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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1902

Page

6

Fashion Notes on Louisine Styles and Georgian Influences

The article outlines Louisine dominating fashion trends replacing Foulare with straight corsets and pointed bodices. It highlights gowns inspired by Gaine borough Romney Watteau Lely and Lawrence, floral fabrics, chine silk sashes, wide hem skirts, and black nets with lace. Princess gowns, black velvet trims, mauve pairings, and wash dresses with tucks and volantes are described alongside capes mantels and bolero style wraps for afternoon wear.

Louisine Foulare Gaineborough Romney Watteau Lely Sir Thomas Lawrence

Berry Red Fashion Note Sets Gown Trends

Latest fashion notes describe a berry red tibeline gown with a bolero waist and tucked lower portion. A black taffeta scarf knots over the bust, with Corticelli silk strappings and Du Barry sleeves. Red shades from cherry to wine, black and white waist accents, and matching red hats with dahlias finish the look.

du Barry

Popular Fashions Feature Military Coats For Autumn

The article previews new coats for autumn attire with military inspired styles. It highlights a gray or fawn checked tweed coat with a military belt and gold buttons, and a versatile wrap in covert coating in three lengths. It notes wide sleeves, silk lining, and emphasis on figure flattering lines and high quality finish.

Physicians Testify Miners Suffer Anaemia Threatening Life

A Wilkesbarre physician told the arbitration commission that 99 percent of coal mine workers are anaemic, with health and earning power impaired. The account cites miner David Collins of New Straitsville, Ohio, cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People after doctors failed. A Baptist minister endorses the remedy as miraculous in the community.

Wilkesbarre David Collins New Straitsville Ohio Ernest Graves Batpist Dr. Williams the Baptist Church New Stritsville Collins Williams

Restoring Old Mahogany Using Sal Soda Wash

A woodcare note reports kerosene and turpentine failed on carved mahogany. A solution of two tablespoons sal soda per quart warm water applied with a soaped brush, rinsed, then dried, restored several woods. Finish with a raw oil and turpentine rub. even a century old piece regained its natural grain.

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Gains National Demand

Nashville woman Mrs Josie Irwin endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound noting unprecedented demand for female remedy. Claims cures for worst female complaints with nationwide praise from grateful women. Mrs Pinkham invites women to write for free advice at Lynn Massachusetts.

Josie Irwin College St Nashville Enn Lydia E. Pinkham Atlantic Pacific

What She Was Meant For Irish Banter

A witty exchange at a party reveals a playful remark about national fate. A beauty proclaims she was meant for an Irish woman, only to be retorted that many would say she was meant for an Irish man.

Ireland Erin

Benefit of Gan in Gaslight Heat

The air drawn through gas burners is sterilized by heat, destroying disease germs. Winter bus heat also benefits bedrooms bathrooms halls and other spaces by warming them.

Reverend Sheldon Starts Christian Life Insurance Firm

A religious figure once known for lecturing on What would Jesus do announces a life insurance company that will insure only Christians. Critics urge broader outreach and question narrowing to the unregenerate.

Mr. Sheldon Jesus

Sixty Years of Popularity. Painkiller Imposters Warned

The ad warns buyers to seek Perry Davis Painkiller and avoid imitations flooding shops. It touts the product as an unfailing remedy for coughs colds and bronchitis and urges diligence to obtain the genuine bottle.

Perry Davis

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BRIRT Strike Arbitration Commission Gan Doan G. A. Repass North Main Street Bowling Green Starn & Russell Foster-Milburn Co Bufffalo, N Cline Roy P. Gillespie Fulton’s J. S. Basom, D. D. S Athens South Court Street W. A. Hibbard Office Warren Building Postoffice Israel M. Foster Athens, Ohio W. B. Lawrence Fire’and Life Insurance Bank’ of Athens United J. D. Brown W. Hb, Golden, Cashier C. J. Scott Parkersburg, West Va Oberlin Will Oberlin Bus Seeee Ramon C. B. Menderson
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