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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
6
A fragment from wartime homemaking notes advises on curbside soap cleaning of bureau edges and keeping woodwork white with sunlight. It also suggests methods to remove marks from polished furniture, washing citrus skins, and storage tips for meat and poultry to avoid spoilage.
New York musician Mrs. Caroline K Goldberg dedicates her talent to simple child friendly songs. She does not compose but teaches mothers how to sing them to their children, guiding how songs should be sung for early musical appreciation.
Excerpted passages reveal Ellene Symone in labor and the nurse’s strictures on visiting, with Margie and Mrs Waverly present. The scene shifts to a reflection on motherhood, the moment of birth’s ecstasy, and a critique of nursing care, ending with a note on earnings not buying genuine sympathy.
A feature by Madame Schumann-Heink extols the value of good home cooking and orderly housekeeping for married life. It argues that nourishment and proper meals prevent illness and unhappiness, praising the apron as the German housefrau’s badge and linking efficiency in housekeeping to a wife’s vocation. It notes debates about housekeeping duties and women’s clubs in modern society.
A 30 year old Thorn family reunion gathered at the old Thorn home place on Wood's Run near Fairmont with 100 plus attendees. J W Anderson led a prayer as tables overflowed with baskets and songs filled the afternoon. Attendees included Thorn siblings from Connellsville to Baxter and Fairmont, ages 45 to 74, sharing stories of home life and country progress.
Riches From the Oceans notes the Bosporus fishing industry in Turkey is valued at 1,000,000 dollars. It mentions Mediterranean sponges along the coast, Red Sea mother of pearl, and the Persian gull pearl as other maritime profits.
A note clarifies that the correct term for a singing group is choir while quire is rarely used in modern practice. The distinction emphasizes accuracy in language related to musical ensembles and vocal performances.
Miss Mollie Wigginton of Fairmont died early this morning after a period of illness post arrival from Wheeling. She is survived by her father two sisters Mrs Sheets and Mrs Menear and one brother Jolie on. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Seven sisters and one brother are deceased.
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