir's New York home reveals a bath and dressing room pasted with stock certificates valued at over a million dollars par value. Collectible engravers’ art colored the walls in red green pink and blue forming the border.
Bronx zoological gardens report by Curator Ditmars finds snakes respond to colors with fixed moods from delight to anger. Red or blue elicit pleasure or ecstasy while green provokes anger. music does not heard by snakes though vibrations via the tongue can cause head movement.
The steamer Francisco, arriving from Hull, England, could not save a thousand cases of champagne drifting in heavy seas. The cargo appeared to be from a recently foundered steamer. A sailor, amid towering waves, grabbed a bottle from a broken case at the wave crest.
Rome engineer Ferdinando Girardi rallies a plan to assemble a Lincoln memory museum in Hardin County Kentucky. He cites a 1865 inscribed stone from the Agger near Servius Tullius fortifications, shipped with Capt Lincoln aboard the Ohio, later wrecked near Bermuda, with the inscription kept alive and a replica urged for the memorial project.
A description of a music class party for about ten girls aged around twelve. Activities include a musical stage coach game with terms, a piano spelling contest testing ear and tone sequences, and a prize of candy instrument boxes. Refreshments feature ice cream and cookies cut into letters and keyed to sharps or flats.
A high school student seeks advice as most girls seem jealous claiming every boy they meet moves on. The reader pledges to give up a boyfriend to restore friendship while the boyfriend refuses to speak to the girl. The counsel suggests defending with fair play and making boys have a good time to win back friends.
The reader asks about proper card etiquette for a visiting lady. Advice covers whether to send cards to male friends in her hometown and if she should mail cards after returning home, emphasizing courteous, appropriate contact consistent with social norms.
A fragment discusses proper behavior at social events including assisting a gentleman with his overcoat and how a girl should respond when asked to dance or attend theaters. The tone reflects dated social norms and guidance on courtesy.
The writer muses on sending post cards as a social habit and notes it causes postmen some inconvenience. They would limit postcards to short trips. They advise on simple courteous replies after dances and theater invitations, emphasizing brief, polite responses.
A fourteen year old girl writes asking if showing affection in public is proper. The adviser replies she is too young to think about boys and should play with dolls for now, urging patience and propriety.
The writer asks if it is proper to use Mrs. Charles A Jones or Mrs. Charles Allen Jones on ecards. They prefer Mrs. Charles A J and seek advice on how to style a bride’s Visiting Card.
The note discusses two accepted styles for newspaper records. It says the formal form is proper while the latter form is more commonly used, and endorses both as valid depending on reader or staff preference.
Pauline asks for a self-addressed envelope to obtain a book or list of contests. She notes names and addresses are not permissible in the department and offers to send the information once the envelope is received.
Fashion notes lace remains central across styles from short coats to evening gowns. Grelot fringe edges tunics of voile and muslin as vivid embroidery and belts shape waist lines. New skirts stay trim with tunics under petticoats while low side fastenings and concealed reverses update spring silhouettes.
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