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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
2
A miscellaneous column listing topics of the day, notes on politics, quotes and social observations. References to Uncle Sam, gas markets, contract cases, slang, and public figures appear in assorted headlines and snatches of commentary. The piece surveys varied issues from philanthropy to governance and culture.
The Columbia State discusses the question of proper hat placement for women, noting that tradition favors the top of the head as appropriate headwear placement and that good form has long guided this practice.
Officers must pass a walking test to demonstrate practical efficiency of sea trained personnel. The public may finally learn how those sea legs perform in real scenarios.
A fragment argues the nation should reclaim stature among world powers while a bandit incident prompts questions of security. It notes Mrs. Howard Gould faces alimony at 29 000 a year instead of 120 000 and hints some doubt upcoming prosperity claims.
Premier Asquith announces the Admiralty will authorize immediate vessel construction for the navy, a program aimed at employing the unemployed rather than relying on feeding them. Economists weigh the plan as a test of the unemployment relief approach.
Article notes the Postmaster General may accept trade advertisements in the new British two shilling stamp books. Critics fear loss of dignity as manufacturers of pills and potions rush to place notices, predicting stamp books filled with commercial ads.
The article notes the establishment of parcels post and very large rental costs for office space. Postmaster General asserts parcels post promises growth and efficiency, outlining expected usage and financial impact.
A British noblewoman advises American women to marry Americans to maximize gains from marriage. She argues titles remain with Britain and that international marriages risk happiness, urging Americans to seek American husbands and reserve flirtations abroad for transient pleasure.
A New York writer condemns fashion's oppression of women shaping bodies to fit trends. She notes sheath gowns and exaggerated skirts distort natural lines, while Paris designers resist yet yield. The piece contrasts practical warmth and beauty with the era's restrictive dress ideas.
A description of Paris moving picture posters and street reclaimers on the Boulevard St. Michael. Posters announce political meetings and ads with government stamps. Street distributors, many women, sell reclames as crowds hurry by, while fashion notes describe Prunelle velvet and violet chiffon outfits with Russian lace details.
The article outlines feminine fashion trends with elaborate hairdressing, embroidered dot patterns on outfits, and hats heavily adorned with marabou. It notes colors royal blue gold brown mulberry maize, lace and gold accents, and two yard wide skirts in satin or tulle. Shoes and sleeves align with the gown, while gloves and bracelets shift with long sleeves.
A fragmented note from a Birmingham debate hints at a heated exchange over two alleged grafts. The phrase No Gestures and a tight exchange suggest an tense political clash.
A New York Evening Post writer asks which is the true American woman the Kansas farm housekeeper the Tennessee mountain cabin or the city resident. The piece argues there is no single composite and notes faults exist wherever she is.
The article highlights that women more often use portable dress or ornament safeties, especially for costly jewelry. It emphasizes their value and the practical importance of these devices to protect valuables.
Description of a novel woman’s hair barrette with a row of teeth aligned lengthwise to grip hair. The device includes a wide pin and a clasp that fits into openings to lock teeth, reducing the risk of the pin opening and hair slipping. The text notes the barrette’s virtue in remaining secure during wear.
The Swiss Bee Journal reports a two year old child badly burned by boiling water. The patient was bathed in honey and wrapped in linen each day. Pain ceased immediately and healing progressed rapidly as the honey protected the wound while the bandage was changed without distress to the child.
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