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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
4
The Warren Mail reports millinery authority predicts extensive use of sable and marten in hats and toques for next winter. Furs like sealskin may join the wave. designs feature rolled brims, fluted sables, tassels, and glass dewdrops on rose petals. Enamel slides and simili buckles rise in favor as finishing touches.
A carnival of linen shower luncheons features curious courses and gift tokens as brides receive linens from guests. The article shifts to a historical analysis of the 1641 Ulster rebellion, detailing carnage, motives, and the blame cast on Charles I and royal guilt for the Irish revolt.
The London Mail notes how trees planted by the queen and Prince Albert adorn Britain as living reminders of royal visits. Examples include an 1848 oak in Lancaster tied to the queen’s visit, a now 30 foot tree at Stoneleigh Abbey, and a prolific oak at Muckross praised by locals who call it the queen’s oak.
A brief dialogue excerpt shows Ethel confessing she told a man her thoughts and Kitty recalling his reaction. The exchange is dated as a line from the Somerville Journal and labeled CUASTOCOREA with the closing phrase Kind You have Always.
A large South Side dinner party in Chicago is unsettled by eerie basement noises described as a composite symphony of cat yowls mill creaks tug whistles sirens and tin cans. The crowd, kept warm inside, learns the sounds come from the mortgage trying to break in, a gallant punchline at the end.
A Detroit Free Press item notes a revived corduroy gown in white fabric worn by a prominent New York woman. The outfit features a box plaited shirt waist, a long plain skirt with a heavy stitch and a sable band for trim, highlighting tailored elegance.
A Chicago Daily News quote on true friendship as a pact of frankness and forbearance.
A humorous Yorkens States Man quip about a boy losing a top and John finding it in the milk cream, provoking a father’s anger at the mischief. The tale uses rural family humor to sketch domestic domesticity and small town life.
The Olympia’s crew recounts Dewey’s kindness and leadership during the war. Tales tell of him funding a third-class apprentice’s liberty, overturning an order to restrain sailors lacking proper blue cloth, and lending his dress suit for a theater scene. Sailors bring home trophies from Cavite and Trieste, while canaries aboard suffer and endure.
The Buffalo Commercial notes M Zola admired English use of the capital I when referring to self. He argued English writers show arrogance with a self capital, contrasting with French Spanish German and Japanese usage. The piece compares pronoun conventions across languages.
A Chicago Inter Ocean item describes puzzle parties as informal gatherings where well acquainted guests share childhood photos to guess identities, solve simple mechanical puzzles, and play author or quotation games for prizes. The hostess may read book titles or quotations for guessing games, proving entertaining with minimal effort.
Boil one pound of sugar as for lemon taffy add two tablespoonfuls of fruit juice such as strawberry cherry currant or grape juice then boil until it hardens and drop in but tons on a greased tin When cold put in airtight boxes to be kept.
A San Francisco man owns 240 etiquette volumes. President McKinley is described as a rapid reader. The piece notes prominent readers like Theodor Mommsen, J N Wright, and discusses the Almanach de Gotha and hereditary office in the Church of Scotland. It also extols Dr. Pierce medical tonics with patient testimonials and cautions about heart illness and digestion.
The piece recalls when flagmen routinely jumped from moving trains to guard the rear amid 25 mph runs and 35 mph extremes. It notes the block system and air brakes reduced the need for such feats, and warns that today jumping trains above 14 mph is unnecessary risk, per the New York Sun.
From Ainslie's Magazine comes reflection on Idaho’s harsh frontier, its isolation feeding resolute character. The piece links the state’s early solitude to the emergence of Couer d’Alene and its influential figures in Congress, noting how the soil and mines forge enduring vigor.
Wood pulp has multiple medical uses including poultices, dressings, and splints. When soaked it swells to absorb four to five times its weight in liquid, retains moisture, and can be heated for lasting warmth. It absorbs oils when dry and can be sterilized by heat for safe use in antiseptic dressings.
Somerville Journal reports a brief social exchange where Mrs Wiggles and Mrs Bjohnson discuss a prior remark. The anecdote features light dialogue about what was said and whether it would have been spoken aloud.
Harlem Life reports a playful exchange about emotions during a marriage proposal, noting a conjunctive mood between Ethel and Jack. The brief scene captures cheerful, affectionate tones in a local social page.
The article argues small exterior details reveal a family's standing. It highlights vestibule decor, door hardware, curtains, and mats, then urges tender care of front yards with flowers, grasses, window boxes, and evergreens to create a distinct, tasteful, and cheerful street presence.
A small western town awaits a homicide trial as a judge railing against violence and a crowd hears a witness recount that the slain man was a Chinaman. The judge notes no law covers such a killing and abruptly adjourns to seek guidance before releasing the suspect.
A Chicago Daily News page notes display of self importance in a humorous opinion column. The piece reflects on egotism and personal vanity through witty observation, highlighting how self-regard shapes public perception.
A wildcat pursued by bloodhounds in La Canada dies when its head wedges in a tree crotch during a jump between trees. Hunters describe the canyon arroyo, dense underbrush, and rough terrain that challenge both hounds and humans as they pursue the quarry.
The piece disputes claims that Lord Arlington and Lord Ossory introduced tea in 1666. It cites Disraeli and a Mercurius Politicus note from 1658 linking a coffee house in Sweetings Rents to the brew. It notes Cromwell era Puritans drank tay, while coffee houses spread, with the Rainb ow coffee and Sultaness Head Cophee House cited as early establishments.
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