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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
3
Julia Bottomley notes French millinery drives spring fashion with hats designed for full-view appeal. Describes shapes from Dutch bonnet to Wilhelmina styles, with clever trimming and color combos in purple violets navy blues and black silk.
The one piece linen dress is found in nearly every girl's wardrobe. It is essential in warm days and washable for dainty colors. Novelty finishes include suede effect kid finished linen, basket weave, striped crash and etamine crash with cotton Bedford.
Yellow appears deceptive in electric light turning pinkish, diminishing its appeal for those who favor true yellow as a flattering shade in evening wear.
The latest negligees appeal to femininity with the popular Quaker girl model featuring a lace fichu and available in all colors. Matching Quaker girl boudoir caps are also offered.
A novel hostess plan suggests a progressive dinner to foster new acquaintances and prevent cliques. Young men rotate to the next seat after each course while the girls stay seated, ensuring conversations with each partner and varied company throughout the meal.
Proper child footwear builds a natural foot shape and strong ankles. Point toes straight ahead, provide room to grow, and choose broad flat-heeled shoes to prevent foot issues like corns and bunions.
A curious fashion merges black with lingerie in a garter design. The shirted black band features silk roses in pastel tones, with lace rosettes and ribbon tassels. Black silk embroidery decorates the frill.
William A Radford extols a four room cottage design with 30 by 42 foot footprint offering ample light and ventilation. He cites sunny living rooms, soft roof water, cistern filtration, and affordable construction around 900 to 1200 dollars, noting city costs and small town advantages for young couples starting homes.
Excavations at Versailles reveal hidden 17th century passages and solid underground walls built on sand. A skeleton in a coffin was found but destroyed before inspection. A future publication will reconstitute the original exterior and name architect Philbert Le Roy over prior candidates.
A Wall Street banker recalls Charley Morse’s release from Atlanta workhouse and the engraved token of thanks to supporters. The banker predicts trouble for Morse as he owes him 400000 dollars and notes Morse’s reputation for betrayal.
A rural postmaster hands a magazine pamphlet to Miss Greenhill, noting it lacks a proper address. He suspects it might be hers, referencing a letter she posted three weeks ago to a company sharing the pamphlet’s publisher name.
A fragment describes a man named Biffels as a very original fellow. The dialogue notes his restraint and curiosity about wealth, mentioning he has never wished for John D. Rockefeller's money.
Prof M I Roth reports from the Pomeroon River district that the Kokos or Koko yimdyi tribe in North Queensland possess a rational intellect with numerous abstract ideas. Their language has about 800 words and they name many concepts including courage fear hunger happiness and health.
An health guidance piece describes how illness arises from a weakened system and urges blood toning and proper care. It highlights Debility and cites Mrs. M. W. McCaslin of Lincoln Nebraska praising Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic for run down health. The ad notes Pink Pills cost 60 cents per box with six for $2.50 and offers a free booklet.
A family tale from a spring day recounts an aunt ducking a profanity using water. The parrot, drying near newly hatched chicks in the kitchen, suddenly remarks in a shrill voice about the “d—ned little fools” who have been swearing, revealing unexpected humor.
Miss Elizabeth Gebhrkti of Fort Smith City Arkansas describes six months of intense itching and sleepless nights from eczema. After trying doctors medicine and finally Cuticura Soap Ointment and three times daily washing the lesion, the itch subsided and a week later scabs formed then disappeared over three weeks. The ad notes Cuticura Soap Ointment are sold by druggists and offers a free sample and booklet from Cuticura Dept L Boston.
A collection of witticisms about flirtatious behavior and prudence. It also promotes Garfield Tea as a traditional remedy for constipation. The tone is light and instructive, with a cheerful note on optimism.
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