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Newspaper

Oxford Leader

Location

Oxford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1925

Page

6

Yacht Runaway Tests Showboat Performance Before Departure

Hemenway and Carteret test the yacht Runaway in San Francisco bay after a recent overhaul. Carteret praises the handling as Hem enway plans a getaway in a week. Crew questions, supplies, and a piano are arranged while one potential helper pledges loyalty with eight double eagles.

Anderson & Brownlow Hemenway Anderson Jim Carteret Carteret Jim Pipers Mr. Carteret Eiil Joe Hemsenway San Francisco

Rising Young Star Fond of Cooking

Chiiborne Foster known as a rising star in American theatre is celebrated for her culinary skill. The piece details her home life near New York, favorite dishes such as Bronk Shrimps and Chicken En Casserole, and her simple, ingredient-focused cooking style amid her acting career.

Chiiborne Foster Barry Connors Applesauce Ameren Claiborne Foster Miss Foster New York City

Sheer Party Frocks in Pastel Colors

In girls party dresses the fashion swings to sheer fabrics again, now in pastel tones. Georgette, chiffon, and crepe de chine appear with lace and narrow ribbon as embellishment. Plaid fronts suit young figures and lace frills replace short sleeves. For the youngest, maise toned partie frocks finish with lace or embroidery. wine voile proves practical and washable.

After the Editor's Scalp

The piece argues that men of intelligence admire editors with honest convictions whether from pulpit rostrum or press but the newspaper arouses harsher reactions. It notes fearless editors earn respect from thoughtful readers yet provoke vengeance in others when jolted by local press coverage.

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Italian inventor proposes carbonic acid to prevent shipboard fires

An Italifan inventor suggests storing carbonic acid in holds as a solid or in steel cylinders to suppress fires on ships. The dense gas would permeate interstices between cargo and sink to the bottom, yielding fire immunity up to the gas level. Ventilation would be needed before discharging cargo.

Christmas Card Pricing With Free Names on Sets

Prices for Christmas cards range from 3c upward, envelopes included. Following last year’s practice, names will be printed free on every 25 cards purchased.

Improving on History About Lincoln and Lincoln’s Fame

A speaker, one of the Washington Boys, compares a Politician to Abraham Lincoln. He notes Lincoln spoke in about 200 words, a brevity unmatched by any public man or historian. He recalls Gettysburg, Grant’s cigar, a sack of Bull Durham, and Lincoln’s return to Washington on his mule.

Lanny Dennis McDonald Henenway Hemenway Joe McDonald Slemenway Anderson Marriott Siemenway Taven Toad Ife Iere George Lent Isares Palace Market Street Mr. Lent Isaacs Casey Ile Sid Sain Washington Abraham Lincoln Lincoln America Grant Durham

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