Catarrh in Head Promises by Peruna Remedy
A testimonial from William A. Presser of Moline Illinois claims complete cure of two months catarrh after using two bottles of Peruna. Another endorsement from A Thompson of Ohio describes relief from eye inflammation blocked nose and chronic coughing after starting Peruna, noting eighteen years of symptoms prior to treatment. Fernna is produced by the Peruna Drug Mfg Co Columbus Ohio and a Free Peruna Almanac for 1909 is offered through doctors.
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William A. Presser
Third Ave
Moline
iPerans
Mr. A. Thompson
R. Rk
Wartel
Ohio
Veruna
Pernna Drug Mfg. Co
Columbus
Feminine Finance and Crawford Exchange Advice on Purchases
A dialog discusses following advice in buying presents for friends. Crawford confirms care in selection and notes doubt about items with excessive trading stickers and quantities.
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Crawford
Stee
Breton two story beds and richly carved peasant huts
The Breton cottages are dirty and cluttered yet reveal two strong features. The white calf of the mistress shines despite dirt elsewhere and the brass trimmings on armoires gleam. Armoires often heirlooms with carved panels. Beds vary with modern lace curtains and lit clos es. some two story versions impress with fine woodwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hany
Ife
Woman Discovers Postumaney Helps Health Through Coffee Substitute
A reader letter from Iowa recounts wife and mother-in-law using Postum instead of coffee. She credits Postum with resolving stomach troubles and complexion issues after years of coffee-related discomfort. Her grandmother also reports improved health and resumed travel, praising Postum from Battle Creek Michigan.
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Iowa
Tostum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellpike
Fashions For Tots Embrace Daring Color In Winter Garments
Midwinter children’s fashion follows adult trends with fur coats sized for youngsters and trimmed in bullion and gold. Navy and gray replace old bright tones with taupe and Catawba brown. coney fur provides warmth for babies, while two tone proudcloths and satin finishes suit various ages. The illustration shows a four to eight year old model coat in heavy French serge with gray broadcloth trim and gilt frogs, simple two-piece cut.
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London
Indoor robes replace wrappers in fashionable dress
The article notes wrappers are out of style except for private wear, with morning wrappers fading alongside the enlico style. The kimono influences a graceful indoor robe in soft fabrics, while the loose indoor gown remains popular for evenings without callers. Empire line cuts forego corsets, often in front or back fastening with yoke and lace or net trimming.
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Jace
Net
Fashionable gray satin hat with silver plume and roses
A study in gray hat design featuring a satin tendu crown and soft silver-gray plumes with a spray of silver roses. The piece emphasizes elegant detailing and refined color harmony.
Pockets Now the Style for Girls in Modern Wardrobe
A fashion note explains pockets replace bags and sachets as essential for today’s girl. A belt slash and deep pockets disappear in gowns, letting the wearer carry change and notes unseen behind the sheath panel while keeping hands free.
Fancy Darning Cotton Used For Linen Embroidery
A novelty in needlework uses darning materials for fancy craft. A sunshade sized linen parasol priced at one dollar features a bold dotted and scalloped design in brown darning cotton with a light tan monogram. The effect is striking and inexpensive to reproduce.
Turbans and Muffs Endurance of Fashion Trends
The piece notes that large fur turbans will soon exit first style while muffs will enter, offering value to cost conscious shoppers. It recalls women who regret paying about $20 for urban fur earlier in the year as discounts appear with season fading. It suggests waiting for the post rush to buy hats or suits.
Corset Garter Crossing Advice From French Corsetieres
Garters are advised to cross from the front of the corset to prevent wear at the front steel tip. Crossing garters does not hinder walking in narrow skirts. If each garter has two elastics, the outer elastic goes straight down while the inner crosses to the opposite leg and fastens an inch beyond the outer garter.
Rags Bridal Gift Scrapbag A Wise Mother’s Practical Idea
A wedding gift idea from older housekeepers endures as a practical emergency kit. A scrap bag or patch bag stocked with linen scraps, muslin, rags, cloth, and small fabric pieces is offered to brides for immediate needs in a distant city. The concept spreads among young housekeepers who value ready materials for quick fixes and housekeeping tasks.
