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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1899
Page
4
Poem fragment noting Betty in the dairy door churning butter, the speaker confessing longing and bashful ardor. The scene highlights Betty’s red cheeks and blue eyes, the sunbeam, and the kitchen activity with a playful, affectionate tone.
In a small-town drugstore a daring ad contest by Mr. Caldwell leads to a dangerous prank by Bobbie the helper. The boy poisons a glass for the cat, mistaking it for medicine, triggering a crowd, medical caution from Dr. Wiseman, and a dramatic near-miss as the boy confesses. Caldwell boosts Bobbie with a $30 reward while warning against overreaching tricks.
An aged hunter with limited strength sits by a log in camp and shoots a tree knot for a bull’s eye then kills a buck at forty yards. He later boasts a 600 pound back as a sign while his companions return empty handed, in Lewiston Maine.
The mounted police of Cape Colony number about two thousand enlisted men and sixty eight officers. Recruited mostly from England, many are younger sons with no home livelihood. They patrol frontier posts, are paid 500 annually, and must support themselves and their horses. Their duty is to prevent native outbreaks, but they harbor strong enmity toward the Boers, connected to Major Scott’s death after surrendering Vryburg.
A New York Sun correspondent aboard Yosemite describes Guam as seen from the harbor at San Luis de Apra and Agana. He notes barren hills, fertile lowlands, coral harbor defenses, native life, and the American administration since 1898, with potential for trade and development.
A New York Tribune summary details simple daily routines to lift posture and tone the body. Exercises include toe rises, arm swings, chest expansion, and breathing drills aimed at strengthening neck and arm muscles, expanding the chest, and improving balance.
Advice on infant hair care warns against long hair for babies and stresses gentle washing every morning with soap, avoiding fine-tooth combs, and using vaseline for scurvy spots. After age two weekly washes, a yolk soap shampoo is recommended with warm water and borax to soften hard water.
The Chicago Chronicle warns that while a small amount of eau de cologne on the scalp may feel refreshing, it should never be used on infants due to the stated reason.
The New York Commercial Advertiser notes lace veils and interchangeable lace accessories rise in fashion. Milliners show three lace draped hats with rose velvet, turquoise velvet bows, and Chantilly veils, illustrating the era’s lace filled, cost efficient millinery appeal.
Dressmakers focus on a high back collar with a low front for chin support. The collar is a complex, varied design with two high points or a single center peak, adorned by lace and ruche. It relies on whalebone for stiffness at back and sides while the front stays soft.
A new trimming material called black grace is praised for its shiny luster and easy brushability. It is considered smart and versatile for outdoor wear and traveling costumes, pairing well with tan or white felt hats and resisting conspicuous wear.
Plumes dominate the season with blue tones in day and evening wear. Large hats in black beaver satin and velvet remain in vogue while bird wings and entire birds appear on imported models. New umbrellas feature a T shaped silver handle with a carved agate ball ends.
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