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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1910
Page
6
The text compares long awaited aloe flowering events in England and abroad noting Germany’s oldest hotel as a metaphor for maturity. It recalls aloe blooms at Victoria Park a decade ago requiring roof pane removal, at Kew Gardens twenty four years ago, and a second recent zoo flowering, with the forthcoming golden blossoms described as rare and spectacular to see.
At the International Congress of Aerial Leagues in Boulogne demonstrations featured devices to protect aviators in falls. A padded head-piece and jacket six inches thick weighed eight pounds total. An inventor tested the suit by head-first impact on spiky stone and sustained no injury.
A buff Orpington owned by Stamford resident Franks endured a 20 day fast after being found wedged in a haystack foundation. The emaciated fowl was revived and has since recovered, drawing attention to a remarkable survival in Stamford England.
Paul P. Wentz of Sharon Pennsylvania engraved the alphabet four times on an ordinary pin then added his name and the completion date making a total of 113 characters.
The death of Fred W. Cooper in Atlanta at age twenty nine reveals a string of family fatalities all due to illness. His father and eight uncles died in the same era, suggesting a grim pattern others note as his twenty ninth year nears.
A London Zoo correspondent reports an aloe plant near the eagles' aviary flowering after about 70 years. The 24 foot specimen grows symmetrically with huge spiny fleshy leaves in rosettes. Leaves yield strong fiber for rope and juice for soap or cider like products. It is known as the century plant, though it flowers once in a long interval.
In Devonshire England Mr Jack Ayre of Temple Bottom near Cruwys Morchard finds thousands of frogs coating a road after a violent thunderstorm. He believes the amphibians fell from the sky, a view echoed by a local resident familiar with monsoon storms and airborne creatures.
A Willesden child is born with the left arm missing from a few inches below the shoulder. The event is linked to a prior accident when the mother’s car collided with another vehicle and the driver suffered severe arm injuries requiring amputation.
A Barnstaple observation reports a seagull failing to fly over the River Taw as a bivalve clamped its bill and suffocated the bird. The event marks a rare shellfish related avian tragedy in the area.
The ancient ceremony opened on the lugger Henry VII off Brightlingsea with Colchester officials in civic robes. The deputy mayor read a December 6 1189 charter, followed by three cheers, and the first dredges yielded a good haul. A luncheon on Peewit Island featured Colchester oysters as the main dish.
Four month old chickens fail to grow feathers since babyhood. The birds, large and healthy, wear knickerbockers and attract visitors from across the country. Fanciers view the featherless fowls as a distinct class, while less fortunate birds envy their new dress.
A witness describes a man who produced a joint from his pocket and urged others to fix it on the finger before he underwent an operation, showing no nerves or hesitation throughout the procedure.
A twenty year old bedridden girl with a bone disease since age six was said to be cured after a lightning strike on her Chalons home. She reportedly jumped from bed in fright and ran downstairs, and was well the next day.
The article outlines how to update last year’s velvet hats with wide brims and small crowns by adding puffed silk or velvet crowns and large trimming pieces. It describes shirring velvet strips onto silk thread, crinoline linings for support, mounting on the hat form, and finishing with an ornament or feathers.
The garment features a gathered waist skirt with a knee band of lace, elbow length sleeves, and a white Tagal hat trimmed with poppies and wheat. Materials listed include seven yards rolle 42 inches wide and several lace and silk pieces.
The article surveys new evening wraps noting broadcloth pieces with a tight waist belt and long lace ruft sleeves. Empire wraps appear in chiffon and linen to complement frocks, while black and mauve dominate. Corded silk evening coats are a novelty and pink crepe lined with black chiffon or silk also appears.
A practical home guide to crafting a fragrance free cold cream. It explains melting fatty bases in a double boiler, adding perfumed water gradually, and using a whisk or mayonnaise mixer for large batches. A tested recipe uses almond oil rosewater white wax spermaceti and benzoin to create a creamy preparation.
The report notes a few saitches in back to maintain the object’s position. It emphasizes temporary fixes and suggests monitoring for any shift or wear that could affect alignment or safety.
A newsroom style note describes heavy coats and white blankets as fall musts. It suggests newer polo coats as alternatives and praises front fastening sweaters that slip over gowns, often replacing heavier ulster coats.
A hotel keeper doubles a traveler’s charge by billing him for the daily use of the piazza thermometer. The clerk confirms the guest in room seven had consulted the thermometer ten times each morning, so the landlord orders a charge equal to one dinner per day for that alleged privilege.
Short anecdote about Alan thanking God for patience and sharing rewards. He thanks for not being impatient with his little brother and for offering candy to his father and mother before himself, noting there was some left. The piece reflects gratitude and family generosity.
A column extols reading light fiction as rest and refreshment for busy households. It cites a long-time housekeeper and mother who recommends letting stories provide mental relief, arguing nine in ten returns are rested and energized.
An advertisement proclaims Dr Martel's Female Pills the seventeen year standard for women's ailments. It claims a scientifically prepared remedy with quick and permanent results sold at all drug stores.
A wife asks for a view on a perfect figure from her husband. He replies that 100,000 may not be perfection but is nearly enough to satisfy a man of his simple tastes.
A witty exchange about keeping a fairy godmother busy and a touring car tied to a self styled burden of sorrow. The brief quips hint at a satirical view of charity and self pity in public life.
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