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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
9
The piece surveys the U S Supreme Court ruling upholding Oregon’s ten hour labor limit for women and extending protections to women as a class. Justice Brewer argues women require special protections for health and the race, supporting state power to regulate labor for women.
An Irish rising star Miss Ina G Richmond becomes manager of Magherafelt gas works Dublin the first woman in such a post in all Ireland. The piece also comments on daytime travel for guests and critiques drawing strings in undergarments noting fashion shifts and the need for proper lingerie fit.
An old style collection of maxims on trust suspicion kindness and luck. It muses on usefulness of familiarity in disarming doubt the role of favors in desperate causes and the virtue of good temper and steadfast love in midlife relationships.
Gallatin boasts the stingiest man in Tennessee or perhaps the world. He wed a home girl to cut expenses and took a bridal tour around the square. He gave a nickel of stick candy as a wedding gift and urged saving it for the children.
The article notes tunic princess gowns reflect polonaise influence across afternoon and evening wear. Tunic silhouettes suit embroidery, braiding and border trimmings, now popular in fashion.
A magazine tip suggests conserving heat by placing a pan over the trons to trap heat. It advises using a large pan, cutting a hole in the bottom, and inserting a wooden knob to be sold in hardware stores.
A white Neapolitan large willowy hat is suggested for garden fetes. It is simply yet artistically trimmed with large La France roses and foliage, creating a refined summer accessory.
A brisk promotional note lauds The Fatal Three as a powerful serial thrilling readers with a devoted heroine, a strong motive, and a fast moving plot. The tale promises steady action and everyday life drama across chapters.
In a stylish London home, the Faussets welcome Fay as a ward and Mildred’s companion. Fay’s presence stirs class tensions and jealousy, yet the two girls form a close, infectious friendship amid domestic strain and Mrs. Fausset’s wary eye.
The article recalls a 1750 Boston Common event where three hundred young spinsters, neatly dressed, gathered with spinning wheels in three rows while weavers in their own garments watched. The scene marks an early effort to promote spinning arts, supported by town premiums and alms houses.
An entry from the Nashville American notes a remark about George Washington as “the father of his country” and a joke about why he told a lie once. It reflects a humorous reflection on historical figures and lineage.
A concise reflection attributed to L. Stevenson on work and purpose, arguing that earning a living should itself serve mankind rather than merely provide personal gain. The quote emphasizes service through labor.
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