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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1913
Page
2
A quirky column from Silver Lake Record features misc quick takes on war, politics, and society. It touches on women’s suffrage, postwar reflect ions, and humorous asides about fuel, moving pictures, and a Kansas pitcher collecting ad.
A New York man died recently with his heart located on the right side, described humorously as being in the right place. A Brooklyn bride declares she will not be liable for her husband's debts, hinted as likely actress material. Norway seeks to produce nitrogen from air amid global tension. egg grades and cold storage are noted. a quip about onions in a microbe ends the item.
A St Louis woman seeks a divorce claiming her husband borrowed money from her relatives. The case highlights the notion of turnabout in financial disputes within marriage.
A Los Angeles court grants a wife a divorce after her husband spanked her, a case framed as assault and battery. The judge's ruling highlights domestic violence concerns within the marriage and emphasizes legal boundaries in spousal conduct.
Snakes escaped in a Parisian railroad station caused disruption and unusual commotion. passengers and staff were affected as authorities responded to the animal escape.
A New York woman reported finding $206 in a newspaper, a tale believed to be a circulation stunt by the paper to boost sales. The report relies on unverified claims and lacks corroborating evidence.
A juried inquest concluded the death was self-inflicted through carelessness after the man from the east reportedly lost his appetite. The finding attributes the cause to the deceased's own actions rather than external factors.
Reports suggest a questionable remedy could be self administered with a potential 18 shilling measure. Officials note a total of zgrouches may profit from the discovery.
A new self-illuminating paint for automobiles claims to reveal a car from a mile away. The inventors suggest the effect could make vehicles visible in darkness, enabling a driver to say There she goes under such conditions.
A soiled greenback is cleaned and pressed to look pristine again at a cost of 1 to 10 cents. The average man shows little concern about the bill’s cleanliness or its appearance.
A professional baseball umpire files for divorce claiming his wife insulted him with names. Her likely defense argues she was training him for the upcoming season.
A Germantown university junior passed an examination on the twenty four books of the Iliad to the great surprise of his instructors. About a year after graduation he will be decided competent to balance a set of books.
The storage man receives praise for his role in keeping items preserved and well cooled, earning recognition for his careful handling and efficiency.
A Chicago woman argues acting should be taught as a refined art form. She contends the issue isn’t insufficient practice by the youth, but the recognition of acting as a legitimate fine art.
The Oregon Supreme Court signals that a 700 year sentence is excessive for any crime and discusses what constitutes a proper punishment in evolving time. No specific case or dates are provided in the fragment.
Belgrade hospitals turned schools and barracks into wards for wounded from Koumanova and Monastir skirmishes. US aid tops others with about $12,000 as surgeons treat through antiseptic methods. many heart or head wounds recover, bullets often left in place. Doctors value blood purity. Russian and Servian officers receive care, with civilians visiting and offering gifts.
In Kansas City Missouri the Sieben party plus Mrs Sieben and William Wolf report a new trick by local youths on autoists along the county road near Oak Grove. A hiss of air and puncture rumor prompted a roadside inspection finding intact tires.
Irene Moynahan, a Victor high school student, was arrested in La Junta by Sheriff A H Weinecke after living as a girl for 18 years. Officers found a letter to his father in Bisbee confirming the ruse and mother’s claim she raised him as a girl.
The wharfmaster and Wolf react as Henry uncovers the cause of the tire issue. A smiling boy hidden by a tree holds a rifle and apparently fired at Henry's machine as it passed. Henry orders restraint and suggests letting the next target be shot.
Mrs Marguerite Stone Cameron seeks alimony in a New York separation case from Alpin W Cameron son of a Philadelphia Chicago yarn magnate. Court filings suggest a demand potentially near 1000 a week though Mrs Cameron may not ask for 3000. The couple married in 1902 and live in Ridgewood New Jersey while Cameron’s late hours at New York hotels strain their marriage.
California convict Jack Black had a 25 year sentence reduced to one year when an earthquake and fire erased the record. He fled to Canada, was returned, found not extraditable, and then sent to San Quentin for one year.
The article discusses choosing harmonious tapestry cushions for formal rooms, noting that fully matching ready made pieces are pricey but handmade cushions from tapestry remnants are accessible. Techniques include gold thread outlines, tarnished gold braid, matching velvet ends, and plain velvet backing.
Fashion notes describe evening shoes as a costly winter accessory with brocades and damasks matching gowns in white and gold. Jeweled buckles and paste buckles adorn satin bases, often with black velvet ribbon loops and satin flowers adding color.
A discussion on contemporary feminine silhouette noting the shift from Grecian to Roman bend and its visual cues. Describes the oblique vine trimming on skirts and the neckline opening as key elements of the fashionable poise of the era.
The article notes that refined women limit fragrance to a single delicate scent and avoid strong or coarse mixtures. It mentions choosing a perfume that matches favorite color, and using satchels and scented items that align with personal dressing routines.
Readers admire winter millinery with Drake hats featuring flat tam o sheanter crowns and shoulder sweeping plumes. Velvet quills match crown and brim with feather fringe, in Corbeau blue and vandyke brown. The Queen Elizabeth brim curves upward, as chestnut velvet with a white plume and jeweled ornament showcases the style. Prices have surged for these fashionable designs.
A waist pattern should be fitted right side out as worn. Natural body variations cause one shoulder to sit higher and the opposite hip to sit lower, yielding a longer underarm seam on that side. If fitted wrong side out, stitching reverses the fit when worn.
A Paris opera revival features a simple draped gown in white or black charmeuse adorned with a couple of flowers pinned to the bodice. Floral trims suit plain gowns but not velvet or beaded creations where veiled effects and damask linings supply ornamentation.
Detailed description outlines a waist for a velvet blouse pairing with a brown velvet skirt. Front and back bib-like velvet pieces form epaulettes while the torso uses OL-2 soft subdued blue chiffon with tufted cluster accents.
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