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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
2
The article argues that high heels and pointed shoes distort the American arched foot, causing falling insteps and pain in legs and knees. It praises a new “common sense” shoe with a steel arch spring, broad sole, and broad heel, worn constantly for support, while warning against overhasty fashion that neglects foot structure.
Lace dominates upcoming tailor-made gowns with cuffs and collars edged in chiffon or organdie. Designers promote lace turn-overs in many colors and styles, offering embroidered and colored laces that enhance delicate handwork and create fresh fashion variations.
The Greek lepton is the smallest current coin in Europe and the least valuable. It equals one hundredth of a drachma, with the drachma roughly worth a franc or about 20 cents in our money.
A London made suite of solid silver furniture destined for an Indian prince's eastern palace. The set includes a four year bedstead, twelve dining chairs, four tables, two divans, a lady's dressing table, and a cabinet. Weighing over four tons, the value is about $75,000 and the work took nearly a year to complete.
The parson bird or tui is a NZ native about blackbird size with white throat tufts and glossy dark green plumage. It can be taught to crow and whistle tunes, with a remarkable repertoire for a songbird. The text notes an 1607 eyas illustration of a Bonmouthshire flood.
The Washburn Board of School Commissioners on November 27 1905 adopted a book rental system starting January 22 1906. Deposits scale by grade, half at each semester, refunds minus fines, with records and labels on each book and monthly transfers to the superintendent for refunds and deposits. C O Sowder and John Walsh signatories.
Mrs Admington installs a wall telephone and overhears a two week courtship on the line. A man advises marriage now, a young woman balks, and the older neighbor scolds the lovers, predicting trouble and a possible divorce. The speaker muses her bold intervention may not help.
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