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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1914
Page
24
A veteran engineer recalls old locomotive 526 refusing a work train assignment and stalling en route to polls. The tale links mechanical trouble to a political outcome, describing steam failures, delays, and a conspiracy claim about a master mechanic’s defeat in the county race.
A porter named Walter Simpnon at Godalming station, while guiding parcels, made a dramatic leap to safety across the platform to avoid an accident. A boot and other items were carried away by the crowd as witnesses noted the quick, life saving action.
Large Eastern railroad adopts a program enabling workers to acquire homes with no immediate capital outlay. Employees choose house type, and if the committee approves, funds are advanced and repaid in monthly installments. The plan aims to boost satisfaction and loyalty, not philanthropy, and contrasts with company-built homes. Also notes on locomotive quirks, long-serving railway staff and a Tyrolean electric line, with a brief scene of Conductor Edwin Birley’s retirement after 50 years.
A guide to hosting a midsummer lawn party with a Japanese decorative theme. Suggestions include kimonos, paper ornaments, cherry blossoms, silk butterflies, Japanese lanterns, fans and umbrellas as gifts, dwarf plants in glazed ware, and refreshments served on Japanese trays with tea and sake.
A brief fragment describes old-fashioned bibs returning in various styles and colors. References to damask towels and two color bibs suggest practical baby wear and family use, with notes on simple and elaborate designs.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe waistcoat and girdle fashion details. Mentions silk material, rating, and decorative features. References a popular channeled leather design and a belt or tail feature. Contains unclear terms and partial phrases about fit and appearance.
Fragmentary notes describe yellow shades including primrose and feverish tones, with mentions of wearable belts and a summer color theme. The text emphasizes yellow hues as delicate and well suited to warm weather, comparing several shades and their perceived qualities.
The text argues for early teaching of napkin use and table manners to children. It warns against forcing bibs when a child can handle a napkin, and advises not to fasten a napkin to the collar. It emphasizes avoiding crumpled napkins and keeping napkins clean after use, with a focus on proper dining etiquette.
The article notes a move toward refined silhouettes with voluminous skirts and longer sleeves, tighter wrist fits, and waistcoats paired with plain white or satin. Bustlines grow more striking while fabrics trend high priced. Rashes and hip draping appear more prominent, with lower knotting and extended points below the waist.
The article notes nosetip veils making a comeback with all kinds of sells entering fashion. The veils are worn around the hat to cover the eyes and reach the tip of the wore Abe contends this is the correct yell te Wear fom anwrninon.
A fragment describes an exquisitely dainty frock in pale purple tones, trimmed with garlands and lilac ribbon. Matching gloves, wide girdle, and lavender ribbon complete the delicate ensemble. wrist accessories add to the period look.
Fragmented text describes a decorative pin box setup with various items and mechanical details. It mentions a surface with bars, acrons, and two sides. references to a display arrangement and circular stack mechanisms. The content is garbled and only partially readable.
Fragmentary text describes a parasol design by a maker named Parasel or similar. It contrasts ordinary umbrellas with folded silk capes on top of the ribs. The passage is garbled, with many missing words and unclear references, making precise details hard to determine.
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