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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
3
Washington reports Prof. Bell claims progress toward a flying machine using a tetrahedral kite design to lift a mammoth craft. He envisions rapid transit guided by a helm, possible beyond rail or river travel, backed by scientific support in Washington.
A vivid sketch of Chen-tung Liang-cheng as China’s 40 year old minister in Washington, with seven children and an American education, knighted by Victoria, and a contrast to Wu-tung fang. Also a profile of Tom Walsh, self-made in Washinton’s social circle, his hard work, real estate bets, and a fabled dream figure behind his first big fortune.
In ten years Washington has transformed into a swell residence district as many millionaires from mining, lumber, and factories move in. They seek the capital for lifestyle and the strongest federal protections, making Washington more attractive than Manhattan to many rich newcomers. Tom Walsh residence stands among these changes.
J Pierpont Morgan aims to establish a national art museum in Washington with a vast London collection awaiting arrival in the United States for public service. The hurdle is the high tariff on art works. a proposal suggests admitting the items as household effects to avoid duties, while Congress may be asked next winter to suspend the tariff for this case for the public good.
At the Liars' Club an exchange over home plans reveals a dispute between a husband and wife about pantry size and closet count, prompting laughter when a joking lie is awarded the “hipest lie” of the evening.
A playful exchange recorded by the Chicago Daily News shows Mrs Murphy insisting the carriage be brought into the theater. The doorkeeper asks what will be done with it as they prepare to sit for the performance.
The New Zealand department emphasizes hands on farming support with a veterinary and dairy staff, inspectors for meat and dairy exports, state farms and laboratories, and advances to settlers. Record sheep numbers 20,233,099 reflect frozen meat trade influence. butter and cheese exports reached 6.5 million dollars for year ending March 31, 1902.
The Chicago Chronicle reports a college settlement girl's view on unwanted attention from men and the behavior of women in streets and shops. She notes that some women provoke stares with coy glances while others seek to avoid trouble by keeping to straight paths.
A Sunday school lesson surveys 2 Timothy 3 14 17 and 4 1 8 noting Pauls charge to Timothy to preach the word in season and out of season. It discusses scripture inspiration Old Testament focus and the preacher role amid trials and martyrdom myths about Pauls fate.
The report notes Germany used 777 300 600 fintes last year with about eight endls daily per subscriber. It cites Croh Lake’s plant raising 6 million gallons of water daily for Great Salt Lake irrigation and Russia opening its first electric railway covering 141 miles between Lodz and nearby towns Zyier Pubiances.
The piece outlines season trends in lingerie and linen gowns with emphasis on embroidery and lace trims, showing a shift toward embroidery beading over lace and a restrained silhouette. It notes corset covers, chemises, drawers, and petticoats in fine lawn and muslin, plus varied linen coats and dresses in muted to bright color schemes.
Ellen Osmond e describes fashionable summer hats in vivid detail. The piece highlights ratlin and mixed straw constructions, turbans, boleros, sailor shapes, tulle hats, flat plateaux, and black skin straws with rose garlands. It notes bridesmaid potential designs and concludes with ornate trims such as feathers, petals, and ribbons.
The article notes a small Mormon presence in New Mexico with an estimated population near zero in outlying settlements such as San Juan, Arriba, and Mehurley. It states immigration mainly comes from Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, with no noticeable Mormon influx in recent years. It predicts state officials will be a mix of native New Mexicans of Spanish or Mestizo descent and longtime residents.
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