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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1909
Page
3
The Uncompahgre project near completion will divert Gunnison river through six miles of tunnel into a 12 mile canal, irrigating 160000 acres. The work, begun four years ago, faced floods, high heat, choking damp, and venting challenges, with costs around 4 million dollars and machinery hauled along a 16 mile access road.
George A Moore of Worcester traveled to Holden and found a lost $250 diamond ring in a gutter near the town hall, after dreaming of its location six months earlier. He believed a dream guided him to the spot and recovered the ring from dirt and scratches.
Austria completes the Tauern railway between Gastein and Spittal at a cost of 60 million. The 9 30 mile line includes a 50 mile tunnel, second longest in Austria, built over seven years amid danger and accidents. The route enhances tourist access, lowers German Mediterranean freight rates, and creates a new Adriatic corridor through Austrian German districts. Work crews numbered about 3,000, with Italians the largest group among nationals including Macedonians Croatians Albanians and Serbians.
Salt Lake City report says trial of an oil burning locomotive on the Southern Pacific division between Sparks and Carlin Nevada has proved so satisfactory that the company will retire all coal burning engines on that division immediately.
Global trade fell across nations in 1908 due to economic strains. The international union of American republics shows total trade at 4.848 billion, down from 5.416 billion in 1907. The U S share totaled 2.869 billion, down 477 million, while Latin America total reached 1.978 billion, down 89.6 million despite exports rising 15.6 million. Imports in Latin America declined by 107.0 million.
Los Angeles announces Captain Rowland W. Webster has been appointed by the Royal Geographical Society to head an Antarctic expedition. He leaves for New York to sail to London for preparations ahead of the trip starting next August. Webster earned his title in the Sudan with Lord Kitchener and also served in the Boer War.
In Washington fall examinations for United States Marine Corps commissions half of the candidates failed due to mental or physical deficiencies. Of 29 who failed, 18 were mentally fit but physically deficient, seven failed on tally and four did not take the final professional examinations.
A Ringtown region test proposes keeping hens in darkness then lighting intervals to simulate day. Fanciers claim this could break the daily laying habit and boost egg output with extra nutrition. In New York, Frank J. Mackey, a California financier, was fined in London for riding a horse into a hotel to win a wager. A separate note: Mr Gentry sent a discovered stone to a St. Louis jeweler who valued it at $600 as genuine.
Calais Hubert Latham, the aviator who failed twice to cross the English Channel in his aeroplane, now plans another attempt to win the Deutsch prize of 5000 dollars for the first cross with a passenger.
Las Vegas New Mexico report states T R Gen, digging a claim eight miles south of Tucumcari in Quay County, unearthed a genuine diamond in a dirt bucket taken from the well. The find is described as a diamond found in a well bucket during excavation.
Otis E. Gillette, a Highland Lake hotel porter in Winsted Connecticut, painted a large spider on his bald scalp to deter mosquitoes blamed on New Jersey visitors. Pleased with the result, he plans a real spider tattoo once the paint wears off.
A messenger boy named Robert Welsh began a search after a diamond brooch on a black silk bow was lost near the Newport Casino. He recovered the brooch on Bellevue avenue in front of Frank Work’s residence in New York, returned it to the jeweler, and earned $25 for honesty. The gem belongs to Miss Ruth Twombly, daughter of H. McK. Twombly, valued at $9,000.
Thermal waters of Hot Springs are tested to cure pellagra. Two Mississippi patients have arrived for treatment and observation by local doctors.
A description of blouse designs with over bodice options in silk or wool, three tucks on both sides, neck edging with galloon, a shoulder strap over the sleeve, and an under slip of tucked spotted net. It lists materials for three variations including yardages for yokes, lace, and embroidery.
The piece notes washable home made rag carpet rugs shaped by Martha Washington legend and evolving in design. Gray mixed rugs with village borders, 36 inch bunny motifs, geese borders, a blue painted pump scene, and a Hite landscape appear in new versions. Inventive weaving by women continues to grow, aiming to amuse children and parents.
Amethysts top day wear fashion with sets for women including hat pins long watch chains and brooches. Elongated or spherical stones in pins square flat cuts in gold links create versatile looks for tailored or lingerie waists. Jazuli ten is popular, with large square or diamond shaped brooches in silver worn at the throat to hold a jabot.
The article discusses costly gloves due to perspiring hands and offers methods to control moisture. It suggests dusting with borax before glove use, applying several preparations to the palms, rubbing well to avoid grease, using absorbent cotton inside gloves, and powdering with lycopodium, noting a potential yellow stain on fabric.
Immense white winged hats are seen on colored and black hats in Parisian fashion. They are described as handsome and durable, contrasting with cheap perishable summer millinery. Black flowers appear, with buttercups on big black net hats in modish houses, as black and yellow tones suit many faces.
A plain cream serge dress features a center panel trimmed by buttons on both sides and a skirt with plain sides. The bodice has three folds, tucked crepe de chine yoke and collar band, turnover collar embroidered and scalloped. Sleeves have embroidered crepe de chine cuffs, and a golden brown satin sash. White chip hat lined with brown chiffon, brown roses and foliage. Materials listed: six yards serge 48 inches wide, four dozen buttons, one yard crepe de chine.
Describes summer millinery trends with durable handsome hats. Notes black flowers appearing on hats and yellow centers on black net hats. Observes black and yellow color pairings as flattering and fashionable for wearers.
On hot days the all white frock wins full approval for its cool charm. Colors please, yet none match white in comfort and appeal during heat waves. Pure white outfits offer standout style and practical appeal in summer wardrobes.
A new method trims sheer white frocks with a three inch black satin or watered silk hem. The simple accent enhances white frocks and black foulard, creating a smart, contrasting effect in current fashion.
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