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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1912
Page
30
Dorothy Dix argues for a national fashion shift away from Paris labels. She claims American-made gowns and hats offer better value and style, and criticizes women for preferring imported French brands, noting widespread label fraud and urging demand for domestically produced attire.
A step by step guide describes making a soap and hot water solution to transfer a design onto fabric. It instructs soaking, wringing, drying, placing the design face down, covering with paper, rubbing firmly to transfer, and then washing the fabric to remove desi lines. The process emphasizes pressing hard and monitoring pressure.
A writer argues Americans can originate and profit from fashion with American designs and labels. She cites the short skirt and shirtwaist as proof, urges avoiding foreign labels, and promotes American shoes hats and gowns. The piece links patriotism to supporting home talent and industry. It mentions tea adulteration in London and the practice of reusing tea leaves.
A nurse in a hospital near New York City misadministered oxalic acid instead of Epsom salts, causing a patient’s rapid death and driving the nurse to madness. The piece traces a history of oxalic acid mistaken for Epsom salts since the 17th century and warns of its widespread household use and easy availability.
Tokyo officials investigate the number of residents over seventy to target aid from the emperor’s fund. They find a large eligible population, with over seventy thousand in Tokyo alone, and plan to classify seniors into groups by family support to determine who needs help.
Wisconsin forecaster Eric R. Miller notes soils and atmospheric conditions cause local soil temps. He explains sun exposure, slopes, and lakes moderate extremes, suggesting north slopes to slow spring bloom and careful mapping of land to save costs.
Army surgeons report blondes are more quickly affected by alcohol than brunettes, with lighter cheeks and sparkling eyes. They say blondes eat less and tire sooner, while brunettes stay lively and can drink more without visible effects. A London physician notes social choices favor brunettes at dances.
A dated remark claims blondes drink less nobly than brunettes who keep dignity longer, suggesting hair color correlates with social conduct. The statement frames gendered biases as cultural observation, reflecting era attitudes.
In Dighton Kansas the white Plymouth rock hen owned by H C Smeltzer refuses to roost with others and drops eggs from a door roost instead of a nest. The postmaster considers stewing the stubborn hen to cure its odd behavior.
Practical tips cover umbrella care coat rust prevention and drying method. Includes ham m er handle grip with tape and magazine cover longevity by diagonal cotton cloth strips and paste to protect surfaces.
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