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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
2
Julia Bottomley surveys fashion trends noting independent lines in couture with a focus on narrow skirts and large waists. Turkish pantaloon skirts reappear in varied drapery with simple fronts while Turkish jackets in blue velvet pair with slim silhouettes. The tailored suit persists, blending draped lines and roominess, with peg-top skirts and Russian blouses staying in mode.
A short draped wrap of brocaded satin in paprika or mahogany with fur bands offers a dressy look for day or evening wear. Prices range from affordable to high end, with three dollars a yard for patterns. The elegant model features mart in fur trim, plush and satin hat, and a shaded plume, suited to certain face shapes.
The vice president of a major Canadian railroad issues a campaign circular outlining the safety first program. It emphasizes correcting unsafe conditions and practices before accidents occur and investigating accidents to discover causes and prevent future incidents.
The article describes a new model with an extending tunic from hips to knee enhancing a slim figure. It notes no color contrast and occasional back dips with two front box plaits, while evening dresses feature bows and floral accents that emphasize the waist. Cross-cut folds rise from back to front ending in a bow at the waist.
The article notes a fashion craze for gold in gowns and wraps across fabrics like brocade velvet silk and transparent materials. Gold threads in brooches and gold tinted linings highlight the season with silver or gold ninon tunics and edge bands of strass or colored jewels for a sparkling effect.
Rev Edwin H Gomes reports from London on Sea Dyaks the wild men of Borneo praising honesty courage and intellect. They honor liars with a pile of branches and praise truthful behavior while judging moral sense by a liver based mindset. The Dyaks deem the wild man moral despite quirky logic and regard his thoughts and ethics as equal to neighboring races.
A farmer’s retirement prompts questions about moving to town. The writer argues that many retirees could gain more from farm life, noting some with $20,000 might afford automotives and daily trips for children. He suggests staying rural suits those who can best afford to raise children on the land.
A substitute guard questions why the captain bows to E ne]'s father after his ejection. The captain recalls the previous night’s treatment, praising the father as having a remarkably developed kicking toe.
To clean picture frames, mix vinegar with soda water. Remove dust with a camel hair brush, dip in the solution, squeeze, and lightly brush the gilt in small portions until clean.
A Baltimore American item captures a tense exchange as a wife retorts to her husband that she has done a foolish thing in marrying him. The brief dialogue showcases acerbic sarcasm and a sharp, personal dig amid domestic strain.
Benjamin L. Dulaney, owner of a 160 acre Bristol Tennessee forest and bird preserve, argues woodpeckers curb borers and save chestnut trees. He describes sparrow behavior as child labor, noting a six week nest study and his need to shoot sparrows to cut off food for the nestlings.
Two Washington housemaids of a single family clash over a black hat with pink roses. Hallie swipes the coveted headgear using her wages, admires it in a mirror only to find its appeal fades. Hattie taunts that the situation changes once the hat sits on Hallie’s face.
A schoolteacher faces an inquisitive pupil who asks about nest construction. The pupil admits ignorance while the teacher uses a bluff to gain time and then poses a counter question about bird lime to reveal a clever answer.
A Detroit Free Press humor piece quotes a man who says he does not want to be very rich and seeks only happiness with a weekly allowance for his wife. He notes pride in taking his pay envelope home intact and avoiding an extra allowance by his wife.
A dull nose may still detect odors from sewer gas cellar air illuminating gas decaying fruit coal gas and putrid meat. It can sense new moon hay fresh country breezes frosty morning showery atmospheres ocean winds and ozone after a thunder shower.
A reflective quote from Benjamin Franklin notes the fool speaks from impulse while the wise man keeps his words in thoughtful reserve. It contrasts impulsive chatter with measured speech and inner self control.
Practical tips for farmers on using the fanning mill to improve grain and forage quality, proper feeding and stocking during winter, safe training for young horses, orchard management, school involvement, and balanced ventilation for livestock to maintain health and profitability.
Practical guidance for poultry and pigeon keepers covering feeding, nesting, water, and aging terms. Emphasizes not feeding oats to pigeons, using orange boxes as nests, breeding for big squabs, and homers for squab profit. Offers care steps and ration considerations for hens, pullets, and turkey hens.
Ames Iowa veterinary college outlines a worm control method for pigs using Santonit one grain per 30 to 80 pounds plus areca nut half grain per pound live weight with a maximum four grains per large hog. Hogs should be fed no food for 24 hours and the medicine mixed in a thin slop for 20 hogs, fed in a clean trough. Repeat in 30 days as intestinal worm eggs resist the treatment.
The report notes concerns about new worm outbreaks and warns that current treatment methods may fail. Agricultural officials stress cautious use of pesticides and ongoing monitoring to protect yields and prevent damage.
During Goose Feathers the text explains drying in a clean airy place and turning with a fork every few days until thoroughly dry. It notes that steaming in bags can purify them, removing the natural odor, making them more valuable as a result.
Practical guidance from Boy Scouts of America on safe ice rescue. Tie a rope to the rescuer, reach or push a board or ladder toward the trapped person, crawl instead of walk, and avoid rebreaking the ice. If the rescuer breaks through, stay on the edge and wait for help.
Mr. R. M. Fleenor of Otterbein Indiana credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing a 25 year kidney and bladder trouble after trying other doctors. He reports relief after two boxes and urges others to try the remedy. Advertises 50 cents per box and free household hints and National Anthem music with recipes.
Dr Charles A Mercier argues against loose calls of insanity in a Royal Society of Medicine paper. He says giddiness epileptic symptoms fear of spaces do not prove insanity and that mind disorder must combine brain impairment for true insanity with possible medical causes like poisoning myxoedema gout or Graves disease to reclassify.
A boy asks what a demagogue is and a father replies with a brief, sharp definition. The exchange frames a demagogue as a brilliant speaker who persuades but pursues ideas the listener may oppose.
A humorous observation that a frugal husband wants his wife to save more from her allowance than she can, highlighting thrift as a marriage quirk and the tension between budgeting and personal spending.
A wife describes coffee causing fear, headaches, and nerves and how she switched to Postum. After trying it, she makes the case that her husband sees her improvement and agrees to switch, ending their coffee dependence. The ad promotes Regular and Instant Postum from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
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