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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1909
Page
6
The piece surveys current events with sarcasm noting King Edward, Vanderboht clan, London doctor shortages, diploma mills, bread price fears, a cookery book by an English peeress, suffrage reaction, the Young Turks, Seattle Hig show crowds, and Roosevelt's Africa climate endurance. It cites H H Rogers on wealth and ends with a Turkish massacre claim.
An Indiana poet sings of returning to yesterday as his wife awaits at the front door. The brief vignette centers on a domestic homecoming and the emotional moment of reunion.
A Canadian writer says Emperor William has signally failed to take advantage of his opportunities. English writers generally fear he will not keep on doing so.
A reflective line notes comfort in Mars inhabitants appearing superior to Earth, suggesting no need for missionary collections and implying confidence in Mars people. The remark contrasts terrestrial abundance with Mars’ presumed virtue and calls.
A wry editorial remarks that cordial relations between King Edward and Kaiser Wilhelm remove any expectation of serious trouble between Britain and Germany. The piece notes the public mood favors continued friendship as rulers maintain amicable tone.
Mark Twain explains that an uncredited chapter from another author slipped into his new book due to oversight. The remark comes as he positions himself as a leader in international copyright efforts and vows greater care in future projects.
The passage argues the decadence accusation against France stems from its lack of enthusiasm for military glory. It contends the French have embraced peace, a shift that is framed as uplifting rather than shameful.
A city slum class of young boys were asked to draft rules. Their code, from first rule to last “Don’t sass the teacher” and “Don’t break the rules,” admirably mirrors orderly governance despite their age and setting.
Report notes a perfected device claimed to curb speed excesses more effectively than traditional rural speed traps and constables, signaling a potential shift in enforcement approach. The source emphasizes the novelty and anticipated impact of this invention on traffic control.
The passage notes that cures are being made at a Louisiana leper hospital and colony and that patients die. Physicians now generally agree leprosy is much less contagious than formerly thought, with some asserting it is hardly contagious in temperate northern climates of the United States.
After years of work the United States gains Nicaragua approval on a protocol to submit the Emery claim to arbitration over the canceled mahogany concession. Zelaya says terms were violated. Emery calls it confiscation. If no direct agreement is reached within four to six weeks arbitration will proceed between the two governments.
An editorial cautions that five youths drowned in a New Jersey river and others in Pennsylvania due to standing or standing up as boats rocked. It urges clear warnings on boats and open trolley cars to forbid standing until instructed by the operator.
An Italian city article notes that boys aged 15 to 18 joined Black Hand schemes, using fear and coercion to obtain money. A 15 year old and a 14 year old were involved in a fatal case, prompting police tactics that deter youth criminals.
A Yale Record verse item notes a young maiden famed for beauty while the speaker fears pride may alienate her. The playful reflection captures social gaze and self doubt in campus life.
A reflective remark on wealth contrasts hidden funds with theft, warning that unseen money often vanishes before attention is drawn. The note implies a cautionary stance on financial secrecy and loss.
A historical column discusses women in business, urging professional conduct and warning against home life privileges in the office. It also offers hair care advice, stressing regular brushing, dry shampoos, scalp health, sun exposure limits, and avoiding sharing sanitary hair tools.
The text asserts strawberry juice baths cure ringworms and ulcers, with eczema treated by potato farinaceous poultices. It cites starwort decoction as a remedy for a supposed ailment, and prescribes a strict diet excluding wine coffee game fish pork strawberries asparagus cabbage turnips and cheese, with two daily pint dosages of the decoction.
A reflection on gender roles where a woman's life demands constant effort to appear mature and exemplary from a young age. The piece contrasts ease of male maturity with the ongoing pressure on girls to uphold standards and improve continually.
A hostess assigns dinner partners by a nine-name drawing method. Each participant gets slips with writer names printed twice and selects a favorite. the matched man and woman chosen for dinner form a pair. Musicians artists and poets also appear as potential topics to spark conversation, especially with guests who are new.
A home remedy suggests vigorous rubbing of the entire body after bathing to improve circulation. It notes options include dry rubbing with alcohol or aromatic vinegars using the palm to cool the skin and affect circulation.
The advance fall fashions are extreme with new overskirts and elaborately draped forms. Sleeves stay plain on top for a graceful shoulder line. Hats turn up in the back and the panhat resurges. Hairdos change with the hat shape as dresses trend toward fullness at the hips and bold belts with rosettes.
A homemaking tip describes restoring faded pink cotton or linen dresses using a piece of Turkey red cheesecloth soaked in water and boiled. Dip the fabric as needed to reach the correct shade. after drying the color should even out lighter than when wet.
A Paris millinery product features rough straw in old blue with black velvet, tied at the right in a stiff bow. The text extols French designers for superior beauty and severe headgear lines, presenting this model as a gymnastic, skin-beneficial fashion item.
An advertised mildew remover claims to cure mildew and be excellent for all white goods without harming materials. The product describes pouring a quart solution for treatment.
A Woman's Home Companion note says an eighth of a yard suffices for a dress and that navy blue cheesecloth can freshen a light blue dress color.
The method instructs scouring with kerosene until fatigue and remaining rust. It suggests throwing out the knives and re nickel plating the faucets, saturating spots with kerosene, then rubbing with fine sandpaper to finish.
The rules for choosing a satisfactory life partner closely resemble picking a horse. Seek a well bred, sound individual in wind and limb, who is gentle, kind, and willing to pull squarely in double harness.
Core tips advise cleaning matting with a damp cloth to preserve coverage and sanitation, allowing full drying before applying a thin coat of clear varnish. Suitable guidance for spring or fall housecleaning routines.
The article observes a new fashion trend featuring four black belts a small black satin cravat and a black hat paired with a light wash frock. It also notes coordinating white duck skirt and batiste blouse as fashionable.
Wool heavy bags with neck laces and hoods become common travel gear for deck comfort. The garments suit convalescents and provide warm, simple protection during journeys.
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