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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1907
Page
3
A collage of excerpts discusses trousers in religious and social history, noting 1812 college rules banning trousers in halls, Bethel chapel's pulpit clause, and a remark by Rev. Bourne about trousers worn by Clowes. It contrasts religious attitudes with evolving modernity and cites various publications.
The advertisement features a woman’s claim that coffee darkened her skin, with blotches fading after switching to Postum Food Coffee. It argues digestion disturbance from coffee causes poor complexions and promotes Postum as a healthy alternative backed by references to nutrition and nervous system rebuilding.
An English report explains two silk substitutes: mercerized cotton and chemically treated wood pulp silk, the latter invented by Char donnier. The material, made from Norwegian wood pulp, yields lustrous cloth but lacks strength and is highly inflammable. Details cover pulp processing, viscose, spinning machinery, costs, and market pricing including yarn quality grades and factory economics.
A crowd in a dim station car becomes involved in mistaken identity as a near sighted woman greets a stranger with "Oh, it’s you" and she apologizes for the mix up. Another passenger is startled when a man greets a woman he thinks is his wife, only to discover the woman is Emma, not her sister, leading to confusion.
A Victorian anecdote recalls Mr Justice Maule scolding a bailiff over a water request with witty irony. It notes Maule’s sharp quips, including a prisoner’s defiant line and the judge’s final, dry sentence.
A real life parallel to the Sherlock Holmes tale drew attention at Penge petty sessions when Cecil Browne de Smith was charged by his wife for desertion and neglect. In 1904 he lived in Norwood with wife and child and daily went to the city. Police showed he changed his clothes at London Bridge and pretended paralysis to obtain money by selling matches under charity cover. He was arrested and sentenced to three months hard labor for fraud.
The Canadian Magazine quotes a critic calling reformers poor and arguing that popular education merely makes the poor discontent with their lot. He contends discontent, though unpleasant, can be divine in its best sense.
A 15 year eczema sufferer reports complete cure after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. David Blum of Bedford Station, N Y, says the irritation and peeling disappeared after weeks and two boxes of the ointment. He endorses the remedies for skin diseases. In three years the Bank of Japan’s gold circulation rose 5 million, silver 4.9 million, note circulation 8.5 million.
Advertises Leonardi's Golden Eye Lotion for inflamed eyes claiming cures in one day, with cooling and healing benefits. Guarantees satisfaction with money refunded, sold by druggists at 25 cents or prepaid by mail from Leonardi & Co., Tampa, Fla. Mentions three larger natural bridges in southeast Utah than Virginia's Natural Bridge, and Pilka's Peak relative to Mount Washington.
A Taunton woman reports dramatic kidney improvement after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She recalls severe back pains and disordered secretions, credits six boxes with curing her kidneys, and notes no relapse. Pills sold by Foster Milburn Co. 50 cents a box. Cement uses expand from small culverts to vast reinforced structures, says Scientific American. Portland cement concrete is touted for wide applications from fence posts to skyscrapers, with potential to replace wood in many builds.
Ventura correspondence describes a sea of oranges near the city where the Santa Clara River meets the sea. Thousands of fruit, many washing ashore, create a golden scene. Oranges were dumped into Sespe Creek from the Sespe River, then carried to the coast. They come from Sespe packing houses and are called culls though many were good.
Animals blush as humans do but from fear not modesty. Horses show ear warmth and swelling, especially the left ear, when frightened. Rabbits cattle and other cloven hoofed animals blush above the fetlock. dogs tail becomes limp with fear. Insects blush at their antennae and related parts.
A London Express excerpt argues neurasthenia stems from modern life pace. It urges women to promote rest, home quiet, and simpler living to restore balance amid constant social and professional strain.
The London Chronicle notes French expressions for intoxication with similes such as tyre and iyre comme une soupe. It explains souped bread soaked terms liken drunkenness to an ass a cow a thrush. The thrush allusion ties to grape feasts.
Argo Red Salmon costs 10 cents a pound, cheaper than deer steak, due to its greater nourishment.
A New York Tribune remark notes progress from past damage to crops and glass to more dangerous harm, citing a Missouri dispatch claiming hail now cracks people’s skulls. The bizarre claim highlights sensational reporting about severe weather becoming deadly.
New York City residents Mrs Aline Dern and Mildred Grey recount relief from catarrh stomach and digestion issues after using Peruna and Manalin. Dern says twelve bottles cured her seven year ailment and helped her children. Grey credits Peruna with relief after long illness and prior failed medicines.
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