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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
2
A column of humorous observations from The Gazette notes on summer routines and social quirks. It jokes about river Kaw, duels in Virginia, indoor activities, wife beating heat, Mars messaging, and college life. It laments decline of Greek, hints at Abdul Hamid potentially emigrating, and reflects on wealth and morality.
The King of Servia is said to have a fit amid growing turmoil in the kingdom. Observers note the volatile situation could spark broader unrest as factions clash over governance and policy.
Chicago researchers describe mythomania as a medical term for chronic lying, noting the label differs from common speech but carries clinical connotation. The term appears in discussions about deception and psychology within contemporary medical discourse.
The passage notes Abdul Hamid’s tendency to move millions into foreign bank deposits whenever his throne wobbled. It adds that he chose banks in countries with democratic systems. It also mentions London humanitarian efforts to slaughter animals painlessly and a method to render beef easily chewable for ordinary people.
A Kansas City man, widowed by a lockjaw linked Fourth of July tragedy, pledges to battle criminal greed behind murder. In Detroit a boy’s kerosene experiment with a lighted match, meant as altruism, ends in a lasting curiosity. The note reflects on literature, Dickens, and a future British pension for grandchildren.
The new German built yacht under Emperor William performs with evident progress in design and outfitting. She loses a race to a notably fleet German rival, yet both vessels demonstrate maximum capability and speed in competition.
Charming blouse styles for the season feature lace yokes, tucks at shoulders and bust, and bands of embroidery. Illustrations depict variations with plastrons, cuffs trimmed in lace, and front fastenings. Materials listed include yardages for inserts and lace suitable for Nos. 303a 304a and 3058.
A formal dress description notes orchid mauve cashmere fabric, a slightly high waisted skirt with a foot trim tuck, a small back train, and a waist yoke with tucks over each shoulder. The design emphasizes buttons and a sash as styling elements.
A description of a dress featuring shaped embroidered panels at each side and optional figured silk, wrapped outer seams on the sleeves with button sets of three, a mauve satin sash, and a beehive straw chiffon hat trimmed with a jet button and aiguette.
Describes lace insertions on Swiss evening dresses creating ornamental effects. Details bretelless shoulder pieces meeting at the waist, belt fastening, two straight lace panels, hem and knee bands, and jacket-like widenings. Notes V-shaped yoke and Dutch lace collar enhancing plain dresses.
Black panama hats mimic Leghorn in midsummer importations. The latest millinery features red brown cinnamon straws trimmed in black, paired with rough tussor and heavy linen suits. Bright colored shoes clash in street attire, a Harper's Bazar note on fashion etiquette.
Follow a simple craft from a past issue to create a decorative curiosity jug. Use a two quart jug or larger, cover with putty, press in nicknacks and trinkets, allow to harden, then apply gilt for a unique ornamental piece.
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