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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
9
A mariner recalls a China voyage with pirates along the Canton river, detailing encounters with a tea merchant friend, Ah Kum, and a guard boat, plus attacks on a houseboat and a native boat Kum Shan. He argues river piracy remains active and urges readers to test the risk themselves.
Washington Star describes fall fashion with full tailored suits marked by drape on skirts and coats and extensive use of fur. A wedgwood blue velours de laine ensemble showcases a cutaway jacket, fox fur collar, black moire sash, and white ratine vest with steel buttons.
A compact DIY idea shows a board with many holes for pegs to wind skeins. Pegs set at varying distances allow holding skeins of different sizes whether wall mounted or used on a table or in the lap. Two picture rings enable easy wall hanging.
The sartorial authorities urge a fruit and flower autumn with small blossoms painted embroidered or appliqued on chiffons and linen gowns. Roses orchids iris adorn waistbands while apricots peaches and hat garnishes echo fruit clusters and grape hues in purples and greens.
Fashion note highlights women's gowns in Paris with varied pocket placements. Describes draped silhouettes giving pocket-like effects at the hips resembling trouser pockets.
A French observer notes English women wearing clothes stiffly, praising ease and grace. The piece urges simple, comfortable dress over ostentation, arguing that garments should be worn with ease and joy, not effort or fear. It champions gingham frocks and sunbonnets over elaborate finery.
The drawing shows a girl’s frock for ages eight to ten that blends Balkan and Russian blouse styles. It may be made in wool or washable fabrics like linen, chambray, or similar material. The design features a fuller blouse, a short scant skirt, a wide silk collar, plaid silk sash, plaid piping, drop shoulder seams, front closure and cuffs.
The new Cincinnati hospital includes courting nooks intended to aid nurses in personal relationships. The plan emphasizes a humane work environment and staff morale amid ongoing facility upgrades.
The text states that kidney weakness causes rheumatic pains as uric acid crystals form in muscles and joints. It claims that Dean's Kidney Pills cure the kidneys and have eased thousands of rheumatic cases including lumbago sciatica gravel neuralgia and urinary disorders.
An editorial reflection on invalids as sources of quiet courage. The text praises the patient invalids who endure sorrow to lessen others’ pain, counting their small daily moral victories as triumphs. It extols their rooms becoming shelters for friends and tears wiped by gentle hands.
A fashion expert estimates annual clothing outlays by groups from $75,000 for certain women to $200 for factory girls, with others at $50,000, $10,000, and lower. Newspaper men’s wives and fashion experts appear in the top $75,000 category.
London Tit-Bits quotes reveal a political dirty tricks scheme. An election agent pushes to smear candidate Stump by alleging shady past transactions while a detective notes no usable past life evidence.
A remark about an author's flowing writing style and the notion that it results from a running hand.
A terse dialogue captures a confrontational line about infidelity, attributed to a man noting a wife’s sly insult. The exchange highlights suspicion and marital strain in a domestic setting. The quote frames a moment of tension and mistrust between spouses.
A brief Boston Evening Transcript quip contrasts casual golf interest with sharper talk, noting a light exchange about playing the sport.
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