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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
3
The report highlights seasonable blouse styles with center-front vest lines and optional kimono sleeves, trimmed in sourtache braid and porcelain blue. It notes the vogue for white fabrics, refined tuck patterns, and introduced coat silhouettes, plus hat trends resembling a derby with rolled brims and Charlotte Corday ruffles.
A fashion note describes the new sleeve style with a large armhole and tight wrist. Pleating creates a look like a folding water cup, and the sleeve often extends wide enough that its lower edge reaches the waist.
Fashion note describes placing the turnover collar into the seek band to reduce soil on turnover cuts when sleeves are long. The tip claims this keeps shirt waists cleaner and easier to wash.
A 19th century style note on waistcoats and tunics. Describes in Paris the Hitle waistcoat made of flowered cretonne with ceretonne front and pat back. Mentions a tiny row of white buttons and a pointed tunic with skirt reflecting current fashion decrees.
A detailed fashion article describes kimono sleeves, centre-front attachments, and gathered cuffs with a belted waist. It notes material needs for medium sizes in tafetas mantels and outlines new neckwear bands, braid embroidery, and a crop de Chine skirt tunic ensemble with applique and circular flounces.
A fashion craze for Gurtons spreads through the season as designers show them in single and double rows on gowns and even on high end silks and satins. The trend covers outfits from shoulder to hem and ornate crate dresses.
The sermon at Irving Square Presbyterian Church argues that a church is more than a building. Jacob renamed Bethel as the house of God after a divine vision, and modern congregations must embody that spiritual atmosphere. Without that sacred influence, a church is merely a club.
The text laments a loss of vitality in social organizations and church life amid moving pictures wax works spelling bees turkey suppers and social events. It argues the church should be Beth el a house of God with heavenly visions and a covenantal spiritual blessing.
A girl in a dreary town laments lack of culture and health and money. An older friend suggests she change her point of view, to see blessings and opportunities, leading to a life of cheerfulness and unselfish activity. One year later she confirms the change was everything.
A Christian Guardian piece urges men to bear troubles inwardly with patience courage and hope. It argues that hiding sorrow weakens the person and harms others. By smiling and singing and carrying burdens inside, individuals strengthen themselves and brighten the world.
A ship wreck on the Trish coast is linked to a broken knife blade left in the compass box. A sailor cleaned the compass and unknowingly chipped the needle index, causing the vessel to deviate from course and sink. The tale, from the London Sundar-School Times, likens minor faults to lost peace.
A reflective note frames life as a discipline rather than play, arguing God uses life as a school to educate. It emphasizes that divine lessons are tailored by care and aim for spiritual progress, with God speaking to the soul in varied ways to prepare the child for the father's home.
The Rev. Mason of Pittsburg states leaders express ideas and advocate a course through press and public speech to persuade people of its wisdom. He emphasizes gathering support via public forums and dialogue to shape opinion and action.
The Baltimore and Ohio leads a new rule banning intoxicated conduct and operation by employees on and off duty. Other railroads including New York Central adopt strict enforcement, with conductors and engineers barred from starting trains if intoxicated. The push aligns with industry and manufacturing moves against alcohol, amid Prohibition pressures and safety concerns for passengers and freight.
A fragment discusses temperance and liquor policy arguing prohibition harms cities and counties. It cites Massachusetts data claiming ten percent of licensed dealers left business and notes taxation and government licensing debates. The piece critiques using the issue to influence politics and mentions church leaders and public sentiment.
A Harper's Weekly writer notes the Imperial family of Tussia atop Europe’s wealth. The state treasury funds $7 million yearly for palaces and staff, the empress and dowager each receive $100,000 annually, children get nearly $20,000 a year until 21, and the heir $50,000 plus palace upkeep. Daughters receive a one million routles dowry at marriage. Total state outlay is under 1% of the annual budget.
A Dundee Advertiser tale recounts a charming foreigner who impressed King Edward with a lively accent. He invites her to bridge, she protests she cannot play. She quips that she does not know the king from the knave, then apologizes as the king laughs.
Mrs J B Renaud of 277 Montana Street Montreal says doctors failed for quarter of a century to cure a severe leg eczema. After trying Cuticura Remedies her swelling declined, new skin formed, and she has been clear for seven years. Her doctor reportedly recommended Cuticura for his patients. February 20, 1907.
Fragmentary quote discusses how people bear life’s ills by indifference, philosophy, or religion. The text contrasts indifference as common, philosophy as ostentatious, and religion as most effective in coping with hardship.
An assortment of vintage advertisements and claims for health potions. Dr Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer promises cures with coral bottle mentions. Allen’s Foot Rule powder and Winslow’s Soothing Syrup are pitched for children and foot care. A 1908 Georgia crop claim notes 149 000 grams, with scattered misprints and product pitches throughout.
A traditional sales pitch praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as highly effective for women's illnesses. It cites testimonials from thousands of letters stored by the Pinkham Laboratory, claiming health restoration without drugs and attributing success to herb ingredients that act on the feminine system.
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