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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1909
Page
6
A parade of humorous and reflective items on public life. News notes discuss taxes on stockings, marriage, race, religion, and politics. Roosevelt, George Gould, and German progress in East Africa are touched on with wry commentary.
A 51 year old Emperor William is praised for restraint. The navy directive to remove figureheads causes confusion among rear admirals who realize the order targets ships not people. A Virginia judge rules a broken engagement obliges return of the engagement ring, a move aimed at encouraging constancy among women.
Prof Starr of the University of Chicago fears the worst as Roosevelt prepares to box fever microbes. A preemptive cryer may warn swamp mosquitoes who is coming. The late Earl of Leicester left a million pound fortune but urged simple inexpensive funerals in his probate will, hoping the nobility’s example spurs thrift.
The piece discusses height trends among social classes, then moves to tuberculosis defense. It notes Americans and English elites show taller statures, while artisans and laborers shift differently. It explains that exposure to infection does not guarantee illness thanks to bodily germicides and stomach acids.
A hypothetical test asks how many miles a day an active housekeeper would log if her daily tasks were measured like a clock. The question invites applying the same yardstick to ordinary domestic labor.
The piece argues high schools are well funded but not always effective. It criticizes their focus on preparing for college exams at the expense of broader public education. A proposed fix is building a strong public school system from primary to high school and aligning university standards to fit top students.
A Northern tourist sees a lean razorback by a scrub-oak on a Southern station platform. The native explains the hog is “strapping himself,” illustrating the rustic scene with a humorous regional term.
An odd 1920s style note from the New York premiere of Porter Emerson Browne's play A Fool There Was describes the author opening telegrams by hand. A quoted greeting from Franklin P. Adams appears, hinting at a wartime or affectionate sendoff and a reflection on a man’s strength.
A Cincinnati Times-Star poem extols a devoted woman guiding a struggling man to victory through faith, love, and steadfast support. It lauds courage and resolve as the key to triumph, framing the woman as a moral compass and ally.
Fashion column surveys trends in gowns and accessories. It notes the rise of the directoire empire styles, sleeveless gowns, apron fronts, bracelet bands, and elaborate trimming. It highlights fabrics such as mohair, serge, talcet, silk serge, and embroidered white on color.
Traveling Leatte reports that unglazed linen, lauded for its crisp brand-new appearance, gains popularity. It comes in delicate shades and rich tones, with up-to-date styles featuring a semi-fitting traveling suit in blue to complete the look.
The text warns that strands must be treated by a skilled person to avoid burning hairs and creating uneven results. It notes that an inexperienced practitioner may burn hairs and leave the hairstyle uneven.
An Atchison family of three sisters tests methods to land a husband including improving domestic skills and cooking. The piece also offers home remedies for common ailments and beauty tips from past era, recommending practices like using carbolic acid for disinfection and flour for grease burns.
A stunning costume in mode chiffon satin with dotted cream satin trimming and Irish crocheted lace on round yoke and stock. The design joins deep flounce to the tunic front, with pointed straps for jumper blouse. hat features New politan straw crowned by blue forget me not wreaths and pink rose accents.
A hat features rough butter-colored straw trimmed with black velvet ribbon and a single large rose in soft colors, finished with a long sweeping aigret in black.
A guidance note describes clipping split ends to aid hair growth. It suggests separating hair into strands and trimming only the uneven lengths, contrasting with dangerous singeing. The text also mentions a shift in a city job and society focus affecting a girl’s prospects.
A Delineator humorous line notes Carrie's six year old sister May explaining the Sabbath difference by saying it is the day you pin things instead of sewing. The remark reflects light family language from a historic period publication.
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