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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
6
The article notes popular crepe hats in mourning and daywear, with crepe used for crowns and decorative trims. It highlights crepe as versatile for hats and gowns, including borders, panels, and appliques, and mentions crepe blouses paired with other fabrics.
The article extols brassieres that support the bust and slenderize above the belt with hip restrainers below. It suggests ready-made or self made options using a pattern from an old undergarment, advises avoiding beaded ribbons, and recommends satin flowers and rosebuds for a fashionable, attractive brassiere.
A damaged OCR passage describes a silver and velvet gown with a garter shade and a large motif of heavy beads. It mentions a chemisette underslip, a girdle of the "imperty" and notes little rates of the same, with unclear phrasing throughout.
Beginning June the hours of the day will run 00 to 23 across French railways and the postal and telegraph services. The change replaces a m and p m with plain numbers, simplifying time across timetables. A telegraph test showed satisfactory results and postmarks will follow the same numbering system.
Professor H. D. Blackie of the University of California notes radium science faces many unsolved problems. He mentions the uncertain origin of radium, its atomic disintegration, possible end products, and a lifetime estimate of a few thousand years.
A fragmented report notes the discovery of powders described as smokeless with tangential references to powders and browns. The exact substance, origin, and context remain unclear due to garbled OCR text.
The piece traces atmospheric research using balloons and kites since year, noting use aboard ships and in Europe. It highlights French development of sounding balloons reaching up to 15 miles and the formation of an international scientific aeronautics commission coordinating global measurements.
The cordwainer formerly relied on judgment and simple tools to measure feet. A new device measures all important parts of the foot in minutes with heel-piece and leather sole guiding flexible tapes. Measurements are taken in proper relations to the foot’s natural position for a more comfortable shoe.
Early French stone age sculptors, long known for cave drawings, are now linked to open air works found at Lanceel Bordogna. Among the pieces are two horses a bison and other animals.
Notes on palmistry claim ancient Greek practice and link cinnamon to laurel origins in Ceylon. The text asserts instinct ranks animals just below humans. Mentions Sahara desert sand dunes as a brief geographic fragment.
The Medical Record warns that hearts over forty five face greater strain from heavy exertion and advises gentler treatment to prevent fatal outcomes. It cites General Frederick D. Grant’s death from heart failure and notes insurance examiners' concerns about officers as high risk due to occupational stress.
Two children stand in front of the Youngstown Telegram bulletin board reading lines aloud and commenting as passersby listen.
A reflection on the Bible as a collection of many books. The term Biblia from Greek means books, underscoring that scripture is a compilation of varied writings. The discussion contrasts singular “the Bible” with diverse literary sources.
In a lively exchange the Cofe bus Hewligan criticizes a woman suffrage stance as a chronic kicker. The segment notes the disputed line as part of broader airwave commentary.
An odd observation notes that for some people only the alarm clock’s behavior provides surprise, while others remain unfazed by routine disruptions and daily wake up calls.
A mammy and her child wander a town to a show with a ticket offering half price for children. The little girl begs to enter and buy a baby, reflecting a fanciful sales pitch and playful curiosity.
A garbled excerpt references millions in free samples given away annually and an increasing sales pattern. It mentions places or names like Olmsted Le Roy and initials N N, but details are unreadable.
A fragmentary item notes a sharp exchange about a man and his wife, with a joking threat about a lawn mower. The text hints at marital tension and the foolishness of pessimists while referencing a character named Bingle.
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