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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
3
A historical note outlines auction sale tips for a hostess including private party setup, attractive catalogs, and effective bidding. It emphasizes presentation of parcels, use of painted items, tissue paper wrapping, and orderly delivery to entice bidders while noting the role of an auction assistant.
A family devised a curious method to distribute gifts to relatives with no children nearby. A barrel wrapped in crepe paper and ribbon was placed in the reception hall and filled with necklaces by each family member. The barrel was rolled to the dining room where an older man drew Santa Claus duties as the ceremony began and two candy helpers completed the task.
A large stocking made from turkey red cotton or white drill is supported by a wire hem and a hook. A light stepladder decorated with holly stands beside it, ready for parcels. On Christmas morning, a lottery selects who unloads the stocking contents.
A nostalgic Christmas message expresses wishes of love peace and happiness for readers. The note recalls the holiday’s yearly placement in the calendar and invokes sentiments from Amy Riley Smith about blessing the stockings.
Fashion notes describe hip length tailored coats with dark fur edging, varied bags, and ornate braids. Skirts stay narrow and straight while lace tunics rise in popularity. Marabout trimmings suit soft satins, chiffons. coats sit above the breast line. sailors rarely single material.
A vintage fashion notice outlines winter outfits for girls by age range. It describes a red dress with a six inch faced skirt, a combined bodice and sleeves with yoke and cuffs, and silk and Paisley trims. Also detailed are an afternoon satin lace dress and a purple tweed costume with a long satin trimmed coat and felt hat.
Mistletoe, a parasite on regional trees, slowly weakens branches and eventually can kill the host tree if left unchecked. It typically grows for years before causing severe damage, though neglect leads to ruin of infected trees.
English women abandon cigarettes for larger pipes and accompanying gold card case and chain purse. The shift, noted by the London Mail, marks a move away from small cigars toward a bigger, bolder smoke as women tire of cigarettes.
George Anster aged 12 of Leicester is described as one of the most remarkable cyclists in the country. He uses a two wheeled pedalless machine supplied by the Leicester Crippies Guild. He lies face forward on the padded axle tube and propels himself with his hands acting as pedals steering gear and brake.
A London Tit Bits quip describes the height of haggravation as trying to catch a flea from your ear with boxing gloves. The joke unfolds in a bustling hostelry scene with a speaker in shaky boots, setting a pewter on the counter.
A descriptive account of an Alaskan themed luncheon with woven Indian basketry covers on an oval mahogany table. Sitka crafted dollies, a central frosted glass vase, surrounding blossoms, and totem peles set among color painted place cards. Menu features halibut chowder, broiled salmon, roast duck, and Klondike nuggets among desserts and coffee.
In a humorous exchange Mr Com rox admits he owes much to his wife saying he would not be invited to her receptions or musicales if they were not married. The remark highlights his gratitude and social reliance on his spouse.
A humorous exchange notes that a brother won first prize in an amateur guessing contest but was disqualified for being a professional. The remark mentions he works in a government bureau.
Actor recalls playing three roles in one night after fellow performers fell ill. He describes stepping in as manager, hero, and villain in a single show adding to the packed audience reaction.
Mr. Robert Butler of Marlborough England attends a poor law conference at Exeter when a delegate moves that his death be announced and another Wiltshire representative be appointed. Butler rises to say he is alive and well and would continue in office if desired.
Four Wall Street brokers discuss currency authenticity and counterfeits. One man fumbles a $10 yellow back, failing to name the portrait and finally blurts out Michael Tullegas, noting his own ignorance moments earlier. The exchange highlights distrust in paper money in circulation.
Dr Miram C Cortlandt of Des Moines mocks Thomas Edison claiming his view of the soul lacks proof. He compares him to a Baldwin locomotive factory visitor who describes making a boiler from sand and metal with a harsh belabored process. The tale ends with the boiler finally working as the observer insists.
An absent minded 11 year old joins a balloon voyage as observed in a London Globe fragment. The craft climbs high toward Siberia and faces peril from rarefied air while wolves track the travelers in a tense escape scene.
The largest of its type on scientific record was captured near Port Arthur Texas. The 63 foot whale was estimated at about 300 years old. Captain Cole Plummer and the United States pilot boat crew towed the giant ashore after sighting it in the shoals near the jetties and had it exhibited and photographed before being cut up.
Seattle offers ten cents per rat to curb bubonic plague fears. Tacoma and other towns laugh while nonresidents profit from the bounty. The joke risks blurring lines with census figures if rat populations spread toward Seattle.
The Dundee Advertiser reports Frau Dutkievitz of Posem Prussian Poland born February 21 1785 is 125. Her fellow claimant Babavaskika born May 1784 is nine months older and works in fields while living in Bavelsko with nearly 190 descendants sharing an allowance. She recalls events from the early 1800s more clearly than recent decades.
Georgette Fontana an embroiderer of Rue Series Paris was jailed for a month after she rang a fire alarm to summon her fiance a firefighter near her home. Her action caused multiple fire engines to respond and the confused incident led to her arrest and magistrate’s sentence.
A fragment from Puck presents Nebuchadnezzar musing on fate and mortality with a mock culinary twist. He jokes about "All flesh being grass" and imagines "Beef a la Mowed" while chewing another chaw.
A man who loves seeing a woman cry is called a brute. Miss Cayenne counters that a loving husband may take his wife to emotional plays, underscoring differing views on tenderness and provocation in marriage.
A New York Press critique describes Nikola Tesla dining solo in a hotel's great dining room. He sits with a solemn, absorbed posture, possibly consulting a portfolio of papers, projecting an image of intense contemplation during his meal.
The text lists nationwide and state specific holidays, noting Washington's birthday as a holiday for all states and various decorations days. It notes Labor Day everywhere and mentions state holidays tied to local affairs such as New Orleans battles, Texan Independence, California Admission Day, and Columbus Day in a few states. Mississippi lacks statutory holidays but follows federal ones by custom.
Princess August Wilhelm promotes reviving a 17th century custom where newly married couples plant oak saplings in their native town. Mulehausen in Thuringia becomes the first to respond as officials invite couples after the ceremony to plant side by side oaks in a new reed near the town. The practice began with the former elector of Brandenburg to repair 30 years war ravages and once forbade marriages until oak trees were planted.
A prisoner laughed when mistaken for a past offender after the dock officer listed offenses. He claimed a prior conviction eight years ago, causing amusement among bystanders and the judge. The mix up led to a humorous moment as the man realized the error.
A libel suit arose after a weekly journal ridiculed claims that undigested food could avert surgery for appendicitis. The defense presented expert testimony supporting predigested foods like Grape-Nuts, while noting some cases still require operation. The case highlighted nutrition's role in digestion and urged cautious use of food to prevent flare ups.
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