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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1907
Page
6
An article discusses how marriage alters women's appearance and disposition, noting health as a factor. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic to restore strength for weak or ill women, including mothers and expectant women, claiming no alcohol or habit-forming ingredients and endorsements by medical authorities.
In a Thompson Street fire at Waller’s paper box factory, firefighter Tom Burke braves smoke and collapsing stairs to rescue workers, most notably Margery, the lace finisher. Officer O’Ferrall aids in the risky operation, and Burke’s bravery leads to a lifelong romance sealed with marriage.
The engineer Brunel reportedly drew the idea for the Thames tunnel from observing the teredo worm. The worm bores into timber and forms a calcareous tube, inspiring Brunel to employ a shielded boring method and brick arch rear support for subaqueous tunneling.
An advertisement touts Capuchine as a remedy for throbbing head and nervous system upset. It claims immediate squid-affect relief and easy dosage, urging readers to buy a bottle at all drug stores.
Australian Miss Annette Kellerman, the champion woman swimmer, has swum long distances up to thirty miles and nearly crossed the English Channel. She began swimming at seven, learned Fred Lee’s double overarm stroke at fourteen, and has since won forty long distance contests. She plans to try the crossing again after seasickness and storms hindered her first attempt.
The piece argues against vanity and extreme self consciousness in girls. It compares such behavior to Cinderella’s triumph, urges acceptance of criticism, and promotes self knowledge by learning from faults rather than fearing others’ judgments.
The illustration shows a taffeta bathing suit trimmed with banding and silk, with long sleeves and elasticized bloomers. Center front and side panels create a girdle effect, a large collar, and left side invisibly closed. Materials list and pattern sizes are provided with mail delivery details.
Pattern for a girls blouse and garniture designed by May Manton No 5660. Describes lace or lingerie style underblouse with an over blouse in imitation Trish crochet edged with pale green beads. Includes sizes for 11 and 16 years with yardage and ordering instructions.
A patient asks the doctor what to do about a painful face and is told there is no way to improve his looks. The exchange highlights a blunt, humorous medical consultation about appearance.
A quoted New York Press remark frames a photographer asking a subject to strike a striking attitude. The exchange hints at performance and potential improvised meaning in a newspaper moment.
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