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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
10
In 1916 each person paid 25 for railroad freight, averaging 125 per family. A 25 rise in freight rates adds 6.25 per person or 31.25 per family. Since 1916 rates rose over 50, the current family freight bill is about 200, all paid directly. These figures urge scrutiny before further railroad funding.
Beverages of the sixteenth century included water mead sack and ale. In the middle of the next century tea was introduced and with it came the Chinese or china teacup. The handle of the cup borrowed from the Mediterranean, and it was originally made of thick strong earthenware used on heavy jars and lamps.
An unusual white mole was captured in Ayrshire Scotland recently. Moles are typically dark in color making this specimen rare and notable for local observers.
Frederick Kolle M D editor of New York Physicians Who's Who endorses Bitro-Phosphate tablets for weak nervous individuals seeking weight gain and vigor. The French discovery claims improved sleep stamina and nerve strength with a two week supply at fifty cents a week. money-back guarantee if results are not seen.
A fashion writer notes demand for practical one piece frocks in serge or duvetyn and tri colettes. Designs feature boosted hip lines, back buttons, and varied sleeves with fringe and ribbons resurging this season.
The article reviews velvet as a stylish yet affordable fabric, noting duveryn at $20 per yard and new trims in myrtle red. It highlights black chiffon velvet gowns with draped hips, small collars and cuffs, and a trend toward long velvet overblouses and plaid skirts with velvet overlays.
Fashion notes describe blue serge frocks with raised waistlines and shorter skirts. The style emphasizes a tailored silhouette and a modern, streamlined look for daytime wear.
A playful exchange jokes about pulling hair and a bald husband. The exchange notes never shedding ears and treats baldness as a humorous trait within a domestic chat.
A National Geographic Society overview notes severe Russian famines, including 1600's death tolls, cannibalism reports, and drastic relief efforts. It cites 1901, 1906, 1911 crises, with millions affected and harsh diets like bark and acorn bread.
An aspiring actor at the Lambs Club pantomimed Nat Goodwin on stage. Afterward he asked for a verdict on his rendition. Goodwin replied that one of them is rotten, leaving the eager performer chagrined by the blunt critique.
The United States mined 2.44 million short tons of clay in 1918, valued at about 6.207 million dollars or 28.28 dollars per ton. This marks a 10 percent drop in quantity from 1917 but a 4 percent rise in value, while imports also declined in both quantity and value.
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