Short Stories in a Bright Patchwork of Jokes and Anecdotes
A jumble of comic vignettes and character sketches describes a ball game in Pittsburg, a London church banquet, a bluffing lawyer and the eccentric Goame Bertrand. It also discusses timber shortages and railroads turning to beech and cedar for ties, plus preservative treatments and regional supply shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitteberg
Harry
Wagner
Pittsburg
Church Congress
London
SI Perkins
Rim
Bill
Railroad Ties Scarcity Drives Demand Across the Country
Railroads face a shrinking supply of wooden cross ties as they fuel national growth. Despite advances and substitutes, the industry still relies on traditional ties to secure rails, with no immediate replacement in sight. The pace of progress hinges on securing sufficient timber stock for infrastructure.
Queensland woods for making fishing rods gain notice
Queensland forest woods replace South American greenheart for fishing rods. The butt uses black timber, the middle joint spotted gum, and the top joint red gum. These hard, heavy, elastic timbers suit shafts, rims, ax handles, piles, and cabinet work, prompting talk of an export trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Australia
New Zealand
Charley’s Hate Fades In Theatre Debate
A Kansas City Times note quotes a feud over a play invitation. One party calls Charley hateful for not inviting the speaker to a requested viewing, criticizing the offer as teasing and improper. The exchange frames a social rift around a play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
Kansas City Times
At the Ball Masque for a Delicate Dance
A fragment notes a playful line about a ball masque night dance and a lingering dancer. The speaker recalls a two step compliment and questions who taught the elegant move. The tone hints at social nightlife and a flirtatious mood.
Right Use of Mirror and Dress Advice for Women
The piece cites a New York Sun lampoon about suffragette threats and sketches how women should consult mirrors for economical fashion. It offers guidance on hats, gowns, and silhouettes, urging practical dress to hide flaws and encourage efficient routines. It also promotes a brisk fifteen minute walk as a healthful daily break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mirror
Velvet Hat Making By Liquid Glue Technique
A reader explains a method to craft a velvet hat brim by cutting the exact shape with a half inch allowance for edge turning. Use liquid glue instead of sewing, cover the brim top, then paste the facing. The result looks better and saves more than half the time.
Mustard emetic advised for acute indigestion remedy
A remedy for acute indigestion is an emetic. One tablespoon mustard in warm water, followed by more warm water after swallowing. Acute indigestion can affect the blood and keep a person ill for days.
Notable Lady’s Cold Shows Flaws In Frugal Cures
A comfortable woman who avoided doctors by copying invalid prescriptions from friends amassed a cache of cures. When a severe cold struck, none of her stored remedies worked, revealing the limits of her frugal scheme.
Fashion and wellness tips from a bygone era
The article offers fashion advice on hats and silhouettes, recommending East Indian hats, directoire sashes, and long panels to hide figure flaws. It discusses sleeves, trimming, and waist adjustments, plus health notes on cough remedies, skin care, and sleep environment as part of daily living.
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Frederick Remington
Remington
New Rochelle
Mayrie
Jeffrey Keller
Mayne
Keller
Isaac’ Newton Gay
Goame Bertrand
Paris
Parla
United States Forest Service
Germany
France
United States
Gertie
Ed Bits
Rights
New York Sun
Holland
Bree
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