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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
7
A refined afternoon toilette features a midnight blue taffeta gown with an ostrich feather crepe neckpiece, blue straw hat trimmed in velvet ribbon and garden roses, and a fitted sleeveless coatee bodice. The design emphasizes plaited skirt, piping, fine edges, a wide collar, long sleeves with flaring cuffs, and a chic separate collar and guimpe.
The piece presents waist line options for different body types, noting an empire line for the slender, a natural waist for conservatives, and straight cuts for stout figures. It emphasizes fashion suitability across figures.
Milady selects summer millinery with hats varying in size yet alluring. The little hat remains elegant with uproughed arrangements and wide black velvet ribbons adding richness. The small turban retains charm amid eccentric curves and turning styles.
A front line tribute to Gen Sir Philip Chetwode recalls Sergt A Bowler describing him smoking a cigarette amid shellfire. The report notes German troops received tobacco rations in mid February and ends with a collection of assorted, unrelated maxims.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Barnes of Kingsdown Kansas report relief from stomach troubles headaches and dizziness after trying a simple remedy They say their food agrees better now and the treatment improved health and complexion
The article notes historical use of dogs in warfare including Belgian sheep dogs seeking wounded, with Wallace and Bruce cited as having near escapes from bloodhounds. It references the practice in Scottish clan feuds and English fights and mentions dogs used in an Irish insurrection followed by a May Humane Sunday campaign urged by the American Humane Federation led by Dr. William C. Stillman to promote humane society literature.
A reader notes an English woman’s device for soothing insomnia by gently pouring water on the forehead. The reply jokes that it would be cheaper to “turn the hose on ’em” to bring sleep, reflecting a humorous quick-witted exchange.
A brief in the exchange imagines an automobile museum for a country region. The speaker notes London already has one and suggests Greene would benefit from a local museum. The piece reflects playful curiosity about cars and amusements.
A vintage ad-like fragment touts Castoria as a safe remedy for children. It mentions Fletcher's Castoria and implies parent concerns over infant distress, using period style and product branding references.
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