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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
6
A collage of satirical lines on fashion, politics, and society. Quips about shaving cats, germs on whiskers, canned fruit leftovers, puffing candidates, pennant hopes, a tip to the bellboy, and a nunlike pastor offering refreshments to lure churchgoers.
A July report notes Wu Tin Fang’s third comeback will bring fresh questions for an unoffending people. A Passaic woman claiming 25 days of fasting says angels feed her, a detail that fuels suspicion she is acting.
A note reports New York sent three million dollars in worn currency to Washington for destruction. The piece mocks New York as a place to wear out money and notes the unusual handling of obsolete notes.
A Chicago prophet foresees Chicago reaching 13,000,000 residents in twelve and a half decades. He questions why worry about problems so far ahead, urging attention to present issues.
It is estimated that Americans will pay about 5 million dollars for seats to view the coronation procession. England has raised viewing costs, boosting prices for spectators.
A Hartford motorman is in court charged with assault after an incident on a trolley car. The article questions the rationale behind strict concealed weapons laws when massed legal controls exist.
Chicago adopts a contract system to regulate domestic work with identifiable maid services setting professional hours and pricing. The approach aims to formalize housework arrangements and standardize work terms for households and agencies alike.
A commercial journal states seventy five percent of the nation’s coal is sold without profit and casts doubt on future pricing. The remark implies difficulty in convincing the ultimate consumer of industry margins.
The simplified spellers continue their reform efforts in the nation. They persevere with cheerful persistence and aim to improve the method of spelling, making some progress amid insurmountable obstacles.
A missive notes brides struggle with old guidance as experts argue over beauty and cooking. One expert condemns beyond-keep husbands by beauty while another urges women to cook for happier homes. The piece suggests brides may ignore sagely counsel and crave life beyond home duties.
A line notes single windows selling in London for 3000 dollars and a glance at King George as he passes by is deemed not worth the price. The piece hints he is improved in stature thanks to Sandow the strongman rising in influence.
A New Jersey legislature bill proposes imprisonment for those who play cards for prizes. The sponsor’s wife reportedly suffered an alleged beating at a bridge party over a prized contest, fueling attention to the measure.
Harry Plate of Hanover, a plumber and former journeyman, was chosen by the Artisans' congress to join the Prussian upper house. The appointment marks a rare ascent from skilled labor to legislature, with Plate pledging to champion workers and tool kit workers.
Henry E. Huntington, nearing retirement from business, spends his fortune on rare books. He bought the famous chuck book collection for 1.3 million dollars and the Gutenberg Bible for 50,000 dollars, the highest price ever paid for a book. He is 61, born 1850 in Oneonta, New York, with English lineage tracing to Simon Huntington.
Dr. Orville W. Owen claims a cipher leads to a hidden cache under a Roman Bridge foundation in the River Wye on the Duke of Beaufort estate. He alleges Lord Francis Bacon killed Shakespeare and hid the Bard's head in the box now being recovered, asserting the structure matches his cipher and that Bacon used the bridge as a tomb for manuscripts.
One of the Union Civil War’s surviving generals, Grenville M. Dodge of Council Bluffs Iowa, marked his 80th birthday. A brave commander at Pea Ridge he later supervised the Mississippi and Ohio railroad’s construction. Dodge remains active in business and public life serving as Army of the Tennessee president and contributing to periodicals and lectures.
The article advises vacation travelers to enjoy modern conveniences and dress for journeys. It discusses proper travel garments, hats, shoes, and fabrics, emphasizing plain tailored gowns, waterproof materials, and stylish yet practical millinery to stay neat. It contrasts male and female temperaments and notes women often excel as witnesses.
A simple waist described in light blue armor silk with white silk bands, fagoting, and small gold buttons. Collar and cuffs feature embroidered linen with ruffles, finishing the garment in a delicate, decorative style.
The article argues against mannish blouses for refined wardrobes and advises choosing high quality silk for longevity. It highlights china silk, lasting longer than cheaper options, with a thirty six inch width and a $1.25 price, offering light yet substantial fabric that isn’t transparent.
Use oatmeal to clean suede gloves in white, pale tan, or gray by rubbing with meal and a nail brush then dusting with soft flannel. Leather gloves need yellow soap and warm water, dried on hands or wooden forms in sun or near heat. quicker drying is better.
A Chicago Inter Ocean note suggests repurposing old muslin night gowns as protective covers for gowns in the closet. Hang the dress on a hanger, then drape the night gown over it and button to secure, offering easier removal than bags.
A revival of quill or feather trimming returns to tailored hats after a several season absence. A standout model featured rough black straw with a high crown and rolling brim, adorned by two coral shade quills slanting from the back, adding color and jaunty chic.
Girls adopt colored enamel shirt buttons designed for men's shirts. Sets usually contain six pieces with a patent fastener and eyelet link. Wearers replace front button-holes with eyelets and may also use buttons at the back. Variations include enamel centers and gold rims in multiple tones.
To rejuvenate faded violets from old hats shake out dust and separate petals. Apply water color to each petal and let dry. Then mass with green leaves touched up, tie with tulle or purple silk strand, and violets regain fresh appearance.
A pretty and sensible gift for a new baby is a hand knitted protector set. It includes a blanket sweater bonnet and stockings all crafted in wool for warmth without weight. Garments use a simple stitch and are shaped the bootie and stocking combined are knee length needing no confining ribbons.
A writer argues against the claim that Illinois bans on cousin marriage prevent deformities. He states such assertions are false, noting healthy children from cousins and criticizing the idea that all cousin offspring are deformed or mentally defective. The author also claims marrying a cousin offers better knowledge of a partner’s heredity, and that divorced cousins are not the primary source of divorces.
A dated collection of maxims and proverbs on human folly, marriage, luck, and social conduct. The piece notes that adversity can strengthen friendships, sin persists, and foolish fortune favors none. It blames conceit and disagreement in marriages and warns against betting on sure things.
The piece condemns feather plumes from the white egret used in fashion. It explains plumes grow Feb to May and hunters raid rookeries, killing birds and starving nestlings. It notes Florida once rich in egrets has declined, with hunters moving to Mexico and South America.
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