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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1907
Page
3
Fragmented text discusses facial massage to alter looks and correct features. It questions raised brows, double chin, protruding ears, and uneven shoulders, urging readers to massage and rub. The quirky tone suggests cosmetic myths and odd self-care tips, with references to carrots and self-styled remedies.
The article highlights fashionable shirt waists featuring knife-pleated trims and small yokes, with options in silk or mull. It describes new kinwao style armholes, piped cuffs and yokes, and heavy silk embroidery on boris crepe. It notes high cost but urges DIY if patient, and mentions Valenciennes lace and tucks with embroidery sprays on sleeves.
The article cautions on furniture and piano care during housecleaning and rearrangement. It warns against placing a piano near heat or a window on damp days and advises keeping the room uncluttered to preserve tone and avoid damage to the instrument.
The excerpt discusses striped material designs using voile silk or linen with blue linen and darker hues on a yoke and sleeves. It also includes proverbs about listening, devotion, reputation, and effort, alongside medical advice on headaches from overstrained eyes and rest for recovery.
The passage urges avoiding reading on moving trains or streetcars and refraining from sewing or similar tasks while eyes fatigue. It prescribes brief rests and hot water baths to prevent headaches and insists on preserving eye health by limiting forceful or continuous use of vision.
An archaic tea song translated into verse hints at fortunes from tea leaves. It weaves imagery of unity and luck with lines about leaves, cups, and signs predicting outcomes at gatherings and in life.
Mrs. Robert T. Lincoln gives her late father so called mansion at Meant Pleasant Iowa to be used as the home of the university president. Mme Melba says autograph demands are so high she will sell them for half a crown and donate receipts to charity. An English wife sues for desertion against a Chinese man. Mrs Ella Fellman of Sioux City will attend the high school with her son to show him the work may be more interesting than he thinks. She keeps up
The president’s wife in Nicaragua, IR, gained favor with locals by directing Red Cross efforts in recent clashes. She personally rode over 10 miles to reach the front of the second engagement, while hiring a worker to manage her house during the course.
AQoyubber salesman explains how to cut material to size using dotted dines and states overshoes can be mended like shoes for minor cracks. He notes lighter rubber makes cracking more likely and that many people discard old overshoes instead of repairing them.
Mrs. Ella Felhuan of Sioux City Iowa joins her son at the local high school to demonstrate determination and support for his education, recounting a shared goal and resolve during the day.
The article highlights linen parasols featuring large bouquets or fruit motifs cut from dhintz and applied to linen. A narrow black velvet border outlines the design, adding a refined finish to the ornate pieces.
The prisoner testifies his confession came from conscience not reward. He recounts isolation in a steel cell, limited contact, and coercive inquiry by detective McPartland. Orchard describes religious awakening and fear of death, aided by a Bible from a Chicago mission. He explains influence of the Western Federation and his motivation to reveal past crimes.
Indiana report details a Griffiths village fire at midnight that threatened the Erie depot and pipelines. Operator Aven telegraphed for aid as Laporte and local fire departments joined the effort, saving homes despite extensive damage. The town praises the operator as a hero for summoning quick relief.
The bank’s assets are being managed by a receiver as creditors are paid and the institution continues operations for stockholder interests. Details on individuals and firms are obscured in the OCR text but imply a restructuring effort after financial trouble.
Dr L Earles endures a 22 day water fast for health reasons. He reportedly lost weight from about 210 to 145 pounds. He drinks double distilled water and plans to resume eating with a baby food diet when hunger returns.
Serious talk in Richmond centers on government proceedings against John I. Paweart city clerk as a municipal league audits reveal shortages. Paweart admits shortages and pledges repayment. Secretary die remains undisclosed while Paweart reportedly left for Lake Maxineneker.
Carr Flannan of Vandalia railroad connections in South Bend is named heir to a 1 000 000 fortune after the death of his sister Mrs Marie Meredith of Troy Ohio Adoption by William Jennings is alleged not on record and the estate now hinges on the dispute over rightful heir.
Alexander Lever drowned while bathing in the St. Joseph river at South Bend. His mother initially treated the report as a joke before alerting police and the river was dragged for the body. A separate drowning claim notes Prof. Tfershal Eaglebarger died while attempting to save student John Lay, with no recovery.
Ed ward Jenkins of the Fast Chicago Water Works Company was fined 60 cents by Judge A B Anderson in Indianapolis after cursing the court. Jenkins is receiver for the East Chicago Water Works. the judge ordered water shut off following the incident.
Alfred Krone, 80, despondent and crippled, walked into the river in full view of hundreds of piano factory workers. An alarm sounded and he was rescued without difficulty and remains greatly weakened but is expected to recover.
Roscoe Mozuet of New Castle sues Indianapolis and Eastern Traction for 2500 over a lost tee in an accident. Miss Mary Hodge of Evansville dies after heat illness. several prostrations reported. Goshen College receives bids from Chicago hospitals to train Mennonite nurses and missionaries. Anna Rader of Chicago sues Robert Rader of Goshen for divorce in Elkhart Circuit Court, alleging improper conduct and social events in Chicago.
The Russian Duma repealed three laws that punished public approval of political crimes and barred service for those accused or suspected of political crimes, and outlawed private instruction in Poland. It also abolished reestablishing field court-martials for civilians spreading revolutionary ideas in the army.
Richard Croker once the New York master and now living in England and Ireland, saw his 3-year-old Orby win the Derby at Ep som Downs ridden by American jockey Reiff. Stakes total 32 500 dollars with Croker reportedly 100 000 dollars richer in bets at 10 to 1.
Sustained improvement in key industries boosts business climate in Chicago and inland markets. Favorable weather improves crops and strengthens retail demand, with sharp reductions in stock and cautious carryover. Wholesale orders rise in dry goods footwear clothing and hardware as visiting buyers and road salesmen signal steady fall and winter demand. Failures in Chicago district 22, down from 14 last week and 25 a year ago.
Bradstreet's Commercial Report notes improved retail trade and crops in New York with stronger reorder interest and better collections though payments remain backward. Wholesale activity remains quieter due to midsummer slowdown and cautious booking, while failures rise slightly to 168 for the week ending June 20. Wheat and corn exports for the year show declines from prior periods with year to date totals 167,172,082 bushels and 70,520,313 bushels respectively.
Regional commodity quotes list live cattle hogs and sheep prices in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati and other markets. Grain prices cover wheat corn oats rye and hay with bid ranges and quality notes.
Smith, Garbut and Co. large sawmill near Lyons Georgia burned, losing about 100000 dollars. Goethe and Schiller monument presented to Cleveland by German citizens was dedicated. Willow City North Carolina suffered fifteen business places destroyed and half the town’s business district wiped out. Mrs J Wilbur Chapman operating at South Bend Indiana had right leg amputated but is reported to be recovering. Prescott Keys of Concord Massachusetts withdrew contest of uncle Henry Milliken’s will leaving nearly 1 million to Harvard Tuskegee and Waltham hospital.
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