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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1911
Page
2
A compact miscellany from Sullivan Indiana features quips on swimming heat, drought, dogs in muzzles, eye catching ads, a dentist in Savannah, olive Schreiner, monopolies on weather, and frogs as fly eaters. Notable lines compare American and British telephone service.
Professor Watson notes that chicks learn to peck and draws a parallel with how children imitate adults. He observes every family has a teacher figure guiding that learning process.
A New York banker states his wife's only sentiment in courtship was the message I love you written on his shirt. He notes laundries show little sentiment elsewhere.
A bride and groom were pelted with rice and old shoes as they fled through crowded streets in automobiles, turning a playful wedding moment into a chase sequence. Police urged restraint as bystanders watched the scene unfold amid the urban bustle.
A jumble of notes from a bustling era mentions Patti the performer hesitating over two a day gigs, a policeman resigning to practice law, and speculative schemes like a feather character factory. The column mocks show business fads moralizes on vanity and public safety, citing skull fractures tests and foot sizes as odd curiosities.
A terse note warns that anyone who rocks the boat should be given a swift journey to shore if they survive reaching land. The statement implies strict action against dissenters amid unsettled waters and potential dangers at sea.
A preacher declares gray hairs are punishment for sin. The remark notes that often the wearer of gray hairs is the victim of sin, not the sinner, suggesting a broader moral reflection on aging and hardship.
A Gotham wife petitions for divorce alleging her husband dragged her by the hair as part of a pattern of mistreatment by sophisticated husbands. The plea asserts ongoing abuse and requests relief from the court.
The Montana region north of Yellowstone Park has seen elk numbers rise over five years with more cows and calves, deeper snow driving winter ranges to lower country, and widespread movement along established trails. Officials struggle to manage 50 000 park elk, feed about 100 tons of alfalfa yearly, and protect both wildlife and grazing livestock as elk descend into ranch lands this winter.
A compact profile of Theodor Schwann, from his student critiques in a German university to his breakthrough on cell theory. The piece highlights his humble station at Berlin as museum custodian, his later professorships, and the paradox of genius rewarded meagerly while governments rarely fund glory.
The Brooks’ club in London once known for gaming and bold company appears now as a refined venue though stories survive of its earlier notoriety. Beau Brummell reportedly won large sums from Alderman Combe the brewer, who retorted that he wished other black guards in England would tame the same.
In a bright summer setting a hostess decorated with daisies and smilax uses a pale blue and white scheme. Guests from an embroidery class receive gilded hoops and marguerite place cards. A spring salad of deviled eggs and head lettuce completes the simple menu.
A guide to hosting a Japanese style gathering using native stationery rolled papers and napkins, delivery by messengers, abundant decorations like screens, parasols and cherry blossoms, and games with gongs, fans for partners, and themed prizes. Menu highlights include ice tea punch, chrysanthemum paper cases, cherry ice, rice cakes, Chinese nuts and a Japanese salad.
Invitations for a tin wedding anniversary party were issued on tin foil cards and written with a dull pencil. The hostess carried a bouquet in a tin funnel while guests sent tin presents in elaborate wrappings. The couple opened parcels amid telegrams and letters as rhymes and toasts marked the evening.
Tailored suits and silk fabrics appear in bright colors with white buckskin and patent leather shoes. French millinery favors braided ribbons of silk and velvet bows, large hats feature ostrich plumage, and striped linen frocks trend in china blue and white. Artificial bouquet flowers adorn outfits while lilies, sweet peas, heather and forget-me-nots gain favor. Lingerie dresses showcase new belt reaching collars with lace cape collars.
A pattern description for three girls dresses. The first for ages 8 to 10 in navy casement cloth features inverted pleats and a pale blue yoke with navy braid, plus matching trimming. required fabrics include 3 yards 40 inches wide and % yard 24 inches for trimming. The second in blue zephyr with embroidery suits 10 to 12 with a full waist skirt front trimming and embroidered yoke and straps. materials include inches wide and 1% yard embroidery 18 inches wide. The third in cream veiling for 10 to 12 shows a Magyar bodice with cross over vest of muslin embroidery, lace edged sleeves, and a silk waistband with a rosette. materials include 8% yards 40.
Practical guidance covers grape juice storage without boiling heat to 165 176 degrees to preserve flavor and aroma. sterilize bottles, seal with corks protected by cotton, fill to overflow. includes cleaning tips for egg and dough residues, floor grease, lint removal, milk handling, eye care with flax seed, dishcloth uses, eye debris removal, mosquito netting as absorbent cloth, and foot elevation for tired feet.
A short verse tribute by L. M. Thornton praising the joy of work. The poem expresses delight in duty and fulfillment when heart and hand cooperate.
Describes Mexican style spaghetti with pork chops and tomato sauce. Includes steps for boiling pasta, simmering sauce, and serving with parmesan. Ends with a Mexican ice cream recipe using walnuts macaroons custard cream and method to freeze and flavor.
The English post office introduces tape form stamps sold in moderate or large quantities. Each stamp tape is protected by a small circular base and the end is drawn to pull off stamps as needed. Officials claim the system is more convenient than traditional stamp books popular in the United States.
A humorous quip notes one speaker boasting of bringing home a companion while another counters with a tale of bringing home an umbrella, highlighting playful social banter and mistaken romance.
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