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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
2
The item notes Vassar College is five years old and blends whimsical commentary on garden work and daily life. It cites a Chicago doctor warning about microbes in cats whiskers and parodies jurists and wealthy figures, with remarks on coronations and court behavior.
A New York probate dispute over a $17000 estate drew costs and questions as lawyers’ fees were scrutinized for possible overcharges and mismanagement. The complex matter focused on fiduciary duties and estate distribution.
California judge declines to recognize poker as the best American game, noting the matter proceeds without judicial endorsement. The piece emphasizes that, despite the decision, the activity continues without formal recognition from the court.
Mme. Riggue the prophetess notes that breath tyrifies the spirit. She suggests cloves may not significantly affect the outcome.
A report notes an An Towa man making a public demand that all dogs be walked, a tactic to attract attention to himself. The anecdote highlights his unusual approach to drawing notice.
An American scarlet banner piece mentions an American becoming the wife of an Egyptian prince and hints at justification for wearing a certain garment. It notes a bed slat used for correction and compares it to organized assault while praising an unmatched hair brush for emergency use.
An American actress wed an Egyptian prince and faces pressure to conform to royal fashion, including wearing a traditional harem skirt, as part of public duties and ceremonial appearances.
The secretary of the treasury favors discontinuing the $2.50 gold pieces arguing the change would hardly affect the public and most holders would not miss them.
A Massachusetts scientist plans to breed a new bee strain to combat mosquitoes. If successful, the project could lead to a human immune response to biting insects and reduce mosquito-related issues.
A Chicago man purchased a rare Pook item at a bargain price of 21 cents after seeing a publication offering more information for 21 cents. The sale records note the unusual artifact and the buyer’s interest in accessing further details.
Royal aide reports Prince Henry hurried down after an aeroptane malfunction. The incident underscores that royal figures retain limited sway over evacuation rules compared with established navigational controls.
Report notes explorers in Jerusalem allegedly found Solomon's crown rice and sword while his wisdom remains beyond modern research. The claim blends ancient symbolism with scant corroboration.
Manufacturers decree the hobble and harem skirts must go but such bans may not usher in an era of common sense fashion. The editorial suggests public reaction will shape the style shift.
Italian count arrested in New York on a charge of smuggling. The incident suggests foreign nobles may seek wealth from American heiresses.
Historian recounts how Charles Dudley Warner wrote My Summer in a Garden from daily editorials in Hartford. He notes a Hartford literary circle around Harriet Beecher Stowe and Mark Twain that inspired playful sketches about pusley weed. Warner recalls the piece gaining popularity and being republished as a book.
Donald G. Mitchell left his Edgewood farm to run Hearth and Home where he found editing tiring due to trips to New York. Edward Eggleston succeeded him and soon rose to fame with The Hoosier Schoolmaster in 1871. Mitchell cites Eggleston's racy Indiana portrait as key to his early success and warns against literary dispersion, urging focus on one genre for lasting achievement.
John G Carlisle details being offered the U S Supreme Court chief justice post by Grover Cleveland in 1888 and his decision to decline. He recalls the private moment at the White House and reflects on whether declining was a mistake, noting how it shaped his later career in New York.
The Stage Society in Austria reports a crisis as many actresses from good families enter the stage to secure marriages, accepting low pay and depressing salaries for others. The women's committee proposes replacing beauty focused roles with supers for small parts to show career instability and invite fair pay disclosures.
A man whose identity eluded discovery for ten years died in Dunfermline. He was seized in the town ten years ago and died from a stroke of apoplexy. He could neither read nor write and was picked up by a stranger. his identity remains unknown.
A reader notes a chesty man posing before Pillers drug store identified as Colonel Todd a leading local figure who claims close ties to Christy Mathewson. The reference suggests his prominence and social connections.
Hay colored fabrics feature wide black military braid on the coat and skirt. The narrow skirt shows a braid strip down the left front, while the coat front and right side align with the braid for a matched effect.
A description notes a large revers and collar edged with braid on a coat, cuffs similarly trimmed, plus a hay colored straw hat with roses. Materials listed include 5 yards cloth 46 inches wide 6 yards braid 8 buttons 44% yards silk or satin for lining.
Cretonne covered cabinets of varying sizes with drawers for handkerchiefs gloves neckwear and jewelry may be placed on the dresser. Similar cabinets for men provide compartments for collars handker chiefs pins and ties.
Home sewers can transform Parisly Dresden or Parisian design scarves into matching blouses. Use the middle figure panels and plain borders to form lower fronts and sleeves. choose lengthwise or crosswise placement based on scarf pattern. Draped under sheer veiling these repurposed scarves make stylish, coordinated outfits.
The traveler who cares about boiling eggs should carry a copper egg shaped boiler small enough for a trunk. It cooks four eggs with an alcohol lamp beneath and a tray with four compartments to hold the eggs upright in water for easy removal. It also suits light home cooks in apartments for custards and similar water based dishes.
Fashion notes describe the kimono sleeve remaining fashionable in latest models and a return to a very high waist. New skirts feature a loose back pleat reaching the hem, softening the strict straight silhouette. Trains appear square or very narrow, maintaining a refined, understated line.
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