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Newspaper

Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1907

Page

6

Beware of Tainted Bargains

Maud Nathan warns against deceptive shopping in a piece blending reform rhetoric with consumer guidance. She contrasts legitimate bargains tied to efficiency and bulk supply with tainted deals rooted in exploitation and labor abuse, urging careful choice and ethical oversight.

Dangers of Sweatshop Bargains Highlighted by National Consumers League

The article argues that bargain clothing hides harsh sweatshop labor and crowded tenement conditions in New York. It cites child labor, infectious diseases, and dangerous products while urging shoppers to seek garments made in sanitary, inspected factories with clear manufacturer marks and league labels.

Maud Nathan Awentshops New York City East Side New York Whalamazoo Topeka Richmond Savannah Nottingham China National Consumers’ League League

The Cost of Bargains From Tainted Goods

The author argues that buying tainted bar gains harms the community beyond individuals. Cheap goods funded by stolen wages or health harm workers and degrade society, increasing crime and state costs. True bargains depend on moral costs, preserving health, civic virtue, and dignified labor.

Customs Office

Consumers Drive Sweatshop Awareness Through Advertising

Merchants notice a shift as buyers demand goods produced under clean safe conditions. Advertisements promise garments made by well paid workers in sanitary, light workrooms, with labels guaranteeing humane manufacturing. Consumers create demand and push merchants to seek supplier accountability.

Ideal Friendship in Intellectual Circles

A reflection on private ties between aged scholars or artists and younger colleagues. Hamerton emphasizes these enduring relationships as the true engine preserving sound thinking and notable achievement across generations.

Philip Gilbert Hamerton

A Tile to Heaven Quote Reframed as Insightful Proverb

A concise proverbic line asserts that a single tile to heaven holds more value than worldly titles, contrasting spiritual or eternal worth with earthly accolades. The remark emphasizes intangible ascent over material rank.

Heaven Earth

Diplomacy in Family Feuds Nurtures Fairness and Tact

The article cautions guests in fractured households to avoid taking sides. It warns against sympathizing with an apparent victim and urges neutral diplomacy. It notes women often shape conversations with shared grievances while praising patience in all involved.

A Novel Fan Bag for Evening Use

A small brocade fan bag illustrated to save fans from loss and provide a handy accessory for theater travel and evening dress. The simple shape suits satin lining with silk cord edging and a satin ribbon loop for wrist or waist. A sachet of powder could add a delicate scent.

Heart shaped wall pocket for shoe storage

A practical wall pocket idea for keeping shoes fresh in a small bedroom. Made from strong cardboard and covered with serge or silk, it is bordered with ribbon and bound with cord. A loop and bow at the top hang the pocket against the wall.

All in Color Scheme in Hats and Dresses in Vogue

Colors return to hats and gowns with bold contrasts. A gown in Chinese pink Marquisette features plisse silk and crab blue satin piping, with a matching bodice and sleeves dyed to the pink. Chiffon plisse fills the V fronts and backs, with real lace armlets and a lace neckband in cream white completing the look.

Summer Day Wear Inspires Pale Mauve and Coral Gowns

The article notes pale mauve light weights for cool summer gowns and coral pink and blue shades as flattering. Olga cloth with satin finish gains notice for long graceful lines, while plain skirts best display fine materials and color in soft folds.

Olga

Color scheme and Paris fashion details described

A Paris correspondent notes pale yellow, mauve, and related tones create chic combinations. A Place Vendome model features pale yellow mousseline with wide black stripes and a white fichu folded inside a draped bodice. A mauve satin bust knot, striped girdle, embroidered sleeve bands, and chiffon undersleeves complete the look.

Place Vendome Paris

To Edge Collars Parisienne Uses Delicate Linen Ruche

The Parisienne outfits collars with a tiny linen ruche or fine tulle ribbon. It is easily changed and provides a graceful finishing touch to attire.

Woman Credits Kidney Pills For Weight Gain And Recovery

Miss Emma Shirley of Killbuck New York suffers kidney disease with headaches dizziness and weakness. After taking Dean's Kidney Pills she reports twelve boxes cured her gained six pounds and saved her life. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY at 50 cents a box.

Emma Shirley Killbuck N. Y Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo

How He Got a Verdict in a Breach of Promise Case

A defendant confessed kissing the plaintiff almost every evening to prevent her from singing. The lawyer questioned the motive and the jury returned a verdict for the defendant without leaving their seats.

Little Pitchers and a Dinner Question

Tommy asks Mr. Smith why he did not board the ocean steamer and mamma worries papa invited him to dinner because she feared he would be seasick. Mr. Smith answers he had no plan to go aboard.

Tommy Mr. Smith Papa

Wisconsin man in Canada writes of swift Northwest success

Philip Beisiegel from Cayley Alberta describes rapid farm growth since moving from Wisconsin. He outlines landholdings 820 acres, cattle, horses, poultry, and improved property including Calgary and High River lots. He reports net worth around 13000 and a profitable homestead venture with 4000 bushels grain and garden produce.

United States Cayley Alta Watertown S. D Canadian Northwest Northwest Calgary High River Wisconsin

How He Dig It Lifted a Freight Elevator Tale

Storming ton Barns recalls lifting a carriage factory freight elevator from basement to paint shop top floor. Walker Tights adds, I was beside the modus operandi. The exchange frames a reminiscence of a mechanical feat and its context in a factory setting.

Stormington Barns Walker Tights

Allen's Foot Ease Promises Comfort for Women

Patent medicine ad claims women can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot Ease. Describes cure for swollen feet, sweating and aching feet. Includes address of A. S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York.

Allen Iria c. A A. S- Olmsted le Roy

Aerial ship nicknames teased as sky terriers

Dialogue speculates on nicknames for air ships with jokes about calling them sky terriers rather than aerial greyhounds. The exchange hints at playful language shaping future references to aircraft.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joseph B. Bowles Frederick Nathan Consumers’ League of Nathan Woman's Municipal League Congress of Liberal Religions Walt Whitmas Canada
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