13 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1902
Page
1
A Newport fashion column surveys yacht club style from white linen dresses with plaited skirts to striped diagonals and Eton jackets. It notes monograms, sailor hats, white canvas shoes, and new jewelry trends, plus perfumes and novelty trinkets like casselette.
A London article describes Moorish practices where brides are fattened before marriage. Mothers prepare daily meals of bread pieces and milk or green tea, with later restrictions, aiming for brides to reach four dimensions. Fat brides are common by wedding day, and Morocco's tableware and dining habits are noted.
Betty visits Chub after his wedding announcing surprise at their past, while he explains Harriet now is his wife and tries to move past jealousy. The two reminisce about childhood, secrets, and the ache of past letters burned in shame, ending with playful scorn over the situation.
In McClure's August issue M Santos-Dumont argues he was born an aeronaut not made. He recalls childhood games and his firm belief in his destiny to fly despite teasing from friends.
A quoted voice criticizes the practice of stating a victim age in accident reports and death notices. The speaker argues ages help identification but should be omitted to protect privacy, declaring, It’s a matter of principle. The passage notes contemporary newspaper habits and concerns about personal information.
Maj. Elijah W. Halford formerly of Indianapolis now stationed in Manila facilitates securing valuable property for the Methodist church in the Philippine capital. Subscribe for the Republican.
A Kentucky attorney extols Mother's Friend as the greatest remedy for pregnant women, claiming it produced the healthiest and prettiest child among three. He notes using four bottles before the last birth and invites readers to judge by his children's pictures.
A new spray preparation from Ely Brothers offers Cream Balm properties in a nasal spray without drying secretions. Priced 75 cents with spraying tube. Available at your druggist or mailed from Ely Brothers 56 Warren Street New York.
Henry B. Miller notes in the Chicago Evening Post that prosperity harms national literature. He cites nineteenth century Russia, arguing adversity spurred Dostoevsky and Tolstoy, while post Civil War America grew articulate yet mediocre due to material plenty.
Fashion notes declare dull finished kid shoes and slippers become stylish replacing patent leather. Low shoes rise higher and may fasten with a strap or buttons. Louis Quinze heels appear on most footwear, black satin and white pearl accents gain popularity, including dainty black evening slippers with pearl trim.
An ad praises Dr. King's New Life Pills claiming they activate all organs, banish aches and blues, and grant a rosy complexion. Consumers are urged to try them at J. H. Mercer’s and C. A. Kleim’s drug stores for 25 cents, dated Aug. 6, 4-w.
An anonymous benefactor provides 500 dollars for books journals and reports and commits 1000 dollars to cover the investigation's expenses for the next academic year. The economic seminary will conduct the study of labor organizations in the United States beginning in the next fall term.
A Yokohama based Christian printing company issues scriptures not only in Japanese but also in Chinese Tibetan Korean and two Philippine dialects. Last year it circulated over 138,000 copies in Japan, an increase of 39,000 from the prior year.
A compact philosophical meditation contrasts the value of restraint in speech with the cost of idle talk. It links prudent silence to wisdom and warns that talkativeness can lead to financial and practical penury.
A Tacoma Ledger reflection notes treasure islands lack real treasure. Stories center on old salts with maps from dying pirates and dime novel plots. Such quests rarely profit as others have likely found the loot first, leaving the finder with little gain.
Dr Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil claims to cure piles external or internal and related symptoms. A free trial sample is offered on request from Humphreys Medicine Co at William and John Streets New York City.
A sermon urges recognizing life’s immortality within the present world. It speaks to using today wisely, cherishing beauty, misgiving disease of thought, and believing God’s presence guides efforts to shape future ages through deeds.
J H Johnson of Broughton Georgia credits Dr King's New Discovery for curing his chronic bronchitis after years of suffering. He says it also cured his wife’s asthma. the ad touts the medicine as the best group remedy for throat and lung diseases. Guaranteed bottles cost 50 cents and 1 dollar with free trials at C A Klelm and J H Mercer.
A historical account describes Sumatra marriage customs where a husband must provide a marriage portion, spouses live apart with evening visits, and custody patterns for children. Widows plant a flag at the door signaling status, with etiquette keeping them unmarried until winds tear the flag.
The article notes 110000 tons as the Philippines' largest annual hemp output under normal conditions and suggests the islands could supply global consumption. It claims hemp requires no cultivation, only proper cutting season, and praises native skill in preparing hemp for market.
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