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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1898
Page
4
The piece notes a revival of hoopskirts and flounces as women increasingly adopt crinoline fashion. It questions the practicality and vanity of a modern woman in a hoopskirt, urging independence from Parisian dictates and urging American women to resist a look deemed ridiculous.
Miss Olive Hart pursues a unique calling as a visiting governess teaching children born deaf to speak in their own homes. She explains methods to build lip, throat, and nasal sounds, uses mirrors and feather cues, and notes a standout pupil Orris Benson who learned typewriter typing in forty minutes.
The article describes restoring pristine fairness of hot water bags and air cushions by using lukewarm water, a bar of yellow soap, and a clean flannel. Rub the soapy flannel over the rubber to form a lather, then rinse and dry in a cool breeze away from heat or sun.
A leading Washington oculist moves into a mansión described as the dotted-veil house. He explains the mansion’s funding came from fees earned treating eyes damaged by dotted veils. He notes not all physicians are as frank about such origins.
A guide stresses using an overhead wire to secure a lantern along the full length of the barn stable. The wire locks securely with a quick unhook at one end for easy lantern access. It warns against taking risks with lanterns in barns.
The piece outlines how royal canes, once relics in France, sparked a self defense craze among Parisian society. A royal family member reportedly popularized the practice, prompting many young women to learn with crowds watching and a formal school opening. The activity is described as useful and beneficial.
A fencing master directs a class of society women at a large Broadway school. Pupils, dressed in loose gowns, learn wrist movements, guard positions, and parries with long heavy canes as servants oil and massage them after lessons. The scene features French commands, titled positions like tierce and carte, and a progressing drill toward combat readiness.
Paris fashion note from Lady Violet Greville predicts velvet will dominate styles in all forms. She lists colors from black to sapphire and gold shot fabrics. She mentions velvet costumes under construction for the Princess of Wales and the Queen Regent of Spain.
A short recipe lists one egg two tablespoons sugar one cup milk a pinch of salt butter the size of a walnut one and a half cups flour one teaspoon soda two teaspoons cream of tartar. Beat egg and sugar then cream tartar, add melted butter and soda dissolved in milk, salt, and flour. Beat lightly like sponge cake.
A recipe instructs halving large dates and removing the stone. Fill cavities with English walnuts or other nuts. Make a syrup by boiling brown sugar in boiling water for about ten minutes, then cool.
Fred Tenney, Boston first baseman, argues that leaving the plate is a key fault and threatens hitters with crowding. He cites Billy Hamilton of Boston as a premier judge of strikes, able to read pitches to the inch and avoid being fooled.
A man once known for winning the author’s former companions is jailed in the county on a bigamy charge. A Spanish officer comments on the suspect’s lack of skill, joking he cannot even operate a typewriter. The piece contrasts justice pursuing itself.
A detailed biographical sketch of Secretary William R Day born Ravenna Ohio 1849. Highlights include his Michigan education Canton career and public life. The piece praises his integrity loyalty and Republican alignment and covers family wife Mary E Day and four sons with notes on their schooling and athletics.
The article argues SIMS-DUDLEY improved dynamite guns offer advantages over traditional armament. It cites stability in forts, protection from enemy fire, longer range as aerial torpedoes, and potential to defend harbors, fast torpedo boats, and even siege operations. It suggests may replace field artillery and reduce armor costs in in shore combat.
A homemaking note describes making ottoman seats from a barrel end with cloth coverings and springs, blue top with Eastern embroidery, scarlet sides, and decorative bow knots. It also offers a cleaning paste of sawdust water and lemon juice for carved ivory, to restore whiteness after drying and brushing.
The Los Angeles Racing Board considers whether Negro racers can register under a policy that excludes colored athletes from the League of American Wheelmen. Major Taylor, a top African American rider, may seek registration or race in France or join the Canadian Wheelmen to bypass the color line. The board has not yet ruled on the issue.
Fresh or hot house tomatoes are peeled and seeded, kept on ice, then filled with chopped celery mixed with mayonnaise dressing. Serve on crisp lettuce leaves for a delicate presentation.
Instructions advise washing white cotton counterpanes, not wringing them, but carrying to the drying-ground in a washing-tub. After partial drying they should be folded smooth, left for ten to twelve hours, then well aired.
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