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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1911
Page
2
Readers glimpse a mix of optimism and caution: New York to regulate flat-wheeled and trolley autos while Berlin census clocks 3.4 million. Army eyes aero planes and flying divisions amid a winter forecast and aviation week in Siam. A youthful casualty in Baltimore is reported without implying epidemic danger.
A German inventor unveils a noiseless telephone booth and the idea of a noiseless telephone party is proposed as a potential blessing. The discussion notes ongoing agitation to lower the upper berth price, though prices are expected to remain high regardless of future adjustments.
A St Louis man compelled his wife to trim his hair prompting discussion that barbering will not be taught in domestic science courses.
A woman wireless operator argues for legal change reading that what a man has done a woman can and will do. In the capital, fashionable women ascend the Washington Monument to promote body uplift.
A St Louis woman answered why she shot her husband with the remark it was “just for fun.” The line plays on the stereotype about women and humor.
A 91 year old woman in Massachusetts plans a balloon ascent illustrating that age is not a barrier to adventure. The note appears as another instance of enduring youthfulness in modern life.
A man in Ap East2m says he will soon put lobsters on the market at three cents each. He jokes that if he turned his attention to bacon the world would become gay with possibilities.
During the present year residents of New York consumed three million pounds of bad eggs in pastry products. The note highlights a widespread food quality concern and potential health risk linked to dairy and egg suppliers.
Philadelphia society women protest bare feet arguing underpinning is unsightly. The dispute is presented as a clash over modesty and public gaze, with Chicago women cited as losing a birthright.
A New Jersey man writes a rebuke to the kaser over riding a horse with a Gocxetts. He downplays fears of international complications or a German phantom fleet bombarding seacoast ports.
A fashionable New York hotel now permits women to smoke in its dining room, corridors, and other areas. The policy sparks talk of potential divorce suits over custody of children if the practice spreads among women.
Two men propose a global journey on stilts, facing questions about permission and legal restraint. The plan would require crossing lands where press prejudice against vagrants has led to statutory limits, reflecting broader concerns over mobility and public order.
Reports note frequent seismic activity near Salvador followed by a coastal disaster. A small island sank and life was lost in the quake torn regions, underscoring ongoing peril to homes in earthquake prone areas with several similar events in the zone.
A Indiana schoolgirl becomes heir to a $30 million estate, a development that could unsettle European titled circles facing pecuniary strain and social change due to the unexpected fortune.
A Colorado proposal would make unnecessary appendectomies an offense. The measure implies doctors must justify each operation, suggesting ethics would compel testimony about colleagues' surgical necessity.
Thurlow Weed recalls meeting Seward in Rochester in 1822 while editor of the Daily Telegraph. A muddy stagecoach incident led to their first acquaintance, forming a lifelong friendship that shaped Weed’s view of Seward, the Weed and Greeley political circle, and early New York politics.
A museum manager asks about a strong odor while an obese lady explains a living skeleton called the “rubi rubber man” is burning with indignation.
A playful exchange quotes Harper's Bazaar comparing nest behavior to human evolution. The dialogue contrasts patience in birds with humans learning to fly, highlighting early life in nests and ambitions beyond.
Dr. Dudley discusses George Stephenson's role in early railroading after visiting Newcastle on Tyne. He notes the John Bull failed on grades and curves, Jervis's experiments with swivel trucks, and Stephenson’s eventual 1832 locomotive built for Albany & Schenectady.
Senator Chauncey M. Depew recalls Commodore Vanderbilt avoiding financial advice to friends and any entanglement in direct investments. He notes a long standing rule against real estate purchases for investment, a rule now reportedly broken by Alfred Vanderbilt in New York with a major hotel project.
Mrs Newcomb admits she has never cooked before her marriage and reassures Norah the cook. She and Mr Newcomb plan a simple dinner of sausages, baked potatoes, lettuce, bread, ice cream and cake, and ask about butter for frying and which lettuce soap to use.
A quirky exchange between Miggles Comza and Wiggles ends with a stilted offer to share a meal. The speaker declines, citing his wife’s baking prowess as a backhanded acknowledgment of skills.
In a snatch of overheard chatter two critics exchange jabs about a performance described as the "rotten show." They reference dried-up humor and poor management, noting anticipation for a piece titled "The Sunday Frazzle" and passing a casual remark about the funny part.
In a detailed note by Julia Bottomley, feather pieces for hats are described as artificial wings and decorative trims crafted from domestic fowl feathers. Designers select shapes and colors to balance with velvet backgrounds and ribbon bows, with large pieces serving as focal fronts and smaller pieces used as finishing touches.
A simple girl’s dress features a panel front laid on the sides in a wrapped seam. Serge or cashmere may be used and the garment is trimmed with buttons sewn in sets of three. One shoulder tuck is included on each side.
The text describes stitching the waist to the back and front, gathering the skirt to the waistband, and attaching it to the bodice. Materials listed include four yards of fabric 48 inches wide and one dozen buttons.
Gather the scraps of your velvet afternoon dress and sew them into a soft bag to carry with the dress. It can be square or round and finished with a long silk cord or metallic trim. Decorate with beads embroidery tapestry lace and braid and add a monogram.
The article notes tan dog skin or gray undressed kid gloves as correct with tailored suits, while white gloves are permissible on many occasions. It mentions a thick kid white glove as the prettiest fancy, selling for $1.50 a pair and being soft in texture though prone to wear when wet.
Paris fashion whispers favor white or cream voile for lingerie dresses. Embroidery or beadwork will be popular with wallachian embroidery or colored beads, possibly combined with metal effects like bronze on cream voile or silver on white. The style envisions three piece ensembles with embroidered skirts and collars, with life color or white or black accents.
The latest dainty pins feature a lace flower crocheted around a small safety pin. Violet or white flowers appear on pins to fasten jackets, hats, or jabots. black versions suit mourning. A set including three collar pins, two cuff pins, two hatpins, and two stickpins makes a refined gift for brides or travelers.
Tapestry-covered hats feature bold patterns in soft old tints on a light ground, stretched tightly over frames. They come in wide picture shapes and close mushroom models and are untrimmed.
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