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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
10
A traveler notes differences in headwear across nationalities observing an Englishman in London style. He describes how British hats sit low and neatly, in contrast to Americans and southern Europeans. The anecdote ends with a London Times sighting and the traveler’s amused verdict.
Samuel G Blythe notes Parisian beard fashion in Every bodys Magazine, describing lush verdure on faces along the boulevard. Whisker styles range from square bottom to heart shaped, with terrace effects and meadowlike grooming as men train their facial hair with barbering care.
Pro vicinity of scientists Stebbing and Brown used a selenium cell to measure light from the moon at various phases. They found the full moon emits about nine to one more light than the half moon due to reflection angles and surface roughness, with brightness peaking between first quarter and full.
A London Saturday Review piece praises Francia James Hird for compiling the thick volumes of English and British Popular Ballads. It notes that the American scholar completed his task with admirable zeal, though Child did not live to finish his work. The review lauds him as more than a scholar and editor, a founder of a school who inspired others with his dedication.
A quirky dialogue presents a guntiyman asking if a suitor can support his daughter and endure costly taxes. The prospective heir insists marriage would share expenses, framing a union as a practical financial solution amid a heavy burden.
A Count and Medam discuss how much the four children look different since last meeting them, questioning whether they are the right ones as the nvrvemaid returns home with the children.
A fragmentary line hints at a comical wedding moment where a bride collapses with cake falling on her as George searches, the bride awakens briefly and utters a witty remark before swooning, with quirky stage banter surrounding Victor Huge.
The piece argues the American woman should view homemaking as a career shaping American life, valuing intelligent management of home and children alongside education. It cites the home and school as pillars, praising women who blend brains with household duties and criticizing those who neglect nourishment and training. It notes millinery trends with plain shaded straw hats, lace, and large black velvet bows across several shapes.
The piece notes that evening hats should be reserved for dressy occasions and tailored outfits require plain hats. It describes a chip straw colonial in grass green and a lavender straw braid hat with ostrich plumes. It then reports a diving bell incident at the government harbor works in Dover where 1000 fish were drawn down with the divers.
Journal of Agriculture outlines advantages of better roads for farmers through time and labor savings market access and product transport. It lists repair causes including defective earth construction drainage water pooling roadside slopes road grade rutting raveling surface stone quality and roadbed compaction and accumulation of trash.
Opinion favors shrinking highway width from sixty to forty feet becoming widespread. Petitions from landowners to highway commissioners support the change. Proponents argue excess land grows weeds with extra ten feet and that narrower roads allow better construction and easier maintenance.
The Arizona experiment station recorded that exposure to three days of cold rain cut milk yield of the station herd by 37 percent and it fell to 50 percent. After a month the cows produced as much milk as before the storm. A shelter would quickly repay its cost for a herd with strong production.
Post protection methods improve durability for wooden and iron posts. Treating wood with tar and embedding it in tamped concrete provides a solid, economical foundation. Iron posts benefit from the same bedding, shielding against moisture and rot, while concrete shields iron from rust. Good Roads in Texas outlines an automobile mall route from San Antonio to Pleasanton, about 36 miles, previously ragged but now navigable in roughly three hours.
The passage argues that leaving a straw stack to rot in a field is a poor use of resources, as hauling costs exceed benefits. It notes that evaporated straw yields little manure and that a load of straw cannot be converted into a meaningful manure yield, making the practice economically inefficient.
Plante and wife ant mink require feeding and watering. To profit from an orchard the object is to produce full yield. The amount and kind of fruit vary with conditions soil plant food. Study the individual needs of each orchard. Farmer's Voice
Guidance on training trees, deciding whether to train high or low based on conditions. Proper pruning should start young and be done annually. Avoid large cuts that risk harming the tree and rely on careful, incremental shaping.
The Oregon Road Association reports that the Lane County Good Roads Association passed resolutions favoring placing construction and maintenance of public roads in the hands of a competent road engineer at a recent meeting.
The text extols a Hindu ideal of simple living and moderation. It praises vegetarianism, condemns animals slaughter for food, and links truthfulness with spiritual progress. It notes strict personal conduct, abstention from excess, and a lifelong pursuit of virtue in daily life.
The London practice of hiring ostrich plumes for outings supports a small fashion industry. Plumes rent for daily wear, with prices around a few pence, while weather can affect wear and return conditions. Shops rent outfits and feathers on bank holidays, forming a steady trade among young women seeking stylish outings.
A drastic police drive targets the German Kaiser’s gambling club network led by the 1900 Club. Costs include £60,000 to build and £20,000 in equipment with monthly stake commissions around £5,000. Yearly turnover appears in the hundreds of thousands, prompting a systematic inquiry into club affairs and member gambling roles.
Ambacnador Reid in England aims to sustain a social pace set in Wagland. American representation may cost about $500,000, with a London mansion and West Park country place totaling substantial sums. A diplomatic campaign and entertainments push the total toward a formidable figure, with further expenses anticipated.
An early report describes a newspaper produced from tree to reader in about twenty five minutes. The process begins with felled trees for pulp and ends with the printed issue delivered by a fast car, with the reader seeing the final paper shortly after.
Ordinance No B1 repeals part of Ordinance 28 passed April 1 1907 and repeals all of Ordinance 104 from November 25 1907 It ordains that part of Ordinance 22 passed August 1 1807 by the City of Medon Blatter of Wha provides for water construction on Chile Avenue from Center to Wilnon and on Linbala Avenue from
A fragmented early 20th century city council record describes street and sewer projects in Marion Ohio. It covers authorized notices to the water company and fire department, street widening and storm drainage works on High and Center streets, South Center to Center of Main, and Vernon Avenue to Church Street, with bond and assessment plans, installment payments, and mayoral approvals dated May 18 1908.
South Prospect Street reports W A Sittlage as pastor with Sunday School at 9 a m led by H W Kalekle superintendent. Prof T H Sonnedecker of Heidelberg University will speak at 10 30 p m and 7 30 p m. A cordial welcome to all.
2nd Street Presbyterian Church led by Minister C. Bates offers Sunday School at 9 a.m. and morning service at 10 15 with the subject Heaven. Evening service at 7 50 and a Young People’s meeting. Miss Ethel Stone leads the Endeavor group. Ladies Aid plans Thursday gathering at Mrs Smart’s York Street home.
Park Street Quoin Chapel led by Pastor Grimes with Sunday School at 9 80 am and evening sermon at 7 30 pm. First Presbyterian notes Sabbath School 9 30 am and services 10 40 am and 7 30 pm with midweek prayer meeting. Forest Lawn Mission and Carman M B Church present Sunday School and morning services. Anion Bibles Class meets Sundays at 2 30 pm at 721 Wilson Ave. Undenominational study group invites all.
The notice lists a church event with a pastor, Sunday School at 9.08, 8, and 2:90 D. Mies Anna Fite as Superintendent. Preaching at 7:80 p m and a sermon on Ball of the Berth. The mobile cordially invites attendees and notes gentlemanly ushers. The location is at corner Gher ido and Darius streets.
A cluttered report lists services at several churches including Wesleyan, First Baptist, and Episcopal parishes. Highlights mention Sunday worship at 10:20 a.m. with sermons on spiritual themes, Sunday school, and midweek prayer gatherings. Patriotic programs accompany Sunday sessions with attention to national history.
The listing shows SALEMS EVANGELICAL PROTESTANT CHURCH schedules with Pastor Reinicke and Rev L C Rprd at 247 South Prospect Street. Sunday School times, German and English language services, devotional meetings, Bible study, board meetings, and post notices are provided along with Young People's activities and Memorial Day observances.
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