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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
12
The article highlights how well read children from poorer neighborhoods benefit from public libraries. It notes libraries offer standard, proven books, fairy tales, myths, and historical stories, plus Alcott titles for girls. Emphasizes durable garments for young readers and practicality over new releases.
Short wraps capes and lace coats rise in popularity this season with embroidered flounce skirts and cotton printed effects. Negligees favor empire and princess lines, shirring appears on cords and rows, riding habits in Ynnen or khaki with short coats, foulard petticoats, and a new goreé glove for fleshy arms. The piece notes dressing on a small allowance and mentions the Keeley Cure per Rev T DeWitt Talmage.
A dated advertisement lists clothing and fabric deals including overalls at 50 and 75 cents, jackets at 50 and 75 cents, shirts at 75 cents, and calicos and ginghams from 8 to 20 cents. White goods show sale price 8 2C from regular 20 cents. The note reflects a midpriced clearance in a small shop.
A historic note extols DeWitts Little Early Risers as the famous small liver pills praised as gentle and sure. Sold by all druggists.
Bristol Virginia on July 8 faces a local option vote that will decide if the city along the state line becomes wet. The outcome affects both Virginia and neighboring Tennessee, with two sets of officials and a cross-border economic impact. Citizens needing licenses must apply to the auditor and pay before July 1 1909, with police enforcing the charter provision.
A playful critique of osprey feather fashion cites Queen Alexandra and Miss Knollys urging restraint while women rush to wear ospreys. The author distinguishes aigrette from osprey plumes and extols simple, tasteful dress over costly display. It also offers "Commandments of Dress" advising self-knowledge, color discretion, and avoidance of bargain-rack clutter.
A guide promotes daily hair brushing as the best way to add color and shine and calls it a form of exercise. It recommends tepid eye cups, saline or toracic acid solutions, quiet rest periods, sun and air for the wash cloth, and neck massage with cream to reduce wrinkles and improve circulation.
An instructional note describes finishing a glove tear by buttonholing loose edges with matching gutta and sewing ends together. It mentions rhinestone buckles, often with diamond shapes, used on waists and as sleeve trim where a buckle suits the design.
A consumer admonition notes that many flavoring extracts are faked and urges sticking to a trusted standard rand-SAVER'S used for 25 years to ensure reliability and safety.
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