Notre Dame to honor Dr James Monaghan with Laetare Medal
Doctor James Charles Monaghan, a Boston born Catholic lecturer and educator, has been named the 1908 Laetare medal recipient by Notre Dame University. The award honors religious and humanitarian service, with past honorees including Bonaparte, Bourke Cochran, and General William Rosecrans.
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Asquith Named Britain’s New Prime Minister
The Right Honorable H. H. Asquith has been appointed to succeed Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, who resigned due to ill health. Born in Yorkshire to a nonconformist family, Asquith rose from Moravian and City of London schooling to Balliol College Oxford, then law and politics, serving as home secretary and later chancellor of the exchequer before taking the premiership.
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Lever of Lexington Acknowledged Leader in Appalachian Forest Reserve
Congressman Asbury Francis Lever of Lexington, a long-time figure in agricultural and forest policy, has served four terms and is noted for promoting the Appalachian forest reserve. Once mistaken for a floor messenger due to youth, Lever rose from private secretary to legislative role, with strong roots in South Carolina German and Irish-American communities. He entered politics after teaching and serving Farmers’ Alliance interests, eventually winning multiple elections.
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Lord Esher Defies Politics For Windsor Reform
Lord Esher, praised for ability rather than diplomacy, declined cabinet service to focus on Windsor castle sanitary reforms as deputy governor. He keeps distance from party life, retires when he pleases, and has spent years shaping his private world away from national politics.
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Legend of the Rock Oyster Feast at Newport Oregon
Newport residents and Yaquina Indians plan rock oyster dishes for an annual Decacy feast. Oysters, dredged from soapstone reefs, fetch 25 cents a gallon locally and 50 cents in Portland. Reefs appear at ebb tide and during July August, aiding the tribe’s celebrated consumption.
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Proves Earth Round by Shadow on Bedford Channel
A historical report describes an experiment near Bedford England to prove earth’s curvature. Three posts of equal height were placed along a six mile water stretch and telescope sighting showed the center post rising about six feet above the ends, indicating curvature. The test was repeated with improved equipment, aligning with common demonstrations of ships’ masts vanishing hull first at sea.
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Apruce gum crop shortage hits Maine markets
Shortage of apruce gum in Maine this year raises prices to $1.76 per pound. Bangor reports price increase as first-class grade gum remains scarce.
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Only Daughter of Taft to Enter Bryn Mawr College
Washington reports Miss Helen Taft, daughter of Secretary of War, will remain in college through her four years at Bryn Mawr. She attended a cathedral school with Miss Roosevelt, and is described as unaffected and democratic. If her father wins the presidency, she would debut during his second White House year.
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New Senator Appointed in Florida to Fill Unexpired Term
Tallahassee reports the appointment of Hall Milton of Marianna to the U S Senate seat succeeding the late Senator Bryan. Milton, a banker and business man, is noted as the grandson of former Gov John Milton. The appointment covers the unexpired term of Senator Mallory, filled by Bryan three months ago.
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Transatlantic Purser Faces Constant Quarantine Questions
An anxious purser aboard a French line steamer near Sandy Hook endures hours of passenger inquiries about foreign currency exchange, docking times, and watch adjustments before the ship docks. The crew stay courteous despite the overwhelming questions and prepare for press attention.
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Polly gown model blends simplicity with empire hints
The Polly gown features a simple muslin base with rose sprigs, a nine inch ruffle, seven rows of front shirring, and pleated plaits. A flowered ribbon sash sits above the waist to evoke an empire silhouette, while variations in silk or velvet trim retain its delicate outline.
Hats Shift From Cloche to Broader Millinery Looks
Fashion notes for the season favor many hat shapes as cloche styles wane. While cloche remains popular, it is warned as overdone and uneconomical for some. Designers highlight varied millinery, with upturned brims showcasing hair and feather accents for elegant effects.
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The Social Season Wears On Women’s Care Of Skin
The piece laments a demoralizing element when a woman looks slovenly and warns wealthier women traveling or enduring hot weather may neglect self care. It stresses that skin needs continued treatment through spring and summer to look well next fall, urging discipline in grooming.
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Most Fashionable Silks For Spring And Summer Wear
Fashion notes highlight foulard and Shantung as the season’s top silks for street wear. Foulards offer finer, more supple weave suited to current styles with folds and wide skirts, providing chiffon-like lightness. Color options include white-dotted dots on navy and Copenhagen blues, plus tan gray black and blue on white grounds.
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Styles In Laces Fashion Shift At Early Copying Market
Styles in laces gain favor with dark blue brown gray green violet and more. Filet lace guipura Irish crochet and the new Irish filet lace are in favor. Gold and silver filet lace embroidered trim dresses. A work dress in chambray gray blue features in the display.
Better Than Family Album Folding Photo Book
A how to guide describes making a folding satin ribbon photo book to hold four to six pictures. It details cutting satin ribbons, interlining, stitching, cross-cut openings for photos, and methods to display or wrap the finished item.
Puffa Fashion Fades As Hair Trends Shift
A 1900s style note observes puffa hair losing favor as fashion moves toward natural coiffure. It criticizes sausage-like puffs and visible rat or hair rolls, predicting a return to neater, natural looks. The feature also showcases a dress accessory with lace shoulder pieces, empire-tie back, velvet ribbons, and gold-topped buckram buckles.
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Cherry Tints Vie For Spring Fashion Trends
Cherry tints are favored among reds for spring and summer wear with promise of great vogue. Charming alike and sheer fabrics appear in cherry and coral tones, now in millinery. It is a spring color with cherry ribbon loops on hats, especially flattering to brunettes or blondes seeking a rosy glow.
New Foularda Display Showcases Geometric Teercmited Fabrics
A new line of foulards features the familiar ring and dot motifs along with geometric ornamentation. The fabric is trimmed with ground stripes, presenting a modern yet timeless accessory for outfits.
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