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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
5
A magazine writer questions if old fashioned thinking has faded amid rapid action by Americans. The Pittsburgh Gazette-Times cites dangers of swift life and noisy environments. Doctors report harm from constant noise and its impact on nervous systems.
The American Contractor reports a nationwide dip of 3 percent in March 1913 building operations across 45 cities. Milwaukee shows a strong rise with an estimated outlay of 655,389 dollars versus 430,987 dollars a year earlier, up 52 percent.
A Gotham magistrate joked that a bridegroom must obey his wife in a wedding ceremony mix up. The line underscores the American notion that husbands are most obedient, accepting wives’ promises with humor and familiarity.
A Chicago judge ruled that occupants of a city flat may make noise or dance as they wish, despite other residents objections. The decision notes the long practice has long stood and the common law seemed to cover the point.
Dr Sargent of Harvard says a ball game spectator gains more excitement than is good for him. He is described as a person of strong individuality who does not care for the praise of the crowd.
The Ohio State Journal notes Director Barger suspended a policeman for not hearing the mutter din of a machine passing by. It suggests Columbus cars are noisily muffled and even government paper notes fail to curb the habit as people walk to dodge the milkman.
A balding man almost toppled over a balcony rail in a theater as witnesses report a hair breadth escape. Police and theater staff assisted him, and the incident sparked a cautious evacuation as safe segregation was restored.
A group of young women at a Chicago church congregation struggle to agree on the perfect man. The disagreement is presented as natural, highlighting diversity in preferences and the idea that no single standard can define all. The piece uses humorous tone to reflect social dating norms of the era.
A remark notes prunes fail to gain popularity due to their unattractive appearance. It compares a prune dish to a serving of chestnut coal, suggesting visual appeal impacts desirability.
An eastern professor argues rooting for teams at baseball games harms morals and suggests a quiet meeting at the weekly sewing circle as an alternative activity.
A reader laments modern art and futurist music, urging that advocates be forced to perform with silencers on their instruments to prevent disruption and preserve traditional taste.
Rodman Law calling himself the human fly says the interior iron lattice of the Statue of Liberty could fail and hurt someone. He describes climbing the Capitol dome interior, losing his cash friends, and receiving telegraphic remittance from New York after the incident.
A home dressmaker can imitate famous Paris styles by noting sleeve and neck shapes, waist fit, and skirt construction. Copy beadwork by matching bead types, using a double thread, and outlining chiffon designs with two color embroidery silk for a refined effect.
A decorative artwork uses a barely visible layer of thin gold paint to create a charming effect. The modification remains detectable only on close inspection, adding a clever, understated warmth to the piece.
Practical guidance on selecting a trunk for land or sea use and packing clothes efficiently. Tips include placing heavy garments bottomward, using tissue between fabrics, and protecting delicate items in light bags. A bridge party note describes baskets of fresh flowers given as favors with rosebuds for the top scorer.
A streetcar repair zone on Connecticut Avenue sparks curiosity as yellow flags appear beside red and green signals. A laborer finally reveals the yellow flag signals the kyara to go slow, ending the mystery with a punchline.
A long running duck sightings story centers on a bird perched in the second story window of 1617 H street. The note explains the bird arrived from the Asiatic coast with Dr Clymer and survived years before a taxidermist preserved it and placed it in the front window as a memorial for 41 years.
Maline is shown used in various ways with heather buds developed and imitation aigrette well received. Perfection of maline offers inducements to milliners seeking best material combinations. Chantilly lace drapes and brim hats appear for midsummer. Ostrich enhances the new shades with handsome fancy effects.
Three Chinese students at the Y M C A Education Institute study English history and geography under Dr Myron Jermain Jones. After a stern ethics and theology lecture, the middle student finally says, We gotcha, Steve, showing progress in language learning.
The writer describes loosening the machine tension and slipping hoops under the needle. They sew back and forth without the hoops to fill holes, then rotate hoops and repeat across existing stitching. The process yields satisfying results.
Take strips of net or good parts of old curtains and dip into hot starch. Apply the pieces to worn places while the starch is hot and they will adhere and not show as much as darns would.
Patch pockets are placed at each side of the skirt about twelve inches below the waist. The approved size is about six inches wide and four inches deep.
The article argues that draft horses weighing 1500 pounds or more command better prices and that farms should shift toward heavier mares and stallions. It cites sales at Salina and statements from Chicago and Kansas City managers on road conditions, while urging gradual replacement of light mares to boost farm efficiency and profits.
A farmer describes growing potatoes in deep straw piles to suppress weeds and reduce cultivation. Early plantings under straw may struggle in cold springs, while later plantings gain moisture and yield. Harvest involves lifting straw and gathering clean, white potatoes with minimal digging.
It advises delaying pepper planting until nighttime temperatures hold around 60 degrees and frost danger is past. The guidance warns peppers should not be set in open ground before conditions are warm enough.
Guidance to begin spraying vegetables the moment insects appear and to continue daily to ease observation and control of pests.
The plan failed due to wet cold weather causing potato rot early in the season. Clean straw is normally used, but half rotten straw could suffice. The straw coating, turned under next year, enriches the soil for future crops, potatoes or grain.
Josephine de Marr advises busy housemothers to grow herbaceous plants for easy care and abundant bloom from spring to late fall. These hardy plants require no greenhouse and matures after initial protection, with propagation by seeds division cuttings and even root slicing to create new plants.
A good white geranium is a jewel to keep once found. Choose one or two zonale varieties for bright ornamental foliage and supply as much sunshine as possible. Feed weekly with a ammonia solution a teaspoon in a quart of water to keep plants bright.
Garden owners face a mole problem described as an intolerable nuisance. While trapping is allowed, the reported sure method is injecting bisulphate of carbon into mole runs to end the infestation.
Report notes arsenate of lead replacing paris green for spraying potatoes as it adheres better to foliage. The change aims to improve effectiveness in pest control and crop protection.
The note urges farmers to keep using the wheel hoe throughout the month, especially during dry spells, to maintain soil work and garden progress. It stresses persistence in tillage when moisture is limited to prevent plant setbacks.
The advice warns against setting out fresh strawberry plants in a bed that previously housed the same crop this year to prevent disease buildup and soil issues.
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