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Newspaper
Anadarko Daily Democrat
Location
Anadarko, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
4
A historical message urges Oklahoma Democrats to unite for the November election, stressing duty to promote Democratic laws and values. It asserts Oklahoma can become a leading state in population and wealth by backing the Democratic party and helping Mr. Bryan secure a large majority.
Fire in the cotton house near the feeder led to an alarm and quick response by fire crews. Estimated damage runs about $6000. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Collen of Gracemont were in Anadarko on Saturday and returned home in time for the Fulton meeting that evening.
The Christian church in Anadarko filled its main auditorium for Rev Fred Nichols sermon. He urged locals to push the church forward themselves and noted the Century Class aimed to reach a hundred members. A Teacher's Training class will meet Saturdays at 7 30 PM to boost Bible knowledge.
A witness in an English trial claimed that a 60 percent chicory and coffee blend sold to poor neighborhoods could cause disease. A median man added that mixtures with chicory in such districts often led to torrant poisoning.
A fashion survey describes linen dresses in pale algond greens and pearl hues with embroidery and trims. It notes gray as a common but not heralded color, contrasts with yellow orange and shell pink, and highlights buckles, ornaments, and jeweled pins as accessorizing options.
About halfway down no rows of edging appear along the skirt and the center boxplatt. The bodice presents a wide taken over the alterations with a short plait or patchwork in railway style and a trap of embroidery fixed with material. The puffed sleeve is gathered into a stitched back cut of embroidery.
Shops report a summer surge in mercerized gingham women’s pajamas with soft colors. Women drive the trend, challenging conservatives who once opposed men’s nightwear. Pajamas feature wide leg trousers, long sleeves, and front fastening cords, offering health protection and comfort over older nightgowns.
A fragment describes pastel gowns gaining popularity for evening wear. Observations note color effects from light to certain lights, mentioning tones like violet, transparent blue, and pale pink. The lighter the shade, the more flattering the effect appears to be.
The piece notes a trend of five button coats in Chinese fashion. It explains the five buttons symbolize five virtues: humanity, justice, order, reputedness, and prudence, as promoted by Confucius.
The article notes a green elk parasol from midseason fashion, featuring a carved kitten at the end of a black wool stick. The item signals a quirky, ornate accessory style with a vivid green hue and decorative kitten motif.
O P Skaggs offers fresh vegetables in Binger and Anadarko Grocery Co advertises pure comb honey and a phone contact Redistributing notices show A J Morris transacting in Bridgeport and Mra M E McRae visiting Chickasha for building a two story brick home for Ben Russell The Presbyterian church bazaar is scheduled for Dec 5 with Ladies Aid in Anadarko signs and local phone numbers referenced.
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