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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1913
Page
3
Columbus reports a craze over infant contests with babies judged on health, brain, and physique. Mothers dominate the scene, while the city weighs in on milk, measurements, and appearances amid a rising debate on the practice.
J Howard Secrest resigns as assistant secretary of state after appointment to the liquor license commission. Ohio debates referendums affecting workmen’s compensation and taxation acts as Attorney General Hogan considers validity and fraud claims. John B Wheatley, longtime Ohio political figure, dies in Columbus hospital after skull injury. Auditor Donahey denies a McKinley memorial appropriation for lack of legal form. Attorney General Hogan asked to rule on livery charges by Kent State trustees and travel reimbursements.
The Buckeye state agricultural commission will pursue local city sealers who fail to enforce the new sales-by-weight law. City sealers in Columbus Payton Cleveland Cincinnati and Toledo resist state enforcement. The commission says local sealers must enforce the law despite local opposition.
Irregularities flagged as frauds surface in Warnes and Kilpatrick taxation referendum lists in Clermont County. Names of dead residents minors and fictitious persons found among petitions. One young cadet at West Point linked to Judge Frank Davis of Batavia among petition signatures. Investigations continue with petitions from Mahoning Erie and Lorain counties under scrutiny.
A fashion piece analyzes the rise of silken undergarments in women’s wardrobes, detailing crepe de chine gowns, lace trims, and the shift toward silk night shirts and pajamas. It notes laundering practicality, luxury, and the allure of glove silk items for travel and refined appearances.
A fragmented note describes an afternoon gown and notions of pajama style, mentioning a braid trim and references to a man delaying others to do things first. The text appears as a garbled OCR snippet with uncertain details about clothing and timing.
A feature on ornate hats titled Lace Butterfly on Hats describes a grand white lace gown hat with tall pink and gray ribbon antennas and large loops, accented by a black butterfly, plus a Tuscan straw hat trimmed with shaded straw berries and blossoms for a striking, period accessory.
A charming gingham dress features a plain short waist and a straight narrow skirt with slight fullness. The piece uses square piping in white and alternately trimmed with white buttons. It has a short set in sleeve and crochet front buttons for a simple, distinctive look.
The garden umbrella stands as a practical summer shelter option when a permanent structure is unnecessary. These umbrellas come in various forms with a small frontable housing and a socket for the shaft, allowing shade in scanty spots and versatile outdoor use.
A guide to blouse necklines describes narrow and wide lace ruching above flat turnover collars and options like a loose lace frill rolled away from the neck. It explains opening the blouse to a deep point with lace edging and ribbon details, recommending flat back collars for flattering necklines.
An electric lamp features a base shaped like a flower pot and a shade of glass colored and formed as a flower. The standard mimics plant stains and the lamp is offered in two or three sizes.
The Tender Skin of Chilken is very sensitive to heat. Use Tyree's Antiseptic Powder for all summer skin affections. It quickly affords relief. Beat druggists or sample sent free by J S Tyree, Chemist, Washington D Q Adv.
A scene in a club features three professional storytellers sharing tales in a cozy corner. Brown narrates a bold unreserve story about Romyeelf, provoking skeptical glances from his companions as he insists on the truth.
National tuberculosis group reports 30 of 41 states enacted tuberculosis laws in session 1913 with 34 giving consideration to prevention. Over 5 million dollars appropriated for treatment and prevention by states plus nearly 1 million from Congress for federal sanatoria and District of Columbia hospital. Delaware funds state sanatorium for negro patients. The piece also includes a short anecdote about a railway car romance and a man overhearing slippers story.
The year sees major acts: Colorado tuberculosis registration law. subsidies for local hospitals in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Indiana county hospital establishment. state bureaus for tuberculosis prevention in Ohio and California. Siby’a All Right. “Whom do you consider the most fin de sieele girl in our set” Sibyl Summergirl praised for independence, a character note amid the text.
An old nurse and an experienced doctor describe Postum as a strong tea and coffee alternative. The doctor notes insomnia improved after starting Postum, weight gain, and patient adoption of Postum in place of caffeinated drinks. He touts its nourishing and nerve-strengthening effects and urges readers to try the beverage.
A stranger atop a bullring roof watches a park in bad condition with scraggy grass and stunted trees as a mob swarms a speaker's platform. A guide explains a mass meeting by a local politician will discuss plans for action.
A Punch caption notes the king transforming into a four horse carriage and driving through the cattle section. The line labels the scene as a characteristic example of kingly tact and reflects satirical whimsy of the era.
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