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Trousseau
Young Girl's Party Dress in Turquoise Chiffon Taffeta
Describes a pale turquoise blue evening dress for a young girl. The skirt features blue and silver braid edging, while the draped bodice is trimmed with braid and a white chiffon fichu at the shoulders. A rosette at front carries a long fringe ended by a silver ball. Silk straps cross over the fichu. Materials listed: 66 yards 42 inch fabric, 2 yards double width chiffon, about 2144 yards braid.
East Indian Printed Table Covers Return To Fashion
Bright cotton table covers in white with green red and yellow patterns revive East Indian design. Prices start at one dollar. Large blue and green peacocks and red flower baskets center the motif. They suit bedrooms libraries and sitting rooms with colonial mahogany furniture. A decorator used four small covers with rose baskets.
Jewelry of all kinds and modern ear tassel trends
The era shows a fashion focus on paste jewelry and bold earrings. Seed pearl tassels attach with a painless patent clamp, letting women flaunt ornate earrings with Greek inspired outfits without real gems.
New Perfume Trend Captivates 1909 Fashion Leaders
The winter of 1909 brings American Beauty a fragrance craze. A drop or sachet of American Beauty perfume, sold from 76 cents, becomes a stylish accessory for gowns and soap cakes, reflecting patriotic uptake and a shift from French names to an American brand.
With Every Frock a Flower Trends in Artificial Posies
The fad for wearing artificial posies with evening frocks returns in full force with natural looking roses, lily of the valley sprays, gardenias, orchids and violets. Shops offer made to order pieces pinned to the bodice though prices exceed real blooms. Artificial flowers keep beauty longer than real blossoms.
The Width of the Skirt About Two Yards
Dressmakers favor a two yard width for the modern clinging skirt allowing fullness at the footline. Street skirts above the ankles may be narrower, especially in rough fabrics, but two yards suits unstiffened satin or tulle.
Cashmere Border Bed Cover Harmonizes Colonial Room
A cashmere border serves as a bed cover and blends seamlessly with a colonial styled room. The fabric’s neutral tone and soft texture complement the overall decor, creating a cohesive and refined appearance.
Setting Up Exercise From Old Army Routine
An old army training method describes the setting up exercise. It advises massaging wrinkles with fingertip pressure across lines, washing the eyes with hot water, standing straight, bending forward to touch the floor, avoiding tight clothing, and not bending the knees.
Supper novelties feature confectionery and cakes
Supper favors replace crackers with confections and fancy cakes at parties. Eclairs lady fingers tartlets and paper or papier mache fruit and small game mimic real sweets. Inside these dainties are tucked paper caps in the style of formal supper party confections.
Western Canada 1908 Wheat Harvest Sets Records
An Alberta letter notes Western Canada's 1908 wheat crop as the largest in national history, with estimates from a Montreal review suggesting 110 million bushels and growing. It highlights high prices, rising rail traffic, strong banking, and bright 1909 prospects, with Cardston settlers urged to seek favorable transport rates from Canadian government agents.
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Montreal
Grand Trunk Pacific
Cardston
Alberta
Western Canada
Farmera
America
What the Dollies Had
Little Mary falls ill with suspected appendicitis or convulsions, as the family debates remedies. She reports two of her dollies are very sick with imagined ailments, naming Gwendolyn and Margarite as the afflicted toys.
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Mary
Mother
Grandma
Gwendolyn
Margarite
Pine Cure Prescription Advised by Local Drugstore
A home remedy suggests visiting a druggist for a half ounce Concentrated pine compound two ounces glycerine half pint whiskey to make a dosage every four hours. The pine product comes in airtight labeled bottles and is claimed by a local pharmacist to work wonders.
Sardou Quip Sparks Theatrical Banter In Cincinnati
A Cincinnati manager recalls Sardou’s intolerance for sham as he quips during rehearsal at the Ambigu. A visiting actor boasts forty hours of study but Sardou questions the claim prompting a dry retort and a wry exchange.
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Victorien Sardou
Cincinnati
Monsieur Sardou
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WM. A. Presser
Bretqon
RAGS
A Li
West
Sardou
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