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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1908
Page
23
A fragment describes a woman undergoing a summer treatment to restore flesh and limbs. It notes progress with arms diminishing and hopes she will return this fall with arms as shapely as the Venus de Milo before they were broken off.
An 19th century column promotes sea shore treatments to alter figures. Sand bakes, hair shading, open air sleeping, and calisthenics are described to reduce fat or add flesh. Techniques include sand beds, rope pulling, and salt water exposure with emphasis on open air, rest, and gradual exercise.
A reader quotient asks where to find Arthur Seymour and William Archer criticism in London papers and whether they can be bought in the United States. The column notes Sothern’s Toronto engagement and cites night schools in Cincinnati with two principals. It lists Bryan and McKinley vote totals and details on Andrew Carnegie gifts totaling 157.8 million globally, plus assorted inquiries on Gladstone and other topics.
The page features reader questions on hair whitening via blueing and tonics, hand whitening with baths and oatmeal, complexion regimens, face cream, and tips for curls at the seaside. It also covers braces to improve posture, height via leg stretches, freckles care, and inexpensive arm smoothers plus homemade waxed creams and storage ideas.
The poem describes kiss fairies escaping a letter Trottie sent, flying east and west to bring joy and sunshine. One fairy remains with the speaker, who cherishes her above the rest as they spread happiness across the world.
A Chicago note evokes Baby Tim and a nurse sharing a playful blessing. Tim asks the Lord to make us all ter looly fankful, provoking laughter and a tender bond as the nurse cherishes his sweet mispronunciation.
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