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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1913
Page
3
The article explains building and using hotbeds to start crops early, enabling two or more crops per season. It covers siting, fall prep, pit dimensions, soil formulation from sod and rotted manure, and proper heating management with livery-stable manure and sash choices to maintain optimal temperatures for early vegetables.
Dairy Shorthorns are very popular in England with sales noting cows earning up to 1250 dollars for heavy milk production. Milking cows on a commercial basis bring 150 to 500 dollars. Despite interest in America, the breed lags behind highly specialized dairy breeds.
Dewberries and black raspberries propagate like blackberries using similar method and care.
A discussion on the growing allure and high prices of fur and plush textiles. Impressive moleskin squirrel and musk rat pelts drive demand as fashionable women seek extravagant coats. Readers are advised that well cared for furs remain a solid investment and home-made options exist.
A fashionable piece notes the latest afternoon tea practice using decorative bottles for holding tea and water, while recent evening gowns favor the kimono sleeve. It discusses sleeve construction from lace and sheer fabrics, armhole shapes, and neck cuts including square necks and square backs.
Dainty tea gown described in good quality crepe de chine with net and fine lace trims. Bodice lined with silk.
A simple girlish gown features soft white chiffon trimmed by garlands of green satin leaves appliqued to the bodice and skirt. Garlands outline the round neckline, high waist girdle, and draped tunic edge tied with a green satin bow. sleeves are gathered with bows.
Black waists appear as accessories paired with colored suits that feature black trimming. The note highlights styling choices for coordinating belts with contrasting jacket hues.
Amber jewelry is in vogue this winter with amber shaded materials appearing on gowns. Amber buckles necklaces bracelets and earrings sell at novelty shops with new uses for old amber ornaments. Odd beads become earrings amber crosses worn on ribbons or gold chains. Amber combs appear at exclusive shops and small bead strings suit lorgnettes.
Paris fashion reveals miniature rovers and prominent accordion pleats in model coats. Skirts stay pleated and fabrics vary from soft voile to thick materials. Large checks and plaids appear, blending with plain colors for distinguished looks that suit tall slender women.
In Brookton Addie, pursued by Phil Brewster and Sam Shanley, quietly rejects all suitors at a New Year church social. Tim Darley, the longed for admirer, confesses his love just as the old year ends, and Addie accepts, promising a happier new year.
Dr. Frederick L Abbott, a Boston dietetics student, claims poor cooking is the main disturb of marital happiness and often leads to divorce. He says many American wives neglect cooking, rely on canned foods, and fail to nourish their husbands, driving them away.
In Kamrar Iowa two Mormon elders faced a women led dishpan protest. Women beat kitchen tinware to drown proselyting speeches and create pandemonium. Husbands and brothers intervened as noise escalated and the meeting broke up with the missionaries leaving on foot.
Louis N. Bagby, twenty eight, hid his wooden leg for five years while employed by a railway company in St Paul Kentucky. Upon discovery of the prosthesis his actions led to discharge, and he shot himself in despair.
Omaha Neb. adopts a new city charter effective with the switch to a commission form of government. It provides recall of city officials and non partisan selection, backed by businessmen and prominent party leaders.
Four steamships flying the British flag cleared from Savannah for Liverpool Bremen and Manchester carrying over 41 000 bales of cotton. Shipping circles predict the first half of the month will set records for heavy early movement.
In a historic first for Turkey the Sultan met a deputation of women in Constantinople and pledged to improve Ottoman women’s status. The veiled delegation wore Western attire and presented their case to the ruler.
Fred Assley of Massena chose death rather than arrest by officers seeking a warrant. He reportedly threatened to kill his brother Levi at Madrid before shooting himself in the head with a shotgun as officers closed in near Ogdensburg New York.
Henry Garman, a Government bacteriologist and entomologist, fixes the buffalo gnat as the cause of pellagra spreading in Kentucky mountain regions. The finding ties the mysterious disease to a local insect.
The U S Bureau of Education will classify all United States colleges by merit after a year long investigation. Commissioner Claxton says the study will expose false institutions that issue degrees with minimal study and guide students to schools with real value. Dr K C Babenck leads efforts by tracking alumni into advanced professional schools for quality comparison.
Hiram W. Buckbee of Rockford filed a $100,000 damage suit against Frank E. Beatty and the R. N. Kellogg Company of Three Rivers Mich alleging a circular claiming sole rights to a new strawberry plant variety and accusing Buckbee of infringement. Beatty serves as Kellogg president.
In Port Penn Delaware a 65 pound monster snapper fought three men John Pustill Aaron Willis and Frank White of New Castle as they hauled with a seine for trout and catfish. The fish bit the brail line in two before being stunned with an oar and landed.
Nine year old Myrtle Olson of Lantry S D was bitten on the leg by a rattler near Pierre S D Her mother slashed the wound with a table knife washed it with kerosene and covered it with salt before a doctor arrived The child recovered largely from the experience
Reports from London reveal cholera ravaged troops at Constantinople with 850 deaths in two days. Of 45 officers returning from Albania, 37 died. A dispatch cites 36 cases and 16 deaths in one day. High mortality also reported in Asia Minor.
The twelve inch guns of Lancaster battery at the Presidio scored four hits in four shots on a moving target at 9,000 yards range. The target was demolished.
William Brigan of Worcester Massachusetts was found unconscious and nearly frozen between beef sides after three days confined in a refrigerator car in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He is seriously ill with pneumonia as a result of the exposure reported from the scene.
Mary Fergusson described as an actress and Alexander Ivanovitch a Russian prince were sentenced at the Old Bailey to five years in prison for shop lifting.
A photograph showing the canals of Mars was exhibited by Lowell Observatory professors in Flagstaff Arizona. The negative was taken at night and is described as one of the clearest ever captured.
Webb City Missouri farmer Harvey Gibbons was shot and killed by neighbor John Walter after Walter accused him of stealing watermelons. Walter surrendered to authorities following the confrontation.
Over the past five years the American automotive sector shows massive expansion with rising production, employment growth, and increased exports. Industry leaders highlighted technological advances, supply chain improvements, and stronger demand across domestic and international markets.
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