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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
3
A vintage guide explains three modern coiffures inspired by classical Greek styles, the Daphne Diana and Psyche. It describes front pieces puffy fluffer braids and bands in jet shell or rhinestones, plus how to arrange natural hair and pins for each look.
Gray and brown color trends dominate kerchiefs in larger men’s sizes, now adopted by women’s charity accessories with brown stitched borders and scalloped cotton edges. A recent rose shower for a bride-elect featured guests bringing potted roses in decorated pots as a gentle celebratory display.
A charming opiah demonstrates a child’s piquy frock with a front scalloped detail from neck to hem and a row of button boling.
Whitesboro Texas Baptist clergyman Rey G Gray says Dean's Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble after four years of pain from lumbago. He notes he is willing to share his name for others who suffer, and states the pills are sold by FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY at 50 cents a box.
A crusty man complains about busy telephone booths during eight to nine pm as operators note a peak in overtime calls. He blames sweethearts who cannot meet and fill the night with long conversations, while the operator explains the reason is romantic chatter.
Captain George P. Elias of Morris Manitoba reports a two year itchy skin condition that became scaly and blistered. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment he recovered in ten days to wear boots, within three weeks free from itching. Boston promotion in 1907 1908.
A nostalgic Quaker oats advertisement extols the health and strength benefits of Scotch Oats for athletes and workers. It claims oats build bone, muscle and nerve and promotes oats as the best breakfast for vigor, urging farmers’ wives to feed farmhands for better results and economy.
A Cleveland Leader quip notes a wife’s generosity while joking that the husband saves money by shaving himself to buy baseball tickets. The lighthearted line highlights domestic humor and sports fandom in early 20th century vernacular.
A fragment suggests an alakip producer across the street is profitable while local families feel pressured and drawn into concern about financial wellbeing and social visibility in the neighborhood.
New York City faces a crowded opening day with 60 000 children turned away as classrooms cannot accommodate them. Superintendent Maxwell cites at least 6500 enrollment applicants, many of them children of foreign-born parents and recent European arrivals. Officials consider allowing a half session as relief with no other solution in sight.
The fourth annual Dry Farming congress will meet October 26 to 28 in Billings Montana. Delegates may be appointed by the governor the mayor and county commissioners with many associations and railroads authorized to name representatives. John T Burns serves as secretary with Governor Norris Billings presiding for a large, successful convention.
Census Director Durand enforces a policy barring census supervisors and enumerators from political activity during their term. Officials may not hold political committee roles or engage in active politics, with required realignment of positions. The director seeks state-by-state evidence on simultaneous federal and state offices and will forward commissions as supervisors meet rules.
The private funeral of Edward H. Harriman was held on the Ramapo estate in Arden New York with New York Wall Street leaders paying respects. His longtime superintendent master carpenter master mason and dairy farm managers carried the coffin before a small circle of invited personal friends.
The United States government has settled the forty four year old claim of James Baker of Bberidan Wyoming. Baker served in the sixteenth New York infantry during the Civil War and has now received his entitlement. The note confirms the long overdue payment to the veteran.
Union Pacific Passenger Department announces Colonist Fares in effect Sept 15 to Oct 18, 1909 to all West and Northwest points. West prospects look promising with land at low prices and generous stopover arrangements for viewing lands near new farms producing crops. Write FE Lomaz G P A U B R Omaha Nob for descriptive literature.
A garbled newspaper fragment mixes characters like the Porpoise the Tortoise and Little John with dialogue about gender and family life. A curious collection of stray phrases and misspelled tokens follows, creating an unclear, piecesplit scene from a domestic likely page.
A bank teller recalls queer notes in his collection while showing a red ink message on a framed one dollar bill. The note, written in feminine handwriting, curses the reader for theft of soul and money and hints at murder. The teller muses on tragedy behind such stark inscriptions.
A brief odds and ends note quoting a Catholic Standard and Times item. It highlights a quip about debt and nerves, contrasting a woman’s nerves with her husband’s reaction to financial worry. The exchange ends with a joke about the singular effect of debt on a husband.
A speaker cautions against giving medicine to a sick woman, arguing it is foolish to test such remedies after observing Mrs. Hicks benefit from a prior trial. The remark reflects community views on medical treatments and patient consent.
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