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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1900
Page
7
The piece notes sleeveless and low neck designs in new bathing dresses, warning tight sleeves create wrinkles and urging clever bodice cutting to avoid constriction. It describes fabric choices like tight flannels and the effect of salt water on material, citing Helen Grey-Page. The stray line features a conversational aside between Pa and Adolphus.
Readers note evolving fashion as fabrics and silk designs dominate upcoming outfits. Pressure to use lighter materials grows, with emphasis on decorative textures and innovative patterns in coats and dresses.
Nearly all the summer dresses feature the Eton in two varieties with varied trimming. Short Etons are slim and unstructured while the longer belt covering version resembles a tailor made bodice but opens at the front for a view of the bust area. A bow at the neck and butterfly knot at the bust complete the ribbon detail.
Fragmentary note questions patient progress and states a doctor asked if anyone ever recovered. It mentions names Migrelf Aveon Eoyet Lone and Second Vortor-Whatehave but lacks clear actions, dates, or organizations.
An advertisement praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy for women's ailments. It notes Mrs. Pinkham offers free advice from Lynn, Massachusetts and invites readers to write for guidance.
The article describes a plain grey plaid fabric for water wear, light and seaside suitable. It suggests a bathing dress consisting of a plaid skirt trimmed with white brilliantine, a white band at the hem, and a plain blouse waist with a small plaid bow.
P A Danforth of LaGrange Ga suffered six months with a hurtful running cure on his leg but Bucklen’s Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. It heals ulcers wounds and sores and is guaranteed. Sold by W H McKee druggist. A British regiment in the South African war is nicknamed Kruger Own after the Eighteenth Hussars.
A user from Chicago reports long bronchial illness ended by Foley’s Honey and Tar. The testimonial cites relief after trying many medicines and credits the product with the cure. The note references a Dr Wyte and a Chicago lag remedy company in the ad text.
The text lists diverse terms from waters, weather, and flora with scattered phrases about water, seasons, and plant names. It mentions weather patterns and periodic references to months and places, but the overall content is garbled and lacks a coherent news item or event.
In a quirky exchange a landlord explains his menu to a guest, noting guests feel flattered when they recognize items and that the landlord serves what he likes since patrons may not know what they ordered.
The article reports Mrs Rena Stout of Cammack allegedly cured from Consumption after using Dr Kings New Discovery. It notes her weight gain of 37 pounds and cites a Muncie druggist endorsement. Trial bottles are offered at W T McKee's drug store. It also mentions electric lamp filament temperatures per Monsieur Janet experiments.
An assortment of testimonials and notices tout Dr King s New Life Pills Grain O and coffee alternatives. Letters praise grain o and a cleaner stomach while a New York note reports mass frog sacrifices for hotel and club menus.
An advertisement-like passage urges biannual use of Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to cleanse the body of waste and disease. It claims purification of blood, stomach fortification, and removal of poisonous accumulations, citing a testimonial of recovery from pneumonia and urging readers to obtain Dr Piece’s Medical Adviser via mail order.
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