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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
6
John Harrison Mills writes in The Sunday Magazine a memorial poem honoring soldiers and loved ones who died in war. The piece envisions flowers, banners, and sacred graves, urging unity and renewal in the Motherland as a lasting tribute to the fallen.
The article reflects on Memorial Day aging with time. It notes the original sacred emotion, tied to Civil War memories and the graves of fathers and brothers who died for the Union. Worn by years, reverence among older residents wanes as recollections fade.
Fashion defies sleeves as bracelets return in vogue in new forms from silk and velvet bands to bead work and floral trims. Debutantes wear tiny rose or forget-me-not adornments on wrists, with laces of tulle, black velvet ribbons and antique brooches. Readers seek old bead bands and chased-gold clasps, hoping for lucky motto bracelets.
Fashion note claims bodices will be cut straighter across shoulders and sleeves set lower. Shoulder seams will be lengthened beyond recent directoire styles, echoing late second empire influence. Public readiness to adapt remains high as trends shift.
A period style guide advises young women to spend about ten minutes daily on shoulder blade strengthening exercises. It outlines steps to lift and rotate shoulders, bring fists to touch shoulders, counter head droop, and widen the chest by controlled breathing and toe rises, emphasizing moderation and careful elbow positioning.
A suggestion for households to keep a house purse downstairs in a convenient spot to provide small change without running upstairs. The idea emphasizes quicker access for minor purchases or needs by avoiding trips to the upper floor.
The text describes materials for a boys coat and blouse in a historic pattern. It mentions sizes 6 to 8 years and materials like serge in blue, navy, or white. Specifics include fabric width and yardage for the blouse, with obscure terms referencing Seramites and requineds.
A fragment warns mothers to avoid giving unlabeled narcotics to children. It defines narcotics as medicines that relieve pain and induce sleep but can cause stupor convulsions and death in poisonous doses. It cautions against medicines like Drops or Cordials and asserts Castoria does not contain narcotics if signed by Chas. H. Fletcher.
A collage of quirky notices and ad snippets. References range from Hall’s Catarrh Cure promotions to shoe powder, Shakespearean recital notes, and moral quips. Light local items weave through varied product pitches and humorous lines.
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